AM Taxi
Gritty, blue-collar rock with a punk heart and a surprising reggae pulse. Warm analog energy for late nights in the city and long drives home.
Gritty, blue-collar rock with a punk heart and a surprising reggae pulse. Warm analog energy for late nights in the city and long drives home.
AM Taxi sounds like the intersection of a Chicago dive bar and a coastal road trip. Their music carries the grit of the Midwest, characterized by raspy, earnest vocals that feel lived-in and honest. There is a tangible warmth to their recordings, a result of their commitment to analog tape and live-in-studio performances that capture the friction and heat of a real band in a room.
What sets them apart is their rhythmic DNA. While they are fundamentally a rock band, they weave in the syncopated 'world beat' influences of The Clash and The Police. You will hear a driving punk anthem suddenly give way to a reggae-inflected bridge or a soulful organ swell, making their sound far more sophisticated than standard pop-punk or alternative rock.
Start with 'We Don't Stand A Chance' to hear their major-label polish meeting their rawest instincts. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves storytelling lyrics and music that feels like it was made by people who actually enjoy playing together.
AM Taxi (formerly known as American Taxi) is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. The band was formed by Adam Krier, Chris Smith, and Jason Schultejann in 2007. After building a base in Chicago, AM Taxi was included on multiple US tours including Vans Warped Tour.
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Shares punk rock, alternative rock (subgenres); dive bar, urban night, road trip (atmosphere)
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