About
"Albany’s Side-B is a band steeped in various sounds – and never seeming to pigeonhole themselves – some of the better ones can be picked out from genres such as indie-rock, funk, and alternative-folk-based music. The four-piece alternative rock band formed in their early teenage years and began performing at local music venues across the Capital Region. They bonded over a shared love for classic rock acts like Led Zeppelin and The Police along with modern alternative bands like Weezer and Vampire Weekend." - Lucas Garret, Nippertown
With recent performances that include opening slots for The Front Bottoms at Albany's Tulip Festival, Lit at the Empire State Plaza and for Mihali at Alive at 5, the band has received local recognition and acclaim since their formation. The Nippertown "March Music Madness" winners have also recieved nominations for Times Union's Best Local Music Group and for the Eddies Music Award for Best Alt/Indie artist of the year.
Ian Justino
Eric Mitchell
AJ Horton
Dylan Travison
Side-B released their debut, “The Low Budget Romance EP,” during the members’ senior year of high school. It consists of the first four songs that the band ever wrote together and it shows the progression of developing a strong, unique sound that alludes to the band's future musical direction.
Their debut was followed up by the home-recorded single, "The Mountain Song," in 2021.
Side-B performing live on a playground, 8/2/2020
EP Release Show at Siena College, 11/22/2019
Side-B's "Crystal Song," the lead single from their upcoming debut album, is available now.