Artist description Arkport is a synth-rock band from the state of NY. Over their past 2 years of experience they have been redefining music as it is known by combining melodic synth lines, beautiful female vocals, simple drumming techniques, lush guitars and thick bass.

Music Style synth-rock

Musical Influences the rentals, weezer, radiohead, bjork, velour 100

Similar Artists the rentals, weezer, radiohead, bjork, velour 100

Artist History The band decided to start playing together based on a mutual love of music and spiritual beliefs. After the first few practices and song writing sessions the band knew they had something going and decided to pursue the project more intensely. They recorded a demo at their church on an audiotape and used this as a demo for shows and such. The first big break came when they were offered a show with Morellas Forest at the Flipside Concert series in Dansville, NY by Jesse Sprinkle (drummer of Poor Old Lu) in May 1999. The band gladly accepted. At this show they established relationships that would help them get to where they are today. Over the summer of 1999, Arkport made their first line of merchandise in order to start raising money for what they envisioned as their first major project. Continuing into the fall, the band continued writing new material, playing shows and raising funds in order to make their dream to come true. In January of 2000, the band had their first formal meeting with the staff at Mammoth Studios (Jesse Sprinkle and Shawn Harnish). This meeting, along with an inspiring performance with Morellas Forest at the end of the month, boosted spirits even higher and by the end of February, Arkport was in the studio recording their album, Left the Highway. Since the release of Left the Highway, Arkport has played numerous shows and gained valuable touring experience. They’ve played with the likes of The Calicoes (VBM), Havalina Rail Company (Jackson Rubio), Joy Electric (BEC), The World inside (Organic) and gained on-line distribution from one of today’s top electronic music companies, Plastiq Musiq.

Group Members Erin-vocalsMatt-guitarjon-synthjimmy-drumsjesse-bass

Instruments guitar, synth, bass, drums

Albums left the highway, seld titled ep, The Forgotten Children compilation, Plastiq Musiq Volume 2, Broken Factory Music

Press Reviews I've been able to work closely with the members of Arkport, both in the studio and in the context of live performances. I thoroughly enjoyed producing their latest album. It's great to work with such easy going and creative youngsters. I've also seen them mature into great performers on the stage. It's needless to say that their hard work has paid off and this hard work along with their zeal for music and life both encourages and challenges me to push forward.-Jesse SprinkleMy name is Mark Palmer and I run the Hollow music venue in Columbus, OH. I had the privilege of booking Arkport at the venue in August of this year. They opened for Havalina Rail Company and Joy Electric, and they were new to almost everyone at the show. Most people had come to see Joy Electric, but many of the concertgoers left the show talking about Arkport. Needless to say they did a great job. They were very easy to work with, and I would not hesitate to book them again.Arkport has taken their lush, layered pop sounds to a great level of professionalism for an independent band. All that's needed now is for them to find the kind of support they need to get their sound to a wider audience, of which they will no doubt attract many loyal fans. -Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric)A nice blend of mostly alt-pop-rock melodies, transported by chilled-out guitars—à la Velour 100 and the Ocean Blue—and a few harder-edged tunes. The female vocalist projects a droning, beatnik persona—not uncommon for this genre. Two of the eight selections deal with spiritual things, the rest focus on love relationships. Worth a listen for you shoegazer holdovers.-Youthworker Journal

Location Horseheads, NY - USA

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