Centershift

One could say Centershift has been a band in-the-making since the mid-’90s when vocalist/guitarist Jasan Radford started Onesidezero (Maverick Records). During the early-’00s rock radio craze, they played shows and toured with System Of A Down, Static X, Incubus and a host of other bands that would make any post-grunge fan’s toes curl.

Through touring, Radford first met now-Centershift drummer Mike Tarabotto who played in the final incarnation of Onesidezero, then bassist Ted Wenri of Bemus fame when both their bands toured with Dredg. With the addition of second guitarist Ryan Shane Stuber, formerly of Shuvel, in 2021, the band solidified their pedigree as a force to be reckoned with in this era of nü-metal revival.

“Over the years, we got together, formulated songs and always knew we wanted to play together. Finally, through the stars aligning, we created Centershift,” says Radford.

Though the band has a long history, this incarnation is brimming with new ideas. “We were going to call the band ONE, but felt that was too much [like] Onesidezero. It was time to write something fresh and new.”

Inspired by the shared human experience, Centershift communicate the nuances of life through apexes of hearty, distorted guitar overlaid with intricate, mournful riffs and punctuated by biting, contemplative vocal-driven verses.
“Everything comes from an emotional starting point,” explains Radford who shares lyric-writing with his bandmates to present a unified front. “When we step on stage, we want the four of us to be playing that song because we all feel it internally.”

Not only within the band, but as a whole, Centershift represents hope for emotional unity in a world divided.