Sikes And The New Violence

Brian Howe AKA Sikes is an Alternative/Hip-Hop artist & producer from Pittsburgh, PA who is known locally for his work in various musical projects and other artistic endeavors. His backing band, The New Violence is a diverse group of talent curated by Sikes himself to help bring his electronic compositions and ideas to life through live instrumentations. Together, Sikes and The New Violence have crafted a sound that is accessible yet difficult to define by blending unique elements from a wide variety of genres and cultures.