FOLIO March 17, 2009

Since it's inception, Los Angeles based quartet FOLIO has had a big vision: to create a pogo-inducing hybrid of modernalt-rock energy and classic New Wave sounds. FOLIO's recipe features a marriage of prominent, vintage synths with driving guitars; carried by a host of sweat-soaked dance grooves, bum-shaking bass lines, and indelible vocal hooks. Often channeling a hybrid of classic/modern Electro Rock sonic textures in the vein of Shiny Toy Guns, Duran Duran, She Wants Revenge, New Order, Killers, and Depeche Mode, FOLIO has created a sound uniquely their own.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• FOLIO has released their debut EP, Great Divide, on 11db Music/RCEG and are performing throughout the southwest region of US in support.
• Recently inked a licensing deal with MTV/VH-1 for the use of Great Divide tracks in their TV programming. Friday Girl was featured in the Season Premiere of MTV's Newport Harbor on August 15th.
• Co-headlined the main stage at the 2007 San Diego Pride Festival with Erasure in August 2007.
• Great Divide has been charting on the Podsafe Music Network with 4 songs in the TOP 10 New Wave Charts.
• Friday Girl is charting in the TOP 10 Hot Tracks on Upstream Radio at www.usa4real.com
• Performed during SXSW week 2007 as a featured artist for the Heart of Texas/Quadruple Bypass Rockfest.
Core members Brent Meyer and Chris Willshire began writing a couple of years ago with the goal of creating seductive and powerful dance music, and began tracking the album even before putting a band together. Brent had recently produced a project with producer/mixer Tim Palmer (U2, Tears For Fears, Cure, Kill Hannah, Julien K) and was eager to apply what he had learned, and enlisted the aid of some brilliant session/touring musicians to get recording underway. Joey Waronker (Paul McCartney, REM, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins) lent his rhythms on the drums, while guitarist and composer Lyle Workman (Sting, Beck, Frank Black, Sheryl Crow) added guitar mojo. Lastly, Roger Manning Jr. (Morrissey, Jellyfish, Beck, Air) stepped in to give the project an air of early 80s analog synth authenticity. To round out the all-star team, they enlisted Bryan Carrigan (Seal, No Doubt, Alanis Morissette) to mix the EP. With a direction firmly established, the duo sought out liked-minded band members to further the cause.
OC native Danny Johnston, fresh from a stint recording drums on a Mike Ness (of Social Distortion) solo project, sought out a group with his pop sensibilities and unrelenting work ethic. Since joining FOLIO, the precision and energy he brings has galvanized their live show. Willis Clow, a recent graduate of USC with a Master’s in jazz performance, won over the band with his versatility and aggressive guitar attack. As a seasoned session/studio player, Willis adds more depth and substance to their evolving sound.

Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/meridianhouston