Electronic Press Kit

TRAPPED IN STATIC

New York, NY, USA

Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Arena Rock

Athan Hilaki (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards)
Amy Stargher (Vocals, Guitar, Percussion)
David Torres (Drums)
Gina Rebelo (Bass)

An alternative rock band from NYC with great energy on stage! Featured in the TV Movie “Preying For Mercy” (Martha Byrne, Bill Duke). Live performances on cable TV, radio as well as some of NYC’s top concert venues and festivals in the East Coast. Featured artist for four straight years at NYC Bike Tour and NYC Marathon (2016-2019) – Sold out shows at The Bitter End followed by The Studio at Webster Hall – Two times Top Artist of the week at WorldMusicStage.com, Artist of the month at Artist Signal.Read more…

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Unreleased Music

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Trapped In Static (TIS.) made their New York City debut in 2011 as an alternative rock/indie band featuring singer/guitarist Athan Hilaki (formerly of GAD.) and drummer David Torres. Athan’s dynamically strong vocals feature a falsetto and a hint of raspy power that are often compared to vocal legends like Bono, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder and Scott Stapp. David’s drum rhythms take their influence from Kings Of Leon, Phoenix and Interpol. In the end of 2018, Amy Stargher was added in the lineup, a singer/guitarist and percussionist, previously with Jett & The Bombs, with strong vocals and electric stage presence. The core of the band is completed with Gina Rebelo on bass (formerly of Three Day Threshold) and influences from Bootsy Collins to John Paul Jones, and Peter Douskalis a skillful guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, creating the foundational surge for the listener to truly become part of the music. Using the depth of life experiences as inspiration for their lyrics, the band strive to connect with the listener through rock-and-roll infused messages of overcoming obstacles with a tinge of sorrow-filled hope.

“We’re all trying to escape the static that surrounds us,” says Athan. “We all seem to be trapped in some way, and the theme of our music is to find ways to break free from the things that hold you back.  I’m not just saying the lyrics, I’m feeling them.”   

Timeline / Highlights:
Main stage at Montauk Music Festival 2018 and Pittsburgh Pride Festival. Three straight years featured artist at NYC Bike Tour and NYC Marathon (2016-2018). In February 2016, June 2016 headlining sold out shows at The Bitter End followed by The Studio at Webster Hall – July 2016, two times top artist of the week at WorldMusicStage.com – Very successful performances at Montauk Music Fesival 2016 and MOVE Music Festival 2016. In 2015, headlining show in PA at the legendary World Cafe Live. In October 2014 the TV Movie “Preying For Mercy” was released featuring music written & performed by TIS. In June 2014, TIS. performed at the “Make Music Harvard Square” in Boston, MA. In April 2014, the band opened for “Wussy”, performing at one of the best live venue’s in NYC, The Studio At Webster Hall, followed by another show at MOVE Music Festival 2014 in Albany, NY. In May 2014, TIS. played a sold out show as headliners at “Bowery Electric” in NYC. February 2014, Artist of the Week at Global Rockstar.  In October 2013, TIS. was selected in the Top 3 artists for the 5th annual RAW Awards 2013. In May 2013, the band won Top Artist of the Month at the online contest on ArtistSignal.com with over 48,000 votes – a worldwide contest that includes more than 1,000 artists, which led to the release of their first EP with title “On A Stage” (available on iTunes, Amazon etc.), and two live performances for the TV show NiteClub Ratings in NYC as well as K. Bobby’s private fashion show in Hoboken, NJ. Other highlights in 2012 include live performances on WVIP 93.5 FM radio, Hellas FM, Nexus radio as well as a live performance for the TV show “Minding Your Business” on the Manhattan Network Neighborhood. Last but not least, TOP10 finalist for the Hometown Hero 2011 contest by Z100.

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