# EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE Presents Moody Oscillating ‘Bisquee’

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/evidence-of-a-struggle-presents-moody-oscillating-bisquee/
- Published: 2023-05-19T15:30:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Chicago’s Evidence of a Struggle presents moody oscillating single ‘Bisquee’, previewing debut album**

#### _**Also watch the cinematic videos for ‘Do’Oa’ and ‘Alan’s Song’**_

_“Wonderfully cinematic, forward-thinking, open-minded, genre-hopping, rule-breaking…
a symphony of sonics, subtlety and suppleness, and of the subverting of expectations.
Not to mention a fantastic musical experience” _~ **[Big Takeover Magazine](https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/evidence-of-a-struggle-do-oa-self-released)**

_“‘Combines the coolness of electric jazz, Krautrock-inspired post-rock and atmospheric
art rock, offering a gripping and upbeat, yet refined, sound and thoughtful arrangement
with sonic prowess”_ ~** [Amplify Music Magazine](http://bit.ly/40GTbXc)**[](http://bit.ly/40GTbXc)

Chicago-based [**Evidence of a Struggle**](https://www.facebook.com/Evidence0fAStruggle)
presents [**‘Bisquee’**](https://youtu.be/ZVByAgh05HQ), the moody oscillating third
single from their forthcoming 13-track [**eponymous album**](https://evidenceofastruggle.bandcamp.com/album/evidence-of-a-struggle-2),
to be released on June 9. 

![](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/Lz3xB2uk6if4qyr1bYgl960gziYeH5za-gruO7wg6Gw%
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The accompanying video is the newest offering from a six-chapter audio-visual storybook,
created by Chicago artist [**John Airo**](https://johnairo.com/index.html), who 
has been involved with this project since the outset – creating videos, album covers
and accompanying visuals for live performances.

This engaging off-kilter post-rock offering follows the cinematic debut single[** **](https://youtu.be/Fev1JsVTEqw)
[**‘Do’Oa’**](https://youtu.be/Fev1JsVTEqw), a wonderful fusion of Tortoise and 
Dif Juz, and** [‘Alan’s Song’](https://youtu.be/uUPlHXTfjVE) **– the sound of fear,
beauty and hubris. The sound of a beautifully crumbling grand distraction.

Surrounding the musings of multi-instrumentalist **William P C Simmons V a.k.a. **
[**Rev. Billy Simmons**](https://www.facebook.com/therevbilly), Evidence of a Struggle
is an evolving group of artists and musicians whose sonic creations may lead you
to the center of the darkness or just might unfurl the universe before you with 
lush, cinematic, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic compositions.

“There is so much attached to these songs, musically, visually and emotionally. 
I don’t think there’s an inch within The Glue Factory that hasn’t been touched by
literal blood, sweat, or tears. I believe that Evidence of a Struggle is natural
in creating all art,” says **Rev. Billy**.

“I’m reluctant to explain what these songs or animations “mean” The music and the
art says different things to different people. The music says exactly what it needs
to. I want to encourage the listener and the viewer to let these compositions speak
to them as they spoke to me when I was writing and recording them or to John when
he was painting or creating the animations. This objective tangible art we make 
becomes subjective the minute we release it to the world. Enjoy this, and try to
hear what it has to say.”

Evidence of a Struggle - Bisquee

[⌊Evidence of a Struggle - Bisquee⌉⌊Evidence of a Struggle - Bisquee⌉
Watch this
video on YouTube

Evidence of a Struggle began in 2020 during lockdowns. This ambitious effort sees
Rev. Billy play every instrument – guitar, drums, piano, synth and violin – recorded
and engineered from his home studio, **The Glue Factory**. With Covid restrictions
lifted, he began working with [**Sanford Parker**](https://www.sanfordparker.com/)**(
Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone, Youth Code, Pelican)**,
who helped produce and record the final versions of the songs for this record, as
well as mastering.

![Evidence of a Struggle](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/oaOe66QAQDHwOawd1w1C26y7l_nFe8Os9VCOxuMlhyE%
3D/PromoAccessory_180756.jpg?resize=400%2C414&ssl=1)

Shaped by a wealth of records inherited from his older sisters and their boyfriends,
coupled with a childhood of playing piano and clarinet until his first guitar acquisition
at 16, Rev. Billy was quick to start playing with touring bands. After honing his
craft and gaining invaluable experience, he elected to study music performance and
guitar at Wichita State University, coupled with two and three-dimensional arts 
and silversmithing.

Noticed for his unique style and songcrafting, various musicians and labels began
to notice Rev. Billy’s talent, and he ultimately had to choose between university
and music. Beginning with RCA recording artist **Ké**, Simmons also wrote songs 
and played guitar for other artists on major record labels like **RCA, Touch and
Go**, **BMG **and **Universal**.

In 2023, [**Matt Walker **](https://www.instagram.com/mwbattery/?hl=en)**(of1000faces,
Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Garbage, Filter)** became involved in this project,
playing drums and helping with production with Matt’s brother** [Solomon Walker](https://www.instagram.com/themistersolomon/?hl=en)(
Morrissey, Bryan Adams, Eastern Shadows, Year of the Rabbit) **and [**Alan Berliant**](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alan-berliant-mn0001328066/credits)**(
Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia)** also contributing bass.
Apart from
music, Rev. Billy also owns [**Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop**](https://revbillyschopshop.com/),
known for high-quality haircuts, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and its inclusive,
creative space. Hosting new artists’ work bimonthly, Chicago Reader declared this
to be the city’s best gallery in 2019. A staple in the Chicago community, Rev. Billy’s
Chop Shop is as strong a passion as his music.

As of May 18, ‘Bisquee’ is available via **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qylDw46zQBHzBndDuLOK9),**
[**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evidence-of-a-struggle/1655674027)
and [**Bandcamp**](https://evidenceofastruggle.bandcamp.com/album/evidence-of-a-struggle-2),
where the full ‘Evidence of a Struggle’ album (out June 9) can already be pre-ordered.

**CREDITS**
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)Performed
by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)Produced by Sanford ParkerLoveless Publishing
ASCAPVideo by John Airo

![Evidence of a Struggle album cover](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/pPw80gCFBlv9ogBhhIlnYk6t2bDOoQqes47OmxoHcug%
3D/PromoAccessory_659233.jpg?resize=319%2C319&ssl=1)

**TRACK LIST**
1.  Sal-E2.  [Do’Oa](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2023/04/evidence-of-a-struggle-debuts-dooa-from-june-9th-eponymous-album/)
3.  Alans Song4.  Seize5.  The Build6.  Bisquee7.  Casting8.  Twins9.  The First
Fight10. Bassakards11. WOFUF12. Tensioned13. Keep It

**FOR FANS OF:** 
Swans, Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky, Spiritualized, Yo La Tengo,
God is an Astronaut, Maybeshewill, Tortoise, Dif Juz

**Social Media:**
[Bandcamp](https://evidenceofastruggle.bandcamp.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Evidence0fAStruggle)
| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Evidenceofastruggle) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Evidenceofastruggle)
| [Twitter](https://twitter.com/revbilly) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qylDw46zQBHzBndDuLOK9)
| [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evidence-of-a-struggle/1655674027)

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