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Snowsera
12+ albums
chicagorockindieindie rock
about
Six stacked speakers projecting an unrelenting beat to a packed-house crowd swaying on dancing feet amidst the rising steam of body heat. That is... Snowsera When vocalist Bill Arteaga, bassist Nate Christenson, guitarist Ian Erard and drummer Jeff Wagner formed Snowsera in late 2006, the four University of Illinois students deliberately chose a name devoid of any existing meaning. Instead, their moniker, like their music, is an open invitation to each listener – one which bids them to imbue it with personal experiences and emotions. In more tangible terms, Snowsera is a band that uses its diverse influences as just that – both a source of inspiration in which to inject its own aesthetic and a common musical ground to connect with its audiences. The result: power drumming reminiscent of Dave Grohl playing on Ringo’s kit; a grooving bass that marries Michael Jackson and Nirvana; guitar lines that fuse British strumming with American riffs; forceful vocals that transcend traditional safe ranges with lyrical themes that are at once relatable and thought-provoking. Although comprised entirely of Chicagoland natives, the members of Snowsera are hesitant to tie themselves to just one location – confirming the tacit truth that the band is most at home wherever a stage can be found (or created). Over the past year-and-a-half, Snowsera has brought its high-impact live show to over 50 audiences crowded into rec rooms, dimly-lit bars and concert venues across the Midwest. Along the
