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Spanning the better part of a decade, the creative evolution between Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran is far from ordinary. The duo ran an organic farm in the Shenandoah Valley, toured the mid-Atlantic by bicycle, and lived in small communities while pursuing modes of alternative education. Their eclectic background is mirrored in Illiterate Light's sound and lyricism, floating between postmodern confusion and vibrant, life-affirming optimism.

Formed in the summer of 2015, the band transcend expectations of typical rock music through their limitations as a duo. Gorman elevates his gritty guitar melodies and honest lyricism by stomping out thunderous synth bass with his feet as Cochran layers lush vocal harmony and explodes with body convulsing energy around his minimalist standing drum kit. Gorman and Cochran’s incessant writing, commanding live performance, and near constant touring promise a bright future as they finish their debut album with Vance Powell (Jack White, Kings of Leon, Chris Stapleton) and Adrian Olsen (Foxygen, Natalie Prass). Their recent EP, “Sweet Beast", is the first taste of what’s to come from Illiterate Light.

TOUR

HUGE thanks for a wonderful @sxsw !!!👽👽
back to VA for a stacked show @goldenponyva Thurs 3/21 w @c.a.r.i.n.a.e + @thesunparade - - then hitting the road w @sustoisreal in April and @shakeygraves in May ⚫️
📸 @peopleplatesandplanet

Doubleheader today in Austin for @sxsw ••• both @ ANTONE’S 🤘🤘
⚫️ 5p @shure ⚫️ 9p @georgiatheatre 🛠 thanks @relixmag + @brooklynbowl for having us last night 📸 @willfenwickness @desertdaze_official

AUSTIN TX calling all SXSWers!!! Secret show today 5:30pm @clubhouseaustin - - an intimate show in the midst of a fun and wild SXSW...would love to have you there ••• just tag @clubhouseaustin in the comments or DM them for the address. RSVP and we’ll see ya there 👽👽

Austin TX 👽👽 First of many SXSW shows today 1p @scootinn

❤️❤️ we’re so fortunate to be part of a community as vibrant and eclectic as Harrisonburg VA - next hometown show is Thurs 3/21 right after SXSW @goldenponyva w two of our favorite bands from the North @c.a.r.i.n.a.e @thesunparade ▪️cheap tix in bio, this one gonna sell out 💯💯

Next Richmond VA show gonna be a little wild outside on the James River for @fridaycheersrva w @calvinpresents & @tinnarosemusic - see ya there!!

SO stoked for Austin TX @sxsw 👽gunna be one helluva week 👽 📸 @sarahwalor

So stoked to be playing the 2nd annual @brooklynbowl family reunion for @sxsw 🤘🤘 more dates to follow 🍪

Contact

mgmt: tylersmash@gmail.com

booking (US/AUS/ASIA): kfrench@paradigmagency.com + eberlin@paradigmagency.com