Dubious Moniker seeks to challenge people when they've become anesthetized by everyday life while simultaneously providing a much needed break for listeners who might be stressed out or feeling down. Dubious Moniker sounds like children of the '80s with severe attention-deficit disorder, four beers deep playing Little Feat covers on borrowed instruments and borrowed time.
The group began when aspiring songwriter Art Bamford started recording several years ago with musician, producer and friend Timothy O'Connell. In the hopes of remaining anonymous and not getting thrown into the singer/songwriter bin Bamford named the project 'Dubious Moniker.' By 2005 the pair began piecing together material for a debut EP.
Having just started Tyranny Belle Records , O'Connell offered to record the debut EP at his Outer Heaven Studios. Bamford enlisted the talents of friend and drummer George Manolis, who had most recently played in Wake of Poseidon , and Children's Masterpiece Theatre 's bassist Pete Walsh. O'Connell, Bamford, Manolis and Walsh completed the EP Life Intimidating Art and released it shortly thereafter on Tyranny Belle.
Several months after the EP's release Dubious Moniker became a live act with the addition of Peter Celauro on lead guitar and Pete Walsh on bass.
Dubious Moniker has since headlined shows at some of Chicago's finest venues including Double Door , Martyrs', the Abbey Pub and more. They have also opened for major touring acts such as Nous Non Plus , Hello Stranger , and most recently for G. Love & Special Sauce in Milwaukee, WI.
Since Life Intimidating Art the group has gone on to release a handful of singles and remixes, many of which include the talents of co-conspirator RyeBread from The Melodic Scribes who appears regularly at Dubious' live shows.
Dubious Moniker plans to release a full length debut in 2008.
Press:
"Dubious Moniker plays a darker type of acoustic pop on 2005's 'Life Intimidating Art.' The melodies have a subtly ominous sound, and social commentary permeates songs like 'Little League World Series.' " - The Onion (Jan 2007)
"Intelligent Pop Rock with a Twist " - Fearless Radio
Merch:
Purchase a t-shirt by clicking here for the Dubious Moniker store or pick one up at our shows for $10.
(t-shirts come in men's and ladies' cut.)
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