Gas City, Indiana - December 21, 2015 - Self-proclaimed "millennial rockers" The Drama State certainly made a name for themselves in 2015. After witnessing the stellar fan reception of The Quiet Life EP, the gents wanted to do something extra special just in time for the holidays. December is a time for reflection, and the band has reflected on holidays past in the festive yet somber "It's Starting to Hurt a Lot Like Christmas." The original track was written by The Drama State, produced by Chad Lehr (ex- My Hidden Track) and it's sure to spark emotions exclusive to the beautiful, and in some cases lonely Christmas season. Of course, this isn't your typical Christmas song - the TDS guys have masterfully ingrained their gripping and relatable lyrics into a tune fit for the season.

 

Vocalist Ryan Diskey had this to say about the tune: "I wrote this song around the time I spent my first Christmas alone out of a long term relationship. I've never been a fan of Christmas or the holiday season in general. Winters in Indiana are usually pretty bad so not only was it cold outside but it seemed like my whole life was infused with this stale, frigid kind of feeling. So I wrote this song in an attempt to release some of that."

 

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The Drama State Bio: The Midwest quintet has honed their distinct style of upbeat millennial rock with catchy hooks and infectious energy. The band, consisting of Ryan Diskey, Ronnie Ish, Ramsey Hall, Mike Babb, and Eric Hewitt, channels local experiences to craft a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. The Drama State strives to create music that is classic - music that defines rather than transcends.

 

The band officially formed in June of 2012, just two months before their debut full length album Stories was delivered to the iTunes store. Their name arose from universal small town politics, specifically from the relatable perils of local gossip. Emerging from former projects with a collective sense of direction and purpose, The Drama State set out to write and record an album despite the seemingly mundane challenges most bands meet and contend with along the way. Since their formation, the band has released their full length album "Stories" in addition to successfully touring across the country numerous times and holding a presence on the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. In 2015, they pressed "The Quiet Life" EP - a 3-song summer sampler that was promoted on the '15 Vans Warped Tour. The band is currently working on their sophomore full-length release with no intention of slowing down or letting up. They are ready to bring their engaging 'head held high' vibe to even more people across the globe.

 

Bring the noise. Bring the ruckus. Bring The Drama State.

 

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