Open

thebandopen, a band from Chattanooga, TN. Open was founded by original members Nathaniel Sirmans and Garrison Heinfeldt in 2016. In 2021, drummer and songwriter, Zachary Sparks joined Open. In the beginning, the band took influence from groups like The Garden, in regards to their bass-focused songwriting approach. Through the years the band broadened their range of musical influence drawing from bands like The Cure, Nirvana, and Fugazi, as well as, taking creative ideas from Led Zeppelin, Wu-Tang Clan, and Hunter S. Thompson. Currently, the band Open is finding solid ground with a liminal indie-punk sound they refer to as Gonzo. A compilation of hand-picked fan-favorite songs from their earliest releases can be listened to on their 2021 mixtape Early Days. As of now, the trio pushes the boundaries of genre definitions through their innovative and eclectic songwriting and live performances. Open's first two studio singles, "Highlife" and "Soulfade" are available now on all streaming platforms. We are Open, we are not closed.