A prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Bishop Battle creates modern synthesizer-based pop compositions sizzled in a dark electronic edge, with smooth, dexterous vocals being his calling card. Earning college degrees in both music and acting, Bishop has forged the rigor of his formal training with his eclectic life experience (U.S. Marine veteran, actor, musician, pilot, college football player, pilot, etc.) to create a pulsing, energetic, yet intimate theatrical anthology
A prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Bishop Battle creates modern synthesizer-based pop compositions sizzled in a dark electronic edge, with smooth, dexterous vocals being his calling card. Earning college degrees in both music and acting, Bishop has forged the rigor of his formal training with his eclectic life experience (U.S. Marine veteran, actor, musician, pilot, college football player, pilot, etc.) to create a pulsing, energetic, yet intimate theatrical anthology that seamlessly unfolds from beginning to end. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Bishop has appeared in film and television shows such as “Lions For Lambs,” “Criminal Minds,” and “The Unit.” Bishop also serves as the frontman for the alternative rock band Continua, bringing his creative and vocal talents to round out an all-star cast. Regarding critical acclaim for Bishop's tracks, Obscure Sound stated, "showing a nocturnal atmospheric pull in the initial verses, "Visceral" captivates right away. The chorus introduces a vocal yearning with more anthemic percussive spirit. Jamsphere exclaims of "The Ransom (pt. 1):" "Drawing from what sounds like influences from Darkwave, with a dash of added pop power and 21st century production, this track may just be one of the best things I have heard all year." 2020 has seen even more success for Bishop, where he was proclaimed the Homegrown Artist of the Week by 96Rock in Cincinnati, receiving mainstream commercial airplay with his release "Underrated."
Bishop’s live tour is in support of his "Tactical Adjustments" E.P., which is undergoing a national radio campaign by renowned Tinderbox Music.
Regarding critical acclaim for some of the E.P.'s tracks, Vents Magazine described "Fly Away" as a track that "builds up with an exotic synth-pop opening, driving to an infectious pop hook at 00:55. Depeche Mode and Erasure come to mind as stylistic comparisons as the listener digs into this electronic-pop gem." Obscure Sound stated, "showing a nocturnal atmospheric pull in the initial verses, "Visceral" captivates right away. The chorus introduces a vocal yearning with more anthemic percussive spirit, the uptick in vocal intensity and general melodic involvement resulting in an effervescent burst of sorts. As such, “Visceral” succeeds in alternating between fairly nocturnal verses and a catchy, relatively more litup hook." Desert Island Cloud exclaimed "'Daybreak' presents a captivating, bustling electro-pop sound...The Cincinnati-based artist shows a more upfront sound here, one grabs from the beginning with frantic synth and bass and never let’s go. The bridge at 02:10 is gripping, with dark choir vocals and a more ominous melodic shift." A live review of Bishop’s debut show by Love Letter to Columbus proclaimed, “Then at 7pm Bishop Battle, who is signed to Exquisite Noise Records, takes the stage playing what I guess you might term pop music with a bit of an edge,” promulgating that Bishop’s vocal performance was “sharp and he was able to convey plenty of charisma.” Jamsphere Magazine says of 'The Ransom (Pt.1),' Drawing from what sounds like influences from Darkwave, with a dash of added pop power and 21st century production, this track may just be one of the best things I have heard all year. I didn’t have to listen long to know that this was my kind of music. I really like music that is dark and edgy, and Bishop Battle is definitely that."