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Started from a 4-track tape recorder in the corner of studio apartment, Aryk Crowder began laying the groundwork for what would later become lo/fi pioneer.Drawing influences from R&B greats Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Crowder set out to cultivate a refreshing sound, free of electronics and true to soul â€“ pioneering organic blends of pop and funk through lo fidelity means.lo/fi pioneerâ€™s sound became complete with the 2007 introduction of A'drian Morris and Will Nickson, rounding out the trio on bass and drums, respectively. Shortly thereafter, the group hit the studio and recorded their inaugural 3-track demo. The music, impressive enough to book the group at landmark venues in their hometown of Chicago, including the Double Door, Wise Fools Pub and Elbo Room, remains true to the visions created in that original 200sq. foot apartment. With nods to legendary artists Sly & the Family Stone, Prince, James Brown, Al Green and Bill Withers, the sets are balanced with crowd pleasers and uplifting originals.With more than a handful of live shows under their belts, lo/fi pioneer is quickly turning little ripples into waves as they support their first 8-song EP.

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Member Since: 4/8/2005
Band Website: lofipioneer.com
Band Members: The forces you see live before you:...
Aryk Crowder: strings, vox
A'drian Morris: Bottom End
Will Nickson: Backbone/Beats

Influences: Prince, Anthony Hamilton, Lenny Kravitz, Van Hunt, India.Arie, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, John Mayer, Angie Stone..etc..etc..
Sounds Like: Here’s what they’re sayinâ€¦
"If Marvin Gaye ever made an indie rock album, it might have sounded like lo/fi pioneerâ€™s Solid State... Singer Aryk Crowder delivers like itâ€™s 1974,..." - Joseph Simek / Illinois Entertainer
"...this music goes beyond imitation, as is often the case with truly talented people, to become something far more potent and long lasting...I defy anyone not to be able to tap their feet to â€œThickâ€--and Solid State is nothing if not extremely well crafted for an independently released CD...I would say that Lo/Fi Pioneer is set for a great future." - Gina Morris / EOM Entertainment
"Soul practically oozes out ...The guys (lo/fi pioneer) ...reach an authenticity of soul in their music." -Michael Schmitt / RedEye/Chicago Tribune
"The bandâ€™s awesome music and lyrics reminded me of the days when artists actually sang with passion ...lo/fi pioneer has truly kept that feel and tone of music alive especially when performing" -Southside / Fearless Radio
"lo/fi pioneer is thick and tight grooves/beats...soul which creates a unique sound that Chicago had never seen coming." Brian Zieskie/Gallery of Carpet Studios

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I bet you wanna watch..

Each week in the month of July we are giving our MySpace fans the opportunity to attend one of our private rehearsals here in Chicago Yep, You and a friend get the opportunity to come out and hang wi...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:27:00 PST

Excited to Share..... babys first video.

We recently had a show here in Chicago at Reggies Rock Club. We took full advantage when a friend of ours said he was gonna bring his camera and shoot some video. There will be more, but for now her...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:32:00 PST

all naturale... Check out our article in friday's BEEP magazine

Had some great press pop up for us today in Beep Click on the link to read the story! lo/fi pioneer - all naturale enjoy. Aryk / A'drian / Will lo/fi pioneer ...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Fri, 23 May 2008 11:09:00 PST

New & Improved!!!

I'm sure most of you have noticed by now that lo/fi pioneer has had some personnel changes in the last few months. K.ho & T.Y. are no longer with the group due to personal reasons..... but n...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:00 PST

Video, Photos and a New band member developed @ Fearless Radio

We recently did a live spot on Fearless Radio you can listen to it by heading HERE (NSFW... you've been warned.) Here's a few pics from the show... Say hello to our new bassist A'drian.&nb...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Wed, 07 May 2008 07:15:00 PST

Are you a college student here in Chicago?

Are you a Depaul,Columbia,UIC or Loyola student???Do you love Music???Love connecting with people???We're begining to put together our Street Team here in Chicago and we're looking for Chicago college...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:21:00 PST

Wheres Waldo/(Aryk)???

We have our own personal game of Where's Waldo?... only it has one of our band members. Fender guitars has this great promotion in line with their "New" American Stratocaster... So since he plays one....
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:32:00 PST

So theres lots to be excited about...

so we got a ton of stuff to be excited about.... Aside from adding some new members in the band (there will be photos up this month!)....We’re adding new dates for the summer every week... We&rs...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:39:00 PST

Writing songs isnt all its cracked up to be.

Guitar in one hand, Ginger soda & Cognac in the other... Ten-speed quietly creeping out of my computer speakers... I'm realizing one thing... writing songs is hard! Right now in Chicago it's cold...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:12:00 PST

Merry TextMessage!

Ok, since it's been roughly 2 weeks since the Christmas holiday&it's taken me a bit to finally get this post out This is gonna seem like a bit of an angry rant, but where else to get i...
Posted by lo/fi pioneer on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:53:00 PST