MGMT: management@marinacityband.com Frontman and songwriter, Ryan Argast, joined by Eric Somers-Urrea on drums, and guitarist Todor Birindjiev, make up the electric Alternative Rock band that is MARINA CITY. With dark brooding production, genre-bending prowess, and powerful vocal delivery, MARINA CITY is a refreshing indie rock band that reflects a melting pot of influences. The group’s unique sound was properly cited by Atwood Magazine as, “Evoking the best of Prince, Michael Jackson, and The 1975 without sounding like anyone but themselves.” Since breaking into the alt-pop scene in 2019, the actively touring ensemble found themselves selling out headlining shows and sharing the stage with Judah & the Lion, lovelytheband, COIN, Joywave, and Cannons all while recording and gearing up to release their career-defining EP, The Crush (2020). MARINA CITY has had the pleasure of partnering with major Chicago sports teams like the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears, as well as performing live on WGN News. The band’s continued success has also landed them national radio play, licensing spots on MTV, and praise from renowned media outlets such as Alternative Press, which said of the group, “This theatrical [band] has the artistry and determination to give Brendon Urie (Panic! At The Disco) a run for his money.” The Simulation EP explores themes of societal distrust, mental health, and redemption. -Natalie Bailey