CITY OF SOUND is a DIY cinematic-rock band known for their epic ‘in your face’ live performances, dynamic orchestration, and movie-like wall of sound. With comparisons to the likes of M83, Coldplay, Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and Angels and Airwaves, they have found a large following from the gaming community and have cultivated a loud and supportive fanbase around the world.

After the release of their debut album ‘Silent Empire’, they have now moved to their next era of Arrival where their base has fully funded their next collection of songs to help them take over the music scene. Roaring out of their collective-home of Indiana, this D.I.Y. cinematic-rock band has grown its loud and intense fan base from the ground up.

“Our specific sound was always the vision,” says Jay Wright (vocals/piano). “I wanted to create something that makes people feel epic, hopeful, and comes for your fucking heart. Luckily, I found people who wanted to be a part of the same thing.”

Rounding out the City of Sound is Nova on Violin, John on guitar, and Chris on drums, creating a unique flavor of arena-sized cinematic-rock music that’s ever present with their debut album 'Silent Empire'. A concept album that is crafted around a central character, Empire, and her journey of reflection to become something greater.

“The song 'Odyssey' is the beginning of that journey,” says Wright — the band’s primary songwriter, producer and arranger. “It begins with her world destroyed, left with nothing, but with everything to become. She makes the choice to take the journey she has long resisted. It's something that is central to our message of love over fear.”

Talking more about the message being showcased note-by-note on the album, Wright adds: “I wanted the album to address something that I felt was missing not only in myself but also in society as a whole. I found myself searching outside of myself for identity, trying to force outside attachment to tell me who I was. It wasn't until I took the journey into my own insecurities that I could truly address who I really was and who I wanted to become.

Broken down into three chapters, Silent Empire takes the listener through 15 tracks full of epic storytelling and soaring vocals.