THE REFORMATION

The Reformation biography

THE REFORMATION is a progressive rock band formed in Pittsburgh in 2010, Pennsylvania, consisting of multi-instrumentalists Kyle Brower, Matt Penco, Freddie August, Caroline Schneider and Dan Miller. The name stems from the literal reformation of a defunct group into a more evolved band; in the figurative sense, they attempt to reform music into their own interpretations.

Their sound can be likened to many artists, but primarily THE MARS VOLTA, PINK FLOYD, AUDIOSLAVE, KING CRIMSON, MUMFORD & SONS and RUSH. Consequently, their own style is a melting pot of many different types of music. They create catchy jazz-funk dance songs while simultaneously incorporating more unconventional elements of heavy psychedelia, atonality and experimental improvisations. While remaining progressive, they strive for a commercially viable style. Because of this, their songs open the average listener's ears to multifaceted music with developed musicianship and a tight sound.

They released their self-titled debut album in 2011, their second album "Fatal Expectation" in 2013, and their first EP "Power Trip" in 2020. The facetious lead single from "Power Trip", "Ghost House Funk", was added to Mascot Label Group's Spotify playlist "The Funk Garage: A Collection of Our All Time Favorite Funky Tunes".

"From Rush-style prog to operatic rock to psyche-y soul a la 'Ball of Confusion'-era Temps, The Reformation's second release is all over the map, but the band seems comfortable there. [...] Some really good musical moments here, though: 'A Grave Path' may be the highlight of the album, and the spacey noir jazz of 'Fell and Forgotten' is beautiful [...] this band could be onto something." - Andy Mulkerin, Pittsburgh City Paper, Jan. 2, 2014.

"I like [the "Fatal Expectation"] album quite a bit. These guys are pretty amazing musicians and the range of sounds is pretty impressive. [...] However you slice this beast, it's creative, inventive, and pretty darned cool." - G.W. Hill, Music Street Journal: 2014 Volume 2.

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