A Better Class Of Criminal, Tattoo Money, A. Sarr, Alter

After a long awaited search for a new rock project, A Better Class of Criminal formed in the Fall of 2011 by Chris Rivera (Vocals - Queens, NY) and Jake Sciscio (Guitar - Elverson, PA). While seeking like minded musicians via Craigslist, the two contacted one another and immediately started writing material for their first CD. The two would self record rough ideas and send them back and forth via email. Strangely enough, the two had yet to formally meet each other even though they had made such steady progress writing plenty of material. After a formal introduction, the two brainstormed a game plan for the next step. They continued the search for the missing pieces. After continuous combing through internet ads, they finally found the perfect fit with Ben Witkowsky (Lead Vocals - Hatboro, PA). With a new member, ABCOC immediately headed into Overlook Studio and recorded their first single, "Chasing Dreams". With other rough ideas forming, they hit the studio throughout the remaining months to record their first EP, 'The Here and Now'. Which is to be released of Fall of 2013. In the meantime, they look forward to playing as many shows as possible and hope to make their mark on the east coast music scene.


While fusing together classic rock'n'roll and hip hop, A Better Class of Criminal brings a different element to the music scene. With influences ranging from Rage Against the Machine to Black Sabbath, from Beastie Boys to Iron Maiden, and from Cage The Elephant to Wild Cherry, A Better Class of Criminal has founded a certain unique blending of styles that seem to co-exist flawlessly. While sick of all of the 'same old same old', 'it's been done before', and 'they all sound the same' attitude towards the music scene, they set out to be their own category when compared to the rest of the bands out there today. With Ben Witkowsky's incredible range and natural tone, it is without question that his unique and distinct voice brings so much to their recognizable sound. However, acquiring full potential is also accredited to Chris Rivera. He delivers clever, catchy, and hard-hitting raps which backs-up and compliments Ben's vocals very well. The two share the front man spot resulting in an unblemished combination and maximum range of diversity. Emerging a culminating performance of traditional lead vocals welded with today's rap influences. It is the perfect recipe of rock and hip hop. The guitars and bass are taken over by Jake Sciscio. His creative, catchy, and straight up fun rock riff oriented style is just another staple to ABCOC's unique sound. He dynamically dominates with thick and roaring power chords while still providing articulate 'shred-fed' riffs and solos for all of the in betweens. Backing it up with simple yet recognizable bass leads. Even with out a drummer, ABCOC holds ground with solid beats and 'in the pocket' grooves that are just the beginning to the band's repertoire. With all of these elements finally rolled into one project, it is clearly understood why A Better Class of Criminal is set aside from the rest of the bands out there today. Rest assured that their own personal twist on music will climax (giggity) your experience of today's rock music. Leaving you bobbing your head, jumping to the beat, and singing along at every performance. Guaranteed.

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Being in a relationship during your late teens through your early 20s, then without warning, all of a sudden finding yourself single is akin to a lion. A lion that spends his entire youth in a zoo, then, in the blink of an eye, is let off into the wild. You don't know why, or what, or anything. You're disoriented, confused. And you ask yourself what to do next?! You've spent your entire waking life, your formative time, being hand fed, while the rest of your pack was out hunting. All you want to do is go back to the zoo, go back to the relationship, because its cold out here in this concrete jungle. Man up, kiddo. Too many uncertainties, and none of them are your friends. You're used to having the same meal for seven years, now, all of a sudden, you don't even know where the next one will come from. Will you like the taste? AT ALL?! And what about the other predators? All you know is that they've been doing it for way longer and they're more experienced. You don't stand a chance.

These songs aren't about the break-up or the recovery, They're about the discovery. Learning how to survive, learning how to hunt only to end up falling in love with the thrill of the chase.


Alter is a musical project that wears many faces as one being. Founded in early 2014 by Steven Dewey and Wolf Weston, Alter is an outfit dedicated to exploring the full scope and absurdities of the duo's abilities to write, produce, and perform. Steven Dewey is a record producer, engineer, and film composer with a breadth of experience in music and sound, and Wolf Weston is a lyricist, performer, producer, and vocalist with an instinct for creating music audiences respond to. Together they function as one piece determined to make music that is meaningful and open to definition. Having a wide range of influences across genres and an unwavering, passionate, work ethic, Alter strives to blend these interests and capabilities while displaying a distinct, noteworthy, sound and a powerful intent everything they do.