Artist Profile - Hey Champ

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Hey Champ's roots can be traced outside of Chicago in nearby Rockford, where band members Saam Hagshenas (Vocals, Guitar) and Jonathan Marks (Drums) discovered their love of music at a young age. After Saam's graduation from law school, Jon's fellow Princeton music major Pete Dougherty (Synths) moved to Chicago, cementing the line-up of the group. Recently signed to Seattle based indie, Townie Records, Hey Champ's debut album, "Star," represents an amalgamation of several styles. The music incorporates influences from classical, jazz, and emo to the power-pop of Rockford's hometown heroes Cheap Trick and the synth-heavy productions of Giorgio Moroder and Trevor Horn. Their infectious sound is also reflected in their energetic live performances, which have led to them being named the “Best Discovery of Lollapalooza” by SPIN

Hey Champ is currently in the studio with Eliot James (producer: Two Door Cinema Club, Bloc Party etc...) working on a few new tracks for release across 2011. They're remixes as well as their original music can be heard on BBC1 Radio and their international fan base continues to grow with every play.

Hey Champ has plans of breaking into international territories with live performances for the first time as a trio in the early portion of 2011. Stay tuned for more news, 2011 is going to be a huge year!