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In the early 2000s, Jayson Belt fronted The Red West, an alt-rock band that signed to Atlantic Records and somehow ended up on the Warped Tour, despite their vibe being much more Wilco than Warped. Following The Red West’s breakup, Jayson released a solo album and wrote and recorded dozens of tracks for music libraries, but couldn’t shake the desire to play in a band again.

One fall evening he reached out to a few friends with various musical backgrounds: Adam Ferry was the founding drummer of Plankeye and played in the OC Supertones, Fielding, and Two Guns; Eric Churchill had played bass in punk/hardcore legends the Blamed; and Eric Exley had played guitar and drums in multiple bands in the Chicago area, including Colored by Numbers and Towers. 

Jayson invited them to have a beer and discuss the idea. He laid out his plan: “I want to start a pop band.” Everyone enthusiastically agreed to give it a go.

By the end of the first writing session, however, it became clear they were heading in a different direction. The first idea they hammered into a song had verses in 7/8 time and a chorus that blew the roof off (“Honey, You Should Know”). Not quite “pop”, though Jayson’s voice and melodies always kept things from getting out of control.

Christening the band Bedeker, they set to work. Their debut self-titled album is the sound of dedicated collaboration. Some songs, like “Anchor,” “Maybe,” and “Over,” sound much the same on the album as when first written. Others, like “Taking Time” and “City Limits,” went through multiple versions before cohering. And still others, perhaps most notably “All of Our Fathers,” arrived practically fully formed in a moment of inspiration.

The debut album’s 10 songs cover a wide gamut, addressing complex topics such as fatherhood, relational struggles, and mortality; as well as simpler ideas like “Let’s write a driving song” and “Could we pull off a long bridge like ‘Impossible Germany’?” A frequent in-joke is how the members handle being “adults in a band”; perhaps there’s no better descriptor for the band itself.

Bedeker’s self-titled album releases January 10, 2025.

Chris Egert is a Los Angeles based mixer, sound designer and composer. He is a Senior Sound Designer at Infinity Ward and most recently finished development on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

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Songwriter and musician known for creating music for Mattel brands such as Hot Wheels and Barbie, as well as for being members of bands like New Years Day, Radical Radical, and Rebel Revive.

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DJ, Band Member, Label Manager, Radio Host and Promoter.

Label Manager of @jazz-o-tech
Band Member at 505
Resident Radio host at Radio Raheem Italy and Ciut FM Toronto at TheMinxRadioshow

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Mattia Prete is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, band member, and label manager whose ambitious electronic music is deeply influenced by club styles such as techno and electronica, merged with intricate jazz rhythms and organic instrumentation.

As a DJ, Prete has a versatile sound, and his sets tell a sonic story, taking the audience on a transcendental journey that keeps mind and body engaged on the dancefloor. His mixes incorporate intelligent, dreamy, fluid, and eclectic genres, including techno, jazz, IDM, tribal, and broken beat, all built on strong, propulsive grooves.

In the studio, Prete’s work is infused with sci-fi futurism and the immersive scope of film soundtracks, producing a unique sound that has gained international acclaim. He debuted with “Moon, Please Don’t Go Away” in 2020 on Jazzotech, the label he manages, and has since released the vinyl EP “Life is Waiting” on the experimental label Faith Disciplines, as well as singles like “Palettes” and “Zamovliannia,” featuring classical musicians from Dnipro’s Philharmonic.

Prete recently co-founded the 505 band project with Daniel Calvi, exploring electronic rhythms with a sensitive trip-hop sound and incorporating live electronics and organic instruments for a trippy, textured experience.

As label manager and A&R of Jazzotech, Prete has laid the foundation for a new club scene called Techno Jazz, producing original music and live events featuring jazz and electronic musicians.

One of his most notable projects is the double LP “This is Techno Jazz,” featuring collaborations between artists like Stanislav Tolkachev with Finnish band Himanen & Kinnunen, Katharina Ernst with Spanish techno innovator Reeko, Tensal with Turin jazz band TUN, Fabrizio Rat, and trombonist Gianluca Petrella. This project also inspired a party of the same name, held at Kantine Am Berghain and Sage Beach, with legends like Matthew Herbert, Fabrizio Rat, and Studnitzky.

Prete has played at renowned clubs and festivals, including Montreux Jazz Festival, Fusion Festival, Kantine Am Berghain, Jazz:Re:Found Festival, and Tresor Berlin.

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