Makari (band)

Makari ( from the Greek word Μακάρι, which expresses wishfulness ) is a five-piece ambient-rock outfit based out of Orlando. Their latest release “Continuum”, an independently released EP produced by Andrew Wade, finds the band further refining their sound, and offers a glimpse into what the band has been doing since their debut LP “Hyperreal”. With dreamy and delicate guitar work, driving drums and bass, impassioned and lyric-driven vocals, Makari allows you to drift on a sonic-sea of delay and reverb just long enough before dropping you back into straightforward, high-energy grooves.

Makari
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsInVogue Records (2016-2020)
Associated acts
Members
  • Eric Stewart
  • Matt Beljan
  • John Tomasso
  • Kevin Beljan
  • Andy Cizek

History

In 2011 Makari was born with guitarists Matt Beljan and Eric Stewart, bass guitarist John Tomasso, drummer Kevin Beljan, ex-vocalist Brandon Cullen, and ex-keyboardist Lindsey England

With this lineup, Makari independently released Ghost Stories EP in 2015.[1]

With Makari deciding to buckle down and make music a career in 2016, they opted to remove keys and to fill vocals with Spencer Pearson (ex-Decoder, ex-VersaEmerge),[2] the band was then signed with InVogue Records and released Elegies EP in 2016.[3]

In 2017, Andy Cizek of WVNDER and Monuments replaced Pearson on vocals due to artistic differences. In 2018, as Makari began growing they started touring extensively. With Cizek, Makari released their debut full-length album Hyperreal produced by Andrew Wade[4]

In 2020, Makari released an acoustic Alternate EP featuring the songs from Hyperreal via InVogue Records. Makari decided to break ties with InVogue records shortly after this release and went independent. Later in 2020, Makari released Continuum EP.[5] Currently, Makari has started touring again after a year long hiatus due to COVID-19. They've also began work on a new album with producer Andrew Wade.

Discography

Albums
  • Hyperreal (2018) [6]

EP
  • Paper Ghosts (2015)
  • Elegies (2016)
  • Hyperreal Acoustic (2020)
  • Continuum (2020)

Singles
  • Control (2017)
  • Better (2019)
  • Transient (acoustic) (2020)
  • Melt (acoustic) (2020)
  • Control (Kinnecom remix) (2020)
  • Labyrinth (2020)
  • Let Go (2020)
  • Reflection (2020)

Videography

References
  1. Makari reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic
  2. Ex-VersaEmerge, Decoder vocalist returns on first song with new band, Makari—listen (exclusive) - Alternative Press
  3. Makari - Elegies (2016, CD) | Discogs
  4. Album Review: Makari “Hyperreal” – Stitched Sound
  5. "Makari Continue to Impress with New EP "Continuum" - Review". 6 November 2020.
  6. "Hyperreal". Spotify. 3 August 2018.
  7. Makari - "Keeper" Official Music Video - YouTube
  8. Makari - "Olas" Official Music Video - YouTube
  9. Makari "Melt" (Official Music Video) - YouTube
  10. Makari (InVogue Records) cover the Weeknd's "Starboy"—exclusive - Alternative Press
  11. Makari - Control (Official Music Video) - YouTube
  12. Makari - Transient (Official Music Video) - YouTube
  13. Makari - Hyperreal (Official Music Video) - YouTube
  14. Makari - Better (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube
  15. Makari - Labyrinth (Official Music Video) - YouTube
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