Artist description To fully understand the Teenage Frames, simply mix a large dose of classic rock n’ roll energy with jagged punk posturing; add an ounce of snotty attitude along side a pinch of modern wit and you have Chicago’s newest export.

Music Style High energy rock & roll

Musical Influences The Clash, Ramones, New York Dolls, MC5

Similar Artists New York Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones, MC5, Undertones, Rolling Stones

Artist History Formed in early 1996 upon the creation and release of their debut album More Songs Less Music, the Teenage Frames have steadily built their reputation as a fresh, exciting band determined to take influences such as Ramones, New York Dolls, Cheap Trick and The Clash, twist and shape them into a smart, tough amalgamation that stays true to its’ roots while graduating to a place all its own.1999 has already been an exciting year for the Teenage Frames. Most importantly on September 21 they released their second full length album entitled 1% Faster on the respected Chicago indie label Jump Up! Records (distributed by RED Distribution). One half of the album was recorded at Electrical Audio Recording Studio with Steve Albini (Nirvana, Bush, Page & Plant) manning the board and one half was recorded at Kingsize Sound Labs with Mike Hagler (Wilco, Billy Bragg, Pulsars).Other highlights included their first appearance on national television, sold out touring with L7, national touring that has taken the band form New York to Los Angeles, and rave reviews of 1% Faster in countless publications.

Group Members Frankie Delmane - Vocals Eric Vegas - Guitar Jim Holiday - Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums More Songs, Less Music; 1% Faster; Kingsize Sessions

Press Reviews ¨ Leave it to the Midwestern United States to produce a steady stream of hi-velocity garage guitar pop that never fails to be passed faithfully from generation to generation. Maybe it started with the Stooges and the MC5, took a left turn at Cheap Trick and the Smashing Pumpkins and somehow landed at our doorstep as the Teenage Frames. How they got here doesn’t really matter. The Frames have the attitude and the chops to pull it off without sounding like copycats. The next time you hear someone whine that "rock is dead," steal their credit card and go out and buy a few copies of "1% Faster."Amplifier - November, 1999¨ 1% Faster is one of those records that, if listened to at just the right time and volume, means everything to you at age 20. The opening track "Drug Power" jumps out and grabs you by the throat the way Iggy Pop would have done in 1971. "Glitter Parade and "I Want to Go Out Tonight" are full of catchy choruses and lyrics laden with images of being 16 and bored shitless.Illinois Entertainer - November, 1999¨ Trying to fit this into some hyphenated sub-genre just doesn’t cut it; the Teenage Frames are rock n’ roll, pure and simple. They play an unadulterated action packed poppy embodiment of teen frustration and excitement in a mod-ish package.Bass Ackwards (Rhode Island) - October, 1999

Additional Info "What U Want" Single also available

Location Hollywood, CA - USA

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