The Distractions South Bend, Indiana
Drawing on the anthems of Face to Face and Midwestern pop punk, The Distractions have carved out their own niche of melodic punk. The band has been writing and playing the type of music that they find personally appealing with little consideration for a trendy stylistic approach. ... more
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