Aficionado

An 8 piece band based out of Albany, New York, the members of Aficionado proudly wear their hearts and punk roots on their sleeves while seeking to shatter the glass ceiling imposed by most post-punk drawing. Their debut No Sleep release "When It Comes to Creation" was produced and recorded by the legendary Don Fury (Quicksand, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Gorilla Biscuits), and features five highly excitable hook-filled tracks (plus one more bonus track available with digital download), offering up an unorthodox blend of post-punk and experimental rock. As the fourth track, "Naysayers," roars across the finish line, vocalists Nick Warchol and Laura Carozza urge, "I know what I want, and that's all that I've got, it's the least I can say, at least I know what I'm not." This sharp sense of purpose bolsters the music from start to finish. A triple guitar attack provides the foundation for their big rock sound, with blistering solos and weaving harmonies, while the twisting interplay of keyboards, horns, and flute provide for unique textures and melodies. "When It Comes to Creation" challenges ideas that as we all grow older and venture into adulthood, we have to abandon all of the things we love and all the places where we find passion, in exchange for safety, security, and acceptance. We seek the acceptance of our music scenes, our peers, our parents, and we're told that if we file down all our rough edges and sharp corners, and just be the things that everyone else wants us to be, we will all be happy and successful. However these successes are measured by material and monetary profits rather than by the value of our experiences. There's nothing wrong with selling yourself, as long as you're not selling a cheap knock-off version of yourself. Like it or not, this is Aficionado.