Chicago-based Footballhead is headed up by Ryan Nolen, with a supporting cast that includes snow ellet, who trades off recording duties with Nolen. If you’re a fan of ellet’s proudly poppy emo-leaning alt-rock, you’ll probably find a lot to enjoy about Nolen’s work, which claims allegiance to “the poppier side of 90s radio rock,” citing the influence of Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, and blink-182 in particular.
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Chicago-based Footballhead is headed up by Ryan Nolen, with a supporting cast that includes snow ellet, who trades off recording duties with Nolen. If you’re a fan o... more info