Matt Hollenberg- Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Saz, Electric Sitar
Chrissie Loftus- Vocals, Piano and Keyboards
Guest Musicians: Patrick Hughes, Mark Gallagher, Ann Goering, Kyle Cripps, Chris Aschman and Adam Todaro
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Bill Hicks, John Coltrane, secret chiefs 3, bjork, tool, radiohead, pink floyd, the beatles, john lennon, Masada, jeff corwin, dreams, nature, kurt rosenwinkle, the universe, miles davis, mahavishnu orchestra, joy, bliss, laughter, mike patton, mr. bungle, tortoise, immortal technique, aretha franklin, beethoven, debussy, faure, love, hate, tim conley’s ocean exposition, peace, animus, rage against the machine, ustad amjad ali khan, zakir hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, Frank Zappa, Ani DiFranco, Ben Schacter, Howard Zinn, Chogyam Trungpa, Chuck Palahniuk, Deepak Chopra, Alex Grey, John Zorn, Farmers Market, Stinking Lizaveta, Burhan Ocal, Brian Keane, Stian Carstensen, Sumeria, The Future, Alice Coltrane, Eyvind Kang
Philadelphia-born iNFiNiEN combines eclectic musical personalities into a visionary, unified force. With rock, jazz, soul, world, and classical influences, the quartet plays intricately composed songs with a focus on improvisation. After playing together for three years, iNFiNiEN has discovered its own voice both live and in the studio. Their diverse influences are portrayed, but the sound produced is unique. iNFiNiEN has been compared to Bjork, Radiohead, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and John Zorn’s Masada.
Far from the typical rock band, they explore new territories of sound by using exotic scales, chords, and rhythms. Listeners don’t know whether to sit still and meditate or to spontaneously combust. The drums project driving tribal beats with elements of hardcore, funk, and jazz. The bass guides you through a jungle of ever-changing, deep-rooted grooves. The guitar and keyboard create a wash of texture and colorful melodies. The fluid female vocals add a strong emotional element through soulful poetry and deliberate dynamics. iNFiNiEN stirs listeners through a moving musical adventure.
With the fresh release of the self-titled full-length CD and the debut EP “How to Accept” from 2006, iNFiNiEN has nearly two hours of music available. They have been playing at venues all around Philadelphia, and their fanbase is quickly budding. iNFiNiEN is touring other cities and states, with plans to play music festivals for people all around the world. With bottomless energy and momentum, iNFiNiEN is buzzing as one of the most exciting new acts in the Philadelphia music scene.
What's good guys? Thanks for coming over and chilling the other night. Hope the journey back was safe. Hit me up if you guys are ever back in the mond.
YO INFINIEN! What's up? Wisconsin is missing you guys. And I think you're drummer is missing his blanket. We got the latter. Can't wait to meet again. CC
Hey guys, hope the tour is going well. I know you guys hear this all the time, but I'm your biggest, bestest fan of all! Seriously though, you guys are gonna conquer the universe aurally very soon I'm sure. I gotta go though, I'm afraid Gustav is gonna eat me :) all the best, wc
I'm really glad we got to have you guys come and visit our little midwest town! You guys did a great job! I haven't listened to the cd yet, but I'm really looking forward to it!
Hey it was great meeting all you guys. Too bad your wheels didnt make it to Pittsburgh. Empires are bound to faLL...ha ha! that tune was stuck in my head for a week
Sounded beautiful tonight. It took me back to those times several years ago (spring of '06) when I would sit in my room and listen to you rehearse. Your music is a part of me, and hearing you play live illuminates that part of my soul. Good luck on the tour! Congrats on the album! I'm playing with Anam on the 30th so I will see you on the other side. Peace and love to you all.
join my mcmob, even if you aren't gonna play mobsters at alll, just join neway. ps, i own u on own ur friends, and i'm representin you guys in LA. bet your glad you gave me that shirt and cds, huh.
