About Us

Based out of Washington, D.C., Icarus Rising sounds like reggae strawberries dipped in pop-rock chocolate, with a few mysterious spices added for variety. Imagine the sounds of Sublime, Barenaked Ladies and The K.G.B., infused with double blasts of youthful energy and innovative melody.

The band, originally conceived as Noah Silver's solo project in 2007, completed the album "Amorphous" within its first year. Silver then added the songwriting talents of lead guitarist Dave Chaletzky and the heart-stopping rhythm section of Adam Knobloch (drums) and Mike Shumann (bass), adding texture and depth to a sound -- and a passion -- sure to please the ears and soul.

 For booking, licensing songs, or any other information about Icarus Rising email contact@icarusrisingdc.com.

"[T]he most unique and charming band on the bill." -Baltimore City Paper

"[Icarus Rising's] sound is really funky and different from a lot of the other stuff coming out right now." -Shannon Toher of DC101's Local Lix

"...keep watching this band, and after that, watch them some more." -Bandbo.com

"[Icarus Rising] showered guitar riffs and clever lyrics on the Philadelphia audience" -McJawn.com

"AMORPHOUS is a truly WONDERFUL polished album!!!!!"  -Doug Goffus of The Goffus Rock Experience (WEBR)

Icarus Rising has received radioplay on multiple stations including WOBC 91.5 FM, WYUR Yeshiva University Radio, WEBR Fairfax Radio, and Rockstars Radio Glued.

Icarus Rising has had the pleasure of playing shows at the 2008 ING New York City Marathon, World Cafe Live and Doc Watson's in Philadelphia, The 8x10 in Baltimore, and The Velvet Lounge and The Red and The Black in Washington D.C. among many other venues.