Artist description Nom De Plume is a trio performing original pop rock, based in Boston MA.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, Bob Dylan, U2, REM, Morphine, Material Issue, The Lemonheads,

Similar Artists XTC, The Lemoneads, The Smithereens, Cracker,

Artist History Aris Karabelas, the founding member of Nom De Plume, formed NDP's first lineup in Baltimore. Nom De Plume's first recordings include a four-song EP, Sun, Stars and Space, and 2 singles appearing on the Maryland compilation series, Spitting Seeds. In 1997, Aris relocated to Boston where the new environment fueled the creation of vibrant new tunes and brought accomplished drummer, Frank Dolfe into the new lineup. During 1998-1999, Nom De Plume could be found performing in venues throughout the East Coast and fine-tuning the songs that would become part of their first CD release, Lovely Land. Soon after the release of Lovely Land, drummer Frank Dolfe married and moved to Philadelphia. Dave Roderick replaced Frank as NDP's drummer and brought Mike Magee, whom he had met while both were attending The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, into the band as bassist. Dave is a long time drummer and Boston native and Mike, originally from upstate New York, is a former member of the Boston band, Common Thrill.

Group Members Aris Karabelas - Guitar, Vocals. Dave Roderick - Drums. Michael Magee - Bass.

Instruments Guitar, Drums, Bass, Hammond B3 Organ

Albums Lovely Land

Press Reviews "angular, semifunky....infectious guitar hook..." David Dudley, Baltimore City Paper"...catchy..." "...magnificently messy crash and bash..." J. Doug Gill, Billboard Magazine and Music Monthly"...reminds me of The Mondays and AMF...I'm really digging..." Rich Hall, Pulp Radio Magazine

Location Boston, MA - USA

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