Artist Info: Baltimoroder

Baltimoroder was born out of necessity.

The story begins in Illinois, where Baltimoroder (aka Erik Pearson) abused cheap Yamaha keytars and Fisher-Price turntables. In high school, punk shows, record stores and raw performance spaces filled his time. On to college, Los Angeles and the mighty KXLU radio station, where he absorbed avant-garde sounds, ambient music and experimental artists.

The turning point came after a cross-country trek to Boston and a low-key house party. [read more...]