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While doomsayers lay dying in wait for the next 15-minute imposters to affirm their worst fears about rock-n-rolls imminent demise, Minnesotas SECRET SOLUTION (formally called FLAVOR) are daring to spread hope among the masses. As the band FLAVOR, they hit countless venues throughout the upper-Midwest, taking audiences on a crusade far beyond the clichéd confines of reality TV culture, yet still managing to clock in infectious, hook-heavy songs at a tidy three-and-a-half minutes. Its the kind of song craft thats led Minneapolis No Alternative Records to proclaim, SECRET SOLUTION proves that the Twin Cities can produce artists beyond its already clever pop heritage. In 2005 they signed with Blu Hammock Records out of New York and with the new label came a new name... SECRET SOLUTION.
For their countless fans, the leap of faith is really no big trick SECRET SOLUTIONs fresh, dynamic sound melds a perfect-pop combination of both brains and balls. But the cuts are courageously deep, fusing whip-smart, lovesexy lyrics with modern guitar-rock bravado and a super-tight spin on the streamlined grooves of old school funk, R&B and soul. Theyve been compared variously to Jeff Buckley, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Prince, but with their Latin flair and knack for stylish jazz harmonies, the St. Paul Pioneer Press also hails them as, a pleasant yet subtle divergence from much of the rock music thats out there.
That mix of genre-bending approach and universal appeal has found them opening for acts as wide-ranging as Edwin McCain, Jonny Lang, Dada, The Nadas, Little Feat, Big Head Todd, Gear Daddies, and Joe Firstman, and their blistering live show has been garnering devotees at theaters, clubs, festivals and college campuses alike. Theyve racked up numerous accolades as well, being granted Best Rock Band by the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards (MMA). The MMA also awarded them Best Rock Album (for their 2003 release, Red) as well as nominations for Best Rock Band (2003) and Best New Band (2002). That year also saw them snagging a NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) award, Jim Beams Band of the Week, and winning Minnesotas KQRS Homegrown contest.
Beneath the impressive luster, SECRET SOLUTIONs power-packed songcraft suggests years of introspection, exploration and fine-tuning. Indeed, vocalist/guitarist Wade Linkert and lead guitarist Alex Moreno have written together since their early teens, playing in a number of different bands. Originally a drummer, Linkert found himself drawn increasingly toward songwriting, and itching to bring his own material to both studio and stage as a front man. During a short-lived split between the two to work on stylistically distinct projects, Linkert recorded his first solo release, Flavor, performing all of the instruments by himself. He soon recruited bassist Ben Shaffer and drummer Austin Dingus to perform the songs live, and eventually re-joined with Moreno. They took upon what was to become a prolific co-writing partnership, penning two more studio albums, 2002s Red and 2003s Genuine EP. Linkert even managed to squeeze in another solo LP Behind a Smile in 2003.
And SECRET SOLUTION shows no sign of slowing down. Theyve proved it with their fourth full-length effort, a self-titled album which is due Fall 2006 and shows them honing their sound to both razor-sharp smarts and pop-accessible sensibility. With a passionate promotional knack, extraordinary musicianship and nose-to-the-grindstone ethic, SECRET SOLUTION possesses all the stuff of which rock-n-roll legends are made, redefining yesterdays greatest trends while wowing mainstream audiences with forward-looking innovation and indisputable sonic brilliance. ~ Jon James



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Member Since: 12/05/2006
Band Website: http://www.secretsolution.net
Band Members:Wade - Voice, Guitar Austin - Drumz Alex - Guitar/Cigarette-lighting Ben - Bazz Geetar
Influences: sign up on our mailing list at http://www.secretsolution.netBOOKING: Gabe Johnson IN THE POCKET ARTISTS (617)996-9060 [email protected] http://www.inthepocketartists.com
Sounds Like: FLAVOR and TAGINE :)
Record Label: bluhammock music http://www.bluhammock.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

FAREWELL to Secret Solution

I'm very sad to announce that Saturday, January 6th will be the last show for Secret Solution. We've chosen to have our farewell show at Bunker's, the place where we started almost 5 years ago and wh...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:52:00 GMT

the second shortest blog ever

Hey friendz... I'm at Bunker's right now on Ian's (the infamous hip hopper, soundfellar) computer before we soundcheck for our show tonight.  I thought I'd take a second to let you know we're in ...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:14:00 GMT

the shortest blog ever

Yeah, I did set myself up there...let me rephrase Don't put your tongue on anything made of metal in the winter time no matter how curious you may be!  And don't run with scissors! 
Posted by on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:30:00 GMT

How SECRET SOLUTION came to be (part 2)

The irony never ceases...I'm currently getting serenaded by one of my favorite bands I've heard this decade, Muse, who's playing the song "Time is Running Out."  (I'll comment on their amazing pe...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:45:00 GMT

SECRET SOLUTION signs with IN THE POCKET ARTISTS!

We're excited to announce that ITPA, a premier national booking agency based in Massachussets, has recently signed SS to their roster...check 'em out at http://www.inthepocketartists.comSo we expect t...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:38:00 GMT

How SECRET SOLUTION came to be (part 1)

GREETINGS FREINDS! Ironically, I'm listening to John Legend's "I can Change" right now.  Awe, I can't think of a more apt tune for the times.  Change, afterall, is exactley what we're a vic...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:35:00 GMT