Calliope (12)

Calliope is a bluesy psych rock quartet forged between the forces of the sun and the moon in a dingy basement in 2011. Their organ heavy self-titled debut (2013) showcased their reverberated garage rock vibe and was hailed as, “a rollicking collection of retrofitted psychedelic blues songs,” in the spirit of the Doors and The Animals. Since then, Calliope has taken their sideshow rock circus to music venues and festivals across Midwest; opening for acts such as White Mystery and Those Darlins. Currently the band is touring their sophomore release, ‘Orbis.’ Recorded in a remote cabin in the northern woods of Wisconsin, Orbis captures the sonic amalgamation of electric fuzz, droning organs, thundering drums, crushing bass and soulful vocals. The end is a result is 26 minutes of heavy grooves drenched in reverb. The album is available both digitally and on limited press of opaque red vinyl. Members: Al Kraemer: Vocals / Organ Victor Buell IV: Guitar Anthony Smith: Bass Eric Gomoll: Drums Location: Milwaukee, WI