Fight Nice

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Fight Nice, the band, is the three-piece project of Dean Dunakin, Brian Lerch, and Tim Wanish from Chicago. These avid devotees of music have opened up their recording work together with this assemblage of songs, and they offer you the headphones.

What constitutes an album these days? Fight Nice, the album, suggests that it’s twelve original tunes, arranged by the band, recorded and mixed for maximum sonic impact on your sound system, held together by a designated piece of cover art. Nobody seems to know for sure if music even needs to be applied to a physical medium at all, but Fight Nice, the album, will fit into your collection one way or another. Continue reading →

The Desolation Test

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by Bounte

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From within a mob of increasingly independent musical artists, Bounte picks up the mic and cuts through with this entirely self-made EP. The blend of genres — from IDM to trip-hop to industrial, even touching on disco — are at times woven with intricate programming, at others cobbled together with brute-force production. The result is a slick yet heartfelt electronic album that calls on one to drop the self-censoring voice and trust the expression of loss, anger, confusion, frustration, desire, and bliss. Continue reading →

Americanism

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by Ruffin

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Ruffin tells stories through the eyes of an artist that has ridden the roller coaster of the Great Recession (like many of us have). One might assume these songs would be bitter, but Ruffin writes instead about seizing the moment, taking control of one’s life and making things happen regardless of what others say or think. Continue reading →

It Might Be So True (single)

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This pop nugget is like a cherry on top of deeper musings about life. As you sing along and ponder, you’ll enjoy the live-in-studio energy of Fight Nice. Continue reading →

Stuck It In Your Eye (single)

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Stick with this song and you won’t regret the big payoff at the end. With a subtle and relentless build, Fight Nice unfolds layers of brass tacks and bottom lines. Continue reading →

If There’s A Love Here (single)

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A shameless pop song from Chicago rock trio Fight Nice. Part of their live-in-studio series of singles, this catchy track has guitar hooks, poppin’ bass, tight drums, and a joyful mixture of infectious and tongue-twisting vocal harmonies. Continue reading →

I Guess I Thought I Was Lonely (single)

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In contrast to their last single, Fight Nice hits hard with aggressive drums, heavy guitar, bass like the foundation of a skyscraper, and in-your-face vocals. I Guess I Thought I Was Lonely kicks off Fight Nice’s live-in-studio series, giving you a clean snapshot of their on-stage sound. Continue reading →

Laugh at Death (single)

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Fight Nice continues their monthly single series with the lush and intimate ballad, Laugh at Death. Its tender, timeless sound is perfect for that last, late night slow dance. Continue reading →

Abbotsford (single)

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The first official release from Fight Nice, Abbotsford kicks off a series of indie rock singles showcasing thoughtful songwriting, group arrangement, and meticulous DIY production. Continue reading →

Zen Dozer Sampler

by Zen Dozer

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A great overview of our Chicago bands and Zen Dozer’s quid pro quo. Our musicians guest on each others’ tracks, taking these songs higher in vision and quality. Continue reading →