“There’s something out there larger than ourselves, revealed in which a way that’s bigger than we will ever know.” These words especially ring true to Chad Hamlin and Kenneth Fisher, the two visionaries that created element66. This Oregon based two-man band had no possible way to promote live shows or set out on tour, due to the fact that they are both incarcerated at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The success of this recording project came about thanks to the power of social media and word-of-mouth, which has since helped them create a cult-like following for their music.

“We discover that we can reshape reality, just by believing, just by willing it real.” Finding inspiration and optimism in a maximum-security prison is not what comes to mind for most, but somehow a positive message seems to find its way through to the surface with the songwriting style of element66.