JUNE 2009 WINNER: MESSAGE BEHIND THE MUSIC

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As long as you haven’t been hiding beneath an OurStage rock for the last few days, you’ve heard our Grand Prize Winning song “Get Out Alive” by Killed By Design. It was entered in the Modern Rock channel for June 2009, quickly climbed the ranks, then stole the top spot for our overall winner last month.
Killed By Design has been gracing OurStage’s airwaves for only a year now, but has been making serious waves since”winning 8 Top Ten achievements, a Judging Excellence and, as previously mentioned, our June 2009 Grand Prize.

This unbelievable track is likable for any music fan, even myself who usually runs for the nearest set of earplugs at the very mention of rock. “Get Out Alive” has great instrumentation, catchy lyrics and a Layne Staley sound alike for a lead singer. The song starts off slowly, telling listeners “It’s up to you…”, to get out of this world of overwork and underwhelming passion. As a rock novice, I immediately thought of 3 Doors Down as a relatable mainstream artist that mirrors their unique soundscapes and message filled lyrics.

When asked, lead singer of this outrageously good group, Kyle Spicer said that the inspiration behind this song began with two lines, “Set out across the open air. Get out alive and go from there.” Spicer explains, “We’re in a time when everyone is overwhelmed, overworked, underappreciated… The result is a desire to break free and start anew… ‘Set out across the open air. Get out alive and go from there’ is a simple statement to reflect this passionate, worldwide frustration.”

Make sure to check out the rest of Killed By Design’s music by visiting their fanclub page! You won’t be disappointed.