GOBI's debut release "Gold On Black Ice (Deluxe) LP", takes the Austin based trio's indie-dance style and adds new depths, allowing the bass and beats to drive fans to the dance floor, but also creating images of fading dreams and a nostalgic yearning for the past.  It is rare to find this type of dimension from a band known for turning Texas clubs into blazing dance floors, but GOBI has achieved the balance of meshing dark, sometimes cinematic beats, with the mosaic of imagery that vocalist Chuco Phil delivers through tight rap inspired flows and melodic choruses.  

 

"Gold On Black Ice" (released in February of 2015) debuted as the #1 most added album on CMJ's Hip-Hop chart and #3 most added on CMJ’s RPM chart.  The album stayed on the CMJ top 40 for 12 weeks and rose to #4 on CMJ’s RPM spins chart among notable dance acts Dan Deacon, Purity Ring, and Diplo.  The success of the album has gained GOBI newly found national attention for a band that has been making noise in their home base of Austin, Texas for the last few years; gaining a solid following and garnering accolades, where they recently received an Austin Music Award during SXSW 2015 for best EDM/Dance group. 

 

GOBI's newest single "Dream With Me" seems to rise from a place that is both comfort and pain, a landscape that soothes with swooping synth tones, and haunts with a touching grace.  On the LP, Justin Dillon accomplishes the majority of the heavy electronic emphasis in the production, using analog synths and modern plug-ins, taking cues and inspiration from the likes of Deadmau5 and Nero; but the band is far from pushing play when it comes to their live performance.  Though GOBI presents itself on record as an electronic heavy group, drummer Matthew Kevin Dunn adds a live element that is a spiritual awakening for percussion enthusiasts.  

 

In a city known for music, the band's energy fueled live show has gained them Austin Music Foundation's artist of the month, and last summer the mayor of Austin declared June 6th as GOBI day.  GOBI has shared the stage and opened for acts ranging from: G-Eazy, The Cool Kids, ZEALE, and Chiddy Bang, to Dj's such as MSTRKRFT, Treasure Fingers, Z-Trip, Paper Diamond, and new dance groups Big Gigantic, Future Rock, Auto Body and Nobody Beats the Drum.  GOBI has showcased and performed at Insomniac's Nocturnal Fest, Neon Desert Music Fest, Bacardi+ Fest, Red Guerrilla Music Fest, and the Pachanga Music Festival.  

 

 

 

 

 

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