Alternative Rockers Regence Chat About New Music and New Name
Brand New Single “Where I’m Going” Out Today
It’s not often that new music comes through my desktop speakers and immediately grabs my attention, but that’s exactly what happened when I first clicked on “Where I’m Going,” the brand new single from alternative rock band Regence. The catchy opening riff sets the vibe for the song as Trey Spear’s vocals pull you in, almost hypnotically, before the lush layers of sound envelop you as a soaring chorus takes hold.
Listen To and Stream “Where I’m Going” Here!
The song was inspired by the struggles of everyday life during the global pandemic, carrying a hopeful message of something better always being on the other side. Shutter 16 Magazine had the opportunity to sit down with Regence and chat about the new song as well as their recent name change. Please join us as the band fills us in on their history, Trey’s love of all things Foo Fighters, and Eli’s secret passion for the jaw harp. To share some laughs and the love of music, click below.
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About Regence:
Regence is a four-piece alternative rock band based in Charlotte, North Carolina that delivers both power and passion with their songs and live performances. Nasty riffs and massive guitars combine with explosive vocals to create a colossal and all-encompassing sound. Accompanied by introspective lyrics and lush, harmonic landscapes, Regence takes you on a sonic joyride with every twist and turn. Influenced by bands like the Foo Fighters and Royal Blood, Regence easily bridges the divide between the past and the future with a sound that is both timeless and classic yet innovative and inventive.
The roots of Regence go all the way back to their high school years when bass guitarist Eli Helms and vocalist Trey Spears met in band class and formed a group known as The Walbournes with drummer Nick Papazekos. A few years later, D.J. joined as their new drummer and they began recording music and playing local shows. The band went on to become a four-piece with the addition of Colin Moser on guitar who they met through mutual friends in the Charlotte music scene. Under The Walbournes moniker, the band has played two sold-out shows at the iconic Charlotte club The Evening Muse and has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Carolinas music scene.
After spending the better half of two years writing music and developing their craft during the pandemic, the band recently changed their name to Regence in order to better reflect their new music and the direction of the band.
Regence is:
Trey Spears- Vocals/Guitar
Eli Helms- Bass
D.J. Buchanan- Drums
Colin Moser- Guitar
Photo Credit: Samantha Darwin
