The Bigger Empty is a four-piece rock band from Chicago,IL. Its members include: Mike Felumlee (ex Alkaline Trio, Smoking Popes) on guitar/vocals, and Jim Steinkraus, Reuben Baird, and Kevin Baschen from the Chicago band Sketch Middle. This foursome has been playing together for several years as Mike’s solo act. During rehearsals for their upcoming album, the guys discovered they were sounding more like a band than a solo project, and so The Bigger Empty was born. 

With a shared passion for straightforward, hard hitting pop-rock, The Bigger Empty are diving into the recording of their debut full-length album. The album is currently being tracked at Reuben’s studio Chicago Sound Lab with Reuben manning the console. The guys are very excited to share their musical vision with the world. Rock music just as it should be: pure, simple, and catchy. No skinny jeans, loafers, or neon shirts required.

I played drums in a several bands (Smoking Popes, Alkaline Trio, This Is Me Smiling, Duvall, Tom Daily, Squirtgun) for several years. These days I write and record songs of my own. I usually play all of the instruments but sometimes I'm joined by friends. I hope you find something here you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Motown + fuzz = FUZZTOWN
Lovers of all things poppy and noisy. 
NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM Face the Strange OUT NOW! Listen and purchase at https://outdoorvelour.bandcamp.com/album/face-the-strange !

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