StereoType Records

iScream & the Chocolate Stix

iScream & the Chocolate Stix are bringing their fresh sound to the world at large with music destined to be “all over the map.”  iScream & the Chocolate Stix take audiences through an eclectic mix of Electro, Rock, Dance, Folk and Hip-hop, incorporating their signature style and sound inspired by some of the best bands around the world.

iScream & the Chocolate Stix are described as musical innovators whose traverse genres defy boundaries. These multi-genre musicians have their debut single “My Cape Town” already playing on national public radio, which is only a taste of what is to be expected off their debut album The Paradox.

The band was formed in 2009 and began with its lead vocalists Bheki Dladla and Luke Viviers whom before forming the band had already established a name for themselves in the acting; modeling and fashion industries. Since the discovery of iScream & the Chocolate Stix they’ve put all else aside, focused on the music and spent tireless hours writing, producing, arranging and recording their wide repertoire of songs for the album, The Paradox.

“When we finally stepped out of the recording session and realized what we had just made, we were surprised to find the amount energy that was pouring out of the speakers considering how exhausted we were while in studio!” they said. For the next few months they dedicated hours recording and conceptualizing the rest of the album.

Rightfully named by the band as “The Genius” lead producer on the record Daniel Mathee has had a prolific career in the music score production industry and has worked on television commercials for renowned brands such as Yardley London; Sissy Boy; Johnny Walker; Liquifruit and an array of other local and international movies and TV series.

iScream & the Chocolate Stix have received acclaim from audiences they’ve entertained and have also received praise for the live performance aired on the popular daytime youth Tv show Hectic Nine9 also re-enforced by the opinion of their Women’s Show performance featured in the 2010 May edition of Elle Magazine. All of the compositions are original, and they are now quickly becoming recognized as one of the freshest additions to the music scene.  When questioned about the name of the band, they laugh and say “The clever play on words always gets a reaction, most think of the name as being quirky but when they listen to the music and react the way they always do all jokes aside they know we are here to stay.” Performances by iScream & the Chocolate Stix always include energy and exciting interplay between band members, epitomizing what great live music is all about.  Band instrumentalist are Nathan Rudnick-Nate on Lead Guitar and Anthony Malek- Tony Shine on Bass.