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Resident Genius
Indie / Punk / Pop

...disarming the settlers...



SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
United States

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Last Login:  11/3/2009
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Member Since9/8/2004
Band Websitehttp://residentgenius.org
Band Membersresident jason - guitar/vocals; resident benjamin - drums/vocals; ken - bass
Influencesscreeching weasel, beat happening, pavement, and any good pop record. in truth, we don't know. damn, this is a tough question.
Sounds Likeneanderthals among hominids
Record LabelThick Records (http://thickrecords.com)
Type of LabelIndie


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You Can't Blow Up A Social Relationship  (view more)

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   About Resident Genius
You Can't Blow Up a Social Relationship. Jason Perry: guitar/vocals/etc Benjamin Hopper: drums/vocals/etc Barnabus Helmy: bass/guitar/vocals Living so close to the Illinois State Capital Phallus of Illinois, the members of Resident Genius are affected by the political environment that befalls around them. These musicians are more than just passive observers of the black limousines ceremonially transporting the important and powerful. They are painfully-aware residents in a bureaucratic community. Evidence of this political influence manifested itself in a phone call to one longtime hero in the fields of history and activism, Boston University professor emeritus Howard Zinn. Ripping a page from the book of Bad Religion [who, in 1991, released a split with legendary activist, author, and Zinn friend, Noam Chomsky], they threw the idea of a split project to Zinn, who immediately jumped aboard. The result is excerpts from some of Zinn's most important talks and six socially charged songs reflecting a discernable interest in the greyer aspects of daily life that will maintain residence in your mind long after the cd has stopped. For final touch ups, the band turned to friend and all-around punk rock renaissance man Mass Giorgini from Lafayette, Indiana's famed Sonic Iguana, who in turn left his indelible mark on this one-time release. The Zinn excerpts - most of which are seeing official release for the first time on this cd - have been circulating through underground channels for some time now. Roger Lesiner, of Radio Free Maine, offered his invaluable assistance by opening up his recorded archives to the band to take what they wanted for the cd. Leisner has spent nearly twenty years quietly recording a revolution and, in the process, amassing a wealth of informative, thought-provoking, and recordings from not only the likes of Zinn and Chomsky, but by folks on the frontlines of issues concerning education, gays and lesbians, children, nuclear arms, and foreign policy. After one listen to this unique release you will understand why Zinn took the call and enthusiastically put his name on a record with Resident Genius. "You Can't Blow Up A Social Relationship" is a defining achievement for this four-piece that started only two years ago with a handul of Pavement, Jim Carroll, and Screeching Weasel covers. The split CD comes out on Thick Records in July 2005. More music to come. more info at: http://residentgenius.org http://thickrecords.com

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XXX Car Ride (REMIXED EP OUT NOW)

XXX Car Ride (REMIXED EP OUT NOW)



Nov 6 2009 7:39 PM

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Nov 3 2009 9:38 PM

Thanks for adding.
Vaccine For Happiness arrives in January.
Exclusive tracks up now! Check em' out.
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CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!

CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!



Nov 1 2009 3:48 AM

What's up! We're Chasing Fate! Our debut single, Across The World, is now available on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can get it for only $1. We also just uploaded a new demo called "What You Do To Me" so if you get a chance, take a listen.

Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!

- Bryce Brandon Kyle & Chris
Small Town Riot Street Team

Small Town Riot Street Team



Oct 30 2009 5:09 PM

Thx for Add!!!!

for more songs, more pics and the streetdates, check out the offical Small Town Riot Myspace-Site

www.myspace.com/smalltownriothamburg







CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!

CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!



Oct 28 2009 4:32 PM

What's up! We're Chasing Fate! Our debut single, Across The World, is now available on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can get it for only $1. We also just uploaded a new demo called "What You Do To Me" so if you get a chance, take a listen.

Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!

- Bryce Brandon Kyle & Chris
Safe and Easy Action

Safe and Easy Action



Oct 28 2009 2:06 AM

Hey thanks for putting a little Safe and Easy Action in your life, we really appreciate it.

Anyway let us know what you think, tell us about your problems, your boyfriends, your girlfriend, your boyfriend's girlfriend..it could be the next song.. or just comment on the music.. whatever is good with you
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Aug 5 2009 12:53 AM

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XXX Car Ride (REMIXED EP OUT NOW)

XXX Car Ride (REMIXED EP OUT NOW)



Jun 23 2009 3:51 PM

Resident Genius Glad to have you as a friend here's 4 songs Available on itunes !

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Apr 21 2009 5:48 PM

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Apr 1 2009 11:39 PM

Just stopping by to say thanks for being our friend! Hope you are having a great day. -TFB
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COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES



Dec 16 2008 8:48 PM

We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit
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redley

redley



Dec 13 2008 2:09 AM

so, a couple months ago resident jason randomly leaves a message on my blog without giving me any idea of how to contact him again. do you still exist?

erin - aka redhead dancing
Katius[NOW ON ITUNES!]

Katius[NOW ON ITUNES!]



Nov 16 2008 5:29 PM

Hey! How have you been yo? =P

Have you gotten a chance to grab a FREE copy of our new acoustic CD yet?

www. trueanthem. com/katius

But seriously, how have you been doing lately?

-Katius-
Sam Ashworth

Sam Ashworth



Sep 4 2008 2:30 AM

Hello my friends! My new EP is available NOW....FREE!!! Please give it a listen and pass it on. .. .. thanks! Sam
Drew Danburry

Drew Danburry



Sep 1 2008 8:05 PM

Hey,
I just wanted to let you know that I am on tour now. And have new songs from an upcoming album on my myspace page worth listening to, and have a bunch of new videos worth checking out on my youtube page
http://www. youtube. com/drewdanburry
and am on TOUR RIGHT NOW.
So if you care, please stop by my page, and if you don't, I still like you and I sincerely hope you are having a great day. But I especially hope you are PUMPED for the new album, and I hope I get to see you out there on the road. Thanks for the time. I'm including a video I think will make your day. Please spread the word and feel free to post bulletins about what I'm up to!
Peace!
Drew
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Apr 9 2008 1:03 PM

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Jan 8 2008 8:02 AM

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