Combining rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and new wave, Viva Modula resonates a new age yet vintage vibe. Frontman Myles Hendrik and guitarist Justin Silva made a name for themselves in their previous band Bloodcat Love, dubbed by L.A. Weekly as one of the city’s "top indie bands", and sharing the stage with acts such as The Horrors, Airborne Toxic Event, Dead Meadow, and OK Go. They stumbled upon the need for change, and decided to ditch the garage rock sound for a more melodic and upbeat route, hence the birth of Viva Modula.
With influences like The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, and The Stooges, it’s not surprising that VM doesn’t lack diversity. Soonafter Hendrik’s announcement of their 4 track EP Take This Time in March, Viva Modula won our ‘artist of the month’ poll. The sun-stained "Youth Contender" sets a perfect backdrop for summertime fun, with chiming guitars, twinkling keys, and a steady uptempo. The quirky sound of the horn in "Vagabond Heart Attack" was an interesting accent to the chorus and the end of the second track. "Ladders" is a bit darker, with a feel similar to bands like The Cure or New Order.
"Brand new yet familiar, timeless yet irreverent, Viva Modula is creating a sound all of their own, bridging the past and the present. A veritable vagabond heart attack and they wouldn’t have it any other way…"
Fresh as ever, drenched with sex, swagger, and style, Viva Modula has a bit of a mysterious veil in front of them. So stay tuned, and we’ll keep you in the know of any local shows and updates!
–Jenna Putnam