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IAMDYNAMITE

IAMDYNAMITE 
 IAMDYNAMITE is the spirited, anthemic noise duo of Christopher Martin (guitar, vocals) and Chris Phillips (drums, vocals), two Michigan high school friends raised on the Seattle sound and 80s pop - anything with a beat that makes them move is an influence. Their name comes from Nietzsche: "I know my fate. One day there will be associated with my name the recollection of something frightful…I am not a man. I am dynamite.” In 2008, the band caught the ear of producer Matt Noveskey, who recorded their 2012 debut ‘SUPERMEGAFANTASIC’ at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, TX, in the Hill Country outside of Austin. The duo was recorded in the same spirit of their live show, using analog tape and minimal layering. “The harmonies are the nucleus of the whole thing, really,” adds Noveskey. “Sure you've got the bombastic drums and the big 70s guitar but the harmonies are really what this band is all about, there are seemingly shades of The Police, Weezer, Modest Mouse and the Beach Boys.” IAMDYNAMITE has been touring the US consistently since 2008, and have been selling out headlining club dates. On the strength of their music alone, IAMDYNAMITE fought their way to the US Top 40 Modern Rock chart for over four months (and counting). Their video for “Where Will We Go” has reached over 250,000 views in only a few months. Their approach is pretty simple: “If we don't have a good time writing and playing this music, no one will have fun listening to it,” says Phillips.

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  • Genre: Indie / Minimalist / Rock

    Location Raleigh / Ann Arbor / Chicago / Austin, Un

    Profile Views: 104359

    Last Login: 5/11/2013

    Member Since 6/4/2006

    Website iamdynamite.com

    Record Label Brando

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Big things come in small packages for IAMDYNAMITE (Formerly Mahoney) as they come armed with a simple guitar and drum kit, but pack clever harmonies, dancy guitar riffs, fist-pounding drums and undeniable dance hooks to leave an explosive fallout. The Raleigh, NC based duo featuring Chris Martin and Chris Phillips have been cutting their teeth in the indie rock scene of their native Detroit for years but wanted to separate themselves with their own unique brand of music that presents itself as the armed robbery of dance rock. The band caught the eye of their current producer and bass player of platinum rock act Blue October, Matt Noveskey, who produced the band's first EP in 2008 alongside Chuck Alkazian at the world famous Pearl Studios in Detroit. Noveskey fueled the duo with the power and confidence to beat down a few doors and are currently positioning themselves for their ambitious full length debut, to be recorded this fall at the legendary Pedernales studios in Austin, Texas. IAMDYNAMITE's brand of distinct sound is filled with sharp, calculated guitar lines coupled with explosive, driving drum rhythms. If IAMDYNAMITE'S sound held a ruckus of a dinner party, Weezer, The White Stripes and Matt and Kim would all be seated at the table. Even though the band is approaching the industry at blazing speed, the duo is known for their party-like live shows with a huge sound that beckons for fist-pounding, ass-shaking and sweaty high fives. Both Chris's have already filmed a couple of entertaining music videos ("Turn Off The Lights" and "Ms. Jones") that were Directed by Marty "LAZER" Stano. The videos have won several awards including Make a Star's Best Music Video two times in a row, and second place in the Super Shorts UK Film Festival among others. With a full length release slated for early 2011 full of explosive songs and heavy touring to support it, the future looks very bright for the duo who claim, quite simply...IAMDYNAMITE.

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    Chris Martin and Chris Phillips

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    "Mah.. 2 men...yet you're 3 times louder than any 4 man band in town... and rock 2 times as hard.... how does this equate??? fuck i hate algebra!!!" .. - Analog Mutant Music Magazine

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