Billboard.com
The group is a favorite amongst local concert-goers, but be sure to catch the band while it’s still within arm’s reach: With the release of its second album, "The Rind," in summer 2008, it looks like the Sapiens may outgrow this city fairly soon. Full article
AbsolutePunk
Rind follows the band’s 2007 EP, Vs. The Hornet, and shows that the band is continually surprising audiences as they just get better and better at making songs from chunks of synth-rock spreads and pop punk shakers. Full article
Jim DeRogatis, Chicago Sun-Times
"Chicago's Next Big Bands"
Quite possibly the most stylish band in town right now, with the spiffiest suits since the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, these five musicians have been pinging on my radar for some time: They play with the punk ferocity of overly caffeinated teens while writing songs with the sassy sophistication of Elvis Costello or Ray Davies. Full article
Indie Here
Rind is personally one of my favorite songs this week not only because it adds a nice level of adrenaline into my blood, but also because the song brings back a nostalgia of old school indie rock. Full article
AbsolutePunk
Chicago’s rock quintet The Sapiens' second EP entitled Vs. the Hornet shows the band’s chops for arousing ‘70s post-punk brashness and kinetics reminiscent of vintage Elvis Costello, but with modern rock shavings reflective of Baby Teeth, Hot Hot Heat, and Bloc Party. Full article
Real Detroit
Above all else, The Sapiens sound is energy, fall outta your chair, break the door down, kick the window, jerk the wheel fierce, punching energy — a rough-hewn pop style, a catchy sort of chaos. Full article
Chicago Sun-Times
There's no doubt the Sapiens have carved out their own place in the local music scene. Full article
What to Wear During an Orange Alert
There are a few bands in this city who still hold dear the sounds that made Chicago the place to be. These bands, like The Sapiens, acknowledge their roots, but move forward in style and sound. Full article
INK19
This is an assult on the eardrums that harkens back to the 70’s punk scene. Unadulterated in-your-face f— it-all punk rock. Full article
Cashbox Magazine:
The Sapiens go after rock and roll with a different approach then the competition. With Vs The Hornet, The Sapiens have captured the energy of a live show and retained the intricacies of a produced product. The Sapiens songs are hectic, yet tightly woven. "Void" seems the likely product of a group of young men that not only understand the music of the Rolling Stones, but the energy of the soul music that made Brian, Mick and Keith get started in the first place. What makes The Sapiens such an interesting listen is that the music is very now and very forward thinking yet its appeal has a broader range than most contemporary alternative bands of today. The track "Desperate Measures" takes The Sapiens out of their fast paced comfort zone and lets them shine as they take hold of a mid-tempo piece and exhibit levels of musical maturity not heard in most young bands. Full article
Illinois Entertainer:
“Push Me” – a frenetic sex song if ever there was.
Hey there’s a concert coming up on the 10th and y’all should come… Scheduled appearances include Bun B, Slim Thug, Paul Wall and many more. : ) it’s from 3-10 at Quick Trip Park/Air Hogs Stadium ion Grand Prairie…. Tickets start at $25 so bring as friend. This is an ALL AGE EVENT so everyone can come!!! Also if your ready to party hit up our after party at Club Flow in Dallas from 10- 2 a.m. and it only $20 at the door. For more info. Call 866-996-2131 or visit www.TheLinQup.com hope to see you there. : )
***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tickets are now available online for the July 12th Comp. Release Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*** Just click the flier to purchase your tickets!!!
Please come out and celebrate the release of the Dry Heaves compilation. This cd has 33 songs & 18 bands, including all 5 that are playing the Beat Kitchen show that is ALL AGES!!! We'll have 2 songs featured on the comp. One is called Rats and the other is Trainwreck. You can see us play both at the Beat Kitchen July 12th!!! Come out as we make punk rock history by releasing the greatest comp. that has ever been made! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!!
No Poster yet but I'd like to remind you about the Horner park concert (2741 w montrose) series this friday june 10th. Ill be hitting the stage with Colin Gilmore and Mike Mangione at 7:00 pm.
In 50 years, don't you wanna look back and wish you had the guts to check us out and buy our new EP off itunes for only $4.95? I know you have an old gift card from your distant aunt or great uncle from two Christmases ago and they would love for you to spend it on us :) Talk to us and meet some nice guys if you're bored!
-Alex BackDrop
p.s. I know you probably don't have a gift card laying around, i'm just playing :)
p.s.s. Yes i stole that opening line from Transformers :P
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
Hi 2009) on MySpace Music, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers & Chickenfoot) presents the Bombastic Meatbats, a sexy and loud, sonic funk experience that fuses together styles as diverse as funk, punk and 70's R&B! The CD will be on itunes and in stores on September 15th and is available for PREORDER NOW, along with Free banner and wallpapers downloads! Please help spread the word and thanks for supporting Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats!!!
I am asking for your support for Toyota's Rock The Space. All you have to do is add this widget to your page. And then start voting the 1st of August till the end of August. I will see all the profiles who post this widget on their page... I will add your name to my thank you blog after you post. Thank you for your support!!!!! Wrapped Up In Me is now on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Plot your revenge today! Underground Hustlin Volume 16 (Revenge) is now taking submissions. Packages start at just 50 dollars. We are also offering Intrinzik and McNastee collabs starting at 50 dollars and exclusive beats and logo designs starting at just 25 dollars! UGH is the biggest name in the underground mixtape/compilation circuit with over 45,000 units and 15 volumes in circulation. Call 480-326-4426 or message us directly through myspace to reserve your spot on UGH16!
I am asking for your support for Toyota's Rock The Space. All you have to do is add this widget to your page. And then start voting the 1st of August till the end of August. I will see all the profiles who post this widget on their page... I will add your name to my thank you blog after you post. Thank you for your support!!!!! Wrapped Up In Me is now on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hey! Juste un petit message pour vous dire que dorénavant, vous pouvez soutenir notre collectif Electro sur Facebook en devenant FAN! Bien évidemment en contre partie, nous nous engageons à fournir à vos oreilles un son de qualité pour faire bouger votre tête
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