Ax and the Hatchetmen
1 upcoming show.
Ax and the Hatchetmen are an American indie rock band formed in Chicago in 2018. The sextet, led by guitarist and vocalist Axel Ellis, includes Sal Defilippis, Hunter Olshefke, Nick Deputy, Phil Pistone, and Quinn Dolan. Their music blends rock, horns, and jazz influences, and they have released a debut album "So Much to Tell You" in 2025 under Arista Records.
Reviews & press
- Album of the Year ↗ — “It's so charming, fun, and has a pop vibe to it. It has good writing, great singing, and a strong guitar too.”
- The Luna Collective ↗ — “Ax and the Hatchetmen incorporated subtle lyrical winks to both bands while reflecting on the challenge of writing a love song that feels ...”
- AllMusic ↗ — “The bright, sprightly indie rock of Ax and the Hatchetmen is bolstered by catchy songwriting and a small horn section. its sound firmly rooted in a lively rock”