Armed with enough fist-pumping energy to make listener’s arms tired and pop hooks sure to garner massive sing-a-longs, Chicago’s THE FRANTIC are poised to bridge the gap between the punk of Rancid and the pop of Fall Out Boy.
The Frantic crew may be young, vocalist Kyle Dee and guitarist Ian Farnesi are both barely 18, while bassist Chris Farnesi and drummer Brett Hartwell are the elders at 19, but after one listen to their November 2007 Sinister Muse Records release Audio & Murder, one would think The Frantic are seasoned veterans. In fact, Audio & Murder, produced by multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Riverboat Gamblers, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack), is proof that age means nothing in today’s music industry. Audio & Murder is full of adolescent angst complimented with addictive harmonies sure to get mosh pits in motion.
The Frantic have already received admirable acclaim from print, radio, and video markets. The band have been named one of the ‘100 Bands You Need to Know in 2008’ by Alternative Press, as well as ‘Best Band in Chicago’ and ‘Best New Artist’ for 2007 by Chicago’s Q101 (WKQX), beating out The Plain White T’s, Chevelle, Rise Against, Against Me! and Atreyu. The video for the title track, “Audio & Murder,” has been added to programming at MTV, MTV Latin America, and FUSE, as well as countless other retail, regional, and online video markets. In addition, the single “Audio & Murder” is in rotation on national commercial alternative radio, XM, Sirius, and AOL Radio.
According to Kyle Dee, the band’s live show is the best way to get The Frantic experience. “It’s high energy. We get the crowd into it and interact with our fans,” he explains. The band have already rocked the Vans Warped Tour and Zumiez Couch Tour, just to name a few. With no intention of slowing down, The Frantic appeared at four showcases during South By Southwest (SXSW) in 2008 and have nationwide touring plans through October of 2008, which include dates with The Plain White T's, Mayday Parade, Authority Zero, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Bayside, Beat Union, and Whole Wheat Bread.
The Frantic have already logged almost a decade together. Yes, they have been jamming together since before they were in high school and have no intention of slowing down. They want to build their fanbase the old fashioned way; by writing memorable and catchy tunes, putting on an unforgettable rock show, and then shaking hands afterwards. Armed with D.I.Y. determination, undeniable talent, and an ability to get the attention of music fans and critics alike, The Frantic are poised to be rock ‘n’ roll’s next household name.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE FRANTIC...JUNE 20, 2008
This cartoon was shown as an intro to The Frantic's headlining set at Metro in Chicago on June 20, 2008. The video below is a 30-second time lapse of the performance that followed.
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Ahh you don't have to be up there until tomorrow! You should fly down here, hang out with me, and then fly back in time to play house of blues! What do you think? (That's going to be an amazing show, by the way lol)
I'll definitely take you to the beach next time though. You better not forget :)
Hey fellas, I know it was a while ago but it was great meeting you guys at Six flags. You guys are awesome =] oh I also enjoyed seeing you guys on the cover of the Red Eye last friday. Great pic ;)
AAAHHH!! Chris!! your so totally my new hero!!! you have no idea. I love that little thingemawhatsit on the Rockers Respond sec. of Ap 242. lol. I like my computer air duster!!! I attack my brother with it. XD
so yeah, thought id say that!! see u guys next week!
so i walk into a starbucks the other day... and what do i see? the frantic on the front page of the red eye. congradulations! thats some exciting shit.
Hey guys... thanks for such a great show in Gainesville tonight.... Audio & Murder isn't the best music to pack to... I keep getting distracted by it's awesomeness.
That's sick. I'm moving up there in 3 weeks. I live about 2 hours south of Orlando, right on the beach :) If you guys get a chance you should stop by! How's the tour going?
