Deeply inspired by the New York Sound, Venlo creates music that proves to be honest, raw and melodic, evoking the very sound of the city.

Made up of Ryan Bergman (vocals), Marcello “Chello” Iaboni (guitar), Aaron Kudla (guitar), Johnny “Hodge” Hodgkinson (bass) and Joey Rizzo (drums), the band formed through street skateboarding and high school, garnering an immediate connection with each other. 

Inspired by classic New York acts such as Lou Reed, The Ramones, Velvet Underground, and The Strokes to name a few; Venlo also recalls acts such as Iggy Pop, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, and Jesus and Mary Chain as notable influences. 

Touching upon subjects like the struggles of the working class, foolish romance, addiction, self-destructiveness and at times over the top sexuality, frontman Bergman draws lyrics mainly from his poetry. Bergman’s vocal style is punchy yet casual, as it blends with Kudla’s and Iaboni’s contrasting clean and gritty guitars. With the addition of Rizzo’s straight ahead approach and Hodge’s melodic bass work, Venlo creates a sound that is familiar yet unique. The band approaches their writing process as a collaborative effort, with each member bringing something different to the table. The result is prominent within every track, which also carries into their energetic live shows.

Venlo has released In a World of Black and White (2010), What Do You Know (2011), Forever Lost (2012), and most recently Yesterday’s News (2014).


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Downport Records is an Independent Record Label that was founded in January of 2015 by Dan LeBrun and Dominic Nastasi with the main goal of bringing people together through music. We work to find meaning in both creativity and community. Our artists are our family, just as are all the people who listen to them and have shared with them as well.

We're working to bring you the best in local music.

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Bear Success
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This New Melancholy is the solo-recording effort of Maryland-based songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Kyle Gallagher. This college-hobby turned passion-project features elements of 90's-esque Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Folk, Electronic, and Indie music all boiled into a cinematic blend of pop-oriented signer-songwriter structures.
FFO: American Football, Owen, Death Cab For Cutie, The 1975, Kyte, The Postal Service, Matt Pond PA, Bloc Party, Radiohead, Into It. Over It., Pogo, Thomas Newman, Hammock, Olafur Arnalds

Hi everyone, my name is Dan LeBrun and this is Bayview Terrace.

I began playing music at the age of 6 with piano and since then, have learned to play the drums, bass, guitar and sing. I spent most of my High School years playing with various bands around Long Island and when I went to college I decided that what I really wanted to do was be a songwriter. 

I worked through my freshman year to record the "Bayview Terrace EP". This EP contained six songs that I had written and kept together since I was 15. I recorded everything myself at my home, including each of the different instruments you hear on the record. I had some help from my friends Mike and Jeff in recording a few guitar solos and bass lines. 

With the help of some of my close friends, I have been able to put together a full band live act and they have really been able to breathe new life into my songs. 

In July 2013 we entered the studio at ZIN Records in Calverton, NY with the goal of recording a full length record. It contains four tracks previously heard on the "Bayview Terrace EP" re-recorded for better quality and musicianship, along with four brand new songs and one bonus track. Each of these songs hold a special place in my heart and everyone put everything they had into each track. 

This new record, entitled "Parked Cars", will be released in February, 2014.

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