The Craftsmen are three dysfunctional producers that have created a funk-punk-hip-hop dance party all in one! This experimental soundscape tickles your funny bone while simultaneously breaking your femur! The crew hails from Collingswood, New Jersey to Portland, Maine and members consist of Consolation Prize, Dynamo-P, and Micodin. 

The debut album was recorded in the spring/summer of 2014. Pat Jones (DYNAMO-P) and Michael Thompson (MICODIN) had finished up their golden-era hip-hop album, SERIOUS PROBLEMS, and were looking to explore new waters. They approached Kent Green (Consolation Prize), who grew up playing in the punk rock scene of Philadelphia, to do some remixes for their singles. This quickly evolved into an album when they heard how well their individual sounds gelled. A mix of heavy drums and hard-hitting sonic funk are a staple in their unique sound. 

Micodin did the production/mixing, Dynamo-P handled vocals and raps, and Consolation Prize dabbled in both. Jay Ruch, of 0x1 Sound Studio, worked on the final mixing/mastering. 

The first single, PICK UP NEW TRANSMISSIONS, really showcases the talent and style that is The Craftsmen. Crunchy drums, blips, and heavy bass line lay the foundation as Dynamo and Consolation narrate tales of love, loss, and Mickey Mouse. It takes the listener on an unpredictable ride!

itunes.apple.com/us/album/id965690494?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

I make beats and scratch.
Also 1/2 of Odd Couple 

I'm currently in a band called 'The Eleventh Hour Initiative' with the very talented Emrys Hughes.  We are just now recording our second album across the ocean.(I'm in New Jersey USA and he's in Plymouth, UK)  You can hear our progress here:  

http://soundcloud.com/confession/sets/the-eleventh-hour   

http://www.eleventhhourinitiative.com

Please stop by and let us know what you think so far!!!

 I began my musical career as a solo artist signed to the now defunct Hawaii label FOS Records in Hilo Hawaii.  Unfortunately the label was forced to close shop before my first solo album was released.  Disappointed, I decided to try something new by forming The Singularities with Kent Green(Everybody's Problem, Crackton).  The Singularities was more experimental and beat driven than my solo material and the album pushed both Kent and I into many interesting musical directions we hadn't previously explored.  We released our self titled debut in 2009.  'The Singularities' went on to win awards from the independent site Garageband for Track of the Day in Alternative Pop,  Best Programming in Alternative Pop, and Most Original in Alternative Pop, in March and May of 2009.

    Stylistically, I draws from rock, indie, pop, punk, electronic, and experimental influences.  It can be hard to categorize yourself but if I have to I'll say that my songs tend to be melody and hook driven.  I use guitars and soft synths interchangeably depending on the direction of a track and that makes it hard for me to try and fit myself neatly into a genre.  When you hear my songs I hope all of my descriptive gibberish makes more sense.  Overall, I try really hard to keep my identity despite my varying tastes, and I hope that comes across.

    To put it all simply, I love music.  Love or hate my songs, I mean them all.  I want to make songs that I mean something to me, and the hope is that if I can be true to that, then others just might dig them as well.  

    I appreciate all comments and constructive criticism and if you want me to check out your music feel free to ask...

Bill
    

THE NAME IS DON DAMIANI in portland for the moment and trying to spread the TRIPP

A solo project that affords me the chance to get some evil out of my system. My work on other projects (with Micodin and BIll Ryan) was becoming more and more focused on dance and pop sensibilites. I wanted to take a stab at something with... teeth. It's good for my constitution.  I'm also able to take more chances vocally with Adevilandakent because it calls for a more schizophrenic mindset. Hope ya digg and thanks for listening!  

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