A lot, as it happens. Recently, after departing from label Fueled By Ramen, Sierra Kay and Blake Harnage (formerly of VersaEmerge) embarked upon a new journey under the name VERSA. Obviously, there is a clear connection between the two names - after all it's still the same people behind them - but are they really the same band?
VersaEmerge were an alternative band, and many people consider VERSA just to be a regeneration of this. However, VERSA's music is entirely different. Listening to songs such as 'The Authors' alongside 'Neon' show a complete musical progression and change. It would be wrong to say 'VERSA formerly known as VersaEmerge' because they are a different band. If you wikipedia VERSA (such a reliable source of information, I know, but do try to bear with me) you still get directed to VersaEmerge's page. But how can this be right, if VERSA are an entirely new band?
Kay and Harnage's decision to begin a new project under the name VERSA is still referred to as another form of VersaEmerge. However, it is wrong to say 'I like their old stuff better' because VERSA have no 'old' stuff. Harnage recently confirmed in an interview on tumblr that VERSA is an entirely new project for himself and Kay, and so it's clear that the comparisons between the two bands are misguided. They both have different musical styles and are entirely different bands. There is no 'old VERSA', because they've only just started out, and if the Neon EP is anything to go by they're certainly worth a listen.
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