I AM ALASKA, hailing from the Philadelphia area, is a collective of five creative individuals bringing a new edge and refreshing sound to the table. Their debut EP, A Day In A Life, recorded by the talented Vince Ratti (ZOLOF THE ROCK AND ROLL DESTROYER), brings with it an exhilarating uniqueness and sense of unrelenting urgency. Straying from traditional song construction and lyrical patterns, the subtle hooks and catchy melodies blend seamlessly with the complex guitar riffs and elaborate drum patterns.

At the emotional base of the songs, I AM ALASKA's lyrics stem from imagined characters' perspectives, all within the same story, and all serving to show the true interrelatedness of all human beings. Connected due to base emotions and occurences, I AM ALASKA draws these character portraits with masterful detail and raw fervor that is convincingly real.

Finding inspiration from a variety of musicians and bands (ELLIOTT SMITH, THIS DAY FORWARD, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE), Mike Shaw (THIS DAY FORWARD) lends his vocal talents for one song on the EP, infusing his unmistakable style to the recording. I AM ALASKA stamps a raw, progressive one-of-a-kind sound into their debut EP, A Day In A Life, and is undoubtedly a wake-up call fo rthe masses in terms of style, artistic vision, serious talent, and unstoppable passion.