Artist description Nitromusk's shows are pure rock. Imagine being at a Cheap Trick show in '76 and you kind of get the idea. Plus the dude blows a mean talk box. - producer Don Fleming

Music Style Rock and Roll

Musical Influences multitudes

Similar Artists Cheap Trick, Redd Kross, The Beach Boys, Aerosmith, Sloan, Fountains of Wayne, Urge Overkill

Artist History Nitromusk are a power pop rock foursome that have recently built a steady and die-hard following in NYC, attracting the producing talents of Don Fleming (of Sonic Youth, Gumball Teenage Fanclub, Velvet Goldmine soundtrack). Singer/guitarist and creative force behind the group David Ellis formulates brilliant songs with infectious melodies, crafty lyrics and hooks that sink so deep they have to be surgically removed. With a catalog of potential hits under his belt, David managed to procure the much sought after powerhouse drumming talents of Jon Weber, well known for his stellar work in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Next into the fold was lead guitarist and professional Malcom Young impersonator Eric James Myers, whose licks bridged the gap between tasty and tasteless and who ruthlessly jams the "power" into Nitromusk's "power pop." Rounding out the lineup was rock-solid NYC bassist James Cruz, whose angelic voice propelled them to 3-part harmony status in no time. With a five song EP in the can so strong that it already sounds like the "best of" collection of a veteran band of hit makers, Nitromusk is hungry to get on the road and find the answer to the question on the mind of every Nitromusk fan: with so many great songs, how do you predict which will be the first hit? The bets are flying. Nitromusk's brand of rock'n'roll fun is dirty, sexy, silly, rock out with the top down, hit play then stab it and steer.

Group Members David Ellis: Vocals and guitars; Jon Weber: Drums: Eric James Myers: Guitars and backing vocals: James Cruz: Bass and backing vocals

Instruments Gibson, Fender, Marshall, Gretsch

Albums Nitromusk 5 song EP available 8/21

Press Reviews Nitromusk is a rock and roll band with some seriously solid material. Led by vocalist/guitarist David Ellis, they laid down a straight ahead rock set at a recent CBGB gig. Lead guitarist Eric James Myers, hit just the right slash and trash riffs while James Cruz's dirty bass lines and drummer Jon Weberís funky but chic syncopation tied it all together. - Michele Falk, NEON Magazine Nitromusk: funloving poprock from a bunch of great looking guys. Early 60's influence for a new generation. Your mum would approve if you brought one or more of these lads home with ya! They make a change from the usual. Nice vocal harmonies and great rhythm. Kepp it up. Let the world know about you! -Lorrainne Ursula, New York Waste

Location New York, New York - USA

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