The FountNHead

The message isn't Ayn Rand objectivist activism, although the band’s name does originate from her popular novel. Rather, a small piece of the objectivist philosophy — please yourself and do whatever it takes to find your own happiness — applies more to the band’s lifestyle and less to the band’s musical style. - Red & Black (UGA student newspaper)

We can all relate to the idea of working dead end jobs and finding a way to let that stress off. I can’t say I do the same thing they do (drink a bottle of that alcohol) but I respect their desire to do so without writing them off as youthful mofos who need to get themselves together…Far from it. I get that I might not be their demographic but if I can relate to their music in some way, then that works for me as a listener and for them as a band.... - The Instrumental (blog)

Ending the night was the equally powerful The FountNHead (FNH). Equal parts punk, soul, 80’s new wave and hip-hop they started fast & furious and never slowed down. Nixon set the stage laying down the booming rhythms on drums while Sainto & A.M. not only supplied the guitars and melodies but their soulful vocals complimented Jewel all night long. Speaking of Jewel, her vocals walked a fine line between social commentary and violent outbursts allowing the packed crowd to enjoy the music but in the back of their head wondering if she was going to come into the audience and start kicking some ass. Playing a selection of tunes from their latest record they sounded sharp with tunes such as “Kicks” and “Party Naked” leaving the crowd wanting more when they shut it down for the night. Keep an ear out for FNH because they are going to blow up big. - Atlanta Music - Examiner.com

Bath Salts Pop comes from a place of brooding from a generation that has sore necks from looking up at stars. In the words of Edie Sedgwick, “It’s not that I’m rebelling… It’s that I’m just trying to find another way.” Any other way. That unnerving feeling of alienation and disassociation from the world is intensified when listening to Bath Salts Pop. Take for instance Atlanta based band The FountNHead. Their latest LP The Usual Disappointment tells The FountNHead’s version of life in a creatively desolate city–the obstacles it takes for some of the city’s best underground artists to rise to the top through the stereotypes, the cliques and the haters–all to reach their own creative freedom without falling to opinions of others. The FountNHead’s word is this: you can work hard to impress everyone around you and never meet their standards. Or, you can stop caring what others have to say and look within to build your own success. - Art Nouveau Magazine

This Atlanta afro-punk hip hop act put on a fierce, hard rocking show that invigorated the packed crowd. They consist of a guitarist and keytarist, who, in addition to contributing vocals, create songs that blend Orange County punk with electronic dance, and a splash of Rage Against the Machine. The ringleader of the band is a talented female MC who has a punk rock attitude and seems to be experienced at inciting riots. Did I mention she’s gorgeous? The FountNHead gave us some extremely entertaining numbers about being drunk on the dance floor and hitting the bong, but they also delivered lyrics that were socially and politically conscious, and I appreciate that they can walk that line. The FountNHead knows how to party, and I look forward to their next show. - AtlantaMusicGuide.com

The FountNHead are a band from Atlanta that recently relocated to Los Angeles. Let’s welcome them with open arms by checking out their video for “As a Skunk.” Ayn Rand-inspired hip-hop/rock crossover music? Yeah we’ve got that now. - LA Snark

I often thought that if I was really that motivated to start a band or join one it would sound exactly like The FountNHead. They are everything I would want my band to be if I was actually in one. They simply ooze the familiar sound of awesome bands like Linkin Park, Plain White T's, P.O.D., Limp Bizkit & Rage Against the Machine. - Invaders Asylum

As misunderstood and underemployed misfits, The FountNHead felt a disconnect from the stories of urban youth culture often portrayed in the media. They felt there was no longer a voice that the disenfranchised generation of hip-hop could relate to. As a response, they stepped up to challenge the traditional value system of hip-hop by creating danceable and energetic music that is backed by an empowering message of individuality and sprinkled blissful sarcasm that address social and political issues. - Playgrounds Magazine

Crash landing on the Atlanta scene in 2008 with an enchanting stage presence, The FountNHead is comprised of Jewels, Sainto and A.M.: an energetic threesome who aren’t afraid to challenge the value system of traditional hip-hop. The FountNHead’s sound can be described as punk-infused hip-hop. They fluidly combine cheeky lyrics, southern hip-hop rhythms, punk guitars, melodious leads and euro-electro synthesizers. - Music Thread

AP members The FountNHead hail from Atlanta. Here's their music video "As A Skunk".
Video directed by Keflon61.
Track produced by Jason 'JJ Killa' Andrews. - Afro Punk

The young always have the same problem–how to rebel and conform at the same time. Not ready to make nice and as sure as death and taxes, The FountNHead reek with Teen Spirit, but come off un-apologetically themselves. - Art Nouveau Magazine

While knowing that The FountNHead take their name from Ayn Rand's famous paean to nonconformity certainly prepares one to expect the unexpected from this Atlanta rap outfit, their reality still feels like a fiction dreamed up in a distant utopia. Owing equally to the hippie politics of Arrested Development, the DIY ethos of the Sex Pistols and the hybridized noise-pop of Linkin Park, these four kids play all their own instruments while rapping and crooning blue-collar concerns. Their video for the upbeat "Free and Flowing" features a knit-capped, multi-culti crew partying in the woods, urging others to "go naked" and busting up a laptop with the word "WORK" scrawled on it. Join hands and happily rage against the machine with The FountNHead before indulging in the malt liquor–smooth triple-time raps of the fifth Bone Thug, Flesh-N-Bone. - L.A. Weekly

With the fusion of hip hop, punk, and electronics, the four piece force The FountNHead’s album “Higher than Heaven, Still Blacker than Hell” is a dynamic momentum reverberator that makes us dance, rock it, and know we are seeing new being born. Authur Motif, Jewels Andrea, Saint MathYous, and Shawn Nixon hold no bars back in this wicked ride that starts and finishes strong and leaves you craving more. - BeAtlanta.com

But being a fan of the genre since the early 1980s, I can honestly say that good hip-hop is not dead; there are hundreds of quality rap artists out there..... Most of these artists have lyrical and rhyming talents that far surpass anyone you will hear on the radio today. Just take a listen to The Roots, Mos Def... Atmosphere, and The FountNHead - just to name a few. - Elk Grove Citizen (Elk Grove, Calif.)

The FountNHead-These guys are the definition of afro-punk music. They are a four piece punk, electronic, hip hop band who destroys the stage every time they hit it. I have their EP and it’s amazing; Full of energy and fun. They are building a strong name for themselves. I like their future. - Indie Music Reviewer

The FountNhead are a band that easily blur genre lines. Close your eyes and in the same song you might think you’re listening to anything from power pop to hip-hop to punk to rap or something in between the lot. - BEAtlanta

I caught The FountNHead when they performed at a show at The Masquerade in Atlanta this past summer. The trio caught my attention instantly. Maybe it was the brash political message they exuded. They performed with a doll of Barack Obama onstage by the way. It could have possibly been the angst that I picked up in their tone. The same youthful angst that is propelling Tyler the Creator and the Odd Future movement. That same angst the propelled Nirvana in the 90's and Linkin Park in the 2000s. All that said, it most likely it was the music.



Breezing through their set which featured many tracks off their debut EP Higher than Heaven, Still Blacker than Hell, I was sold. Their sound is unique, featuring equal parts of southern brashy rock and southern rap and crunk music. Booty Bass and Guitars are an unlikely pairing, but when it sounds this cohesive who cares about genre? Do yourself a favor and get into this one.

--Kendrick Daye, Editor & Owner of Art Nouveau magazine - Art Nouveau Magazine

“It's hard to say when you first meet a group if they're going to be that next big thing or not. Some people just have a certain vibe about them, "swag" as they say. The problem is those are usually the ones who don't have a whole lot of talent. Others are a bit more ninja like. Quiet in demeanor, but you know they got something cooking in those devilish methodical heads of theirs. Those are the ones with the real "X" factor, the real talent, and not just a pretty cover.” - Room413 Magazine

“This is something refreshing in the mix of hip hop and I thought was pretty unique as far as music. The FountNHead blend southern hip hop, guitars, bass, electro synthesizers, and making it work with perfection.” -- Todd Kunsman - Oh So Fresh!

File Under: Hip-hop with rock/punk influences
From: Georgia/Germany
For Fans of: The Knux, Psalm One, Gym Class Heroes, N.E.R.D., stooping on your front porch, Converse high tops, James Baldwin novels, handkerchiefs as accessories, warm weather, late nights, old souls.
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