About Willpowerless

Willpowerless is a solid band with a powerful vibe. Their sound ranges from intense and rapid to calm; a blend of Killers-style flavor and meaningful Dylanesque lyrics encompassing and embracing the spaces between musical genres in a manner appealing to many.

This breakthrough group is comprised of five very different musicians including bassist Jordan Panfil and guitarists Bobby DePalmo and Craig Steel. At the core of the group, they listen to each other and play together instead of against each other, adding focus and completion to the overall sound of the band. Anchoring the group is drummer Kyle Mastropietro, who employs the use of clean evenness, contributing a percussive emotion by playing at varying volume levels. Vocalist Ryan Panfil offers an unapologetically crisp and smooth sound, wavering confidently between punk intensity, memorable pop affection and a grounded maturity that propels the band forward.

With initially digestible lyrics, fans can take in the music and reflect later on the meaning of the words. Track titles such as Organic Mechanic demonstrate the group's ability to be upfront with the playfulness of language and sound, while Clouds Closer and Coastlines Us ("Lightning brings fear but if you observe it, it seems self-similar, like the particles in our tears") represent the strong feelings of the lyricist.

This is a group with a history; the three founding members of the band have been in the group since the turn of the millennium. They take themselves seriously in a professional sense, perfectly aware of the sacrifices necessary to accomplish their goals, while never losing sight of the fact that they are on a successful path. As a rule, the band is ready to tackle the mighty, truly believing they can accomplish what their album title suggests: "Set the Sun."

Despite the persistence and devotion to practice, playing gigs, and holding realistic discussions about relocation for the success of the band, members of Willpowerless know how to laugh.

Locally notable, Willpowerless has headlined and performed at established venues including the Trocadero, North Star Bar, the Stone Pony, Crocodile Rock, Pianos and many others. Instead of relying upon a 'scene' image like many of their peers, Willpowerless focuses on engaging the crowd with earnest lyrics and fluid music, causing the audience to dance and become a part of the show. The group's extensive experience enables them to offer a confident show, backed by effects and cutting-edge equipment won in a competitive battle of the bands.

The fan base encompasses typical fans of a diverse breadth of mainstream musicians, ranging from John Mayer to Slayer. These Willpowerless fans exhibit loyalty to the innovative band due to their down-to-earth approach—the band often hangs around after performances for a few drinks with fans.