Tom Russo
Journal Staff

All These Elements encourages excessive dancing at their shows. Expect a light show, timed to music that’s so intense that epileptics should sign a waiver upon ticket purchase. The band will take the stage in black shirts, splattered with bright colors, which, I am told, express each members own energy for that evening.  In my opinion, cheap, multi-colored wayfarer sunglasses and glow sticks should be included in the ticket price.

This is the type of modern indie-rock scene you know about and see, in full color, in front of Emerson on a daily basis. Then again, it is and it is not.

All These Elements’ sound is certainly more melodic than your standard indie band, and the lyrics are bereft of the cranial misery and pining that one might find on a Get Up Kids album. The thick drum beats and complex fills accentuate the tight, metronomic timing the band seems to possess. All of this forms the foundation for 21-year-old singer Katia Racine’s tasteful and powerful vocals – a voice that at times seems to invoke the spirit of Grace Slick, with its range and depth. They are, in my opinion, more rock than indie. A rock’n’roll soul trounces an indie sound. Still, the two blend nicely on All These Elements’ track, “The Operator,” and in their promo videos which can be found on YouTube by simply searching “All These Elements.”

The band’s manager, Suffolk junior Mike Gesualdi, informed me that “the band is enjoying an increase in popularity and recognition. We’ve got a lot of shows in the works and plan to return to the studio to finish an album in December.”

As manager, Mike provides A&R, does further promotions, and books shows for the Boston-based quintet. The group is made up of Katia on vocals and keys, Jay Donovan on guitar and vocals, Eric Spicuzza on guitar, Tom Cardente on drums and Danny Clark on bass. All the members have played in previous bands and have their own musical histories, but the current line-up started playing together in January of 2009.

In the past few months, the band has performed at College Fest as the opening act for AshEr Roth, enjoyed a good night at Lupos, and had another big show at The Hard Rock Boston. In the coming months, they have more big shows lined up. Guitarist Eric Spicuzza was excited when I spoke with him during a short phone conversation.

“This Saturday we’ve got a big show at The Coliseum in Providence; we’re bringing a whole group and will help arrange for hotels if you’re thinking it’s too much of a hike from Boston. We also have another exciting show on December 4 at the Wazilla Mansion in Allston,” he said. “It’s going to be an all night party.”

They plan to release a full length album in February but for the time being, Gesualdi suggests checking out their MySpace (myspace.com/alltheseelements), or their Facebook (search “All These Elements”). Music and booking info can be found on these sites. All These Elements might be more indie than rock’n’roll: I don’t know, but I like it.  The band blends the two sounds in a nice way that is non-traditional and tight in a way that is special for a group that has only been playing together since 2009. Their shows seem energetic and artistic. They come with a familiar sound but have a new rock attitude– new, yes, but just as rockin’. After all, everyone likes a party.