Haymarket Riot
Haymarket Riot is a Chicago-based post-punk/rock band that was formed in 1999 by Mike Bennett, Kevin J. Frank, Fred Popolo and Billy Smith. The current line-up consists of Kevin J. Frank, Fred Popolo and Brian Wnukowski. Since 1999, Haymarket Riot has toured North America, Europe and Japan. After releasing two EPs through Frank and Popolo's own label Divot Records, before being approached by Chicago independent record label Thick Records. Due to Thick Records' full time staff and superior distribution, the band opted to sign with the label. In 2001, the band released their debut full-length Bloodshot Eyes. Their follow up, 2004's Mog, was recorded with Steve Albini and John Congleton. Along the way, Haymarket Riot earned comparions to such popular underground bands as the Jesus Lizard, Fugazi, and Jawbox. On April 7, 2009, Haymarket Riot released its third full-length album titled Endless Bummer on CD and as a digital download. The LP edition was later released on September 29, 2009, with alternate artwork and a download card which contains 2 bonus tracks. Early sessions for Endless Bummer were recorded with Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago, IL March 8–9, 2008. Overdubs were done from April 7, 2008 - May 27, 2008, at Studio Greg Studios II in Chicago, IL by Greg Norman. Mixing was done November 22–23, 2008, and December 15, 2008, by Greg Norman at Electrical Audio. Mastering was done January 28 - February 8, 2009, by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering in Chicago, IL. The CD version was a limited pressing with hand silk screened covers. Haymarket Riot features or has featured ex-members of Gauge, Traluma, Radio Flyer, Big'N, Sweep The Leg Johnny, Six Of One Half Summers, Just A Fire, Neutrino, Orwell, Hubcap, The Sky Corvair, Dempsey, and the Traitors. Brian Wnukowski also is the current drummer for Cougars. Kevin J. Frank is also the current drummer for Milwaukee's Chariots Race.
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Why This Artist
Haymarket Riot's listeners explore deep into the catalog, not just the hits — top 14% for catalog depth. Only 35 platform followers, but 8K listeners — growth is organic. A post-hardcore act in the sonic world of Helmet and Thrice.
Sounds Like
Helmet · Thrice · Thirty Seconds to Mars · Foals · La Dispute