ABOUT
“Each new song scratches a different musical itch all the while blending together the classic BESTMAN sound...I connected with the sound that Brian was going for so much that I… learned how to play two new instruments (keyboard and Native Instruments’ Machine) so that I could be able to play in BESTMAN.”
- Jay Spiwak, BESTMAN -
Inspired by the cali-electro sound
while being in California playing the
best-man role in his friends wedding,
Bryan Chay created BESTMAN a fresh
indie spin on 80’s pop that draws from bands like Tame Impala and St. Lucia
while building around a synth driven
groove. BESTMAN is warm digital,
arranged to precision ye completely
riotous, as if etched onto a wave.
Brian Clouthier started BESTMAN in
2014 as a solo project while hopping
around between several Chicago area
bands. Greg Gaffud and Jay Spiwak
joined the project in 2015 and recently
Adam Bonich blended in as drummer to bring a breathing rhythm and organic
energy in the live performances.
BESTMAN is an uplifting group of feel good indie pop musicians focused on
having a good time and always being
there for their fans. The synthesizer
heavy arrangements make people feel
content dancing and soaking in the
love.
BESTMAN brings a fun, hopeful, and
energetic vibe to the Chicagoland area
and beyond through their unique synth
wave sounds.
“A lot of this band’s energy and focus go to creating melodies that work in interesting ways against what’s often layers and layers (and layers) of synthesizers, arpeggiations, pads, and Adam’s drums,”
“I think that’s what a great pop song does, making something familiar interesting once again, and for me, that’s this.”
- Greg Gaffud. BESTMAN -