Tonight: Type Relevant Album Release Party

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Tonight: Type Relevant Album Release Party

As members of the Hutchinson Tech High School Jazz Band, drummer John Hunter and guitarist Brian Herlihy made music the only way they knew how, by shaking up the status quo. “We did our own thing, created our own scene,” said Brian “Relevant” Herlihy. Years later, after several transitions and a much fuller ensemble—bassist Eric Stachewicz and guitarist and key player Stefan Wajda joined the group in 2012—Type Relevant is the healthiest it's ever been, and ready to make their long-awaited comeback with a rejuvenated sound and spirit. The predominant freestyle hip hop group and 2009 Artvoice BOOM award winners will debut their first full-length project in 11 years, titled Pure Speculation, at their album release party tonight at Nietzsche's.

“Pure Speculation is the scrutiny that every artist and band must endure,” Herlihy said. “A lot of the times a venue won’t book us because we are labeled a hip hop act. This is a small example of pure speculation.” An explosion of hip hop, jazz, funk and soul, the album will leave nothing and everything to the imagination, hints Herlihy.”The album consists of variation. Each track is different from the next. Expect in-depth lyrics, soulful choruses and unique instrumentation.” The highly anticipated project will be celebrated with a slew of guest performances, including Buffalo MC and producer Shuteyes, who will be backed by DJ Charlie the Butcher, four-man hip hop collective Prime Example and experimental hip hop concoction Milkfat. According to Herlihy, the party serves as a reward for a year’s worth of laboring away in the studio with his bandmates. “We’re just ready to show what we got.” The party begins at 10 pm. The event is 21+ and cover is $5.