LOVELIKEVIOLENCE!

Stephanie and Stephen <3

          Hey y'all! I know it's been a while, but I want to introduce you all to the COOLEST Christian pop/rock band in the entire world. Lovelikeviolence was started in Canton, Ohio by husband and wife duo Stephen and Stephanie Spencer, joined by bassist Nate West and drummer Tony Saffell. Each member of this band brings something incredibly powerful to the stage, and no matter how shy you are (like myself), their energy is infectious. Lead vocalist Stephen and Stephanie have pure vocals that blend beautifully in a way that can only come from God, and they refuse to slow down during a set. They really do have such a clear passion for bringing the message of the gospel to people through their musical talents. 

Stephanie's AWESOME Conference Hair!

          When I first saw Stephanie and Lovelikeviolence at the Reach Conference this past fall, her hair was full of vibrant blues and purples that any teenage girl would die to be able to pull off, and I knew from the moment she walked on stage that I was going to be a fan of her music. Later that night, I posted an Instagram photo of bassist Nate West with a caption reading, "The cutest bassist I've ever seen ever <3," and a few hours later, he liked my photo. Needless to say, I died of embarrassment, but it was pretty darn cool.

"The picture" ... also featuring Tony!

          The next time I saw Lovelikeviolence was a lucky accident. I hadn't planned on going to the Rockin' Lockin hosted by Huntington United Church of Christ because of a vocal competition the next day, but my mom offered to buy me food if I went with her to help out, so of course I went! After an hour or so, I heard Stephanie's unmistakable voice coming from the sanctuary. My heart stopped and I ran right into their sound check. I slinked out of there before they could notice me, then started fangirling like a thirteen-year-old Justin Bieber fan.           After I built up the courage to sneak back into the sanctuary, I managed to get all four band members to sign my TOMS bag, and snagged front row seats to their concert. I was not disappointed. Nate totally brought the energy with his endless spinning and smiling, and drummer Tony Saffell definitely brought the bass. I've only ever seen a few people use a bass pedal so quickly, and I loved every second of it. Much to my disappointment, Stephanie's long locks had been toned down with their color stripped, but the show was still fantastic. I couldn't really hear anything my mother said to me on the car ride home, but I was pumped and filled with excitement to serve the Lord with my own talents. 
          I really hope to get to see them play more often, and I cannot wait for their new music that we've been hearing about on their social media! If you want to hear their current music (and trust me, you do!), head on over to iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, the Google Play Store, or their Facebook or Reverbnation page! Remember, it's all one word!