Another Distraction

Music has always played a huge role in the lives of founding members Antonio Staropoli (drums) and Chris Fiduccia (lead guitar). The two started a garage band at the age of 14 and were band geeks throughout high school. Their passion for music ultimately resulted in the formation of Another Distraction in 2009. With the increasing responsibilities of adulthood and the trials and tribulations of life, music served as a welcome distraction for the band’s members.
Originally conceived as a cover band, when Giuseppe DiSalvo (guitars) and John Frega (bass) joined the band in 2010, the band evolved into an original project. Finally, Mario Vargas joined to complete the line-up as the band’s vocalist.
Another Distraction wrote original songs, performed at local venues in northern New Jersey, and were on track to record their first album. However, in 2012, Mario had to leave the band due to personal reasons. The band searched to find a vocalist that was a perfect fit who would complement the band’s sound. Ultimately, Chris Drako joined the band as lead vocalist.
With a new line-up to invigorate the band, Another Distraction began writing new material, playing shows, giving on-air radio interviews, and performing live radio sessions. They established a local presence and recorded their first album, entitled Nothing Left to Say.
Shortly after self-releasing their debut album, a series of events threatened the stability of Another Distraction. Their bassist, John, left the band. Equipment was stolen and they lost their rehearsal space.
The odds were stacked against them, but Another Distraction had stamina and they were not going down without a fight. Kevin Smith joined the band on bass. A new spark was lit. Another Distraction became more focused than ever with the energy and passion to match. They continued to write new music and, through crowd funding, the band recorded their latest album, the new EP entitled Fragments, at Nada Recording Studio with the legendary John Naclerio.
With a band full of grit and determination, Another Distraction plans on making their mark on the music scene. Their greatest achievements to-date are the release of their EP, Nothing Left to Say, which is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon, as well as recording their forthcoming EP, Fragments. Other notable accomplishments include airplay on WDHA (105.5), “The Rock of NJ,” and WSOU (89.5), “Seton Hall’s Pirate Radio.”