Showing posts with label the blissters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the blissters. Show all posts

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Blissters cover 'Bear Down'


Chicago's own Blissters have just recorded a rockin' new version of the Chicago Bears fight song, "Bear Down," playable below. Who else thinks the Bears should use this?




To check out a recent video of one of the band's original tunes, click here.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Show for Lupus Research


John Darragh of Chicago power pop band the Blissters will play a solo acoustic show at Cafe Ballou (939 N Western Ave.) Sunday, August 23 at 7 p.m. to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research. The show is free, but any donations are encouraged and will go to the organization.

Also on the bill are singer-songwriter Mike Gerardi and I Monelli. Go check out some great music for a great cause!


Here's the latest music video, "Is It Monday," from Darragh and the Blissters:




Thursday, June 4, 2009

New video from the Blissters - 'Is It Monday?'

Is it Monday? Thankfully, no. But that doesn't mean you still don't need a dose of upbeat power pop from local four-piece The Blissters to liven up your day. Check out the band's new music video, 'Is It Monday?' below, and if you feel like helping out a good cause you can catch them live Saturday, June 13 by participating or volunteering in a 5k walk put on by the Alliance for Lupus Research. Click here for more info.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Meet the Blissters



When I found out Chicago four-piece the Blissters had titled one of its EPs "I Love New Wave" I was more than happy to give the band a listen because, well, I love it, too.

I'm very glad I did.

The Blissters have been around since 2004 and draw on classic new wave and power pop sounds, playing melodic guitar rock infused with keys and synths and driven by traded off male and female vocals. This all adds up to something that sounds sort of like a cross between the Go-Go's and the Cars with current new wave revival acts such as the Sounds and the Killers thrown into the mix. Under the "influences" section on their MySpace page, though, you'll find everything from Pixies to the Clash to the Spice Girls (yes, the Spice Girls), so you'll have to decide for yourself.

Last year the band won the Starbucks Avant-Grande Music Contest with the track "Just Like You," which led to increased local and international radio play and live shows. The song is worthy of its honor, boasting an infectious melody and memorable vocals.

Singer and guitarist Erica Coriglione, who shares lead vocals duties with band mates Arnold Madlangbayan and John Darragh, has a very appealing rough-and-ready-yet-tuneful delivery that helps to give the tracks some extra edge for a nice balance of pop and rock.

The Blissters are currently recording a full-length album, and if their music to date is any indication of what to expect, it will definitely be one to watch out for.

You can check out the band live on September 17 at the Bottom Lounge. To get a taste of their sound, visit them on MySpace and check out this music video for one of their recently-recorded tunes, "Wet Reckless."