Lead Vocals, Guitar// Stephen Richard Mueller
Bass, Vocals// Jeremy Mederich
Lead Guitar, Vocals// Andre Robert
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Chicago’s Releaser joined with the common goal to deliver you the highest quality songwriting and live performances that their decades of collective grind and musical discipline could muster. Stephen, Andre, and Jeremy saw in each other the pieces that had been missing in previous projects. With a different atmosphere of talent and trust, a new culture revealed itself: like-minded and hardworking, where the only band leader is the song.
Stephen’s vocal melodies capture the spotlight in every rock-influenced tune. The guitars and drums are perpetual and compelling. The lyrical content is honest – something too many artists have abandoned in favor of the easier route of sounding likeable.
The integral part of Releaser’s message spans difficult yet relatable subject matter. Being unafraid to share and connect with others who’ve had similar experiences is the cornerstone of the group’s collective character.
After debuting their EP, Retox, and sharing the bill with national acts like Local H, Filter, Lucky Boys Confusion and The Spill Canvas, Releaser spent the pandemic period controlling what they could control. Unable to play in front of fans, Releaser reached their audience from a sound stage with a professionally-filmed live stream performance. The band then recorded and shot a video for Richard Marx’s Should’ve Known Better, which elicited personal props and a share by Marx himself.
In 2022, the group presents their fourth video, Vicious Cycles: a racing, pounding plea for reprieve that will get your motor runnin’.
Ever in the studio and now back on stage, Releaser won’t be making anyone wait for a next album. Expect singles and videos from the band as they continue to deliver their message and their spirit to music fans