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Ariskacracy is a ska band from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, IL. The group writes their own original pieces as well as performing cover songs. They cite such influences as The Aquabats, Catch 22, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, RX Bandits, and Streetlight Manifesto.

Ariskacracy consists of five members: Joe Klocke (drums), Mark Miller (lead vocals and bass), Andy Quinn (saxophone), Mark Stelter (background vocals and guitar), and John Swisher (background vocals and keyboard). The five met while students at Lake Forest High School. Formed in December 2005, the group debuted at Lake Forest High School's talent show in the spring of 2006. The band also won first place in CROYA's Battle of the Bands in April 2007.

The band recorded their first album, "Contents are Flammable," in January 2008. It was released on iTunes on March 29, 2008.