The Chain is the alliance of Curran Reynolds, Justin Pearson, and Brandon Gallagher. These three friends and music industry veterans teamed up in 2016 to channel their expertise and passion into a new collective creating dynamic PR campaigns for artists they believe in.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Curran Reynolds started out in the PR department at Earache Records, representing the likes of Morbid Angel and Deicide, then set out on his own in 2005 to begin working independently with some of the most compelling artists in the reams of metal, hardcore, punk, post-punk, industrial, and beyond. His writing has been published in print by VICE, Mass Appeal, High Times, and more. He is the founder of the acclaimed Precious Metal party, through which he booked and promoted over 300 live events in NYC. He now makes music as a solo artist under the name Body Stuff and creates art in the form of music videos, album covers, flyers and more.
Based in San Diego, California, Justin Pearson is a musician, label owner, and all-around provocateur, whose contributions to music and culture have made a profound impact since the early '90s. He is the founder of Three One G Records and a member of such bands as Swing Kids, The Locust, Deaf Club, and Planet B, to name a few. He is a film actor (including a role in Asia Argento's Incompresa with Charlotte Gainsbourg), the author of several books (most recently, a memoir titled GG Alien and the Mystery Meat), and the co-host of the Cult and Culture podcast. His life is the subject of the 2022 documentary Don’t Fall in Love with Yourself.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Brandon Gallagher is a multi-faceted visual artist whose singular style serves as the foundation for The Chain’s aesthetic. Possessing a natural eye for design, as well as a fascination with technology, Gallagher creates timelessly bold graphics and videos while also exploring new mediums and mastering new skills. Through his solo project, Trace Amount, he has built a universe of extreme, experimental music and visuals and has amassed a stellar list of collaborators, including members of Frontline Assembly, Integrity, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Pig Destroyer, and Uniform.