Scandalized by experimental alternative and electronic music, New York City introduces FIGO - a live act that fuses intense rock energy with pounding electro-beats and samples, influenced by groups including Primal Scream, The Misfits, and The Chemical Brothers. When not performing live, FIGO doubles as a DJ crew, devastating club dancefloors nationwide with heavy house with punk and rock mixes. With a self-titled EP self-released in 2007, FIGO has been busy garnering a strong fan-base through both live and DJ gigs at clubs across the country. Since forming in 2006, FIGO has appeared at major music festivals including Winter Music Conference, New York's Amsterjam, and South By Southwest, and have shared bills with artists including The Presets, She Wants Revenge, Trail Of Dead, and Foo Fighters. In early 2008, the band’s current single ‘PLAZA’ was remixed by acclaimed New York producer/DJ Tommie Sunshine, who will also be producing the band’s debut record releasing in Fall 2008. FIGO is vocalist/guitarist Parag Bhandari, bassist Paul Daly, guitarist Robert Rivadeneira, programmer Ryan Jones, and drummer Richard Stuverud.
"FIGO is one of those bands that combine elements of several genres to flawlessly create their own sound. Sometimes industrial, other times four to the floor rock, they incorporate many influences seemingly into tight cohesive tracks. Sounding a bit like Gravity Kills with unwavering beats and distant vocals, there is an underlying pop aesthetic that gives them that alternative rock edge. Hints of Pink Floyd pop up in the guitar lines while electronics bring it into another dimension entirely. Sharing the stage with artists like The Foo Fighters and Wolfmother, FIGO is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with." The Deli Magazine (NYC)
"How many bands can you think of off the top of your head that have played with MOTOR and the Foo Fighters? If you're having trouble there, it's okay: FIGO's the first to do it, and it's because they're the only band whose sound fits in well with both bands. Believe it." GBH.TV
"A little alternative, a bit electronic and whole lot of rock - FIGO sends their self titled monster. A fusion of styles that comes into a sound of its own, these boys are out to take the world by storm. Experimental pop with big vocals and ripping guitars, catch 'em soon before they spontaneously combust." New York Waste
BAND CONTACT: FIGO@FIGOMUSIC.COM
BOOKING CONTACT: Phil Egenthal | The Philosophy Agency | phil@philosophyagency.com
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that's awesome guys. you guys kick ass and don't worry soon the flood gates will open up for the FIGO and Narco LoLo take over. We're down whenever for a NY show half of us still go to college and all so weekends probably better but of course more difficult to get. Like late may june anytime would probably work I dunno i guess run some ideas by us and we'll do our best to make it happen and we'll party New York style wit you crazy cats
