Chris Mardini

17 year old, Chris Mardini describes himself as a “schemer, short of a dreamer, more of a sleeper” in the angsty hypnotic, “Something’s Going On,” his introspective ode to the lack of motivation in today’s youth culture. In person, Chris might tell you he’s just trying to make sense of what it means to be a teenager. “There are so many people my age who feel like I do but don’t know how to talk about it,” says the genre-busting artist. I feel like I’ve been able to paint this thing that’s descriptive of all those emotions.” Born and raised in NYC’s west village, Chris’s forthcoming EP reflects the urban teenage world he lives in. The sound is a byproduct of 90’s grunge, indie-rock and hip-hop. Influenced by the weight and depth that Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain exposed within his writing, Chris was inspired to delve deep into the psyche of a teenager. “You start to notice the older, seemingly ”superior” people that have set their lives up for themselves. It’s intimidating”, he confesses. “It’s like they’ve managed to solve all of the same problems that younger people have with ease, and you don’t even know where to begin.” Please Pass The Indie says, “A musical voice for his generation, Chris perfectly captures what it feels like to search for personal motivation and inspiration.” Chris concludes, “As an artist, the most important thing for me is to connect. I hope people can walk away from my shows feeling like someone is with them. I want them to know that they’re not alone.”