Trying to navigate through an over-saturated and over-hyped musical climate can be a daunting task—that is, unless you’re looking at the genre-bending evolution of rock, indie, and pop delivered by Chicago’s STATE AND MADISON. On the band's LP BECOME THE NOT FOUND, State And Madison showcase the very best of their craft and prove why this combination of elements continues to stick.
Brought together by their mutual passion for music, Chicago natives Nickolas Blazina (vocals/guitar), Jonah Kort (drums), Anthony Martino (bass/vocals), and Mark Tatara (guitar/vocals) bound to form STATE AND MADISON in 2005. The band quickly pronounced their stylistic hybrid, as they displayed a knack for penning hook-filled melodies set to infectious rhythmic pulses and forging rock energy.
STATE AND MADISON’s exponential talent is a real showcase of their musical development, which among them spans a range of genres and experiences from musical theatre to fledging garage bands and jamming in the church. It’s this mesh of backgrounds that make the band’s blend of sounds so unique.
"Become The Not Found" follows STATE AND MADISON’s 2007 EP "Consider This A Confession". Their 2006 release, "Simplicity Is The Name Of The Game"— set the stage for the band’s blast through the midwest music scenes, introducing listeners to their danceably unique blend of indie-meets-alternative. Throughout their constant touring, writing and recording, the band’s organic and energetic growth blossomed while picking up fans along the way.
With the release of "Become The Not Found", STATE AND MADISON continues to break through the forefront of Chicago’s own indie-rock scene and now find themselves poised to invade stereos nationwide.
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Hey i had a great time seeing you guys again and it was fun celebrating Nicks birthday with him.. Again you guys are awsome and i am getting more of my friends listening to you.. hopefully next time your around Orland Tinely or something i'll be able to head out again.. have a great 4th..
Holy Crap! Im so outta touch with whats been going on with you guys!! Totally didnt know u where playing the taste sunday and its on a the day i work to bad you guys go on early :/ i do miss ya just haven't been to so many shows anymore. I'm an epic fail!
Hey! How are you guys? I listened to your music and I really like it. I see that you are playing at the BBC which is like a block from my house so mabye I will come see you guys play. Don't mind me if i'm a little drunk though ;) Anyways.. I actually know a band called Now You Have Audio and they are from Milwaukee so they do a lot of shows around here. If you guys ever want to play more shows in this area I could see what I could do. Just let me know.
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