Spotlight Artist
Band – Board of Governors
Board Of Governors is a power-rock trio in Chicago, IL, that couples the aggressive, driving rhythms of East Coast punk rock with the structural and melodic integrity of 90′s Seattle-based grunge rock.
BOG is singer/guitarist Trevor Hougardy, drummer John Marino and bassist, Frey Brown, who together merge the youthful excitement and energy of their rock backgrounds. Their music is distinguished by energetic guitar-riff driven hooks, sophisticated use of dynamics, chromaticism and key changes, and is consciously minimalist. Their songs are often interlaced with groove-inspired bridges, which make their music ooze with sex and passion.
Hougardy’s smart and soulful lyrics are a unique brand of social commentary that has a solid message: In order for people to live happy, fulfilling lives, one cannot turn a blind eye to social struggle or add to problems by focusing on competition, fame, money, exploitation or drugs. Instead, BOG broadcasts a positive message to stay true to your own values no matter your socio-economic status, where you live or what you look like, and to speak up against those who try to bring you down with their negativity.
BOG formed in 2008 when Hougardy and Marino’s previous band, The Beautiful Losers, broke up. For two years they wrote, experimented with different lineups, reworked and developed their sound. In the summer of 2010 they recorded their first E.P. at Paragon Studios, Inc., and in Spring of 2011, Frey Brown joined the band. Brown’s bass playing has made the BOG sound complete, adding the punchy groove beats for which the band is known.
The Governors currently play in and around Chicago at venues like House of Blues Chicago, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Elbo Room, Double Door, Martyrs’, Goose Island, Reggies, Mutiny, Brauer House (Lombard, IL) and Durty Nellie’s (Palatine, IL).
In Spring of 2011, Solo Picture Studios released Board Of Governors’ first music video for Like You Wanna Be, and BOG expects another music video for their song Lines to be released in mid-August 2011.
The Governors are writing their full first-length album which is scheduled for release in late 2011. They plan to tour on that album in Summer 2012.
Video – Solo Picture Studios
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