half•alive

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Music lives and breathes. It grows and changes over time. It exists in a state of constant flux between humanity’s extremes. The music of half•alive pushes and pulls in similar fashion. Inextricably connected to the Long Beach trio—Josh Taylor [vocals], Brett Kramer [drums], and J Tyler Johnson [bass]—the sonic DNA spans R&B, funk, pop, rock, soul, and more under a glow of disco ball bliss. This unpredictable and ever-evolving palette becomes projected widescreen in equally vibrant visuals and energetic live performances. As a result, the experience iterates in a fresh form every time. “Our goal is to make music flexible enough to change as we change, so we’re not stuck playing songs that were only meant for one season of…