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What Makes Unwritten Law Tick? Unwritten Law's been around for longer than most people think. The newest CD, Elva, marked its fourth major record release. Since drummer Wade Youman birthed the band back in the early nineties, Unwritten law has seen its share of change and evolution. There have been around 16 band member changes in all, yet the premise of making music to appeal to the fans has never changed. Bassist Pat Kim (PK) is an example of how the band has evolved. Prior to Unwritten Law, PK was the bassist for Sprung Monkey. At that time Unwritten Law and Sprung Monkey had played live together many times. There came a time however, when Unwritten Law needed a bass player. "I moved out to San Diego, and a year later I was asked to join," said PK. Not only has Unwritten Law seen gradual change in its band roster, its also seen a change in musical style. "There are five different people in the band, which make up five different entities, so there are different styles of music," said PK. Individually Unwritten Law draws from punk, rock and roll, reggae, and more. Never say, however, that there is a hint of swing in their music. They don't appreciate that categorization at all. Most bands have reasons for why they're doing what they're doing. Unwritten Law's is simple. "The fans," said lead vocalist Scott Russo. Between sipping a Bud Light and playing Yatzee for big money with members of Mest, Russo went on to inform me that "girls and booze," were the reasons he was in rock and roll. But he still refers back to the fact that Unwritten Law would not exist if it wasn't for the fans. Russo explained that it's fun, but it gets tiring and the fans are his motivation. As I sat on their tour bus, which was outfitted with leather seats, a large screen TV, DVD player, and Playstation, I could tell there was an apparent unity among the band members. I asked them about their relationships within the band and they all agreed that they their more like brothers. "We quarrel and fight sometimes," said PK. Perhaps PK said it best "the band's been standard, we're kids taking music super seriously." Unwritten Law doesn't like to think about where it will be in the future, they hope to still be refining and creating music that will appeal to the fans. They hope to grow together and according to PK, "make music that fulfills themselves and take it as far as they can." By: Adam K. Zakroczymski III - Senior Editor / CEO October 18, 2002
The image of Unwritten Law was taken from the official Unwritten Law Website, with sought permission. Popular Underground Magazine makes no claims to ownership or Copyright of the image.
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