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Renee Scroggins (lead vocals, guitar), Nicole Nicholas (vocals, bass), Nicholas Nicholas (vocals, congas, hand percussion), Marie Scroggins (background vocals, percussion) and G7 (drums).
“Hailing from the Bronx, ESG were formed at the start of Hip-Hop. They became the most sampled of groups ever among their contemporaries such as Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Marley Marl and Grandmaster Flash. Shortly afterwards they were adopted by the underground dance scene. ESG are indeed the only group to play at the opening night of Manchester’s legendary Hacienda and the closing nights of New York’s equally legendary Paradise Garage. Originally recorded by Factory Records in the UK their first EP was produced by Martin Hannett and recorded at the same time as A Certain Ratio’s classic To Each album. In the US they released music on New York’s underground 99 Records label alongside New York’s No Wave groups such as Liquid Liquid, The Bush Tetras and Konk. In the late 1980s they released the telling Sample Credits Don’t Pay Our Bills. ESG have continued to release their own unique music. Their sparse, raw, percussion led sound continues to inspire and influence new generations.”
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Imagine a musical fusion that transports you back to the neon-lit dance floors of the ’80s, where Italo Disco and HI-NRG reigned supreme. Now, picture the talents of Bonnie Drinkard, the captivating vocalist from Detroit’s country-folk sensation, Drinkard Sisters, and producer Martin Defatte, better known as Tron Jovi, one-half of the outspoken noise rap duo Guerrilla Ghost. This unlikely pairing is the heart and soul of Diamond Life, a musical pact that bridges genres and blends influences.
With their unique blend of influences and creativity, Diamond Life is poised to take the Milwaukee music scene by storm. Get ready for the immersive world of Diamond Life, where the past and the future collide on the dance floor.
Diamond Life’s debut LP, “Neon Dreams“, is slated for release on May 24, 2024 via Triple Eye Industries.
