Artist description As the lines between music genres become increasingly blurred, bands that combine a hybrid of influences while creating an original sound are those that prove to be the most groundbreaking. Enter Junken Groil, the Chicago-based duo of Shauna Bearman and Steven Rathbone, who combine elements of ambient, industrial rock and trip hop into unpretentious, emotive songs that both calm and arouse the spirit. Bearman, native of Albequerquee NM, uses elements of jazz and rock vocal harmony creating an ethereal soundscape, both dreamlike and unforgiving. And born and raised Detroiter, Rathbone,(guitarist and keyboardist for the avant-garde spazz-core troop 7000 DYING RATS) swirls uncategorizable melodies with abrasive charm. This ongoing clash between the unrelenting and the innocent makes Junken Groil‚s music evocatively innovative. For the jaded music fan who thinks it's all been done, Junken Groil is a must-listen.

Music Style Trip Rock

Musical Influences Stevie Nicks, Carcass, EPMD

Group Members Shauna Bearman-Vocals / Steven Rathbone-Guitar, Keyboards, Bass / Abigail Jeuell-Violin, Keyboards /Steve Chesney-Drums

Instruments Music

Press Reviews "underbelly" ::: demo of the week ::: April 1999 Q101(101.1 fm) Chicago

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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