Garrett rapp biography

Garret Rapp

Garret Rapp grew up a shy child, and it wasn't until he discovered biking and Rockford BMX that his life changed. Like a wheel that spins, his story comes full circle. Hear how his confidence grew and eventually he developed his own voice as the lead singer for The Color Morale. See then how his voice has significantly impacted the Rockford BMX community at Searls Park as a volunteer announcer, and how he gives back at the track. Rockford BMX is not just your average homegrown track, this track hosts the Midwest Nationals, State Finals, and is well regarded in the Midwest. Internationally known, this track is a shining light of the best of what Rockford has to offer.

Produced by Pablo Korona

Concert video/photo by Kolby Schnelli

Photo of Wheelchair crowdsurfer by Svetlana Tucker

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Michigan post-hardcore outfit Boy Becomes Hero is an incredibly unique project. Brought to life by Andrew Brittingham, Boy Becomes Hero is kicking off 2019 with the release of their debut album, Reverie, which features guest performances by Kurt Travis (Royal Coda, ex-Dance Gavin Dance), Garret Rapp (The Color Morale), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath, The Almost), Darina Kayuokova (Moqumentary) and Sam Kohl (ex-Sea in the Sky). Not only is Reverie a stunning collaboration between talented musicians, but it’s also a concept album that tells the story of a boy named Tsukuyo and his battle with the evil that has consumed his past, present and his future. An incredibly ambitious debut release, Reverie tells a story of hope and perseverance.

After battling addiction for 10+ years, Andrew became sober in early 2017. He had always struggled to find his place in the music world after bouncing around bands and finally had the clarity and inspiration to create the concept album he’d been dreaming of. Thus, Reverie was born.

We recently caught up with Andrew to tal

Interview By: Pablo Cortez

PC: What’s up guys, so what is the hardcore scene like in Rockford, Illinois?

Garret: Rockford has been kind of stagnant and non-existent for a while when it comes to music. Lately, there seems to be a few bands really starting to try again and that’s awesome. Kids need productive positive outlets.

PC: You have a pretty solid fan base, what has fan reaction been to the new album (“We All Have Demons”)? Fan reaction at your life shows?

Garret: The reaction to the album so far has been pretty surreal. We did a Hot Topic in-store release on our release date and almost 400 people showed up, that following Saturday we played a local CD release show with our friends Gwen Stacy, and over 550 kids came. The thing that really brings me the most rewarding feeling is that kids aren’t coming to our shows since we got signed just because it’s “cool” or because it’s something big and new for Rockford or the Midwest. Kids are coming because they hear something honest in our music, and they’re connecting to it. T

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