Keep it simple. A straightforward catchy melody will compliment the lyric and help you produce a listenable song. There will be plenty of opportunity to flesh things out later, once you have established a 'base camp' for your set. Many artists have stayed simple to good effect or enhanced their output with acoustic style treats.
Avoid grandstanding. Long guitar and drum solos belong in the seventies and are best left there. They will put off many more people than they attract. Doesn't mean you can't throw something spontaneously into a set at some point, just don't make it part of your identity.
Diversify what you listen to. When something catches your attention think 'how do they do that?' or 'what could I or we do with that?' Use this to stimulate and extend your basic abilities. This applies to the vocal just as much as instrumental skills. Maybe more so. No voice, no band, or at least no future.
For the vocal, avoid trying too hard. Particularly avoid oversinging. There is no pleasure in listening to someone trying to belt things out beyond their capabilities and going out of control or flat. Keep at a level where you can sustain subtlety. If what you do is good enough a good sound engineer or producer can help you make the most of it and achieve balance with the band. Too much inappropriate effort will also ruin your voice. If looked after then time and experience will enable you to give more.
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