Illinois

Illinois is an American group from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, fronted by Chris Archibald on vocals, guitar, banjo, and keyboards. The band includes Martin Hoeger on bass and vocals, John Paul Kuyper on drums, Jason Buzolits on keyboard and synthesizer, Andrew Lee on guitar, and Matt Thieroff on guitar and percussion. Originally formed in 2006 as an indie rock act, Illinois began releasing electronic music in March 2023, marking a significant shift from their alternative rock and indie folk origins.

Illinois produces indie dance and melodic house & techno, releasing music through Compost, Armada Electronic Elements, and hydera. Their electronic output spans eight releases since 2023, with tracks appearing on The Beatport Shortlist. The group's transition into electronic music maintains their multi-instrumental approach, with Jason Buzolits' synthesizer work becoming central to their current sound. Their melodic house productions blend the band's indie sensibilities with dancefloor-focused arrangements, creating mid-tempo tracks suitable for both listening and club environments.