The Main Squeeze

 The Main Squeeze is a raging funk experience born within the thriving live music scene of Bloomington, Indiana. Since coming together in late 2009 The Squeeze have managed to establish a unique sound and identity in a short period of time. Their first studio offering entitled “First Drops,” is a seven song EP released in early 2011 which showcases the broad range of styles and influences that each member brings to the table; from rock to jazz, funk to R&B, and hip-hop to electro.While their first foray into the studio proved successful, the growth that has transpired within the group since it’s release has been profound. Their live performances, which fuse soulful vocals, intricate jams, tight grooves, and ripping solos, have helped them develop a dedicated and rapidly growing fan base in the Midwest and the East Coast earning them slots at coveted festivals such as Bonnaroo, Summer Camp, Equifunk, and GlowFest. In addition to a recent sold out Rocks Off Concert Cruise in NYC and first place finishes at the Rolling Stone Superbowl Competition and the Macau International Jazz & Blues Festival in China, The Squeeze finally released their self titled debut album on June 2nd. The album, which stands as the culmination of over four years of musical growth and personal transformation from the funk quintet, boldly stakes their claim as one of the major up and coming forces in today's live music scene and serves as the blueprint for the "post funk" sound that they have been cultivating for the past few years.Whereas 'First Drops' found the band searching for their voice in the studio, their newest offering picks up miles beyond where they left off. Just one listen to tracks like the epic "I'll Take Another" (clocking in at nearly ten minutes), the soulful trifecta of "Where Do We Go", or the impeccable horn arrangements on "Mama Told Me" and it's clear that the band possesses a musical maturity well beyond their years. Much like each member's varied backgrounds and influences, the album itself contains an eclectic blend of inspiration which seamlessly navigates through funk, rock, electro, and jazz, while still rooting itself in something that's uniquely their own.The evolution; personally, musically, and even spiritually, that a band undergoes during the transition from hometown hero to a nationally recognized act is monumental. But if this album is an indication of anything, it’s that regardless of what the future holds, The Squeeze will continue to learn, grow, adapt, and share their musical vision with the world. If you’ve ever wondered whether the juice is worth the squeeze, you should look no further - The Main Squeeze is sure to be hitting a city near you sometime soon, leaving their crowd funkified and freshly squozen.

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