The Lifeline
The Lifeline
Chicago, IL
Rock
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BAND BIOGRAPHY
What Exactly is "Class meets Sass?" To the Lifeline it's their code of conduct within the music business and their motto for creating the music they play. Hailing from Chicago, this five-piece rock outfit led by Ryan T. Hope (vocals/guitar) and Rebecca Faber (violin) has brought a new style of alternative rock to the windy city. It's through unconventional instrumentation and a strong classical perspective that the Lifeline has created a different listening experience for their fans.
Besides powerfully captivating vocals and expert musicianship, perhaps the most captivating thing about the Lifeline is their incorporation of the violin into their music. Their unique approach to using the instrument differs quite a bit from their peers and lends a haunting melodic complexity to the music. Many classical artists have influenced both Hope and Faber to whom all of the song writing credits are attributed. "We like to take moods that we feel in our everyday lives and translate them into a musical form." says Hope, "Our aim is to recreate the emotion and beauty that we hear in classical music and pair it with the tension and angst that comes from rock and roll."
A strong live show has always been a foundation of what the Lifeline does. With headlining shows at most of Chicago's premiere venues such as the Metro, Double Door and House of Blues along with opening slots at Vans Warped Tour and the Chicago stop of last years Taste of Chaos tour; the band has taken their audiences where many bands are afraid to. An unprecedented stoicism keeps audiences engaged and has brought the band many unique opportunities in the short time they have been in Chicago.
In addition to stellar live shows, the Lifeline has a diverse back catalog of recorded material. An E.P. entitled Where there is Life, there is Hope, and a full-length album called For all Who Triumph have had many tracks such as “Not for Nothing” spun on a frequent basis on Chicago radio stations such as WLUW and Q101. “Not for Nothing” even held the title as most requested song ever on Ryan Manno's Crash Test Radio on Q101.1. Their latest recording, a single called "Crashing Waves" has already made an impact in short time it has been out. With backing from Q101 personalities and fans alike, this song is a perfect example of the direction the band is taking the music.
"Crashing Waves" seems to take the listener on an emotional journey, being pushed and pulled along by the dynamics of the piece. The layered violin work swells in and out of the mix during certain sections giving the feeling of waves crashing on a beach. The song is orchestrated in a way that really hits this concept home. From the long decaying delay on the guitar to the climatic vocals in the choruses, "Crashing Waves" is a perfect representation of what the Lifeline is all about.
"The Lifeline's recordings sound slick in a well-versed-engineering sort of way that match vocals to violin in a manner that's refreshing and far more artsy than ordinary radio offerings." -Beep! Magazine, January 9-15, 2008
“Not enough rock stories begin with a violin. Fortunately, this one does...They'll tell you it's their motto of ‘class meets sass' and they'd probably be right. They brandish a sweeping classical sound infused with soaring metallic melodies that evokes both Strauss and Straylight Run.” –Alternative Press, June 2007
“The Band's sound overflows with passion and sincerity. They call it ‘class meets sass'; once you take a listen to their violin-as-lead-guitar sound, we bet you'll agree.” -RED EYE: An edition of Chicago Tribune, May 3, 2006
“Overall, the Lifeline presents an EP that will appeal to many, especially those who are already fans of the genre. The unique addition of violin and Hope's compelling vocals will surely draw others in.” –Review of “Where there is Life, there is Hope...” E.P. from Openingbands.com
“I've listened to this song probably 20 times today and I'm still impressed. The violin, played by the gorgeous Rebecca Faber, is outstanding. It adds so much to every aspect of the song. Ryan Hope, singer, has some great vocals and a strong voice...Song (Listening to the Lies) starts out with a bass/violin combo, then a ring of the symbols and the song comes alive. This is a great song and definitely ready for radio airplay.” –Review of “Listening to the Lies” from Billaweed. www.Billaweed.com
“The Lifeline put their musical style somewhere in a complicated mix of A.F.I. and Pink Floyd but delivered with their distinct violin melodies and edgy vocals.” –Buzz Magazine (Champaign, IL)
For full listing of upcoming shows go to www.myspace.com/thelifeline
