I Fight Dragons blend chiptune sounds with high-energy alt-rock, making frequent references to classic video games and nerdcore culture. Formed in Chicago in 2008 by singer/guitarist Brian Mazzaferri, lead guitarist Packy Lundholm, bassist Hari Rao, and drummer Chad Van Dahm, the band released its debut EP, Cool Is Just a Number, in the summer of 2009. Their melodic pop-punk sound and quirky style quickly gained traction, and by year's end they had acquired management and signed on with The Agency Group to book their first national tour. The whirlwind continued in early 2010 a...