Lollapalooza :: Last Band Standing 2008

Grand Prize Winner:
The Melismatics

Runner-Up Winner:
Foxtail Somersault

White Light Riot

Exploding onto the thriving Minneapolis scene in the fall of 2005, White Light Riot are brothers Mike (vocals, guitar) and Mark (drums) Schwandt, Joe Christenson (lead guitar), and Dan Larsen (bass). Though the band during their brief existence have gained a rabid following and a reputation for turning out smart, radiant indie pop gems ("readymade singles" - Minneapolis City Pages), it wasn't always champagne and dead flowers for these four lads from the icy north: The four friends met in high school but didn't manage to find their destiny until several years later, when Mike returned from studying in the U.K. with no degree, no money, and a blazing passion for Britpop.

Soon after picking up steam in Minneapolis, they signed with fledgling label 50 Entertainment. "These guys ended up being absolutely terrible. It was 2 years of pure hell and we couldn't wait to get out." With the help of their attorney and months worth of negotiating, they were finally released from their label.

White Light Riot is now back in the studio recording what they hope to be their best record yet. Without the weight of a shady label on their shoulders, they can finally get back to focusing purely on the music.

http://whitelightriot.com

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