"'Like a Bruise' is a fantastic rock song, so many great elements! Very cool and unique guitar riffs......"
- Billboard Magazine - Winner in the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest - Category of Rock
"The MMC had the pleasure of being rocked this past November by undoubtedly one the hardest working bands in the region and on the east coast. Over the past 6 months NUMA has quickly risen to become one of the premier bands (I say THE Premier Band!) in the DC/Baltimore area.
As I am sitting here listening to their hard charging single "Like a Bruise", I can see why it is blasting over the region's FM and college airwaves. The single is sure to make its way into regular rotation on many main stream radio stations as well."
-James Caldwell - Director - Mid-Atlantic Music Conference Newsletter - April 15th, 2008
"NUMA combines classic hard rock with a melodic touch, making their sound fresh and familiar at the same time. Chad's vocal style is as smooth as they come, and his voice brings a rich harmony to the classic-rock infused grooves."
-Jeff Say - Feature's Editor - Culpeper Star Exponent, September 7th, 2007
"I've been playing the hell out of 'Like a Bruise.' What a damn good song! I find myself singing it often which says a lot considering I run a radio station."
Smokin' Joe - Program Director and Host of The Smokin' Joe Morning Show - 97.7 The Rocket - Southern Maryland's Rock Station
"PRELUDE TO A TRAGEDY" at State Theatre
"BAD REFLECTION" at State Theatre
NUMA delivers blazing rock 'n roll with a groove that’s been absent from the genre for decades. Formed in late 2005, this explosive quartet has quickly solidified their reputation as one of the premiere unsigned live acts in the Mid-Atlantic region. Fusing together honest and memorable songwriting with a brazen intensity, this dynamic band has managed to create an anthemic sound that is truly arena ready.
Chad Burrows’ intense wail draws comparisons to both Geddy Lee and Brandon Boyd, and compliments the melodic heaviness of Nick Samuels’ guitar playing. Earth shattering riffs return to the spotlight in the bands’ sound, which is rounded out by the tightest of rhythm sections. The notoriously heavy-hitting Matt Wiles paired with the unique bass approach of Bryan Lindamood join together to form an untouchable pocket.
Billboard Magazine called NUMA's current single "Like a Bruise" a "Fantastic rock song with so many great elements" after awarding it a 'Best Rock Song' prize in their 16th Annual World Song Contest amidst thousands of entries. The song is also currently in FM and College rotation at stations across the Mid-Atlantic region and as far west as Las Vegas. The band's high energy live performances have ignited many notable venues including The 9:30 Club, Rams Head Live, RFK Stadium, and most recently The House of Blues garnering rave reviews and an army of new supporters. Having easily found their way into the hearts of true music fans across the country, NUMA's popularity is a testament to the fact the great American rock is here to stay.
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