Euphoria Station is an LA based progressive rock band who’s music is a blend of Americana and rock with progressive tinges. Vocalist Saskia Binder and guitarist Hoyt Binder formed the band to share their passion for deep music with hooks that evoke America in all its beauty – whether it be folk, rock, jazz or Native purple mountains majesty.
Formed in 2015, Euphoria Station came into the Los Angeles scene wanting to share their passion for deep music with hooks that easily connect. Being big fans of the progressive movement in the late 60s as well as the eclectic nature of 70s rock, they sought to recruit world class musicians that also felt music was a very spiritual matter. The result was Euphoria Station – musical passages, roads and stations that nod to rock heroes of yesteryear with a story tempered by heart, dreams and euphoria.
Vocalist/ lyricist Saskia Binder and guitarist/songwriter Hoyt Binder connected in Hollywood, CA, bonding over their mutual love of music, especially progressive rock. They spent years playing acoustic sets in Hollywood, CA working out material that would eventually wind up on their debut album, “One Heart,” which enlisted progressive heavyweights Chris Quirarte on drums, Paulo Gustavo on bass and session player Mike Farrell on keys. The resulting sound was a mix of everything under the sun from pop, rock, jazz and classical, with Saskia’s soaring melodies at the center of each song, helping to ground the music with lyrics about past experiences, the beauty and pain of love and an insatiable passion for life.
Saskia and Hoyt began exploring the many acoustic sounds from 70s rock and pop that seemed more in tune with their other passion, nature – especially the vast and beautiful southwest of America. Starting with a trip to Sequoia, CA, their vision began to mature and change into something organic that breathes while retaining the depth and melody they’re known for. To realize this new sound, they brought in a new keyboardist, Ronald Van Deurzen who brought a wealth of heart and virtuosity, sticking to piano and organ that reaffirms the organic direction. Adding harmonica player Tollak Ollestad, flutist Rebecca Kleinmann, violinist Trevor Lloyd and percussionist Bobby Albright, they completed what they named The Americana Day Dream Revival Orchestra. Together they created what you hear on Euphoria Station’s second full length album, “The Reverie Suite.”
Social Media Links:
https://www.euphoriastation.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EuphoriaStation/
https://euphoriastation.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpcF2zJI01JcV0E1-LhREZg
Recommended for fans of Kansas, Jehtro Tull, Steve Perry, Journey, The Allman Brothers, Yes, The Doobie Brothers, Loggins & Messina, Styx…