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THEORETICS

Rank #26 Seattle, WA Hip Hop / Alternative / Soul-Jazz

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Members: Mark Hoy, Chimaroke Abuachi, Birch Pereira, Cameron Peace, Arthur Brown, Ben Krulewitch, Adam Gross

Sounds Like: The Roots, Massive Attack, Gnarls Barkley, Madlib, RJD2

Bio: Theoretics is a group of seven musicians that makes original music drawing equally from hip hop, soul, electronica, and funk. Fronted by two Emcee/Vocalists and backed by a five-piece rhythm section, the band makes use of its diverse instrumentation and effects to create dynamic music with creati... See Full Bio

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Sasquatch 2013 Lookout!

Press

"Their solid hiphop-soul-rock is packed with breathless, inspirational lyrics and a feeling-it-funky sound.."

— Larry Mizell Jr., The Stranger

"Live hiphop still provokes skepticism among some purists of the genre, but Seattle's Theoretics do their damnedest to quell such doubt. The seven-piece ensemble skillfully raps and sings over intricately arranged, orchestral funk..."

— Dave Segal, The Stranger

"The Theoretics were up next, and immediately won over our spirit that evening. To sum these guys up it's simple, One cannot fully understand Northwest Hip-Hop without seeing Seattle's own THEORETICS live! Their music is inspiring, intelligent, and funky."

— For Young Moderns, They Live!

"There is a shortage of hip-hop bands (a la The Roots) where the creativity is constructed first through the mind of the musicians and not on a board with drum machines, computers, and mixers. A sound where the music is new, it's organic, and you get the feeling (when you listen) that timeless hours were spent in a rehearsal spot somewhere or in someone's basement/garage perfecting the sound and timing. Theoretics is one of those bands."

— All You Can Eat Hip Hop

“The recent video for "Higher," lead single from their nearly-released eponymous debut record, features crisp cinematography from the ever-improving Garrett Wesley Gibbons (responsible for Victor Shade's Soothsayer") and top-notch breakdancing cameos from Uykhang Brian Ung, Jessica Hu and the homie Mikeskee, formerly of UW's Hip-Hop Student Association and always of all things b-boy. But the highlight is the sense of passion in Chimaroke Abuachi's voice as he belts the song's chorus: "Go high, go high, go high, go HIGHER." ”

— Nick Feldman, Seattle Weekly

"Theoretics is exactly what the Seattle hip-hop scene needs--what any scene looking to maintain an edge needs, really--at the moment: a funky fresh infusion of live instrumentation and Jurassic 5-style lyrical showmanship."

— Kevin Capp, Seattle Weekly

“Seven piece Seattle based Hip Hop outfit THEORETICS are definitely more than your basic DJ / Emcee crew, and they are definitely Hip Hop. Blending together live drums, guitar, bass, keys, and saxophone, THEORETICS create a soulful mix of Jazzy Hip Hop Anthems.”

— William McManus, Seattle Show Gal

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Videos

Theoretics - "Go" (Official Music Video)

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Mon
May 27

Sasquatch Music Festival
George, WA, US | 8:00pm
Sasquatch Music Festival
George, WA, US
Mon May 27 8:00pm
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Jul 20

Photosynthesis Electron…
Neah Bay, WA, US | 9:00am
Photosynthesis Electronic ...
Neah Bay, WA, US
Sat Jul 20 9:00am
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Jul 28

Capitol Hill Block Party
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
Capitol Hill Block Party
Seattle, WA, US
Sun Jul 28 8:00pm
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Rob Wright AKA PLA...
REAL DIFFERENT WIND_ IS A SICK TRACK, LUV FROM THE 612 MPLS MN, KEEP PLUGGIN
Rob Wright AKA PLA...
REAL DIFFERENT WIND_ IS A SICK TRACK, LUV FROM THE 612 MPLS MN, KEEP PLUGGIN
So Carto
Nice sound! I would like to discuss collaborating. Check me out!
Renaissance The Poet
Theoretics Album !!!RELEASE!!! Tickets available online at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3545895
Renaissance The Poet
The Freshest Band I have ever heard!!!!