Westward The Tide has an undeniable pull. Formed in 2012, this fresh band has the honesty and clarity only a new group can. Made up of six twenty-somethings, all with over ten years of music-making under their belts, Westward The Tide is destined to become a household name. The lineup: Jackson Larsen on guitar and vocals, Kaitie Forbes on lead vocals with Megan Larsen providing backup, Cam Brannelly banging around on drums, Bassist Cole Herrmann, and Jordan Towner on Viola – that’s right, Viola. This crew can deliver their vibrant sound just as well on a front porch as in a recording studio. Lyrics you can relate to, rythms you can tap your feet to; Westward The Tide has all the energy and excitement of youth paired with a mature respect for traditional hums and natural music. Resisting the urge to assign a genre to a band in its infancy, it’s safe to say only that they are comfortable in the warm pools of indie and folk, but aren’t afraid to dive deeper into rock and lap the shores of alternative. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.