Inspired by modern rock innovators – such as Muse and The Silversun Pickups and 90s rock pioneers – such as The Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead – The Morning Code features a constantly evolving sound that centers on emotive melodies, deep textures and layered arrangements. Because the band’s sonic equation is as complex as their influences are diverse (with equal amounts of Chris Martin and Trent Reznor factoring in), when pushed to identify an overarching genre to describe their music, singer/songwriter Ashwin Alexander simply offered, “delicious.”
The band is brought together by a commitment to expressing raw emotional energy through careful thought and intelligent song writing. This brand of intellectual refinement distinguishes the band from the flamboyant antics and melodrama of their “emo” peers. Additionally, it contributes to band’s wide-ranging arsenal. When asked about the writing process itself, Alexander explained, “it often starts out with a simple guitar riff that bounces around your head for a few days; then, a melody or a line of lyrics will emerge – that part is usually spontaneous, but to tie everything together takes a lot more conscious effort.”
The Morning Code’s unique style is on clear display in the band’s newest release, “Tell Someone”, a six-track EP intended to exhibit the evolution of the band’s sound since its debut album, Superhero Complex, released in 2007. Consistent with their stated goal of “just getting [our] sound out there”, the indie rockers have made the entire album available for free download from the band’s website.
The band is excited for feedback on the new album given the strides taken since Superhero Complex, whose critical acclaim included the selection of the track “Silver” to the soundtrack for the motion picture “Last Day of Summer” starring DJ Qualls (Road Trip, CSI, Lost) as well as the band’s inclusion in ‘”The Set at JSM”, an online music video series produced by JSM Music, the world’s largest commercial music production company. In addition to acoustic sets for college radio and smaller venues, The Morning Code regularly plays Manhattan’s and Brooklyn’s most popular clubs for up-and-coming rock acts, such as Arlene's Grocery, The Knitting Factory, Crash Mansion, The Delancey, Sullivan Hall, Don Hill's, Club Midway, The Bell House, and Ace of Clubs. The band looks forward to expanding its horizons even farther as it returns to the stage this summer in support of the new release.
Ashwin grew up in New Jersey and India and currently lives in Brooklyn. Ashwin plays a blonde fender guitar. When he plays his guitar he feels happy, and sometimes sad.
Doug hails from Ashwin's hometown of South Orange, NJ. Doug began drumming at the age of five. He has many influences, including puppies and unicorns. Except when they make a mess in the living room.
Eric was born in Wisconsin to parents from England and Mauritius. Eric likes to eat cake. He is fascinated by its complexity in flavor and depth in icing. He prefers chocolate to vanilla, and vanilla to orange. He prefers carrot to vanilla and prefers ice cream cake to carrot. He does not like orange the least. Which cake does Eric like the most?