The Racing Pulses

Led by guitarist/vocalist Kristian Iliev, Madison, Wisconsin-based the Racing Pulses are a power pop trio for the 2010s, one that is rooted in guitar pop basics and threads in elements of Arctic Monkeys and the Strokes. Iliev started playing guitar while in high school and formed the Racing Pulses while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, working with a shifting lineup. During the summer of 2015, Iliev released an eponymous EP he recorded with a bassist named Pierce and a drummer named Matt. Following its release, he recruited the rhythm section of bassist Brian Bl...