“Thoughtful, provocative, colorful, and
worthwhile…” that is how singer, songwriter Derek Nicoletto, lead vocalist of
Foam Ropes would describe his music.
Foam Ropes is an indie pop musical delight that is sure to make you
think, and feel all at once. Their music
has a lot of heart, and comes with an enticing nature that just leaves you asking
for more.
Being an indie artist is not always easy
though. Without the financial backing of
a major record label and the “connections” that comes with it, Foam Ropes have
had a hard time being able to get their music heard by the masses. “In the era of who can scream the loudest, it’s tough to get
heard,” explains Derek. However, this
does not stop Derek from doing what he
loves as music is something that comes naturally to Derek and he explained that
the greatest pleasure that comes with his music is the ability to write
powerful lyrics that can resonate with people he’s never even met in his
life. He also shares, “There are no
backing tracks in Foam Ropes. Each note is from a human. The thrill
of this is the same danger and excitement you get in live theater. The
ride of giving a live performance is something to which I’m deeply,
deeply addicted.”
Performance
and great lyrics, that is what Foam Ropes is all about and with writing lyrics
comes a deep connection to the writer.
Derek shares that the most personal song he has written is a song
titled, “Birches”, which tells of the suicide of a close friend. “I cannot get through it yet in rehearsals
without breaking apart. My bandmates know the story, so they are very
gentle and play it with incredible care, meaning and respect.”
Once
listening to Foam Ropes’ music one could clearly feel that there is meaning
that lies in every song. From the
lyrics, to the delivery and even the musical arrangement, there is no doubt
about the fact that there is a true love and passion for music that runs
through each of these melodies.
Connect with Foam Ropes:
Facebook: Foam Ropes
Twitter: @FoamRopes
Instagram: @FoamRopes
Soundcloud: Foam Ropes
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