Agents of Woe

Agents of Woe are a band of three, rooted in New York City and Memphis, Tennessee. They are serious about the following things: short shorts, Cadillac sedans older than they, vintage science fiction, and rocking a dance music outfit that create a sui generis of futuristic soul, techno, pop and electro. The latter is what we at Blank are most excited about (although we do appreciate short shorts, luxury sedans, and old school sci-fi).

The dapper men of whom we speak are from unique musical upbringings; all in the shadows of legendary soul music label Stax Records in their native Memphis. The simile can be made that Stax is to Memphis as Motown is to Detroit, and in many ways AOW show pride in their local history as it plays out in their music.

Fronted by Richard Gamble who provides lead vocals, guitar, and synthesizers, Jon Hart adds bass and backing vocals, and Jackson Lee provides the rhythm section and additional sequencing thus completing the trifecta. The three friends together make a distinguishable brand of future soul, electro-funk where humans blow a much-needed breath of life back into dance music’s cooling core.

Hear them perform live tomorrow night, as they make a very exciting Detroit debut at the Blank Artists 5-Year Anniversary. In addition, the event will coincide with their debut release on Blank Artists entitled, "R U Ready For Love", which also features a remix from Ferrispark label head, Scott Ferguson. Listen to the original version HERE.