Filligar is an alternative rock band made up of Johnny, Teddy and Pete Mathias and childhood friend Casey Gibson. Filligar has a prolific catalog of original music, recognized as âÂÂof prestige valueâ by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). The band has been called âÂÂa fresh take on indie rockâ by Paste Magazine, one of musicâÂÂs âÂÂNext Big Thingsâ by SPIN and âÂÂa breath of fresh airâ by Consequence of Sound.
Since 2013 the United States Department of State appointed Filligar cultural ambassadors representing the "American people and their cultural values" and "the best of the U.S. arts community."[3]. Under the administrations of both Obama and Trump, the band has been sent on diplomatic assignments to Azerbaijan, Guyana, Kuwait, Russia (Central and Far East), Mexico and Tajikistan. They have played with artists such as The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Alabama Shakes, B.o.B, and were hand-picked by Counting Crows to join their Outlaw Roadshow tour.
Filligar's album Keepsakes of the Interior (via Decade Records), was recorded in Los Angeles, California, in the band's studio as well as at Chicago's legendary Electrical Audio. The album marks the bandâÂÂs eighth studio project to date and features singles âÂÂMotor Shineâ and âÂÂWhite Light Rose.â Their 2013 release Hexagon was named âÂÂBest New Musicâ by American Songwriter magazine, and their 2010 release The Nerve was nominated âÂÂBest Rock Albumâ at the Independent Music Awards.