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26 February 2007 Send To a Friend
Started from a 4-track tape recorder in the corner of studio apartment, Aryk Crowder began laying the groundwork for what would later become lo/fi pioneer.
Drawing influences from R&B greats Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Crowder set out to cultivate a refreshing sound, free of electronics and true to soul – pioneering organic blends of pop and funk through lo fidelity means.
lo/fi pioneer’s sound became complete with the 2006 introduction of Kevin Holt and Tyrone Mitchell, rounding out the trio on bass and drums, respectively. Shortly thereafter, the group hit the studio and recorded their inaugural 3-track demo. The music, impressive enough to book the group at landmark venues in their hometown of Chicago, including the Double Door, Wise Fools Pub and Elbo Room, remains true to the visions created in that original (200sq.) foot apartment. With nods to legendary artists Sly & the Family Stone, Prince, James Brown, Al Green and Bill Withers, the sets are balanced with crowd pleasers and uplifting originals.
With a handful of live shows under their belts, lo/fi pioneer is quickly turning little ripples into waves as they record their first 8-song EP and eagerly await the summer of 2007. With sights set on live performances at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Ann Arbor’s Top of the Park and the Windy City’s many eclectic street fairs, the sounds of this fresh trio are sure to meet the high hopes of music lovers across the Midwest.
