Here’s the exclusive interview we just did with singer and songwriter Kim Cameron of the band Side FX!
Here are a few of Side FX’s newest singles:
“3 Seconds”
“My Face is Shining”
You can check out the band’s website Here!
About The Band
Side FX and lead singer Kim Cameron is a five piece band well known for exploring new sounds and combining rhythms and beats that together, offer the unexpected, continue to break traditional boundaries within the music industry. In 3 years, Side FX has accomplished what takes most bands a decade to do.
Contradictions Album
Side FX was formed in 2008, the band was launched with their CD, ‘Contradictions.’ The CD was featured on US AAA and International radio stations in the first two months of it’s release with bigger scores on American Airlines, MTV Philippines, and live performances on Plum TV, Command Performance, and a sold out show at Blues Alley.
Pop’s Fresh Edge is the best way to describe this eclectic mix of genres, and showcases Kim’s diversity as a songwriter.
Turning Point Album
In January 2010, Side FX finished their second album ‘Turning Point’ which was produced by Robert Jazayeri (No Doubt, Garbage, Britney Spears), transitions flawlessly from smooth sultry vocals and piano to driving beats and roaring guitars. This alternative pop album charted on the College Music Journal (CMJ) in October of 2010, as well as, charted on AAA stations.
The band toured extensively across the US, hitting over 19 states, performing at some of the Nation’s most famous venues and festivals including the Birchmere, Blues Alley, Genghis Cohen, Key Club, the Bitter End, Sullivan Hall, National Cherry Blossom Festival, and Tobacco Road to name a few.
National press placements have included CBS’ Morning Show, CBS’ Talk Philly, Poolside Palisades Pool Party Web series, Fox Sports, Eos music, Pure Play, More Magazine, WSJ’s Smart Money, Music Connection, Joey Reynolds’ show, and Jim Bohannon’s show.
2011 – the Band’s Biggest Year Yet
Right before the clock ticked to 2010, the band released a single ‘Sexy Smile’ and broke into commercial radio for the first time charting on Mediabase at #103 on the Top 40 Chart. They took a chance with their success and released their first original Christmas song which was immediately picked up by over 20 Top 40 stations in the first two days.
Riding in the new year, the band struck gold with their newest EP The Blond Side (produced by Richie Cannata of JLo, Billy Joel; David Grow of Jim Brickman) by picking up a major world wide distribution deal with Best Buy, Sam Goody, Coconuts, FYE and others. In addition, 5 out of the 6 songs have already charted on Mediabase and Billboard; A Dance (#31 Top 40); ‘Paradise (#31 AC Charts); 3 Seconds (#68 and rising); My Face is Shining (#36 and still climbing).
The band is finishing the year headlining the Nationally renown Army-Navy Game Gala at the Washington Convention Center.
For this indie band, it is just the beginning.
