Brandon Harrod

Who is Brandon Harrod?

Brandon Harrod is an American Folk-punk musician who fuses punk and folk influences with subversive story telling that melds into a package reminiscent of the Violent Femmes, Dead Milkmen and the Moldy Peaches. He is also the owner of the record label Mooster Records. Currently residing in Chicago, Harrod has performed with a number of punk and indie rock groups, most recently including The Larroquettes, and is also a solo artist. He is of English and Irish heritage.

Harrod, has been playing music since the age of 12 and has self released 3 albums, "Monster, Me", "Kuna Fa Dayzzzzz", on Mooster Records and his most recent "Wide Open Sun" tells stories of a punk growing up in a small town. Additionally, Harrod has been involved with a number of compilations and independent record labels, all with the spirit of encouraging people to make music part of their own reality.

Harrod mainly distributes his music through independent means like distros and small mail order companies and even in some instances for free.

Harrod has shared the stage with such acts as Akron/Family, Paul Baribeau, Caitlin Rose, David Dondero, Ghost Mice, Joe Jack Talcum, This Bike is a Pipebomb, and Geoff Useless, Kepi Ghoulie, Kevin Seconds and The Vibrators. Harrod currently resides in Chicago, IL and runs the record label Mooster Records from his home with his wife.