xyzxyz Chicago, Illinois
jangly guitars, catchy choruses, and honest songcraft separates xyzxyz from their contemporaries in Midwest
punk.
“xyzxyz guitarist, singer, and songwriter Samuel Fadness helps his spiteful lyrics go down with honeyed melodies and a trove of power-pop hooks.”
-Leor Galil, Chicago Reader
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