Page 43 - JanFeb 2024 ION Indie Magazine

Blue October is one of the alternative

rock bands that I've wanted to see

since the 1990s. They are from San
Marcos, Texas, but are originally

from Houston, Texas. Justin

mentioned in another interview that
the band's name came from the

mood of the band members when
they first came together in 1995. At

that time, many of the band members
were dealing with personal issues,

and the name "Blue October"

seemed to fit.

Blue October band includes Justin
Furstenfeld (lead vocals), Ryan

Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin,

keyboards, and vocals), Jeremy
Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Matt

Noveskey (bass guitar), and Will
Knaak (guitar).

I think the band's sound is a mix of
post-grunge, pop rock, and adult

alternative. The lyrics hit hard for me
as there are many people struggling

with mental health issues, some that
are my friends. Their most successful

single is the 2006 song "Hate Me,”

which hit number one in the United
States and Ireland. The band has

released nine studio albums to date.