The Mediam

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THE MEDIAM/ACTRESS: BIO Portland, Oregon has never had a shortage of artistic individuals who speak their mind. Though very few successfully convey their message with the ironic subtlety and wit as THE MEDIAM do. Through their soaring melodies and sarcastic undertones, the group yields timely and timeless songs that demand a listener's attention. Labeling THE MEDIAM would be an injustice to their music. The group's musical influences range from Bad Religion to Bowie with "traces of post hardcore ala Quicksand, laced with straight up rock elements from bands like the Foo Fighters" (Metro/Chicago). Heartfelt vocals with anthemic traits and heavy angular riffs infused with punchy bass and pulsating rhythmic drums coalesced to form the quintet's inimitable blend of heavy, melodic rock. THE MEDIAM vocalist Gus Nicklos and guitarist Ondrej Fercak have played together in bands since high school. After graduating, the two enlisted former school mate and drummer Joe Mengis to play in their hardcore band, 5 Cent Refund, which disbanded shortly thereafter. Driven by a new musical vision, Nicklos, Fercak, and Mengis forged ahead and established THE MEDIAM. Determined to make their own mark, the band added bassist Adam Pike in 2003 and began performing throughout the west coast. Guitarist and friend Elijah Russell recently joined in 2007 completing the line up. A DIY band from the get go, THE MEDIAM recorded several EPs over the course of the next few years including One (2002),

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