In the vulnerable yet powerful tune “For You”, Superbig front man Jimmy Fountalas reflects on the woes of a lost love; revisiting the memory of a relationship where his significant other metaphorically consumed him. The content of this track alone is instantly relatable to anyone who has been obsessive over their partner to the point of it hindering other areas of their person. When your life completely revolves around someone else, the departure of him or her is not only the epitome of heartbreak, but also a recipe for a fantastic listen. This particular track stands out because of its’ bright strings, hypnotic percussion, and notably warm vocals. More importantly the strong progressions and catchy hook provide a memorable experience.

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Superbig is an alternative rock band based in Chicago, IL, consisting of lead singer/guitarist Jimmy Fountalas, drummer Daniel Hill, lead guitarist Rick Lyons, guitarist Patrick Senorski, violinist Heather Boehm, background vocalist Kate Catalina and internationally known bassist Chip Z’nuff. Since forming in 2007, the band has played some of Chicago’s most renowned stages, blasting out finely crafted bursts of crowd-pleasing rock n’ roll. Accompanied by the production of veteran Producer/Engineer Chris Steinmetz; Superbig meshes bright guitar riffs, soothing backing harmonies, driving drum beats, and powerful lead vocals to tell their story of “desperate living, failed relationships and obvious bad life choices”.

 

Lead Singer, Guitarist, Jim Fountalas was born and bred in Chicago. As a songwriter and recording artist Jimmy’s objective is to connect his songs with the history behind them and share universal experiences of life and love that connect us all. Producer Chris Steinmetz of Stonecutter Records says “Jim Fountalas has a voice that not only draws you in, but captivates you. His ability to please your ears while he engages you in the lyrics is apparent from the first hypnotic listen. He truly brings his multi faceted background to each performance and leaves one wanting more. He is an elusive wordsmith with the skills and ability to connect emotionally powerful lyrics with colorfully commanding melodic phrases.” Where Jim is the brainchild of Superbig, drummer Dan Hill, bassist Chip Znuff, guitarist and background singer Pat Senorski, and violinist Heather Boehm lend their talents to create traditional Pop/Rock through a powerfully lush live sound that is unrivaled in the Chicago scene.

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