Makari

Makari has always focused on turning feeling into sound when words are not enough. Based in Orlando, Florida, the band draws inspiration from ambient rock, emo, and modern alternative, shaping a sound that feels expansive and grounded. Featuring vocalist Andy Cizek, guitarists Eric Stewart and Matt Beljan, bassist Jay Tomasso, and drummer Kevin Beljan, Makari creates something honest and intentional, built to connect with listeners from all walks of life. Across releases like Hyperreal, Continuum, and Wave Machine, Makari has continued to evolve while holding onto the sincerity that first drew listeners in. Their music creates a place that feels less like escapism and more like somewhere to exist in for a while. Every release offers something different to connect with, whether it is comfort, reflection, catharsis, or simply the feeling of not being alone in what you are carrying. That connection has carried Makari onto stages alongside Hail The Sun, The Home Team, and Rain City Drive, as well as an upcoming performance at Warped Tour in Orlando later this year. Now entering a new chapter with Thriller Records, Makari continues to push forward without chasing trends or limiting themselves to a single identity. At the center of everything is the same intention that has always driven the band forward, to create music that speaks the things words sometimes cannot.