wht.rbbt.obj & Harlem Hayfield

About wht.rbbt.obj: wht.rbbt.obj (“White Rabbit Object”) is a Chicago-based noir rock band blending garage, soul, and blues into something that feels equal parts danger and elegance. Formed as a side project between married duo Frank Rabbitte (bass) and River Rabbitte (vocals), the band has grown into a four-piece built on chemistry, tension, and a shared instinct for songs that feel lived-in rather than polished. River Rabbitte fronts the band with a voice that moves between smoky restraint and full burn, while Frank Rabbitte anchors the sound with bass lines that lean heavy into groove and mood. Guitarist Mike “Opal” Vinopal adds texture and bite, and drummer Aaron “AC” Coleman drives the rhythm with a raw, unfiltered edge. The band has been praised by Rolling Stone for its “late-night decadence and velvet tones,” and featured on Sound Opinions, where their sound was described as “perfect for the Peaky Blinders soundtrack,” with a gothic noir atmosphere and a strong soul influence. wht.rbbt.obj has earned airplay on SiriusXM’s Little Steven’s Underground Garage and The Spectrum, along with stations across the U.S. and abroad. Known for live performances that lean more confession than concert, the band continues to build its audience the old-fashioned way—one room at a time. About Harlem Hayfield: For some, finding the roots that truly ground us is a lifelong journey. For Harlem Hayfield, a six-piece music group based in Decatur, Illinois, that journey begins and ends with embracing their true identities: musicians, collaborators, and, perhaps most importantly, friends. Hailing from a sparsely populated factory town filled with more memories than people, the band blends eclectic music influences with personal life lessons, resulting in a groove-centric genre they describe as “rustbelt soul.” Their sound encompasses elements of southern rock, funk-infused abandon reminiscent of the 70s, and harmonies that also evoke a throwback nostalgia while maintaining a modern edge. At all times however, Harlem Hayfield creates music that makes the listener feel something. In early 2023, Harlem Hayfield signed a recording deal with New York-based Bridge Road Entertainment and producer David Bourgeois. Their debut full-length album, titled “Banter Tells and Tricks,” was released on vinyl in March and later on all streaming platforms in September of 2025. The record features guest appearances from Danny Louis of Gov’t Mule, as well as AAA Top 40 blues-rock artists and Bridge Road label mates Jocelyn & Chris.