Music: DRK WTR

DRK WTR

of a female-led rock band, a concept that had always intrigued Miller. Practices soon followed.

Keen to write some original material before drafting in other members, Andrick and Miller found an immediate creative connection, channeling a fusion of emo, grunge and post-punk - all sprinkled with a dash of Paramore. "Growing up, listening to alternative music, she [Paramore singer Hayley Williams] was obviously one of the most influential women," Andrick notes. "So, of course I structured how I wanted to sing around her." With Miller's guitar work providing the perfect soundtrack for Andrick's lyrical writing style, songs quickly began to emerge -

New female-fronted rock band looks set to rule the tri-state in 2022

Not much past drinking age, Evansville's Lauri Andrick really good songs that deserved a full band sound. So in short order, THRIV3 keyboardist Alex Hellenberg was approached; in fact, Andrick got down on one knee and begged him to participate. Good call because he made an impact straightaway. That left the rhythm section - which

has already fulfilled a lifelong dream: fronting a rock was duly filled by another THRIV3 member, drummer

band. And boy, can she rock. But let's back-up for a moment. From ages 16-18, the talented vocalist served as one-half of an acoustic duo primarily focused on playing covers. It was fun but ultimately fizzled out. Then, while attending open mic night at Lamasco Bar & Grill a few years later, Andrick, buoyed by a few too many mixed drinks, shouted her approval for the musician occupying the stage - Jordan Miller, former frontman for Jordan

Miller & The Deadlights and THRIV3. "I yelled, 'I love your voice - it's amazing!'" Joe Mayse, and Marshall Powers on bass. The latter

happened to be Andrick's boyfriend, for better or worse. "I was actually slightly apprehensive about being in a serious music project with my significant other, but it's been really cool," Powers says.

With the pieces of the puzzle in place, the five musicians began rehearsing in earnest back in October, polishing a set's worth of material that touched on all the aforementioned genres plus a dose of funk as heard on "Dangerous." The next

she recalls. "And he was like, 'You're awesome!'" Mutual appreciation established, the two discussed the possibility step was to book the band's debut - at Lamasco where it all started, of course. Barely a month after solidifying the