Keyboardist/songwriter Eric Stang and drummer Mario Cerutti first met back in 2006 in the practice rooms of DePaul University’s Music School in Chicago where they studied jazz and classical percussion. Since the launch of Polarcode in 2010, the now Los Angeles based duo have played their unique brand of indie/alt pop across the country.  Every song is its own experience, featuring different vocalists over vibrant, intricate production.

Their 2013 EP Supernatural received accolades for its poignant and powerful songs. The EP’s songs were featured in several placements including E! News, TNT NCAA March Madness and Victoria Secret Pink. The 2015 ballad “Nowhere Fast (feat. Lauren Ruth Ward) was used in the Disney Channel Original “The Swap”.
With close to 200,000 views on YouTube, the minimalist, stunning black and white music video for “I Crave You (feat. Lauren Ruth Ward)” has been grabbing people’s attention around the world. 

Polarcode’s recent releases include “Cut You Loose” and “Devices” featuring Taylor John Williams, a finalist from Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice”. IMPOSE magazine stated: “Polarcode and Williams have proven themselves as something of a collaborating power duo.” Cut You Loose has received rave reviews in several publications:

High Voltage Magazine: “There’s also the pop funk feel that you can’t help but shake a body part or two to”

IMPOSE Magazine: Cut You Loose “is nothing but catchy” and “this song is star studded and too much fun”. 

Polarcode’s new release is "Ponce De León (feat. Soren Bryce)". Polarcode blends Soren’s hypnotic voice with minimalist but lush instrumentation that gives the song a dreamy and cinematic quality.

“Big drums…atmospheric music that will remind some of U2.”
– Kevin Williams, Chicago Tribune

“Polarcode are such talented musicians that it all sounds good no matter what.” 
- High Voltage Magazine

“A far cry from your typical rock set, these daring and innovative musicians want you walking away having experienced a musical spectacle of epic proportions.”
- Greg Dorn, Lumino Magazine

With a unique blend of indie-rock, ambient electronica and 80’s inspired pop, British trio VICTORS blur the lines between genres whilst taking inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson, The xx, Bon Iver, The 1975, LANY and Honne.

Originally formed in Leeds during 2016, Harry Waterhouse, Simon Appleson and Leon Davies evolve and mature their sound with every release.

Having been featured on BBC Radio 1, the UK commercial pop charts and the NFL; a worldwide fanbase has continued to spread to over 180 countries and counting.

After a brief hiatus following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the immensely talented Leeds/London-based band VICTORS is back in action, ready to unveil their latest musical creation. With the signing of a new deal with Brighton label West Pier Recordings, VICTORS are set to release their second single 'Keep Living' on April 26th from their highly anticipated EP, 'The Hotel'

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 My style is a mix of alternative R&B mixed with a little tribal and topped off with a little soul. 

Everyone remembers the first time they see Lauren Ruth Ward sing. Not many singers have that effect. The thing is, you've never seen someone sing from every cell in their being and well, it changes your own chemistry for a moment. You think, if she can be bigger than her body, why can't I? And just like that, you are empowered. What's better, you never expected it would feel this fun. 

Critics have declared Lauren Ruth Ward as a cross between Janis Joplin, Florence Welch and Courtney Barnett. And while the consumer compass inside of us grasps at these to feel safe, comparisons don't feel just when trying to describe such a singular presence as Lauren. Her debut album "Well, Hell" garnered accolades from NYLON, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, the Los Angeles Times, Indie Shuffle and more. It introduced this Maryland native turned LA transplant to a world wide audience. Viral clips spread quickly of this new phenom's visceral live performance. Singing in the faces of fans, songs like “Blue Collar Sex Kitten”, “Make Love to Myself” and the soul crushing “Did I Offend You”. 

“I have a lot to say”, she howls in the title track. An oriflamme of the tie-dye 
explosion of energy and emotion that was felt when she hit Echo Park. Fans 
and bands alike fell for Lauren. Many times taken aback that she would show 
up to all of their sets and even take her own time to promote the shows of 
bands she liked, building a whole community around her as this refreshingly 
supportive East Side music peer. Echo Park folk powerhouse Alicia Blue even 
released a song about LRW titled “The Queen of Echo Park”. 

In no time, LRW was playing to sold out crowds in the US and overseas, 
sharing stages with artists as diverse as the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Shirley 
Manson, Eddie Vedder, LP, Shakey Graves, Liz Phair and even Keith Urban; 
with a growing reputation for stealing the show. 

She's recently fallen in love with the process of recording to tape, which is how she plans to attack album number three. Talent met in equal parts with work ethic and a prolific writing process that she shares with guitar wizard Eduardo Rivera. We have already gotten a taste of her new material in songs like “Valhalla”, “Wise Gal” and “Super Bullshit”; in tact with that voice, sounding just as visceral but even more focused and mature. Lauren's music videos are extensions of her art and serve as calling cards for a woman that will continue to have a lot to say. From the new material already released, it is evident she will deliver these messages of empowerment and self discovery with honesty, beauty and 
poignancy. 

This year, you can catch Lauren Ruth Ward and co. on their US headlining tour. 
And when she's not on the road, she'll either be recording with her new side 
project, Aging Actress, formed with Chris Hess, singer of LA band SWIMM, or working in her home salon. 

Rock n Roll in 2020 really needs something. Thank the fucking Goddesses 
above and below for sending us Lauren Ruth Ward.

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