Bass. Cello. Drums. Guitar. Keyboard. Saxophone. Vocals. The Scheme. A group whose backgrounds are as diverse as the instruments they play, The Scheme (Inc.) is a brilliantly soulful and energetic addition to the urban music scene of New York City. The Scheme has performed nearly twice a month in over twenty venues around the city—from neighborhood watering holes like Orbit and Coquí Mexicano to celebrated music meccas like The Shrine—earning them a fan base that spans all five boroughs and the Tristate area at large. Despite braving the infamous cut-throat nature of these competitive New York streets, The Scheme seeks unity over division. Though all seven members come from different places—California, Connecticut, Ohio, and Wisconsin—their music speaks of oneness, freedom, and the importance of self-expression. Out of their individual separation, the members of The Scheme have come together to forge a collective sound that is as powerful as it is true to its individual parts. To hear The Scheme perform is to believe in the triumph of harmony over discord. This band’s journey has only just begun. The Scheme is a New York based rock and soul septet. Their music is a mixture of pop forms and aggressive instrumentalism, reminiscent of groups like Pink Floyd, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and Brand New Heavies. Listeners with an eclectic taste are drawn to The Scheme’s unique blend of electric and acoustic sounds.