Starter Kit is a blend of rock harmonies with breakdowns and even some lighter melodies all mixed up. The band has officially released their sophomore EP "Unsettled". "Unsettled" is a carefully crafted disc built with a combination of the band's various musical influences. They are planning to promote the new album with their energetic live show and are working on a Midwest tour to support this release in early 2010..
Starter Kit released their first EP "Secrets" in September 2007 and received rave reviews. In support of Secrets, the band played many shows including opening for My Chemical Romance and Lucky Boys Confusion to name a few. Secrets has been re-released on Window Licker and is now available for purchase on the Window Licker Records online store
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READY...BREAK!
Comprised of members of many former Chicago-based bands, Ready...Break! brings something refreshing to show-goers. With a horn section and a resident rapper, they achieve a sound that can truly be described as "Less Than Jake meets Zebrahead".
BUY READY...BREAK! - NO REGRETS
READY THE DESTROYER
Imagine a power that uses sound to create, manipulate, or destroy -- an entity for good or evil. Teetering on the edge of sanity and nearly impossible to control, this force can be seen as a weapon. And yet, to make it Through This Night and bring light to darkness, we have no choice but to Ready the Destroyer.
BUY READY THE DESTROYER - THROUGH THIS NIGHT
DIAGRAM OF TRUTH
Diagram Of Truth is an ever changing entity, and the sound they imply is whatever you make it to be. Although a box is not attached to their songs, they are rooted in hip hop music. Ranging from a fun and energetic attitude to a dark and melancholy atmosphere, the duo fully captures each mood lyrically and musically but leaves it to the audience to ascertain.
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WITHOUT A BREATH
Re-Formed in 2009, Withoutabreath brings an explosive force to Chicago rock music. A four-piece from the outskirts of Chicago, the band's driving guitars, creative beats and catchy melodies are consistent in every song, with lyrics that challenge and inspire all at once. Withoutabreath has finished their single "It Won't Be Long" that is available now. A four song EP is scheduled to be released in Fall 2009.
Window Licker Records, LLC, is record label based out of Chicago, Illinois. Formed in late 2006 by a group of local musicians, Window Licker Records began to grow with the idea of creating an artist-friendly label from a musician's point of view. Window Licker Records has always approached the music scene with a self-reliant attitude, and it shows through their commitment to their artists. They hand-select local bands that have extreme talent and dedication to their craft.
Window Licker Records always puts their artists first. Window Licker provides bands with opportunities that most local record labels cannot offer. Furthermore, Window Licker Records provides assistance with showcase shows at numerous venues, offering promotions through listening parties. and local distribution. Window Licker Reocrds works for their bands, and the Window Licker family takes extreme pide in the finished product; a repectable scene of artists who work well as a family to achieve on goal, success!
Window Licker Staff
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Hey Everybody...I Just Wanted To Say Thank You For Everything You Do. Being The Season For Thanksgiving,
We Know It's Because Of You That Keeps Us On Top...So Thanks For All
The Support And We Hope You Have A Great Thanksgiving...You Rock.! tess@xfactorygear.net
damn adam. that's the longest rep for a show I've read from you guys yet! I think a " oui si only you at..." woulda done the job, but then we wouldn't have your wonderful sense of humor to witness that I've come to love. You'll get one of my infamous comments back on here when I think of one
Don't you hate it when lame ass Rock bands from Chicago, whom you foolishly befriended months ago, randomly appear in comment form to invite you out to their inane shows as if they believe you're gullible enough (you know gullible isn't in the dictionary, right?!) and/or lacking in a social life to actually come hang? Me too. Good thing we're not much of a band or this would be awkward! Awkward like the first dance between two hormone raging teens going through puberty, haha! Alas, it's us, Oui Si Only You, in our most impersonal social networking form. Sorry to get you all excited to read your new comment only to be disappointed like a jilted lover on prom night. It's not all bad, at least we didn't do one of those weird, "Do you like me?" comments, right? I don't think our fragile hearts could have taken the answer to that one! Any who, we're rocking (I know, debatable right, but whether it's master debatable remains the ultimate conundrum!) our last few shows for the year out at a few splendid, unknown little Chicago establishments called Double Door (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave; 21+) on Wed. Nov. 18th at 8pm and Reggie's Rock Club (2109 S. State St.; 17+) on Sat. Nov. 28th at 7pm. We could all perish happily . . . if that's possible . . . knowing you came out and mocked our uninspired /downright ignorant brand of music along with our A.D.D. riddled stage energy. Peace face.
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
Hey All...I'm just passing thru to wish everybody a great weekend and I hope you have a BOO-TASTIC HALLOWEEN next weekend...
Tess tess@xfactorygear.net