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As the music industry continues to dissolve around digital distribution, unsigned acts are finally getting a chance to strut their stuff without the burden of a record label. But that means the competition is fierce, and bands will have to break ahead of the pack early on if they want a chance at success. Kill the Complex is one of those talented bands that have been able to put together an impressive collection of songs on their own.

Their album "Evolution," is a heartfelt release that shows off their keen sense of atmosphere over a diverse pallet of sound. The album can shift from upbeat, punked-out rock to a slow, billowing ballad with comfortable grace. Fans of bands like Jimmy Eat World and Hoobastank will feel right at home with Kill the Complex.

Their first music video is for "Shine," the first song off of their album. It's one of their faster tracks, and the high-def visuals are a perfect match. The lyrics tackle the question of whether or not to take action: "Should I walk towards the light, or turn and run?" It's a broad message that can be applied to all aspects of life, and the band members gave their take on it in the "Making of 'Shine'" video below. Let us know what you think!


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  • joe mauro 2012/06/03 23:54:51
    Take chances
    joe mauro
    bigger rewards and disapointments both but its well worth it,remember the saddest words are what might have been
  • Belle 2012/06/03 18:40:20
    Take chances
    Belle
    I hate regreting stuff later.....
  • Maci 2012/06/02 13:07:32
  • Ben 2012/05/31 21:44:54
  • Rocko 2012/05/31 19:20:15
    Take chances
    Rocko
    both i have been a risk taker when i was younger and i had alot of fun but suffered alot of consequences as well my whole body is a walking injury but it is important to enjoy life and get out there and injuries and all i wouldnt take it back lol
    but i believe in walking a little safer now :)
  • Deborah Donnison 2012/05/31 18:32:04
    Play it safe
    Deborah Donnison
    Sometimes I play it too safe and would like to take more chances...just afraid of the consequences.
  • the fuze 2012/05/31 17:53:35
    Take chances
    the fuze
    Playing it safe isn't much fun.
  • RowlandRicardo64554857 2012/05/31 13:46:00
  • RoseyRhod 2012/05/31 13:22:15
    Play it safe
    RoseyRhod
    I'm old--I've learned to play it safe! Taking chances only ends me up in trouble of one kind or another.
  • Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll 2012/05/31 12:19:51
    Take chances
    Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll
    I take a chance every time I drive on a highway.
  • Vlorr 2012/05/31 11:44:04
    Take chances
    Vlorr
    Taking chances is fun ^_^
  • beach bum 2012/05/31 05:45:47
    Play it safe
    beach bum
    play it safe
  • ~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/05/31 04:43:16
    Play it safe
    ~HopelessRomanticM17~
    +1
    I'm am the kind of person that doesn't risk ANYTHING.

    Sometimes I hate myself for it, but I just can't help it.
  • Relay 2012/05/31 02:16:59
    Take chances
    Relay
    but i still dont think i like it :S
  • cynsity 2012/05/31 00:40:12
    Take chances
    cynsity
    +1
    this is the very same thing as what has happened with the publishing world. Before you had to be published by a big house to get any sales and make any money. self published authors were not even considered "published" by the book industry. Now however independant publishing is growing and self published authors (like myself) are able to reach potentional readers on a large scale.

    It is scarry to go out there alone, and success is realitive, but I am very grateful for teh opertunity to write and make a living as a writer without paying someone to do little more than distrubute. Good for anyone who takes the chance and bucks the system
  • RoseyRhod cynsity 2012/05/31 13:23:47
    RoseyRhod
    Well, I did take a chance on that. My book will hopefully finally be released in July. But I write under a different pen name. I don't want the fact that I can be an opinionated ass here to reflect negatively on my creative abilities!
  • cynsity RoseyRhod 2012/05/31 20:08:07
    cynsity
    There is no authors name on my self published works and the small press i sell to uses a pen name as well... but that is because the press is a "fetish" press and I teach school no reason to let the students and parents know what I think about over the summer.
  • Fergie 2012/05/31 00:08:43
    Take chances
    Fergie
    Love their video!
    love video

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