Humanization 4tet is the brainchild of Luis Lopes, an innovative guitarist from Lisbon, Portugal. Influenced equally by avant jazz, classic blues, heavy rock, and modern composition, Luis transcends the mere stylistic implications of his influences in order to engage and showcase a more deep, individualistic musical personality. Joining him is the strong, searching, and soulful tenor sax of Rodrigo Amado. Rodrigo is the leader of the celebrated Lisbon Improvisation Players, and is also known for his records with the likes of Ken Filiano, Kent Kessler, Paal Nilssen-Love, and Carlos Zingaro. He is also an avid and talented photographer. Completing the group are the imported family rhythm section of Aaron and Stefan Gonzalez of Dallas, Texas. They are known for their work in Yells At Eels, with their father, jazz trumpeter Dennis Gonzalez, as well as for Akkolyte, a two-piece hardcore onslaught that has earned them a reputation for uncompromising heaviness, energy, and innovation. Having already toured twice in Portugal, the 4tet is now gearing up for their first stateside tour, winding through the deep south and up the east coast in May and June. The first record (Luis Lopes-Humanization 4tet) is out now on Clean Feed Records, and another will be recorded at the end of this tour. Check it out!
NIBIRU- Brutal grindcore from H-town with an old school cult feel. Ex and current members of other Houston hard hitters such as P.L.F., Insect Warfare, Pretensious Defecation, Dissent etc.
DISSENT- Politically motivated crust punk with thrash metal and grind tendencies also from Houston. On tour with NIBIRU!
TILL DEATH- Corpus Christi based d-beat thrash. Ex-member of Austin's Century of War!
AKKOLYTE- Oak Cliff whacked out brotherly grindcore
TOLAR- Burleson/Arlington/Carrolton based rippers. Hardcorethrashcrust madness!
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