Artbox was a pioneer in American Lo-Fi Indie pop, and stands as one of the most influential independent musical acts of the late 90's and early millenium. The group included the members Deric WIlliams (D-funk,) Artboy (Timothy Plain), Jackson (Jason Eliott), and drummer Scott Bolton (Gunner). Their inital offerings were the most collectible and sought after original lo-fi four track recordings of all time. Copies were distributed through online auctions, dubbs, and word of mouth. Initially distributed through indie cliques, the group developed a national following and wound up influenceing such contemporary acts as American Hi-Fi, The Vines, The Strokes, Good Charlotte, and Ludox .

The group caused much controversy in the underground indie pop world by declaring that they were saving rock music, and that they were the greatest rock band of all time. The group was also known to befriend underage Upper East Side debutauntes. The band was involved in several lawsuits, including one against rock group Third Eye Blind for plagiarizing their underground hit "Another Phase," and another against American Hi-Fi for stealing their album artwork. They went on to release two studio records, "ARTBOX-ROCK N ROLL 4 SALE," and "ARTBOX CRUSH", as well as a mysterious pop EP in the summer of 2001 known only as "HS DANCE ." The single was a major hit on European Radio , and the video is rumoured to feature pornographic actress Kelle Marie . The buzz resulted in the band signing with Interscope Records. Several attempts at a major label debut were attempted, including aborted sessions with Ernie-C (Body Count), John Shanks, Phil Steir , and Dr. Dre, The band reportedly signed a 7 figure recording deal, however broke up after a label showcase at the infamous Viper Room shortly after 9/11. The final show included audience members as diverse as Parker Posey, Johnny Depp, Shaquille O'Neal, and Mr Marcus . After hyping the audience up to destroy the Arab World, two members were involved in a bloody fist fight behind the Viper Room.

Discography

• Ahh Yeah Nigga (1997)
• We Like Girls (1997)
• A Moment In Time (1998)
• The Artpop Murders (1998)
• American Lo-Fi (1998)
• KBOX Demo's (1999)
• Rock N Roll 4 Sale (1999)
• Artbox Crush (1999)
• Artbox HS Dance (2001)
• Artbox The International (unreleased demo's of major label debut)