GAREK
WHO
"A Deity of Industrial-Electro Mastery"
- London's EQ Music
"He's ready to rule the world!"
- DNA Magazine
"Save The Queen is the perfect gate into a new artist destined to be important and hugely successful"
-Larry Flick, Sirius XM Radio
GAREK is a Chicago based singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he made the transition to New York in 2010. Fusing Industrial Rock (a la Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson and Garbage) with haunting melodies and explosive choruses, GAREK creates a distinct sonic landscape.
GAREK’s first single “Save The Queen” debuted at #5 on the DRT Indie Rock Chart in the U.S. and #11 on the European chart. "Save The Queen" also found a home at Sirius XM via Billboard Music writer and DJ Larry Flick. The single received a "massive response" within its first week and spent several weeks on heavy rotation.
MTV's NewNowNext says "for all his influences, there's something distinctive about what GAREK is doing." Read the full article here
In addition to writing his own material, GAREK also co-wrote Billboard's #1 hit "Surf's Up" for Disney's "Teen Beach Movie".
He later went on to dish about working for the hitmaker Disney machine in his single "Goddamn Dizzy Kids", which James St. James hailed as a "scathing takedown of Disney Stars..." Read the full article here
LONDON, FASHION & ROCK n' ROLL
In September 2014, GAREK proved his influence extends beyond music as he made his UK debut for the Champagne-inspired jeweler ‘Wearing Memories’ at
London Fashion Week.
Guests of the sold-out show were treated to a spectacle blending GAREK’s Industrial stylings with ‘Wearing Memories’ classic appeal.
Models strutted down the catwalk in black morph suits to GAREK’s “Save The Queen” before GAREK himself closed the show.
Read VADA's account of the full show here
TOUR
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LONDON, Soho House
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Performed at the after party for London Fashion Week 2014
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark
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City Hall Square
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Attendance: 5,000+
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BENIDORM, Spain
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Benidorm Colosseum
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Attendance: 1,500+
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Opened for Betty Who
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Detroit, Michigan
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Opened for Carmen Elektra
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Opened for Miranda Lambert
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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Opened for Steve Grand
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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SUMMERFEST Main Stage
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Co-Headliner
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Attendance: 2,300+
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"Wildly entertaining up front and super easy to work with backstage, GAREK gave Milwaukee a high energy show that resonated with fans and was not to be missed. It was a pleasure to have him and his crew celebrate with us for our weekend festival."
-Brian Burke
Talent Buyer
Miller Lite MainStage
"I do not typically comment on the strength of an artist, but I continue to receive Facebook messages, direct emails, Executive Board emails, and even calls regarding his name, where he can be found on social media, and more; he won the audience."
-Todd Saporito
Executive Producer
Cleveland Pride
