Knockout Drops

The origin of gritty alt-pop combo Knockout Drops can be traced to Long Island, NY, where Chris Campion (vocals), Tom Licameli (guitar), and Phil Mastrangelo (bass) first bonded over a shared love of influences. Moving their base of operations to New York City, the trio acquired drummer Vinny Cimino and began playing out at area clubs, building a following with their off-kilter stage act. A self-released effort entitled The Burning Bush Chronicles impressed producer Joe Blaney, who'd worked in the past with the Clash and Soul Asylum. Blaney agreed to helm the Drops' next proje...