FIRST GRADE CRUSH sound like NOTHING you’ve ever heard. Their music is powerful, energetic, diversely-influenced, and dark. Based in punk – incorporating bits of emo-core and metal – driven by bright horn lines and mind-bending theremin. The band has been compared to Dillinger Four, Rocket >From The Crypt, Fishbone, Promise Ring, Bad Religion, Saves The Day, and Less Than Jake – but truly the band sounds only like themselves. Amidst the sonic chaos, sing-along choruses, Read the rest of this entry »

First Grade Crush was started under the name The Skallops in early 1995, and have since then turned into a significant Chicago-area ska-punk force by adding a full horn section and theramin, the experimental sound-manipulating device made famous by early electronica pioneers. These additions have created an exciting new musical style, powerful rock influenced by hyper ska, hardcore, emo, indie, & punk. Their extensive touring has included shows at Chicago’s House of Blues and Metro with Read the rest of this entry »