Tactylics
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A fusion of the words "tactile" and "dactylics", Tactylics is a New York-based, funk-rock band dedicated to making music people can feel--combining rich lyrics, melodic hooks, and hard-hitting grooves to produce a powerful rock sound steeped in funk. With New Jersey roots, the group is quickly garnering attention on the local NYC scene, having performed at the coveted "From the Penthouse: Artist Loft Series" at Tainted Blue Studios in October of 2008. Tactylics was also named winner of the International Music Festival for the New York market in March of 2009. The band recently finished production of its debut EP, “The Guilty Pleasures Prototype”, which was independently released in August of 2009 (available at soundslikefeel.com).
About
"The Guilty Pleasures Prototype", released in August of 2009, is the band's debut EP and collectively encapsulates Tactylics' musical style. Conceptually, the mood is dark, as songwriter Ranzo's first three songs share a theme of inner conflict over ill-fated, yet addictive relationships. The remix versions showcase the versatility of these songs, as well as Tactylics' cross-genre appeal. Available at www.soundslikefeel.com. The band will be touring this fall in New York City, Boston, Providence, Hartford, Baltimore, D.C., Ithaca, Philadelphia, Hoboken, Cleveland and other cities.
"My Anthem" Acoustic @ Crash Mansion (Summer 2009)
THE NAME:
pronounced: (tak-TIL-iks)
1) a portmanteau of the words "tactile" + "dactylic"
2) a funk-rock band founded on unconditional groove,
with steep curves, engineered to move.
THE BAND:
Michael Ranzo: singer/songwriter/producer; Jose Valencia: guitar/co-producer.
Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, The Roots,
Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Chili Peppers,
Depeche Mode, Hall & Oates, Duran Duran, Stone Temple Pilots,
Parliament, Eric Clapton (Cream), The Doors.
Paul Amorese (drums); Mike Chiavaro (bass); Jesse Lynch (keys); Martin Delahye (bass); Takayuki (guitar); Max Arifin (guitar, vocals); Sam Mollisi (drums); Scott Morehouse (drums); Mitch Pirtle (bass); Larry Collica (keys); Jon Uda (guitar); Joe Friedman (guitar); Double A (rap vocals); Zhana (background vocals); J. Phoenix (background vocals); Igor Kisil (co-producer).
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