Artist description Wurlygig are a 4 piece consisting of 2 melodic guitars, bass, drums and vocals. The band formed in Chicago during the spring time of 1995. Wurlygigs music pulls emotions from bands in the vein of Ride, My Bloody Valentine and The Verve whilst creating a new style and sound all its own. Be sure to check out Wurlygigs live shows as they are an experience not to be missed.

Music Style Brit pop

Musical Influences The Wedding Present, The Verve, Radiohead, Suede, The Cure, The Stone Roses, Wurly Gig, Whirly Gig, Whirlygig, Wurlygig

Similar Artists Suede, Radiohead, The Verve, Oasis, The Cure (sometimes) The Stone Roses, The Charlatans, My Bloody Valentine, The Wedding Present

Artist History Based in Chicago this 4 piece formed in the late half of 1995. Spectra records released a compilation CD featuring new and exciting chicago bands in 1997, featuring Quick Escape and Going Undercover. Quick Escape was featured on Q101 radio, Chicago and received great feedback. Wurlygig released their second CD in December 1999 recieving great reviews and airplay. Their third CD "Grand Prix Qualifier" was released in 2001.

Group Members Andy / Ruben / Mike / Robin

Instruments Guitars, Bass and Drums

Albums Grand Prix Qualifier, Wurlygig, Spectra Sampler

Press Reviews High-velocity noise popsters ride dense waves of guitars, kicking out huge, jaw-dropping songs rich in melody, texture, and spirit. Anybody who's seen a lackluster Shoegazer outfit can attest: without reliable bass and exceptional guitars and drums, it's usually nothing more than a travesty of white noise. But like the Wedding Present, Wurlygig take no prisoners and make no empty promises -- guitars spark and fire efficiently as they crest on one blissfully sonic chord after another. Vocals are sincere, lending a genuine, uncontrived fire to the singer's occasional snarl. Ultimately, Wurlygig succeed where others fail, sounding like a seasoned rock unit. that's spread thin, but one that still wins on all fronts. Brit-influenced Chicago band barrels through uptempo tunes along a guitar barrage steeped in reverb and distortion. The male vocalist weaves a dreamy path through the noise with his lazy delivery. All quotes from Listen.com

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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