Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon stands for a commitment to superior music. It’s a concept that has always meant a steadfast striving for the artistically creative high road. Consistently at the wheel, founder, writer, lead singer and guitarist Matt Scannell drives and unites the group, always exploring new territories of inspiration. Perhaps the most significant key to Vertical Horizon’s success today is the freedom they have from the constraints of a major recording label. Scannell says, "Our music is coming from the purest place – there are no other considerations beyond 'Do we like this? Does it mean something us?'" Vertical Horizon works at a tempo that fuels the creative process. It’s no wonder so many performers cite them as influences.  

Today’s Vertical Horizon shares the practices of most long-enduring acts: Different creative personnel have entered and exited, adding to the ever-expanding sonic tapestry. Experienced bands also run the gamut when it comes to variety, and Vertical Horizon is no exception here. Genres, styles and sounds are the band’s “tools of the trade,” but they’re used with such variety — such intricacy — that it’s a challenge to “classify” the band’s sound. Sure it’s rock, but nuances mean so much.

Vertical Horizon’s high-energy shows are filled with an assortment of their well-known and latest hits. Band members play off each other with an almost feverish dynamic energy, drawing fans into a riveting musical experience at every show.