Ike Reilly

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Ike Reilly is a no-bullshit American rock songwriter who cut his teeth in the Chicago suburbs. Hailing from Libertyville, Illinois, Reilly worked various jobs (including as a doorman) before breaking through with his sharp, gritty tales of everyday struggles, misfits, and the underbelly of American life. He first gained wider attention leading "The Ike Reilly Assassination" with their critically acclaimed 2001 debut "Salesmen and Racists," establishing his reputation for raw, literate, and often darkly humorous storytelling set to raucous rock and roll.

Reilly keeps the fire burning with a prolific output, releasing music both under his own name and with the Assassination moniker. His songs, like recent tracks "Bad Bad Man," "Hard Luck Stories," and "Bolt Cutter," consistently deliver his signature blend of incisive social commentary, vivid character sketches, and infectious, rough-around-the-edges energy. He's a lifer in the trenches of rock, known for thrilling live shows and a dedicated cult following who appreciate his unfiltered voice and knack for capturing the crooked beauty in hard-luck tales.

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Bad Bad Man
Single - Released February 27, 2026
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