10 Things You Didn't Know About McLovins July 6, 2016 16:45

The driving force and inspiration behind Live & Listen lies within providing various artists, bands, and music festivals with a unique, creative avenue to build their audience and reach new demographics. Whether it's an established, nationally touring sensation, or a young, aspiring up-and-comer, we are all about promoting the bands that we truly believe in.

We first learned of a young band from Connecticut called McLovins back in 2009, shortly after the band stormed onto the jam/festival scene as teenagers. Since that time, we have kept a close eye on this four-piece, and their progression and growth over the past seven years has been nothing short of astounding. This band has developed into an eclectic, nationally touring act with a unique energy and powerful stage presence. And with that being said, we thought we would share 10 unique facts that you might not know about McLovins.

McLovins were named by online fans who first discovered the band.
The band was recently included on Broadway star Lin Manuel Miranda’s US Weekly playlist.
McLovins' eclectic sound stems from a wide range of influences like The Flaming Lips, The Band and Wilco.
The bands most current album McLovins was produced by Grammy award winning 'Hamilton' producer Bill Sherman.
The band is currently on a national tour with a full Fall schedule to be announced shortly.
Drummer and lead vocalist Jake Huffman is also a composer for Sesame Street.
The band promotes shows with an inventive series of episodes called "Atticus Facts".
Although the band writes tight and formulaic songs, when performed live, many songs contain improvised and extended elements making every show unique.
All four band members share song writing responsibility with a new album coming early next year.
McLovins also strongly recommend that fans wear their seat belts.

10 Things You Didn't Know About McLovins July 6, 2016 16:45

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