Formed in a basement in early 2006 by childhood friends Bill Rahko and Dan Ryan, Fragile Utopia has reached beyond their humble roots and become a prominent figure in the Madison music scene. Simultaneously powerful and expressive, the band’s signature sound captivates fans wherever it goes. Rahko’s heartfelt vocals soar over a foundation of rock-solid grooves from drummer Dan Ryan, heavy-hitting riffs from guitarists Brandon Acker and Brandon Brieske, and are complemented by Acker’s infectious leads. The band brings raw power bathed in silky vocal harmonies to create a sound that both embraces and defies categorization by bringing out the best of their myriad of influences.
The band pairs their songwriting prowess with an energetic and engaging live performance. Flailing hair, darting eyes, mosh pits, and copious amounts of headbanging are all to be expected at a Fragile Utopia show. By combining rock, theatrics, humor, and more rock, the band effortlessly captivates audiences night after night. No matter what the venue, FU (as they are endearingly referred to by their fans) always fires on all cylinders and leaves a trail of melted faces and breathless fans in their wake.
In 2007 they released their self-titled debut album to the delight of fans. From the first four cymbal hits, the album grabs you by the brain and doesn’t let go. Seamlessly flowing from solemn ballads such as “Lost and Found†to no-holds-barred rockers like “Four Leaf Cloverâ€, the album has something for everyone.
Fans were quick to take notice, as in three short weeks the band found themselves without another CD to sell. Their music has been featured on 94.1 JJO (voted the number one rock station in 2006) who named Fragile Utopia the premiere local band in the Madison area.
The band has since been promoting their successful debut album and refining their sound by setting sights on their sophomore effort, scheduled to be recorded in the summer of 2008.
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