Avantist – Tidalwave:
An βavantistβ- or avant-gardist- is an experimenter; one whoβs ahead of the curve, creating art thatβs new, unorthodox, and experimental. Avantist, then, is the perfect name for a Chicagoland quartet of brothers that pushes the boundaries of progressive and post-rock. Luis (drums), David (guitar), Erick (bass), and Fernando (vocals) Arias grew up in a musical home, but it wasnβt just rock and roll they were surrounded by. Their father was a mariachi performer and later worked as a DJ for Spanish-language radio stations in the area. This has been a push for the band to constantly improve their musicianship; Fernando tells the Chicago Tribune that βHe puts me to shame every time he sings.β
Since 2008- when Luis, the youngest, was only 13 years old- theyβve been creating music thatβs as hard-hitting as it is eclectic, and as infectious as it is comical. Local Loop praised the bandβs βexpansive sound and technical intricacies that are often overlooked in favor of power chords and jangling melodies.β The band states, βWe wear black to mourn lifeβ; and cites everyone from Queens of the Stone Age, The Mars Volta, and Kings of Leon as influences. But itβs not just other musicians that inspire the Arias brothers to create: every aspect of life, from experiences to emotions to people, places, and things influences their music.
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