CREDIT: NEIL BROWN
Unmanifesto is a band with a strong connection to Fanshawe.

Fanshawe's own Neil Brown is rocking out with his alternative band, Unmanifesto.

Oshawa native Brown is a second- year Music Industry Arts student, and he's got big things going on outside of school as well. Unmanifesto has been described as a band with a sound that is “aggressive alternative” mixed with “ethereal ambience.” What more could you want from an alternative band in Ontario?

“Unmanifesto started as a sideproject from songs I was writing while singing in Toronto metal band, Amaura,” said Brown. “Shortly after falling out with our would-be record label in Hollywood, California, I left Amaura to pursue this project more directly.”

This is a project that really hits home for this Fanshawe student. Aside from the fact that this band writes a lot of personal songs, there was definitely influence from other artists along the way. “Deftones were a major influence for me growing up, and as far as musical direction goes, but I admire all forms of music.”

Though they currently don't have any shows scheduled, check their website, unmanifesto.ca, to see when they'll be performing next. They put on a can't-miss show. Not sure what to expect? Brown described the band's live show in just three words: “raw, uncut and energetic.” If that's not enough to grab your attention, then I'm not sure what is. This band is full of high-energy songs that are bound to hit home for most of the audience at their live shows.

If you're still not convinced yet, which you should be, you can check out the band's EP and debut album Growing Resolution, released through the indie label Eerie Street Music, on unmanifesto.ca, eeriestreetmusic.com and unmanifesto.bandcamp.com. Their EP and album are also both available for download on their bandcamp page.

“I like hanging out before and after shows and talking with people. I think having positive live interaction with fans is ultimately the best way to connect,” Brown said. “Word of mouth is still one of the most effective ways of marketing and so it is important to give fans something they can leave talking about.”