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Grapetooth is the Chicago-originated indie duo of Clay Frankel and Chris Bailoni, known for its high-energy, DIY live performances that fuse new wave, indie rock, and synth-pop. Since forming in 2015, Grapetooth has built a reputation for punchy hooks, expansive synth textures, and a fearless stage presence that charges crowds from first note to final encore. The duo released their debut album Grapetooth on Polyvinyl Records (November 9, 2018), highlighted by singles like Trouble (2017) and Violent (2018). In 2020, they collaborated on the single Fantasy Movie with Lala Lala via Hardly Art, signaling a continued evolution toward more expansive, cinematic soundscapes. 2022 brought the double single Infinity Source / Shining (Infinity Source released December 14, 2022), underscoring their ongoing creative momentum.