Biography
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 recent 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", an appearance at Milwaukee Summerfest, and select Midwest Warped Tour dates, 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.
Instrumentation
Nickolas Blazina - Guitars / Lead Vocals
Mark Tatara - Lead Guitars / Backing Vocals
Tony Martino - Bass / Backing Vocals
Jonah Kort - Drums / Percussion
Management: Mike Racanelli
Sinister Muse
mike@sinistermuse.com
Booking: Mike Racanelli
Sinister Muse
mike@sinistermuse.com
Publicity: Alex Mohler
Bridgeport Entertainment, Inc.
alex@bridgeportwest.com
Discography
Up From Down - Demo (2005)
The Cold Shoulder - Single (2006)
Simplicity is the Name of the Game - EP (2006)
On My Way / Whole Damn World - Demo (2007)
Consider This A Confession - EP (2007)
If This Was the Moon - Single (2008)
Become The Not Found - Vinyl/Digital EP (2008)
Links
| http://www.stateandmadison.net |