Product Description Radiocraft emerged on the Detroit music scene in 2002 with the release of their debut, IN STEREO. Recorded by award-winning producer, Dave Feeny (Blanche), IN STEREO was hailed by fans and critics alike as a rare find among indie offerings. The record includes twelve tracks of alt/country inspired rock that Brian McCollum of The Detroit Free Press called, 'a pleasant surprise... seemingly out of nowhere.' But the surprises weren't over yet. Shortly thereafter, Jim Beam® Bourbon awarded the band $2000 as part of their 'Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music' campaign. The program's advisory board was co-chaired by alt/rock icons Matthew Sweet and Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens, who said, 'It is great to see deserving bands like Radiocraft take a step towards reaching their goals, while still maintaining complete independence.' The band's steady progress is due to a firm, and rather familial foundation. Originating in Romeo, Michigan, Radiocraft formed around the nucleus of seasoned guitarist/songwriter Kevin Breslin and singer/ songwriter Suzie Ferro. When the pair realized their collaboration was producing fruit, the team co-opted Ferro's brothers, Ronnie and Danny Alcini (guitar & drums respectively) and bassist, Ken Williams. The chemistry of that line-up, would go a long way in ensuring the success of IN STEREO, and their efforts would later be rewarded with several Detroit Music Award Nominations for 2002 and again, in 2003. But the challenge now would be to do it one better. In 2004, Radiocraft enlisted the aid of rock veteran, songwriter and producer Michael Lutz (Brownsville Station, Ted Nugent Band) to turn up the gain on their sophomore release. They shed the strings and piano that softened their debut while emphasizing their signature strengths, particularly Ferro's powerful voice. The end result is RED, ten tracks of high-performance rock that salutes old-school traditions while maintaining new-school production values. 'We're still inspired by some of the alt/country writers,' said Suzie Ferro in a recent telephone interview. 'But we're also about all the great rock bands we listened to growing up. We've made a conscious effort on this record to toughen things up a bit. Rock a little harder.' That effort is immediately evident in the chugging, overdriven guitar that opens the new record. But such nods to the rock gods quickly give way to the soaring, infectious refrains for which Radiocraft has become known. Songs like 'Red', 'Bakersfield' and 'Change The World' are sure to please returning fans while rockers like 'The Wheel', 'Cinderella' and the hypnotic parting power-ballad, 'Still Lying Water', promise to attract listeners who like it a little harder. Whatever your taste in all things that rock, 'the RED that runs through you' in 2005 will be RADIOCRAFT. Review Radiocraft brings the balls and the ballads, serving up a mix of AC-DC riffage and love-gone wrong bewailing. --SA, Real Detroit WeeklyIndeed, "Red" carries a lot of that color's connotations: It's itching and burning, even occasionally scorching. --Steve Byrne, Detroit Free Press...the band would have been right at home there alongside Heart, Rush and Led Zeppelin. --Greg Crawford, Detroit Free Press About the Artist "Radiocraft brings the balls and the ballads, serving up a mix of AC-DC riffage and love-gone wrong bewailing. There are songs with punch, songs with bitter chord progressions and others with Pat Benatar-esque piss and vinegar." This commanding 5 piece powerhouse from Detroit’s outer fringe takes their cue from our 70’s rock forefathers & know how to write a song with staying power. Rude guitar hooks & grit mix with infectious melodies that instantly suck you in to a blissful place - reminiscent of early Heart, AC/DC, Pat Benetar or even Three Doors Down – only to kick you in the pants and leave you feeling pleasantly violated. Evolving over the last 10 years, the lineup was made permanent in 2002 along with the release of their debut, In Stereo. Recorded by award-winning producer, Dave Feeny (Blanche), In Stereo was hailed by fans and critics alike as a rare find among indie offerings. Two years later they enlisted the aid of rock veteran, songwriter and producer Michael Lutz (Brownsville Station, Ted Nugent Band) & expanded on the melodic refrains & smart guitar work of In Stereo that originally put them on the map & turned up the gain for the self released 2005 sophomore record, RED. Once again, garnering rave reviews from DJs, critics & fans both in the US & Europe, word quickly spread & landed the band in various supporting slots for nationals such as Seether & Dark New Day. Fronted by powerful femme-rocker Suzie Ferro and backed by an explosive company of veteran Detroit rockers, including Ferro’s two brothers, Ron Alcini – guitar/vocals & Dan Alcini – drums, vocals, & musical kinsmen Kevin Breslin – guitar & Ken Williams – bass, it’s a fine running machine revving out pure, unabashed power rock chock full of beauty & raw energy. And with their name becoming a mainstay among every club roster, festival or CD player that hosts the band for a first time, Radiocraft is winning the attention and respect of audiences everywhere… and it’s only just begun... Filling their schedule with shows in support of RED for the remainder of 2005, Radiocraft has also begun work on new material for a future release. See more