Hailing from Springfield, MO, The Radiance Effect is comprised of five guys on a mission to change the world, one perspective at a time. Corey, Craig, Hoss, Kurtis and Ben have spent the last two years touring, recording, and spreading the movement that is The Radiance Effect. The debut album, Wake the Forgotten, is a 15-song LP that defines the band collectively and individually. With each member influenced by different styles of musical backgrounds and a variety of genres, they confess it was difficult finding the sound they wanted the world to know them by. Throughout the entire creative process, they sought to give the album a continuous feel while allowing for and capturing the variety of styles each member possesses. Aggressive, dynamic vocal performances fill the lyrics with sincere emotions in an almost confessional nature. The skillful pairing of charismatic melodies and magnetic wordplay invites audiences to easily relate. Wake the Forgotten bears a certain excitement and vitality with its vigorous rhythms, catchy vocals, and driving percussion that boasts a chemistry of originality ignited within The Radiance Effect.
Understanding their purpose is what feeds The Radiance Effect’s hunger to be heard. In the entertainment industry, where artists take pride in wealth, fame and scandal, this band is indicative of that rare exception to the norm- a band that is for the people, not for themselves. Believing the effects of the media have left a damaging impression on future generations is what fuels the band’s desire to open up the eyes of those who believe they’ve already received what life has in store for them. The Radiance Effect seeks to offer people a new perspective of looking at life in their effort to influence a change in our culture. They are using music to spread a message of hope to a society they believe is not too far gone to collectively change for the better. Taking their message on the road has been the primary mission of The Radiance Effect. Preferring to play at least 300 shows a year and just be home for the holidays has kept the band steadily on the road for great lengths. The band is excited about building relationships with their fans, and getting the chance to interject in peoples’ lives. These guys understand how much it matters to be genuine.
The Radiance Effect is about just that, spreading light in the lives they touch, and using music to make a positive impact on the planet. As Corey explains, “There’s been drastic change in all of our lives and we want to take it and be real about it. We don’t want to shove it down someone’s throat. We don’t label ourselves and say look how spiritual we are, look how godly we are. It’s literally just about love and the only true love that exists is the love we got from God. He’s the total offer of love. It comes down to people loving people, and loving our generation, even if it doesn’t turn out the best. I’m sure there are people who won’t understand what we’re doing, but we know this is not an easily paved road that people are going to understand all the time. And we don’t say it from a super-spiritual standpoint. It’s a deep rooted passion, not to be confused with an “American church God”. “Our [love for people] comes from a genuine relationship with our Creator. We have that love and we want to share it.”
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Well let me just say that Alaska would be a FANTASTIC place to shoot a video! I could be your personal tour guide and show you all the cool (literally) places! :)
I saw you guys for the first time on Friday at Hebrews Coffeehouse here in good ole' Springfield, MO, LOVED IT (you were the one that let me and my friend in for $2!) Anyway, my question is, where in Alaska are you shooting your video? I'm curious because that's where I'm from and I could probably tell you some awesome places to visit while you're up there! :)
Thanks! I hope that it gets better because so far it hasn't been to "happy" hahah I'm hoping I can't start singing more. Especially at church. I love singing. It's definitaly my passion and talent that God has given me. Hopefully I can do that this year. :D
The old year is gone, The New year is here. I wish to you all, Gods Love and much cheer. I pray that the new year, Will shine down Gods light On the lost souls that Satan, Who's life isn't right. I pray that our Youth, Who's God loves they cant feel, That God will touch them in a way, So they know he is Real. I pray for the church's Who Gods word it lives, Shows all of the sinners,
