The Lifeline

What Exactly is "Class meets Sass?" To the Lifeline it's their code of conduct within the music business and their motto for creating the music they play. Hailing from Chicago, this five-piece rock outfit led by Ryan T. Hope (vocals/guitar) and Rebecca Faber (violin) has brought a new style of alternative rock to the windy city. It's through unconventional instrumentation and a strong classical perspective that the Lifeline has created a different listening experience for their fans.
Besides powerfully captivating vocals and expert musicianship, perhaps the most captivating thing about the Lifeline is their incorporation of the violin into their music. Their unique approach to using the instrument differs quite a bit from their peers and lends a haunting melodic complexity to the music. Many classical artists have influenced both Hope and Faber to whom all of the song writing credits are attributed. "We like to take moods that we feel in our everyday lives and translate them into a musical form." says Hope, "Our aim is to recreate the emotion and beauty that we hear in classical music and pair it with the tension and angst that comes from rock and roll."
A strong live show has always been a foundation of what the Lifeline does. With headlining shows at most of Chicago’s premiere venues such as the Metro, Double Door and House of Blues along with opening slots at Vans Warped Tour and the Chicago stop of last years Taste of Chaos tour; the band has taken their audiences where many bands are afraid to. An unprecedented stoicism keeps audiences engaged and has brought the band many unique opportunities in the short time they have been in Chicago.
In addition to stellar live shows, the Lifeline has a diverse back catalog of recorded material. An E.P. entitled Where there is Life, there is Hope, and a full-length album called For all Who Triumph have had many tracks such as “Not for Nothing” spun on a frequent basis on Chicago radio stations such as WLUW and Q101. “Not for Nothing” even held the title as most requested song ever on Ryan Manno’s Crash Test Radio on Q101.1. Their latest recording, a single called "Crashing Waves" has already made an impact in short time it has been out. With backing from Q101 personalities and fans alike, this song is a perfect example of the direction the band is taking the music.
"Crashing Waves" seems to take the listener on an emotional journey, being pushed and pulled along by the dynamics of the piece. The layered violin work swells in and out of the mix during certain sections giving the feeling of waves crashing on a beach. The song is orchestrated in a way that really hits this concept home. From the long decaying delay on the guitar to the climatic vocals in the choruses, "Crashing Waves" is a perfect representation of what the Lifeline is all about.
*"CRASHING WAVES" aired on q101.1 5/27 & 5/29.* The Lifeline did an interview on the Manno show Crash test radio on q101.1 "Not for Nothing" was aired. 4/29/08* The Lifeline did an interview on Local 101 on q101.1 4/27/08 "Crashing Waves was played.*"Crashing Waves" aired on q101.1 4-14-08*"Not For Nothing" aired on Q101.1 March 17th on CTR.*"Not For Nothing" aired on Q101.1 march 12th on CTR.*The house of Blues show turned out great. We were invited to hang out with the Aussies after the show. Thanks for the support!*Ryan Hope was interviewed on the phone by Ryan Manno to converse about the Sick Puppies show. Manno spun "Crashing Waves."*"Crashing Waves" aired on q101.1 march 7th 2008* Crashing Waves-Q101.1-Tuesday, February 19, 2008* Thanks to all who tuned in to WGN to watch us, and everyone who came out to METRO to support us! On another note, thanks to those who sent your pictures and footage to us. :)*"CRASHING WAVES" Q101.1 (1-17-08)*"Crashing waves-Q101.1 (1-15-08)*"Crashing Waves" aired on Q101.1 (1-10-08)*"Tonight, Tonight" aired on Q101.1 (1-9-08)*"Crashing Waves" played on Q101.1 (12-11-07)*q101.1 [ crash test radio ] wednesday 12-05-07-"Crashing Waves"*"Tonight, Tonight" played on Q101.1 (11-15-07)*"Tonight, Tonight played on Q101.1 (11-14-07)*"Crashing Waves" was spun on crash test radio on Q101.1 (11-13-07)*"Not for Nothing" played on Q101.1 11-13-07*"Tonight, Tonight played on Q101 11-13-07*"Not for Nothing" played on Crash test Radion on Q101.1(11-12-07)*"Crashing Waves" debuted on local 101 on Q101.1-(11/11/07)*"Tonight, Tonight" debuted on Local 101 on Q101.1-(11-11-07)*"Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow" played on Local 101 on q101 10/14*"Not for Nothing" aired on Q101 October 3rd 2007.*"Not For Nothing" aired on q101 september 5th, 6th 2007*"Mystery" aired on Q101's Local 101-(08-05-07)*"Not For Nothing" was played live on Q101's The Morning Fix 08-03-07*"Not For Nothing" aired 7-20-07 on q101(live lava-love-lounge version))*The live Version of "Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow" aired on Q101 7-15-07*The Lifeline was featured on Q101 for a live performance in the Lava Lounge. "Not For Nothing," and "Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow" were aired live. Ryan Manno(q101 DJ) took a poll(by text message) to see if Not for Nothing should be aired again. We received 250+ texts in a matter of minutes! We give out thanks to the fans!*Not For Nothing aired on Q101 7/6/07*Not For Nothing aired on Q101 07/05/2007...*Went to Q101 for an interview with Chris Payne. "Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow" was aired. 7/1/07*Not for nothing played on Q101 6-27-07*Not For Nothing aired on Q101 june 6th, june 13th*Listen up on Q101 for us--5/24/07 11pm(crash test radio)*Not for Nothing aired on Q101 April 24th, April 25th, May 2nd, 22nd, 23rd* "Mystery" was played for the first time ever on Q101 on April 1st*Played "Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow" at Fearless Radio (Black Box Fridays) Talked about the Taste of Chaos show.3/25/07*Q101 Live Interview and set "Not For Nothing" & "Listening to the Lies" 3/25/07*Chris Payne spun "Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow" on Q101 3/11/07*Q101 played "Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow" 1/28/07.* "Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow" was played on local 101 on Q101 on 1/7/07* Ryan Manno, a voice personality of Q101 played "Not For Nothing" later that night on Crash Test radio. Thanks Ryan!* In December we were on Fearless radio's "New Music Binge," where we promoted our Double Door show. They gave us some champagne to loosen up. Eddie left the radio station and couldn't find his car! I will put up a Fearless radio link so that you can listen to the PODCAST.* The Lifeline Street team is getting situated, so if there are anymore of you that think this job is for you: Leave your name, email address, and age.