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Exit From Dark are Malvern, Arkansas natives who deliver a newfound wave for audio lovers to surf on, one that balances progressive indie rock with a 70's-meets-90's vibe that leaves us feeling nothing but nostalgia. EFD's influences are the likes of Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, U2 and more. The tracks "Take Me Away" and "Meant To Be" from upcoming album World on Fire have been placed on Rock Rage Radio's Top 10 and "Meant To Be" was recognized as the #1 track of month by Sweet Sunday Sounds in Australia. Not only are EFD endorsed by Dirtbag Clothing, they are featured on sites such as Reverbnation, Number1Music, Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and more! Exit From Dark invites you with them on their journey creating a genuine and unique live experience making a promise that is easy for these guys to keep; "We will always stay loyal to our music and to our fans." Exit From Dark - David Walters: Vocals, Guitar Eric Stoeker: Guitar Mike Cross: Bass Chris Bennett: Drums

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

"Music is an exit from our personal darkness, one that allows us the freedom to be someone we would hesitate to be in reality. Music has been my antidote helping me to overcome divorce, love, tragedy and family issues all while allowing me to create a universe that is separate from this world." - David, EFD "The world would feel empty without music.. There's just something about certain harmonies and melodies that give you a positive feeling that is hard to express in words." - Mike, EFD "Music is feeling and emotion. It can bring you up in times of sadness and inspire, energize ad get you through a tough time. I can't imagine myself doing anything else." - Chris, EFD "I use several delay and reverb pedals to make an ambient wash that makes the atmosphere similar to what Pink Floyd or Radiohead would do. There is more to music than just the music; I think that musicians experience things nobody else gets to." - Eric, EFD

What is your music dream?

To inspire one person in the crowd.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

"I would open an orphanage because there are so many children out there that are fatherless; not because those dads didn't want to be, but because they passed away." - David, EFD

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Can't Touch This by MC Hammer - David, EFD

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Led Zepplin, Incubus, Pink Floyd, Alice in Chains, Highly Suspect

What inspires you to make music?

People.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

"I hope Exit From Dark's music will help to heal others' scars." - David

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

We feel at complete and at peace when performing.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Interesting; communication.

What do you think of Drooble?

User friendly.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Lack of the genuine passion in doing what one loves.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

EFD tries to lead by example - you get what you put in.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Courage to be yourself.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Tap Dead Sinner, Eddie and the Defiantz, Last Machine Operation, The American Tragedy