Genre:Rock
You've never heard anything like 5 Miles to Midnight (5M2M). That's because they are the innovators of the genre "Island Rock" (iRock), a fusion of rock and the diverse sounds that make up Caribbean music. They are an award winning band from Trinidad and Tobago that has opened for major international acts such as Maroon 5, Evanescence, Life House, Far East Movement and Stephen Marley. They have also worked with top local entertainers including Machel Montano and Fay-Ann Lyons.Since they broke on to the music scene in T&T in 2010, their many achievements have been chronicled by the local media and they have also been featured on the international websites Afropunk.com and MTV Iggy. One of their note worthy accomplishments to date was going up against other international acts and winning MTV Iggy's Artist of The Week in March, 2013.Their music is full of the energy and excitement of island life as seen through the eyes of six young, charismatic 'Trini' guys. All of their songs come from a place of experience and capture their desire to push boundaries by combining an international sound from a distinct Trinidadian perspective. They recently release their first EP entitled "OMG it's 5 Miles to Midnight's first EP" in September 2014 and a single entitled "Short Term Love" in the summer of 2015. Both the EP and the single are currently available on iTunes.For Fans Of: Fall Out Boy, Machel Montano, Maroon 5
Sounds Like: Apples and oranges blended into a tasty smoothie.-MTV IggyVenues weve rocked: Woodford Cafe(MovieTowne and Chaguanas), J Malones, Pier 1, Anchorage, Shakers, More Vino Wine bar, La Casa De Ibiza, Hyatt Waterfront, O2 Park, The Hasley Crawford Stadium, Brian Lara Promenade, Trincity Mall, High Street, San Fernando, Zen nightclub, School of Accounting and Management (north and south campuses), Amnesia on the Avenue. We have also played for events such as Bacchanal Wednesday/TAO Music Festival (a major carnival party), the National Training Agency Skills Expo and of course privately booked events and parties.Airplay: Star 94.7, Hott 93.5 and 95.1 FM in Trinidad and Tobago. US-based internet radio station FUNK GUMBO RADIO. The Wayne Boucaud Radio,Blackin3D on Urbanjazzradio.netAwards and Accolades: Winner of the 2010 Trinidad & Tobago Anchorage Pop Rock Awards, taking the prizes for best drummer, best cover, best bassist and best vocalist.Winner of MTV Iggy's Artist of The Week in March, 2013.iRock Impressions:
I must admit that this flavour of island music is delicious.- MTV Iggy