SEEKING
Band to Join, Other, Background Singer, Keyboard, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.ABOUT
I've been in a number of groups of varying styles, from original folk-rock and punk to simple cover groups, but lately I've been wanting to start up another original group of the noise-pop/post-punk variety, something that walks the line between pop-worthiness and the purely avant-garde/iconoclastic.
Musical Turn-Ons:
Alternate tunings, extended noise/feedback segments of set lists, distortion and pitch bending, and surrealist imagery and lyrics, coupled with upbeat rhythms, tight song structures, and well written melodies. DIY approach, emphasis on music over image, and an existential commitment to make honest music.
Turn-Offs:
Overproduced, in-your-face, image-savvy appeal.
Oh yeah, I also build/repair my own equipment, so forget about hiring a techie when you can have both for the price of one...
- Screen name:
- GiveMeNoiseOrGiveMeDeath
- Member since:
- Jan 30 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 9
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Particular Artists/Producers:
The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Velvet Underground
My Bloody Valentine
A Place to Bury Strangers
The Fall
Sonic Youth
The Birthday Party
Joy Division
New Order
The Beatles
The Pixies
LCD Soundsystem
Stereolab
Veronica Falls
John Cage
Karlheinz Stockhausen
Steve Reich
Kraftwerk
Can
Neu!
Steve Albini
Crass
David Bowie
The Smiths
John Loder
Martin Hannett
Lou Reed
Kevin Shields
The Clash
Queens of the Stone Age
Nick Cave
Television
The Stooges
Iggy Pop
Talking Heads
The Telescopes
General Genres:
Punk/Post-Punk
New Wave
No Wave
Noise Pop
Shoegaze
Dream Pop
Indie/Alternative
Surf Rock
House music
Drum 'n Bass/Jungle
Dance Punk
Krautrock
EQUIPMENT
Homemade Jazzmaster replica, punked out Squier Telecaster, Deering banjo, Wah-Wah (more of a subtle tonal effect for me), fuzz boxes (Big Muff, Fender Blender), Alesis MidiVerb 4 (mostly used for its reverb algorithms, be it for guitar or with drum tracks), Alesis drum machine, Vox AC30HH 30watt Head, Fender '65 Blackface Bandmaster 40watt Head, generic 4x12" cabinet
***If in a pinch I can get a hold of my brother's bass and amp rig to use, but I currently lack my own.***
