With lyrics and sounds that explore ones personal connection to their physical environment - dark yet warm, introspective yet connected - The Orphans is the Radiohead for the not so disenchanted.
Formed in the summer of 2003, The Orphans is in of its self a new form communication, calibrated rock targeted toward the individual, "We want people to search inside themselves, to find something to rely on, something to fill out all the empty spaces they might have inside."
Originally, C2, an electric rock band created in 1996 by drummer Spektor, guitarist Mike of K.O.T. fame, and bassist Conus, The Orphans graduated to a more eclectic sound with the addition of trumpeter Gene.
Their mix of somewhat disturbing lyrics with rock, jazz, and Latin rhythms diversifies their sound and explores the megalithic battle between Asphalt and Atmosphere, using distinctive and diversified music as a weapon to break through all that's pushing up and all that's bearing down.
Located in New York City, The Orphans has successfully peddled their new brand of
calibrated rock through the downtown club scene, playing legendary venues such as Tramps, Bitter End, The Roxy, and Hammerstein Ballroom as well as opening for legendary russian bands such as BG, Auctyon, DDT...
