VIVAS are the Sheffield based band consisting of James Wilson on Lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Tyler Savage on Lead guitar/backing vocals, Kane Ibbertson on Bass/backing vocals and Keaton Barker on Drums.
Although only formed in the past year, VIVAS have already achieved so much as a band bringing a positive and highly infectious approach to their music. VIVAS are a classic Indie Rock band that bring the energy and attitude in abundance making for some great music and some pretty high octane live performances too!
Live performances so far have seen them play to a sold out Sheffield's 'Sidney & Matilda' and 'The Leadmill', and they have already embarked on their first UK Tour selling out venues in cities such as Leeds, Glasgow and Manchester.
In their first year VIVAS released an impressive total of 3 singles, being ‘Sweet Talker’ in March, ‘It's Alright’ in July and ‘Feel’ in November. All 3 singles were received with a warm welcome from fans old and new as well as from press and radio from the likes of BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and the Sheffield Star as well as gaining the band in excess of 40k streams on Spotify alone.
Following on from this success, VIVAS decided to make a bold statement move and to try something entirely different by releasing their own re-worked version of undoubtedly one of the biggest hits in mainstream music of recent years; by covering ‘As It Was’ originally by Harry Styles.
Following up on the success of this VIVAS are now ready to release their follow up single, ‘Out To Get Me’.
‘Out To Get Me’ starts off with echoing, almost haunting opening lyrics which are quickly joined by crashing rhythmic drumming as the track picks up pace. The lyrics are poignant and feel like there's a real story being told here. The chorus hook of “It’s really no surprise they’re out to get me” is really belted out and is followed up with blistering guitar solos, making this overall a really anthemic track.
The band have said of the new single:
“‘Out To Get Me’ is a song that is all about suffering from anxiety. It is the most lyrically driven song we have done to date as it embodies someone who feels like the whole world is watching them wherever they go, and everyone is out to get them.”
‘Out To Get Me’ was recorded by the band at West Homesick Studios in Sheffield and was Produced by Federico Telesca.
VIVAS have already undertaken a UK Tour this year which saw them play a Sold Out show at The Leadmill Sheffield with The Lottery Winners and this summer will also see the band perform on The Leadmill Stage at Tramlines Festival and supporting rock legends Def Leppard and Motley Crue at The Lytham Festival.
All in all 2024 promises to be a massive year for this young band as they continue to make huge waves on the music scene