ABOUT ARLO MAVERICK Arlo Maverick (of Politic Live) is an Edmonton-based hip-hop MC that has celebrated many successes. Some of these accomplishments include three Western Canadian Music Award nominations; critical acclaim from accredited music sites in Canada (Exclaim /Hip Hop Canada / Hero Hill) and the US (Rap Reviews / Pop Matters / Jah Works); showcasing at Canadian Music Week, Breakout West and the Edmonton and Winnipeg Jazz Festivals; and national campus radio chart activity. Arlo Maverick’s sound explores Jazz, Electro, and Soul yet identifies itself as hip-hop. Writing from his personal experiences Arlo Maverick connects with his fans one song at a time. Be it songs about the innocence of falling in love, confronting one’s inner demons, or the struggles of making ends meet, Arlo Maverick’s music is as much about moving his audience physically as it is about moving them emotionally. Stepping away from hip-hop’s tradition of just an MC and a DJ, Arlo Maverick occasionally performs with his live band. With influences like K-Os, The Black Keys and The Roots, Arlo’s live show is a fun, energetic and interactive experience where the audience is freed of their inhibitions and exist in the moment. Arlo Maverick is currently promoting the release of his first solo effort, a concept album entitled, Maybe Tomorrow. A departure from Poli Live’s Hip-Hop, Jazz and Reggae fusion, Maybe Tomorrow’s sound is a mixture of Electro and Trap. ABOUT MAYBE TOMORROW Maybe Tomorrow is the story of an up and coming musician suffering the loss of his grandmother just as his career takes off. With this devastation following on the heels of a breakup from his fiancé, the protagonist begins to spiral out of control seeking solace in his addictions. To save his sanity, he reluctantly takes the advice of his family and friends and begins to see a therapist. Although initially skeptical he begins to discover a lot about himself and his fears in his weekly visits with his therapist. The songs on Maybe Tomorrow represent his sessions. DISCOGRAPHY POLITIC LIVE Ellipsis Music For Mavericks Released 2012 About: • Nominated for a 2013 Edmonton Music Award for Rap Recording of the Year. • Ellipsis was feature as one of CBC's Key of A Annual Key of A Top 11 for 2012. • Ellipsis placed #6 on CJSR’s TOP 100 Albums of 2012 Professional Reviews Summary: • Edmonton Journal (CAN) A career-defining masterpiece. • Edmonton Examiner (CAN) Ellipsis is arguably the most important rap recording ever made in, about, and for the town they fondly call “Elympia”. • HipHopCanada.com (CAN) In listening to Ellipsis, one gets the feeling that this is what classic hip-hop is all about; speaking out about the issues that affect us. • The Gateway (CAN) Ellipsis is a shining moment in Canadian hip hop. • The Nugget (CAN) The whole album keeps your foot tapping and head bobbing with incredible mixes between reggae styles to guitars and synths.   POLITIC LIVE Adaptation Music For Mavericks Released December 2006 About: • The recipient of three Alberta Foundation for the Arts grants – a Commercial Recording grant, a Marketing & Promotions grant, and a Music Video grant for the track “What’s It Gonna Take”. • In support of their 2007 WCMA nomination Politic Live performed at the 2007 WCMA Award’s Ceremony. • Adaptation’s single “Enough” featuring Kreesha Turner was added to rotation on Tokyo, Japan radio station Joint One Radio. • Adaptation had four music videos added to rotation on Much Music. • 2008 Canadian Independent Music Awards (The Indies) Nomination for Favorite Urban Artist/Group or Duo of the Year • 2007 CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award Nomination for “Best Rap Recording” (Block O RMX). • 2007 Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for “Outstanding Urban Recording”. Professional Reviews Summary: • RapReviews.com (US) "Adaptation" disproves the Canadian hip-hop stigma of artists releasing inferior music. All I have to say is that U.S. emcees have some competition headed their way. || 8.5 out of 10 • Exclaim.ca (CAN) Adaptation is a solid addition to what is fast becoming the niche of Canrap: brainy, organic and challenging hip-hop. • PopMatters.com (US) Politic Live's strengths are formidable. First, d**e beats. Second, catchy hooks. Third, and most importantly, the group exudes sincerity. || 6 out of 10 • SUN Media (CAN) Politic Live's new album, Adaptation, bucks hip-hop's worst stereotypes to deliver a sublimely produced and conscientious collection of music. || 4 out of 5 • SEE Magazine (CAN) "Matinee" and "Block O" are so incredibly addictive that they can be worked to no avail; the more you listen to them, the smoother they get. || 3 out of 5 • HeroHill.com (CAN) The production is solid and the MCing is high quality and covers topics many people can relate too. • Abort Magazine (CAN) The perfect blend of radio friendly, Kanye/R+B flavours, Southern Crunk, Hardcore and Reggae vibes makes for a diverse listening experience, with lyrics treading the balance between politicized knowledge of self and the steady hustler grind. • JahWorks.org (US) "Adaptation" has something everyone can relate to – whether it's being in love, getting in touch with your roots, or reminiscing of youth and a time when life was simple. • Vue Weekly (CAN) True to its title, Adaptation is something that grows on you, a second skin that you didn't realize that you were missing. • Brockway Entertainment (CAN) Adaptation manages to run the divide between mainstream and underground with solid production. • Urbnet.com (CAN) On their impressive debut, Notoriety, Bigga Nolte, Arlo Maverick and Dirt Gritie pay close attention to their music and lyrics, ignoring current trends by choosing to carve their own niche. || 3.5 out of 5 • YBFree.com (US) Blame Canada for raising the bar on popular music with Politic Live. • HipHopCanada.com (CAN) HipHopCanada.com exists to promote the talent and diversity of groups like Politic Live around the globe. They clearly remind us that there is nothing oxymoronic about the terms Canadian and Hip-Hop. • The Nugget (CAN) Showing a vast range of human emotions, Notoriety compliments the human psyche. || 4 out 5