# NYC Alt-Rocker CHRIS URRIOLA Releases 5-Track ‘Elemental’ EP

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/nyc-alt-rocker-chris-urriola-releases-5-track-elemental-ep/
- Published: 2023-11-13T14:00:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **NYC Alt-Rocker Chris Urriola (Hollis Brown) Releases ‘Elemental’ EP**

**[Stream The EP Here](https://email.cloud.secureclick.net/c/6813?id=20290599.52574.1.be418c7c262503879fef33bedcf303c4)**

**[Stream The “Hale” Video Here](https://email.cloud.secureclick.net/c/6813?id=20290599.52575.1.82bcce275bbb80554b89ae249d62ad78)**

_“Paints a very good picture of an exciting solo artist. It’s a cohesive, fun, and
unique take on alternative rock music.” (8/10)- **Distorted Sound**_

After releasing his debut, the _Illustrator_ EP just months ago, **Chris Urriola**
is back with another offering, the _Elemental_ EP- out now. It seems that once the
floodgates opened for Urriola, who has long played bass with the Queens, NY rock
band **Hollis Brown**, they were impossible to close. _“Songwriting has always been
a way to create a larger world for myself.”_

[⌊Chris Urriola⌉⌊Chris Urriola⌉[

Despite major band shake-ups over the course of the recording of the _Elemental_
EP, Chris never wavered in his determination to get his songs out into the world.
The _Elemental_ EP features four different drummers, a testament to Chris’ life 
as a bassist and the timeless connection of rhythm sectionals. The act of recording
for Chris provided a sanctuary within, as lyric-writing allowed for a moment of 
expression and levity.

The collection of five songs detail glimpses into ideas of companionship & the difficulties
of balancing the universal requirement of service and personal interests. The emotion
is palpable on this album as Chris finds the true meaning of solo artistry in this
dynamic period of his life. Band shake-ups, existential responsibility and the journey
of “building the band” create an oscillating yet peaceful atmosphere within the 
rock-scape presented in _Elemental_.

Sonically, this EP showcases Chris’ roots in Rock n’ Roll while capturing psychedelic
and synth-pop influences that have shaped the artistry of this burgeoning solo performer.
While sticking to guitar through the majority of the record, the lead single, “HALE”
provides an opportunity for Urriola to add his signature bass sound to the mix.

**Stream the “Hale” video here:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYJrHA5xo0](https://email.cloud.secureclick.net/c/6813?id=20290599.52576.1.95b85f8ea52d7baf701504b2380c6b04)

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Watch this video on YouTube

While his last effort, _Illustrator_ provided a spurious switch from electro-pop
genres, to guitar-rock, _Elemental_ carries the listener through Urriola’s ideas
of Rock n’ Roll and leaves you wondering what sound he will create next.

South First Sound’s Sean Walsh, Square Circle Audio’s Brian Herman, Studio G’ Jeff
Berner & Koop Studio’s Matt Graff realized Chris’ sonic vision resulting in the 
_Elemental_ EP.

Following the _Illustrator_ EP with a new offering just four months later stemmed
from Chris constantly asking himself, “What’s next,” a question he continues to 
ponder. _“The hunger to release these personal expressions are more encapsulating
each day,”_ he says, adding, _“the goal is to realize the song and enjoy the process.”_

Born in Queens, New York, Chris, at the age of 5, would join his father in riding
the subway to Flushing’s Main Street to eat shish kabob. With sights, sounds and
smells abound, he found this multiculturalism as we know today to be the impetus
for his life-long search for the sounds of the world, including his own.

His musical interest in music began with a Kriss-Kross tape, Nas-Illmatic in his
cousin’s car, fresh unwrapped tape. The sub-bass of Salsa music blasted above him
and his Sega-Genesis playing companions at a family party. Meanwhile, while the 
cultures of Greece & Ecuador coalesce into his being, resulting in his love of rhythm.
New York, with its multitude of people, fed Chris with endless inspiration which
allowed for an upbringing of artistic creation to take hold.

As he built his career playing bass in bands such as Hollis Brown, Germans (Julia
Kwamya) and The Bones of JR Jones, his dedication materialized in lauded performances
around the world. So, when it was time to step into the solo role, he found it came
naturally with the experience he has developed through the years.

[⌊Chris Urriola EP cover⌉⌊Chris Urriola EP cover⌉[

The _Elemental_ EP is out now.

**Pre-save ‘Elemental’ EP here:** [https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisurriola/elemental-2/](https://email.cloud.secureclick.net/c/6813?id=20290599.52579.1.6f77ad76bf3daad6af2e8ea4d20a00ce)

**Track Listing:**

 1. ADOM
 2. BOP
 3. RADIALHEAD
 4. HALE
 5. YOU WANT IT ALL

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