EmpirE3 + Band in Woodside, NY

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EmpirE3 is a music community lead by an electronic indie pop trio comprised of writer/producers Mike McKeon, Chris Mines, and Andy Sison that will debut in 2014 on their own indie label EmpirE3. Based in Woodside, Queens, Andy and Mike have been experimenting with their electro-pop sound ever since they met working in various 80's alternative cover bands performing primarily in the Long Island area. Working with a range of various other artists and musicians during the early 2000s, they finally met with guitarist/songwriter Chris who brought a electrified British gritty vibe and an immediate chemistry was discovered and born. Sharing influences from 80's music groups such as Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, this trio enjoyed experimenting with cool drum beats, driving rhythm guitar and vocal hooks and melodies as inspired by recent acts such as M83, Foals, Daft Punk, Zedd, Friendly Fires, Miike Snow.

Founded in 2012, EmpirE3 brought the talents of the three together in one group, and the commercial debut single "Sun Fascination" will be released on their indie record label in 2014. A batch of promotional MP3s will be released and that will prove to be popular in the music blogosphere.

Among this initial batch of MP3s will be songs like the The Long Now" and "Suspicious" (co-written with songwriter/lyricist, Sammy Degrossa). EmpirE3 anticipates collaborating with DJ's to make exciting dance remixes of their songs. DJ's such as DJ Mehdi, Crookers, Benny Blanco, and David Guetta are welcomed.

The trio's full-length album debut will be released later this year on their indie label EmpirE3 and the group expects to depart on a North American tour towards the end of 2014.

In 2014, EmpirE3 looks to continue producing dance songs on their own indie label before releasing their second full-length album.

Screen name:

empire3

Member since:

Aug 19 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

3

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

56 years

Influences

New Order, Foals, Daft Punk, Seal, U2, Peter Gabriel, Muse, Linkin Park, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, Queen, Muse, Led Zeppelin, Depeche Mode, The Cure

Members Of Band

Mike McKeon, Chris Mines, Andy Sison

EQUIPMENT

Synths, Live drums, electric drums, piano, ProTools 10, KOMPLETE Ultimate 8

MUSIC