Illustr8ors

What the critics are saying:

KERRANG! -
"Killer blast of melodic rock!"

TeamRock - "Sharper, slicker. Watch them detonate."

Classic Rock - "Alt. Rockers match their live muscle in the studio. Thumping, slick and promising."

Fireworks Mag - "Brave. Stunning. The band stride confidently into an arena that just might bring them mainstream success."

PowerPlay Mag - "Great contemporary rock, warrants attention."

In their previous guise illustr8ors scored tours and supports with the likes of The Temperance Movement, Winger, Blues Pills, Von Hertzen Brothers and The Answer to name a few; a nomination for Classic Rock Magazine's 'Best New Band' roll of honour award, numerous playlist slots on major rock radio stations and a debut headline tour endorsed by Planet Rock Radio. However, it was time for a change. A time for a more decisive stride towards a definitive and individual sonic identity. A rebirth. That's when illustr8ors were born.

From the initial coffee shop conversations between new producer Toby Jepson and frontman/singer Scott Sharp, right the way through to the numerous days of recording in the studio, the aim was simple. The band was in search of a new voice, one they could call their own and one that had something relevant and relative to say.

It didn't take long before band and producer were shedding away the fat and cutting at the bare bones of what this band were: A slick, riff loving, funked-up (slightly off-centered) melting pot of sass-mouthed rock'n'roll. Growth came quickly and the new songs came out swinging. From the immediate soaring hooks of 'Your Animal' to the foot-shuffling, popadelic declaration of identity that is 'Shush Shush', the excitement between band and producer was tangible.

The end result is a selection of songs that tell the story of a unique band striding confidently forward into a contemporary music world, whilst not forgetting what it was about rock'n'roll that set their hearts alight in the first place. No throw back gimmicks. No bullshit. Just rock music as this band hears it today.