Roy G and the Biv

Bio

Roy G and the Biv are a multi-instrumentalist electronic pop duo from Denton, TX. Consisting of Drew Erickson and Max Townsley, the two both met when they were in high school (Townsley at Booker T. and Erickson in Colleyville). They’ve always wanted to start a band together, but got serious about it a year ago when Erickson was home from Boston for spring break.

In the summer of 2008, they self recorded and released a 5 song self-titled EP, which immediately saw attention from bloggers and reviewers from all over the world. “We work really fast together,” Singer Max Townsley said. “We both play drums, piano, guitar and bass, so no one is assigned to any specific parts when we’re recording.”
Upon release, the tracks ‘Nicotine’ and ‘In my Cards’ were being played in clubs and even featured on MTV Australia’s ‘The Lair’.
The duo interject a myriad of sounds into every track they touch. The beats and vocal effects take cues from classics like Hall and Oates and George Duke as well as modern artists like Timbaland, and Pharrell to name a few. “We have a love for harmony. I just think about it as a balance of unity and
variety. Using motives and orchestration, all those things enrich electronic music.” Drew Erickson said.

Press

“…dig deeper and you’ll hear a bit of the earnestness of Skylarking era XTC, a touch of old school soul, bold flashes of disco and some well crafted 80′s synth funk/r&b, all of which adds up to pretty catchy tunes that can be admired on their own merits.” -WeShotJr.com

“There’s no doubt Roy G’s going to hit radio, it’s just a matter of when. Keep your eyes peeled for these guys” -Brooklyn Vegan

“Influences aside, the duo’s strongest suit is its devotion to earworm- inducing melodies.”-Quick Magazine

“It’s been a while since I’ve been so overwhelmed by a band’s awesomeness that I can’t even think of synonyms for awesome. From the first few seconds of “Jungle Fever”, I was hooked.” -It’s The Money Shot

“This next group Roy G and the Biv comes to us from Denton and Boston at the same time. Need we say more? You just have to listen yourself.”-Houston’s Most Hated

“They’re[Roy G and the Biv] more than just a cool name, they’re pretty fantastic, with some sweet synths and dancy bass.” -Aural Satisfaction

“Yesterday saw the online release of Roy G and the Biv’s self titled EP, something I’ve been looking forward to. [Needless to say]It doesn’t disappoint.” -Illegal Tender Magazine

“Roy G and the Biv bridge the gap between indie rock outfit and dance party starters. With a touch of innocent twee, a healthy obsession with synths and a dose of attitude, Roy G and the Biv are about to become your Disco Fantasy.” -Creamteam.tv