About the Band

Self-described as “…progressive…” & “…a mix of beauty and aggression…” Despite the Blindness is no doubt ambitious in what they seek. At times heavy and others soft and subtle, the band insists the music exists only to enhance the lyrics, which are filled with imagery that can be both heart wrenching and horrifying. This philosophy is akin to a singer/songwriter approach, a comparison Despite the Blindness encourages. “Absolutely. The story is the most important part. The lyrics, the poetry, the story shouldn’t exist to fill holes in the music. The music should enhance the story. It’s the story that needs to be told, not the other way around…”

James Seabrook (Guitar) - Leo Gonzalez (Drums) - Troy Nowaselski (Bass)

Releases

While both albums were recorded in 2009, "When a Push Becomes Falling" was not released until 2023, despite an early version of "Passenger" released as a single in 2013. 

Lovers & Heroes (2009)
Lovers & Heroes (2018 ReMaster)
Passenger "Single" (2013)
When a Push Becomes Falling (2023)

Lovers & Heroes: Photography by Rena Rachar, GD by James Seabrook
Passenger "Single": Charcoal Logo by Jennifer Kobialka, GD by Zena Conlin
When a Push: Charcoal Logo by Jennifer Kobialka, GD by James Seabrook

Listen

Follow these links to stream the albums.

While my cup's still
filled with sand
guide me away