If you’re looking for a band that carries high energy and passion, then give Otenki a listen. The Texans (Houston) are interested in touring the world and making as many friends and fans as they can. Speaking of energy, the band just released their single, “Kinetic”. The band is currently running a contest that gives you a chance to win a shirt, album, and signed poster. Check out the full details below.
Current Single
“GHOSTS, KINETIC” (coming soon)
ALL members/instruments they play:
German Alexander- Vocals
Fausto Padilla- Lead Guitar // Vocals
Enoma Asowata- Guitar
“Sneaky” Josh Tenorio- Bass
How did you form?
The band started when I (Enoma) moved to Houston to go to college. Been playing guitar for a few years and I kind of wanted to find band to start jamming with. So there was this website called Space City Rock where musicians posted classifieds and I saw a posting from Fausto. He mentioned a few bands like Saves The Day and Get Up Kids as an influence, which was right up my alley. I reached out and we started just going over ideas. Around the same time, unbeknownst to me Fausto and German had started working together as well. So the three of us started working on music with a few other guys. We came across Josh through our old drummer, who was his younger brother.
Highlight of your career so far. This could have been a show you’ve been able to play, etc.
Our biggest accomplishment is just being able to grow as a band for so many years. From doing our self booked tours, to dates on the Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos tours, being a part of the Billboard Music Awards in 2011, all of it came from us staying together and working hard. Every year thanks to our families, friends and fans we have been able to stay together and grow and that trumps any award or accolade that exists.
Why should people listen to you? What makes you different?
I think people should listen to us if they’re ready to find something honest in music. We don’t try to hide behind anything or worry about looking cool. All we do is just write about what we know and what we see. We don’t try to portray this larger than life persona. We’re normal guys who love rock n’ roll and I think that comes through in our music.
Keep up with Otenki on their socials!
Facebook // Twitter // SoundCloud // Instagram
Contest Rules
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*contest lasts until 1/19
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