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The Lifeline

The Lifeline Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Progressive / Rock

    Location CHICAGO, Illinois, Un

    Profile Views: 732507

    Last Login: 8/14/2012

    Member Since 1/30/2005

    Website www.thelifelinemusic.com

    Record Label None

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    "Class meets Sass". A phrase that explains so much about The Lifeline, yet still leaves just as much to the imagination. Sophistication and beauty paired with an edginess and attitude that would make James Dean proud and Mozart blush. The Lifeline truly is a band that has poured every ounce of themselves into their music, grabbing onto the thoughts and feelings of all who are willing to lend an ear. Emotions fuel this band. They drive and dictate the direction of each powerful note and gripping melody. Their sound undoubtedly has proven that the infusion of classical and rock music can be done, not only in a tasteful manner, but also in a way that can be appealing to audiences around the world. In November of 2006, The Lifeline released "For All Who Triumph" which allowed people to see the band blurring the line between musical genres by not only mixing different styles but also by bringing a concept to the entire record. "Our goal with an album has always been to leave a person with a feeling of satisfaction at the end. Like at the close of a movie or your favorite book," says vocalist Ryan T. Hope. "You remember each chapter and the lessons it taught you. By the end you've gone through a journey that's made you stronger and more self-aware." The bands next endeavor consisted of a series of music videos put together to create a short film called "Trilogy." For an unsigned act, Trilogy proved to be above and beyond anyone's expectations. The video has received much acclaim making it into many film festivals such as the West Hollywood Film Festival and the Midwest Independent Film Festival. It has also received the Golden Eagle award from CINE as well as best cinematography at the Midwest Independent Film Festival's BMA's in 2008. To date "Trilogy" tops the list as one of the bands crowning achievements. The Lifeline finished off 2008 perfecting a small group of songs to follow up the release of "For All Who Triumph." It wasn't long before songs like "Crashing Waves" and "Romeo and Juliet" caught the attention of on air-personalities at Chicago's local rock station, Q101.1, and were quickly added to the rotation on the stations program Crash Test Radio. The bands popularity among fans increased and it wasn't long before they found themselves opening for artists such as "30 Seconds To Mars" and "Saving Abel." In 2009 The Lifeline were one of three bands nominated from over one hundred and fifty artists for an MTV video music award in the category of "Best Chicago Breakout Artist." The band was also only one of twenty artists from around the world to be selected to take part in alternative rock festival, "Rock Saga" in Negril, Jamaica. The Lifeline has taken the Chicago music scene by storm and hopes to make the same impact on other markets nationally and worldwide. Their "class meets sass" approach paired with an epic live performance is certain to help propel them to the very top.....

  • Members

    Ryan T. Hope-Vocals/Guitar, Rebecca Faber-Violin, Berto Salgado-Bass, M Ford-Drums Management: JBM, T.J. Sagen, tj@jbm1.com, 773-282-4800

  • Influences

    Pink Floyd, Queen, Rush, A.F.I, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Sunny Day Real Estate, Gustav Mahler, J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi

  • Sounds Like

    The sophistication and emotion of classical music meets the hard edge of rock. This band is a progressive/alternative rock band with a violin and an epic sound.

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Bio

The Lifeline.....Chicago's most anticipated up -and-coming alternative rock band. They are where "Class meets Sass” and sophistication and beauty are paired with an edginess as well as attitude that would make James Dean proud while Mozart blushes. The Lifeline was founded by front man Ryan T. Hope and violinist Rebecca Faber. And currently features the talents of Brandon Minor on drums, Rhapsody Snyder on piano and harp, and Derek Kalicky as bassist. The band released their debut independent album in 2005 entitled "Where There Is Life, There Is Hope..." This was quickly followed up by the release of their second album "For All Who Triumph" in November of 2006. "For All Who Triumph" allowed people to see the band blurring the line between musical genres by not only mixing different styles but also by bringing a concept to the entire record. “Our goal with an album has always been to leave a person with a feeling of satisfaction at the end. Like at the close of a movie or your favorite book,” says vocalist Ryan T. Hope. “You remember each chapter and the lessons it taught you. By the end you’ve gone through a journey that’s made you stronger and more self-aware.” The bands next endeavor consisted of a series of music videos put together to create a short film called “Trilogy.” For an unsigned act, Trilogy proved to be above and beyond anyone’s expectations. The video has received much acclaim making it into many film festivals such as the West Hollywood Film Festival and the Midwest Independent Film Festival. It has also received the Golden Eagle award from CINE as well as best cinematography at the Midwest Independent Film Festival’s BMA’s in 2008. To date “Trilogy” tops the list as one of the bands crowning achievements. The Lifeline finished off 2008 perfecting a small group of songs to follow up the release of “For All Who Triumph.” It wasn’t long before songs like “Crashing Waves” and “Romeo and Juliet” caught the attention of on air-personalities at Chicago’s local rock station, Q101.1, and were quickly added to the rotation on the stations program Crash Test Radio. The bands popularity among fans increased and it wasn’t long before they found themselves opening for artists such as “30 Seconds To Mars” and “Saving Abel.” In 2009 The Lifeline were one of three bands nominated from over one hundred and fifty artists for an MTV video music award in the category of “Best Chicago Breakout Artist.” The band was also only one of twenty artists from around the world to be selected to take part in alternative rock festival, “Rock Saga” in Negril, Jamaica. In January of 2011 The Lifeline released their most current album "Reflections Of Hope" in style! The band held a record release show at the historic Metro in Chicago which was only a few dozen people short of selling out the 1,000 capacity venue. The album featured one of the bands most popular songs to date "Romeo and Juliet". The band officially signed a management deal with their current manager T.J. Sagen and JBM on March 11, 2011. JBM also manages the Grammy nominated rock band Disturbed along with Reprise Recording artist Art Of Dying. On January 17, 2012 the "Underworld: Awakening" soundtrack, which will feature singer Ryan T. Hope, will be released to coincide with the upcoming movie. The song entitled "You Won't See The Light" is a collaboration between Hope and former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo. Other notable artists on the soundtrack include Evanescence, Linkin Park, The Cure, Lacuna Coil and Lacey Strum of Flyleaf. The band is currently playing shows and preparing new material

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