It’s a new year and AM Radio is back with a new sound, a new vibe and a new lineup. Rehearsing weekly at their Los Feliz hills mansion (courtesy of Kevin’s day job) the guys have really let their hair down and just let the music flow. No rules, no inhibitions, no regard for the state of modern rock radio. The band name itself being a backlash at all things FM.  
 
Over the past few years, AM Radio has garnered a reputation for being ‘on again, off again’ with their many breakups, hiatuses and lineup changes. More recently being ‘on again’ for the release of their 2007 album “Reactive” in Japan, on Fiveman Army (FAEC Inc.). “Reactive”, a collection of feature songs and outtakes from their 2003 release “Radioactive”, also includes 2004 recording sessions with producers Todd Sullivan (Weezer), Rich Mouser and Geza X (Dead Kennedy’s, Black Flag). 
 
The band was originally formed in Los Angeles in late 2001, with a big helping hand from Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo. Acting as both manager and guardian angel, Rivers released AM Radio’s self titled debut album on his own record label, Blue Records; and then took them out on tour with Weezer for their big 2002 summer tours, in both North America and Japan.  
 
After selling a few thousand copies of their ‘indie’ album and building serious road credibility with Weezer, Third Eye Blind, Eve 6, Rooney, Ben Kweller and the Psychedelic Furs, AM Radio signed with Elektra Records. Their second studio album, "Radioactive", produced by Howard Benson (Hoobastank, P.O.D., My Chemical Romance), captures their unique technical talents and infectious live energy. Full of hook-laden hits that have been playing on radio stations and television soundtracks, "Radioactive" is a bright, spunky blend of British new wave pop, righteous, anthem-like rock n' roll guitar riffs, and catchy, well-crafted melodies.  
 
Learning to play their instruments to 80’s new wave, classic rock and heavy metal, these Connecticut transplants and one true blue Californian are rooted deep in top notch musicianship and chorus oriented songwriting. Front man Kevin Ridel created a name for himself in the LA music scene, in the 90’s, with his bands Ridel High (A&M Records) and Peel (Beyond Music). Soulful, charismatic guitarist Jason Moore, in addition to AM Radio, toured non-stop with the band Shurman (Vanguard Records) in 2005; and more recently appeared on the TV show Next Great American Band with the band The Likes Of You. The ultimate, time tested rhythm section, bass player Guy Harrington and drummer Adam Hurlbut, have played together for more than 15 years in their previous band World Without Sundays. Adam, a session caliber drummer, also spent some time in the early 90’s sitting in with guitar heroes Greg Howe, Ritchie Kotzen, Andy Timmons, Rik Emmet and Blues Saraceno. 
 
AM Radio’s newest recording, a 5 song EP entitled “Push Play”, is due out soon on PPBaba Music. Stay tuned!