Soaked in Serenity

Soaked in Serenity, a post-hardcore band hailing from the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2023, bringing a unique blend of intensity and introspection to the music scene. Comprised of vocalist Leo Hayes, rhythm guitarist Sam Mitchell, lead guitarist Jake "Jigsaw" Carson, bassist Alex "Abyss" Turner, and drummer Kyle Thompson, the band emerged from the monotony of their desert town with a shared desire to create something extraordinary. Their journey took a surreal turn when they found themselves tripping on hallucinogens and wandering through the aisles of Home Depot, where mundane hardware morphed into Transformer-like aliens, the plant section became a scene from Little Shop of Horrors, and the workers appeared as upright pigs with wings. This bizarre experience profoundly influenced their music and lyrics, infusing their sound with an otherworldly, almost psychedelic edge.

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of bands such as The Beatles, Thrice, Bad Brains, Thursday, and The Who, Soaked in Serenity crafts songs that capture the surreal and the sublime. Their music becomes an exploration of the bizarre and the beautiful, blending intense post-hardcore energy with a psychedelic twist. Despite the strangeness of their experiences, their love for playing music remains the core of their existence. Each performance is a journey, a chance to channel their hallucinatory visions and raw emotions into a captivating force on stage. Soaked in Serenity's unique sound and riveting live shows quickly make them a standout presence in the post-hardcore scene.