Artist description Midriff writes songs declaring independance from the mainstream media machine by using their own tactics against them. Their songs are about misguided youth, relationships, media, and the little things they see and experience everyday. Their views are expressed through fast driven punk and catchy 2nd and 3rd wave ska.

Music Style Punk Rock, Ska

Musical Influences Suicide Machines, Goldfinger, Mad Caddies, Sublime, various other 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wave ska artists, and lots of punk rock.

Similar Artists Suicide Machines, Blink 182, NOFX, Mest, Assorted Jelly Beans, Goldfinger

Artist History Midriff actually started out as a swing/ska band back in 1998. You can still download their old tracks on MP3.com, under the name "a.k.a. C-4". Back then they had a female vocalist, and a horn section. The band diffused in 2000, and reformed a year later; minus the vocalist and the horn section. The bassist was replaced by childhood friend Johnnie Timm, who has played in bands with Chad Clay and Casey Palbicki since they were 15. The band then turned towards punk and ska, and renamed the band Midriff.

Group Members Chad Clay - Guitar and Vox Casey Palbicki - Drums and Percussion Johnnie Timm - Bass and Vox

Instruments Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vox

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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