Eight bands take the stage, three songs to perform and only two votes to determine the winner of BYU’s Battle of the Bands. One of the bands, Our Dilemma, will take the stage tonight in the WSC Ballroom.

Our Dilemma consists of four musicians from BYU: Casey Duke, Tarun Ash, Peter Chun and Adam Wadsworth. Duke and Ash had been playing together for about 10 years when Chun joined them three years ago. Wadsworth recently joined the band as the missing piece that completed its sound.

“For lack of a better description I would say that we play alternative rock,” Chun said. “Our sound blends the cleanliness of an acoustic guitar with the grunge of an electric and a driving rhythm section while Casey’s unique vocals punch through.”

Growing up in different places and having so many different influences have helped the band find its niche. Its music is a conglomeration of all of its influences such as Lifehouse, Jimmy Eat World, Jack Johnson, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tom Petty.

“Ultimately, the band enjoys being able to hang out as friends and contribute their own ideas to create new music,” Chun said. “We really enjoy playing live and being able to transmit our
energy and passion for music to the audience.”