Kover

about

Musically rooted in decades before, Kover embraces the dirty rock sound of the 70′s combined with the melancholy glory of the 80′s. Although not a band during these years, the members of Kover continued to carry these influences through their youth in the punk, hardcore and post-hardcore era of the 90′s. Playing in bands finding minor success and some decent touring opportunities would fuel the fire for these four boys. Friends from years prior to their rock introduction, Kover’s bond is strong and almost family like. With two brothers in the band, it technically is. After years playing apart from one another, Kover was formed. Each member belonged to a band that crumbled for one reason or another. Ryan played for a band that had gained some recognition, spanning from music videos, radio play, to big tours, etc. It all sounded great to the outsider, even other bands looked on with the belief that something great was happening. The whole while bad management, bad label, bad car crash, bad luck in general was killing them and eventually did. Ryan’s determination to continue resulted in his release of six tracks independently. The self-titled “Kover- EP” caught much attention from fellow bands and some industry related people. This was all Ryan needed. Jaye, a friend for years, joined Ryan with the goal to write an album. Jaye and Ryan’s parents were old highschool friends, signifying the instant connection. In the lost hours between dusk and dawn the guys would sneak into the