by Derek | Nov 11, 2025 | Press
Derek from Refestramus recently joined Yaya Diamond for an in-depth conversation about the band’s journey from its 2020 founding to the upcoming Morri’s Rock Boutique. The interview explores how Refestramus blends classic and modern progressive influences — from...
by Derek | Nov 10, 2025 | Press
When we created “Hell of NYC,” there was a definite love of ska in mind. The perversive notion was, on many levels: could you have a ska song in 5/4 – with a Prog bridge? We weren’t sure that anyone would catch on, but were delighted to see...
by Derek | Nov 9, 2025 | Press
We’re excited to announce that our latest single, Hell or NYC?, is being celebrated in Mexico! Two influential publications — Rockola Indie and Zona Emergente — have featured the track, praising its bold energy and genre-defying fusion.Rockola Indie writes that the...
by Derek | Nov 9, 2025 | Press
We’re thrilled to drop our latest interview — and you’re going to want to check this one out! 🎤 In this fresh sit-down, Derek Ferguson and Ian Beabout dig into how we’re rewriting the rules, our upcoming live-show plans, and what truly drives us as musicians. 👉 Watch...
by Derek | Feb 7, 2025 | Press
Our first concert was received to great critical acclaim – right in our hometown of Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the lovely neighborhood of Albany Park – so close to our spiritual home of Lake View. The festival was the International Pop Overthrow, held at...