Tactylics (Jose Valencia, left & Michael Ranzo, right)
A fusion of the words "tactile" and "dactylics", Tactylics is a New York-based, funk-rock band dedicated to making music people can feel—combining rich lyrics, melodic hooks, and hard-hitting grooves to produce a powerful rock sound steeped in funk. With New Jersey roots, the group is quickly garnering attention on the local NYC scene, having performed at the coveted "From the Penthouse: Artist Loft Series" at Tainted Blue Studios in October of 2008. Tactylics was also named winner of the International Music Festival for the New York market in March of 2009.
The band recently finished production of its debut EP, “The Guilty Pleasures Prototype”, which was independently released in August of 2009. The EP collectively encapsulates Tactylics' musical style. Conceptually, the mood is dark, as songwriter Ranzo's first three songs share a theme of inner conflict over ill-fated, yet addictive relationships. The remixes showcase the versatility of these songs, as well as Tactylics' cross-genre abilities. As part of the 2009 fall and winter tour promoting the EP, Tactylics will be performing two major shows in November and December in New York City.
The National Underground, 11/7 at 11pm.
Co-owned by Joey and Gavin Degraw, The National Underground will be the venue for Tactylics' first show this fall. They will be giving you a sneak preview of what's to come for the holiday show in December (details below), showcasing some new songs and new tricks. Details and tix available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/
Blender Theatre at Gramercy 12/19. Doors open at 7pm.
Tactylics has been invited to support The Energy at their Gramercy Theatre Holiday Show. Last year, this 600-capacity event sold out three weeks prior to show time, and has seen performances by Jay Z, Sean Kingston, and other notable artists. Purchase tickets before November 6, and get FREE admission to The National Underground show on November 7. Details and tix available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
Listen to The Guilty Pleasures Prototype EP here:
http://www.reverbnation.com/
Like what you heard?
Purchase the EP at soundslikefeel.com or http://tactylics.bandcamp.com/
Interested in seeing the band live or joining the mailing list?
A complete list of tour dates and locations is available at http://www.myspace.com/
Contact the band at mgmt@tactylics.com.
