FIXER
n the great tradition of The Monkees, The Partridge Family and Josie and the Pussycats comes a band actually built around a TV series. Not only does Flabby Hoffman star in their own weekly television series in Chicago (Thursday nights from 11:30pm to 12:30am on CAN-TV Cable Channel 19), but the titular figurehead of the band, Flabby H. himself, is a true activist who believes in and is attempting to instigate a modern day revolution driven by the empowerment of the righteous as a methodology for change in a world gone horribly wrong due primarily to the co-opting of media by elements of the pathological aristocracy. One can of course find the Flabby Hoffman Trio (which depending on the evening is anywhere from a four piece to eight piece band) performing and/or tooling around at nearly every decent club in town once in a while, where the Flabby Hoffman team of volunteers and cross-dressing harlequins are responsible for booking each of the bands that perform at the club for the evening in what is called The Flabby Hoffman Caravan. The Flabby Caravan is a series of shows throughout the Chicago rock circuit with about 300 gigs under its belt which features tons of great organically driven music (usually a four band line up) as well as prize giveaways, occasional comedic and acoustic tweener acts, a freaky host, customized event programs and more all of which is videotaped to gather footage for the Flabby TV series. The Flabby Hoffman Trio itself, unlike the TV bands mentioned at the top of this description who were primarily designed for teeny boppers and lumberjacks, looks to appeal to all of the disenfranchised of the world. Those pushed to the side by a mainstream media which seems like an electronic Spanish Inquisition forcing us to conform or be tortured. A mainstream cultural indoctrination device that seems more concerned with turning everyone into a mindless robot than encouraging truly creative people to create. With their hard rock, riff oriented, axe blistering antics and soul stirring lyrics, there is no doubt that this band is not in the mood to compromise. Will this trio get crushed by the weight of the imposing forces in control of our culture, or will they learn how to thrive in a world run by sociopaths that seek to crush every last vestige of individuality… If you would like to be part of this effort, join us on the TV series, join us on our efforts at movies productions and webisodes, fool around at a Flabby live show, do some original productions and help make this thing resonate…be my guest.
FLABBY HOFFMAN
FLAME SHARK
F.STOKES
FACEOFF
FACING FORWARD
FACING GIANTS
FACING WINTER
FACTOR-4
FAIL INC
FAIN
FAIR HERALD
FAIRMOUNT
FAKE PROBLEMS
FALKIRK
FALL FROM GRACE
FALL7
FALLEN FROM THE SKY
FALLEN MARTYR
FALLEN REGIME
FALLING IN FATE
FALLING STILL
FALSEFACED
FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY
Family Groove Company integrates the groove sensibility developed by funk/jazz crossover artists like Herbie Hancock and Medeski, Martin, and Wood, with thoughtful, tight songwriting that takes cues from the likes of Steely Dan and the Beatles. The result? An infectious, fresh sound the band calls “groove informed jazz/rock.” With a sound defined by rich analog keyboards, tight crunchy guitar, and a pocket-based rhythm section, FGC brings a fresh sound that bends genres and dares the listener not to dance.
The band got its start in Los Angeles, where the four members met in music school, and then planted its roots in Chicago in late 2002. In the span of their career, FGC has played close to 1000 shows from coast to coast, logging stage time in more than 350 venues in 34 states. Notable performances include 11 straight years at Summer Camp Festival in Illinois, rocking large Chicago stages like the Riviera Theater and Vic Theatre, and playing alongside heavyweights like Victor Wooten, moe., Umphrey’s McGee, and Lotus. The band’s discography includes four full length albums, Reachin’ (2002), The Charmer (2006), Live in Chicago (2008) and Models and Metrics (2008), with a much-anticipated fifth album currently in the works.
FANG
FANTASTIC MAMMALS
This young Chicago-land trio is coming out of the gates swinging with their unique brand of high-energy indie rock. Their driving punk rhythms and swooning melodies are backed by an artful array of chiptune synths.
Fantastic Mammals’ sophomore album, “What Happened To My Friends?” is slated for a Spring 2013 release.
FANTASY BUNKER
Like six people emerging out of a Charles Bukowski story, Far From Finished rises from the pages to remind you just how messed up life is and just how dangerously humorous our filthy little secrets and insecurities can be. They blaze the tragic line between shame and comfort, leaving no one safe along the way. Every song leads you through a story, an opinion, or cry for help. You’re brought back to a time where every breath you drew was innocence, as you fall with every minor and rise with every major. The story of Far From Finished begins in New York. They’re your average kids saying grabbing the world by the balls. They’re here, they’re messed up, it’s their own fault, and they love it.
FAR FROM FINISHED
FAR THINGS
FAREED HAQUE TRIO
FAREWELL CONTINENTAL
FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
FARKUS
Band Members
Tony Maguire, Brian Gillham, Kevin Coyne, Dave Durdov
FARLEY JACKMASTER FUNK
FARWELL
FASCIST BEAUTIES
Since 2003, Fashion Bomb has made a statement. In early 2004, they won a competition sponsored by a major Chicago radio station 94.7 The Zone, which landed them a development deal with Hollywood Records. The band recorded four songs with well known producer Tadpole (Disturbed, Soil, Earshot, Drowning Pool). Later that year, the band opened for Marilyn Manson in Chicago during the Against All Gods Tour. Because of their distinctly “undead” appearance, some are quick to label them “goth”. But those who really get Fashion Bomb understand that the band and its classically trained singer are not so easily categorized. Drawing comparisons to Tool, Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle and Rob Zombie, Fashion Bomb continues the evolution of metal.In 2006, Fashion Bomb self released their debut full length album, “Devils to Some, Angels to Others” which included fan favorites “Low” and “Christ Puncher”. Never content to rest on their laurels, Fashion Bomb re-tooled and forged ahead with bringing their music to the masses. To this end, Fashion Bomb signed with Full Effect Records in 2008 (Faster Pussycat/Pigface/Newlydeads). The Detroit/Los Angeles based label re-released “Devils to Some, Angels to Others” with a bonus remix by Asrock of Final Cut.
FASHION BOMB
Since 2003, Fashion Bomb has made a statement. In early 2004, they won a competition sponsored by a major Chicago radio station 94.7 The Zone, which landed them a development deal with Hollywood Records. The band recorded four songs with well known producer Tadpole (Disturbed, Soil, Earshot, Drowning Pool). Later that year, the band opened for Marilyn Manson in Chicago during the Against All Gods Tour. Because of their distinctly “undead” appearance, some are quick to label them “goth”. But those who really get Fashion Bomb understand that the band and its classically trained singer are not so easily categorized. Drawing comparisons to Tool, Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle and Rob Zombie, Fashion Bomb continues the evolution of metal.In 2006, Fashion Bomb self released their debut full length album, “Devils to Some, Angels to Others” which included fan favorites “Low” and “Christ Puncher”. Never content to rest on their laurels, Fashion Bomb re-tooled and forged ahead with bringing their music to the masses. To this end, Fashion Bomb signed with Full Effect Records in 2008 (Faster Pussycat/Pigface/Newlydeads). The Detroit/Los Angeles based label re-released “Devils to Some, Angels to Others” with a bonus remix by Asrock of Final Cut.
Fashion Bomb enjoys continued airplay on Sirius radio, and such notable major radio stations as Q101 in Chicago and WSOU in New Jersey. They have also appeared in such internationally know magazines as Revolver and Metal Hammer. Currently, Fashion Bomb has released their sophomore record, “Visions of the Lifted Veil”. The new album is produced by Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory/ Arkaea) and Jeremy Blair (Guns-n-Roses, Cypress Hill), and recorded at Temple Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
FATBOOK
…make you groove
FATE OF FIVE
FATTY FATTY FOUR EYES
FAUXBOT
FCAB
EVELYNN ROSE
EVEN BIGGER
EVEN IN BLACKOUTS
In an alternate universe where The Ramones played only acoustic guitars and were fronted by a female lead singer, the band might have sounded quite a bit like Chicago’s Even in Blackouts [EIB]. The creative force behind EIB is John “Jughead” Pierson, who was formerly the lead guitarist of the now-defunct Screeching Weasel, the band that brought punk to the suburbs before Green Day made millions with the same formula.
EVERELLE
EVERGREEN TERRACE
EVERSOJAKE
EversoJake is a class act! Their creative songwriting, inspiring vocals, and outstanding musicianship create a very unique presentation, yet very welcoming allure to a wide demographic. The music is primarily guitar driven rock incorporating classic rock, blues, jazz, and country styles. The lyric and vocal style is something to behold covering a spectrum from modern day rebellious indie-rock to the sexy torch sound from the speakeasy era.
EversoJake? During the band’s initial shows, various audience members and fellow musicians suggested that, together, the band members portrayed the essence of a circa-1920’s, prohibition-era band that might be found jamming at your local juice joint. Whether it was because of their enjoyment of martinis or their portrayal of a “party-like-it’s-illegal” kind of style, the comparisons were drawn. They were very “jake”. In 1920’s Chicago, “Jake” was a slang term for “cool.” Thus evolved: “EversoJake” — the band’s homage to the euphoria often experienced when doing what you love (and drinking martinis).
In early 2006, EversoJake finalized its cast of characters and began performing throughout their hometown, Chicago. Performances are dynamic, ranging from bare essential acoustic shows to the incorporation of extra talent to achieve that perfect “recording-studio” produced sound. Energetic guitar playing and seductive singing make the band’s visual presence exciting — some would even say mesmerizing.
Songwriting is EversoJake’s cornerstone. This is evident on their debut CD “If it Makes a Good Story”. “If it Makes a Good Story” is currently being marketed on iTunes, CD Baby, and PayPlay.FM. Additional avenues are being surveyed daily to pursue both sales and publishing/licensing opportunities. The band has already generated fans and sales in Europe via their first tour of Germany.
ESJ fits the bill and hits the mark whether their music is pouring out of a personal stereo system, setting a mood for television / movies, floating through a coffee shop during an acoustic set, or blazing from a festival stage. EversoJake is a versatile band you do not want to miss.
EVERY PART OF THE BUFFALO
EVERYBODY OUT!
EVERYONE EVERYWHERE
EVIL BEAVER
Avant-garde bass n’ drum, punk rock duo, Evil Beaver has shared the stage with a diversity of musical artists including notable acts; Chevelle, David J, Fu Manchu, The Gossip, Girl in a Coma, Nina Hagen, Peaches, Pegboy, The Vibrators, The Briefs, The Objex, Polysics, Rasputina, Semi Precious Weapons, Shellac, The UK Subs, The White Stripes.
EVIL BEAVER features founder of the band EVIE EVIL on electric lead bass guitar and vocals, supported by Slammin’ Sammy Kickass on drums. Evie and Sammy are old friends who began their friendship as elementary school class mates and play mates in the 3rd grade.
Evil’s vocals are seductive and powerful. As a bassist, Evie is a pioneer who’s playing skills are mind blowing and uniquely original.
The band is always writing and recording new music, and EVIL BEAVER is always performing live and touring internationally.
In 2014, Evil Beaver, embarks on a World Tour which will include, 30+ American US dates, 30+ dates in Europe and 10 date tour of Australia in April.
EVIL EMPIRE
Evil Empire is an eight piece political ska band from the Chicago suburbs. Fuck all inequalities, smash imperialism, keep it real, have fun. That’s our stance. Teach yourself.
EVIL PAPASOV
EVIL ROMA
EVILE
EVOLUCID
EX DEO
Ex Deo was formed in 2008 as an artistic project Maurizio Iacono was really interested in and as it caught on, it became more of a band. However, Iacono said in an interview that Ex Deo will not be as active as Kataklysm is. “Ex Deo is more of a prestigious type of band. We’re not going to tour intensively for it, we’re not going do as much as we do for Kataklysm. Kataklysm is a world-warrior band, you know. It’s on the road constantly and more in touch with social aspects. This (Ex Deo) is more something artistic, you know.”-frontman Maurizio Iacono
EXODUS
EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL SCHOOL
Remember when hardcore was fun and positive? Explode And Make Up do. Why? Cuz they’re old. Cuz they remember a time before eyeliner, tight black jeans, studded belts, and online whoring were part of the genre’s essentials. Lifetime basement shows? Explode And Make Up were there. Mailing demos back and forth? Been there, done that. Getting picked on at school for wearing a Circle Jerks shirt? Not in 2009, buddy. Featuring members and ex-members of 88 Fingers Louie, The Methadones, The Bomb, The Story So Far,and Tomorrows Gone, you can bet these guys aren’t gonna whine about high school and ex-girlfriends. Listen to “The Crew” and “Can I Say” and then come on over!
EXPLODE AND MAKE UP
EYEDEA & ABILITIES
EYES
EYES SET TO KILL
Formed in 2003 by the Rodriguez sisters, Eyes Set To Kill’s passionate music connected with fans early on and led them to becoming one of MySpace.com’s top unsigned screamo bands in 2006. The group signed with BreakSilence/Suburban Noize Records the following year and release three critically acclaimed studio efforts – 2008’s Reach, 2009’s The World Outside and 2011’s Broken Frames.
EYESEARNOSE
F.A.M.O.
F.E.W.
F.H.O.D
ENFORCER
ENIGMA CODE
Enjoy The Massacre joined together as the name “In Dying Dreams” in March of 2005. After a year of touring and playing local shows as In Dying Dreams, the band decided a new musical direction and new band name was needed. In 2006 they adopted the name “Enjoy the Massacre”, the band started out with their careers playing on the road, selling t-shirts and other merchandise away from home. Enjoy the Massacre was founded with the goal not only to create heavy aggressive music, but to add harmony and other instrumentation to create a unique sound not heard in today’s musical groups. Enjoy The Massacre constantly strives to become a successful band by combining talents not created by one person alone, but all of the 5 members combined. Enjoy The Massacre also draws musical inspiration not only from Hardcore music, but from other genres of music as well, such as Punk, Metal, Hip Hop, Southern Rock, Progressive Rock, etc. Another aspect that makes Enjoy The Massacre stand out from other groups is the intense stage performance that they deliver, no matter how many in attendance. Enjoy The Massacre will always deliver the same aggressive live show every time. It has been said Enjoy The Massacre’s stage show is unmatched and the energy at a show is contagious, arousing music lovers from all musical backgrounds. With breakdowns, hip-hop beats, and metal influenced parts, it is very easy for any music lover to get into Enjoy The Massacre’s music. ETM has always had the reputation of working very hard to achieve success, and has come a long way from having nothing in hand, to becoming one of Midwest America’s most celebrated bands. Enjoy The Massacre’s debut cd “In Time You Will Understand” is out now on Duckphone Records.