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Futurisk was a pioneering electro-punk group active in the early '80s, known for their innovative sound in the pre-MIDI era. The band, originally formed by teenage Jeremy Kolosine after winning studio time with his act 'Clark Humphrey & Futurisk', released two vinyl records: "The Sound of Futurism 1980/Army Now," an anti-war anthem featuring Kolosine on vocals and guitar synth, and the "Player Piano EP." The lineup for the EP included Kolosine, Jack Howard on drums, and synthesist Richard Hess, who brought a diverse array of synthesizers to the group. Their music blended punk, minimalist, and disco influences, characterized by drum-machine triggered synths and energetic real drums, all guided by Kolosine's eclectic vocal style. Futurisk gained recognition for their live performances and was potentially the first synth-punk band in the American South. Their track "Push Me Pull You (pt. 2)" was an early foray into electro-funk. The band's influence continued into the 21st century, with LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy acknowledging them in 2003 by featuring their track on a compilation. In subsequent years, their unreleased tracks were included in various compilations, and a 30th Anniversary 12-inch vinyl release of "Player Piano" came out in 2010. In 2011, "Lonely Streets Remixes" was released, featuring remixes by notable

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