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the identity politic

The architects of nations

About Me

visit our website at www.theidentitypolitic.com

A few years ago on one brisk autumn morning Aaron Finbloom awoke and with his dark philosophic aesthetic stared inquisitively in the world of contemporary rock. Where are the interesting and developed melodies? Where are the complex yet driving chord progressions? Where are the abstruse and haunting oohs and aahs or the elaborate and chilling 3-part harmonies? After much meditation and pious reflection Aaron realized what must be done. He must assemble a rock band of likes that has never been assembled before; a band that will enlighten and ennoble its listeners through its dark yet hopeful vision and its melodious yet complex musical structure. Aaron enlisted the aid of Derek Eder- singer, guitarist, sound engineer, renown practicalist and friend to all. Together they roam the lands of Chicago in search of the worthy few to aid them in their musical quest to save humanity.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/14/2005
Band Website: theidentitypolitic.com
Band Members: Aaron Finbloom - guitar, vocals
Derek Eder - guitar, synth, vocals
Wesman - drums, sex-a-phone

Influences: q and not u, the arcade fire, mars volta, the new pornographers, the pixies, the eels, radiohead
Sounds Like: q and not u, radiohead, the arcade fire
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Identity Politic EP

We have just finished work on our first EP and have updated our MySpace songs accordingly. Enjoy.
Posted by the identity politic on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:16:00 PST

Zarathustra's Lullaby

We've been recording our songs in our new format for the past few weeks, and the first one is finished - 'Zarathustra's Lullaby.' We've added it to both our myspace and our newly created website (ww...
Posted by the identity politic on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:51:00 PST

a new beginning

After 6 months of exhausted searching, 3 bass players and 3 drummers, Aaron and Derek have closed auditions for The Identity Politic.  Thanks to everyone who tried out!  Check out who made i...
Posted by the identity politic on Fri, 19 May 2006 07:50:00 PST

Enfilade

We've got a new song up. It's a cover of Enfilade by At The Drive-In. If you are familiar with them, you'll realize that we changed quite a bit about it, making it a pretty respectable cover in our ...
Posted by the identity politic on Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:57:00 PST

band set

and so we have it.  bassist and drummer.  the band is formed.  the practices have begun.  in due time gig worthy material will be learnt and a gig will come about.  patience m...
Posted by the identity politic on Sat, 10 Dec 2005 11:12:00 PST

save the world

calling all bassists and drummers.  we need you to help us help the world.  doing this in such a way that will also rock your socks off.  contact us. 
Posted by the identity politic on Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:25:00 PST