JC Brooks makes soul-infused dance music that is energetic and kinetically charged. Their soul mashup version of Wilco’s “I’m Trying to Break Your Heart” was a nationwide jam released by Bloodshot Records as JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. After two critically acclaimed albums they have dropped “the Uptown Sound” from the name, but continue with the post-punk funky soul force and have become a powerful live touring band. JC Brooks has made a career out of delivering the goods, from club stages to the biggest festivals in US and Europe.   Erupting with raw emotion, JC unleashes his soulful shouts and heart wrenching falsetto over the relentless rhythm of guitarist Evan Pinter, drummer Kevin Marks, bassist Evan Levine, keyboardist Jeremy Tromberg and percussionist extraordinaire, JoVia Armstrong. JC Brooks and his band are a force to be reckoned with.    Listen to the Press: “the real deal” – Chicago Tribune  “one of the hottest US soul acts” Mojo Magazine  “neo-soul glory” New York Times “Enveloping stage presence and palpable charisma.” – Rolling Stone   “JC Brooks looks and performs like a cross between Chuck Berry and H.R. of Bad Brains in their primes, but his skintight R&B and post-punk soul upend expectations of a retro act.”– Washington Post  

Formed in 2009 by army vet, singer/songwriter Davo Sounds (David Woulard), Attack the Sound (ATS) has worked tirelessly to leave a lasting impression on the Chicago music scene. Using elements of jazz, hip hop, blues, gospel and rock, ATS has coined a new genre, Chi-pop [alternative RnB].   An electrifying and smooth tone, supported by a dynamic live show, has cemented a place for ATS among Chicago familiars, affording the pleasure of working with artists like Isaiah Sharkey, Bianca Shaw, Taylor Bennett and JC Brooks. Not only has the music scene taken notice, in 2019, ATS appeared on ABC’s Chicagoland hit midday show, Windy City Live, becoming one of the few bands to grace the show’s stage. In 2020, Attack the Sound inked its first sync deal with Winding Way Records for the single, Love is War. That same year, the music video for Love is War (retitled Love:War), went on to win Judges’ Choice at the Midwest Film Festival.   2021 kicked off with the band winning Best Cinematography at the Best of the Midwest Awards for their music video Love:War. ATS is currently recording new music with Isaiah Sharkey, set to release fall of 2021, and preparing for Covid restrictions to be lifted so the band can play more shows.   Lead Vocals/Guitar - Davo Sounds Guitar/Vocals - Viano Bass - Netta Sherrell Keys/Vocals - Nikki Drums/Vocals - Paris Jmal Sax/Vocals - Vante Trumpet/Vocals - Wei Trombone/Vocals - Royce Turner