Proudly southeastern without being Southern Rock, CARVER COMMODORE (Florence, AL) melds universal elements of indie pop and alternative rock with their own energy and charm. Origins are important and, much like The Killers Vegas-reflecting shimmer or The Strokes NYC punk-tinged pop, Carver Commodore is an active reflection and interaction with their hometown.
The thing about Florence is that it’s this beautiful blend of people burned by life in bigger cities mixed with those who grew up here and see the beauty in it,’’ says frontman Payton Pruitt. "All the musical history of Muscle Shoals combining with a new generation of creatives that can afford to do what they want to do (whether in fashion, music, art, whatever) because the cost of living is a fraction of what it is in Nashville, NYC, LA, Seattle, etc.
Formed by Pruitt and guitarist Flip Blevins in late 2017, the band’s first single Stars & Galaxies bridged the gap from previous folk projects and put the band on the road, both figuratively and literally, to finding its sound. With some 80+ shows under its belt by the end of 2018, the band cut its forthcoming debut album at The Smoakstack in Nashville. The first two singles Blind and Pathetic Again released in April 2019, with Black Plastic slated for late Spring and the LP in September. Already on the road in support, the band has plenty of energy for sharing their new music and look forward to many more miles ahead.
We’re a Rock & Roll band from the South,” says Pruitt. “Proud to be from Alabama and call it home but privileged to see the rest of the world on a regular basis.