ANTILLECTUAL

Antillectual from Nijmegen, the plays a socially conscious, energetic blend of music. Creating their own unique blend of stolen riffs and borrowed song titles, while carrying the torch for European punkrock.

Music You could describe Antillectual's music as melodic, intelligent and urgent; like and , influenced by ‘90’s skate punk to ‘00’s emo and ‘10’s orgcore.

History In 2005 Antillectual started releasing albums and touring. Ever since, the band has perfected the romantic idea of being a dedicated touring band playing their energetic live show all over the world, probably over a thousand times.

ENGAGE! Living in a world that is coping with conflicts and crises it is time to engage! Critical times call for critical music. On full length album ENGAGE! Antillectual has taken a complete new approach to creating and perfecting their sound. Not only does the band have the best line-up to date, for the (pre)production of the new album the band created an all-star team covering the loud music area from left to right, from poppy to obscure. Of course there is still that typical Antillectual flavor. Yet, you will find that new toppings and deeper layers have been added, which you will discover after taking some more bites from the new Antillectual pizza. To top it off: Strike Anywhere’s Thomas Barnett and BoySetsFire’s Nathan Gray make their appearance on "ENGAGE!”. The album comes out in Europe through Redfield Records (Gameface, Kids Insane, John Coffey), in North America through Bird Attack Records (Belvedere, Guttermouth, Mute), in Asia through Waterslide Records (Literature, Steve Adamyk Band, Bangers) and in South America through Fusa Records (Nitrominds, Adrenalized, Kacttus).

Future With a new album available and through ever growing worldwide activities Antillectual are well on their way to get their music heard in new territories, by new people, and not in the least by a base the band has carefully built up over the years.

Points of interest: ● Tours: USA, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Russia and Europe ● Supports: Propagandhi, Boysetsfire, Ten Foot Pole, NOFX, Bad Religion, Rise Against, The Gaslight Anthem ● Festivals: The Fest Florida, PunkRockHoliday, Jera On Air, Give It A Name, Eurosonic/Noorderslag ● Cooperations: guest vocals by Chris Hannah (Propagandhi, Nathan Gray (BoySetsFire), Thomas Barnett (Strike Anywhere)

Discography: 2016 CD/LP ENGAGE! 2014 EP/7” 20 Years of Hell (split with Anti-Flag) 2013 CD/LP Perspectives & Objectives 2012 EP/7” Future History 2010 CD/LP Start From Scratch! 2009 EP/7” Pull The Plug 2008 CD/LP Testimony 2007 EP/7” Waves 2005 CD/LP Silencing Civilization (re-release 2008) Numerous compilation albums, including “Carry the Torch, a tribute to Kid Dynamite”

Quotes: “This album proves why this band are one of Europe's leading punk bands. 5 out of 5” Punknews.org (USA)

“The lyrical content runs really smart and deep, proving this is a band of really intelligent writers” - AMP Magazine (USA)

“Almost everything goes together nicely on here and is almost perfect.” - OX Magazine (GER)

“Another solid serving from one of Holland's finest” - Big Cheese (UK)

“The songs are fantastic and the melodies and instrumental part don't get out of your head” - Daily Hardcore News (BRA)

“Many bands fail to get the balance right and end up too far to one side, but Antillectual get it right.” - Punktastic (UK)

“I just love the dashes of prog rock à la Camel. Great stuff” - Maximum Rock n Roll (USA)

“You get the feeling of holding a record in your hand that European punkrock can pin its hope on. 4 out of 5” - Slam Magazine (GER)

“The melodies are super awesome and it's unbelievable only three people play” - Takumi (JAP)

Antillectual: Willem: Vocals & Guitar Riekus: Drums & Vocals Toon: Bass & Vocals

Connect: [email protected] antillectual.com antillectual.bandcamp.com facebook.com/antillectual instagram.com/antillectual twitter.com/antillectual youtube.com/antillectual