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A Different Drum
A Different Drum was an independent record label and online store based in Smithfield, Utah, founded in 1996. The label specialized in synthpop and related genres. A Different Drum has released hundreds of albums, singles, and compilations and was the biggest synthpop label in the U.S. The label is credited with helping to keep the synthpop genre progressing during the grunge rock mid-1990s and into the early 2000s, particularly supporting American Synthpop Groups ( Cosmicity, The Echoing Green, B! Machine and others) in their early years. The label also supported older synthpop bands which previously had Billboard chart hits during the 1980s, such as Alphaville (band), and Real Life (band), putting out releases for both bands during this time. In the early to mid 2000s, A Different Drum signed new acts such as Iris and Provision. The label held a yearly Synthpop Music Festival which ran for 3 years, from 2004 to 2006; in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Red Lion Hotel. The festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synthpop
Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop; ) is a subgenre of new wave music that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic, art rock, disco, and particularly the Krautrock of bands like Kraftwerk. It arose as a distinct genre in Japan and the United Kingdom in the post-punk era as part of the new wave movement of the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Electronic musical synthesizers that could be used practically in a recording studio became available in the mid-1960s, and the mid-1970s saw the rise of electronic art musicians. After the breakthrough of Gary Numan in the UK Singles Chart in 1979, large numbers of artists began to enjoy success with a synthesizer-based sound in the early 1980s. In Japan, Yellow Magic Orchestra introduced the TR-808 rhythm machine to popular music, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris (American Band)
Iris was an American synthpop band, formed by Reagan Jones and Mat Morris in 1993. After the release of their first album '' Disconnect'', Matthew Morris was replaced with Andrew Sega, who pushed the band's sound in a more experimental electronic direction. Their final album, ''Six,'' was released in September 2019. Iris disbanded in 2021. History The band was initiated in 1993 as Forgiving Iris, with members Reagan Jones (vocals/ keyboards), Matt Morris (keyboards/ programming).Irisat Allmusic The two had met in college and, influenced by artists such as Erasure and Depeche Mode, began playing covers locally in Austin, Texas. In 1998 they changed their name to Iris and released their debut full-length, '' Disconnect'', which netted them "Best Band" and "Best Album" awards at the American Synthpop Awards in 2000. Its single "Annie, Would I Lie To You?" was one of the best-selling records in label A Different Drum’s history. After several shows that followed, Reagan Jones ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fischerspooner
Fischerspooner were an electroclash duo and performance troupe formed in 1998 in Chicago after meeting in school. The name is a combination of the founders' last names, Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner. Career Originally a duo formed by classically trained musician Warren Fischer and video-artist and experimental theater performer Casey Spooner for an impromptu rendition of their makeshift track "Indian Cab Driver" at the Astor Place Starbucks, the group grew to over 20 performers, most of whom are dancers and guest vocalists. "We started as a performance art piece about entertainment that ultimately became legitimate entertainment," said Casey Spooner, when talking about the group's origins in an April 2009 interview. ''#1'' (2001) Their debut album, '' #1'', has been released on several record labels, including International DJ Gigolo, Ministry of Sound and Capitol Records, and includes their hit singles "Sweetness", " Emerge", and a cover of Wire's "the 15th". In the fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endless Shame
Endless Shame is an electronic band from the South of Sweden. The music is inspired by various types of electronic music and alternative rock and pop. Endless Shame started in the 90s but it wasn't until 2007 that they released their debut album ''Price of Devotion'' on the Swedish record label ”K-Town Records”. The album got positive reviews and was nominated for ”best album of the year” in the category ”Synth” at ”Manifestgalan” in Sweden. In November 2009 the band released their second album ''Unspoken Words'' on the American record label A Different Drum. The album got a great deal of attention amongst fans of synth pop, EBM and electro. The single ”Pure” went on to become a dance hit at clubs playing electronic music. In 2010, Endless Shame decided to work together with EK Product in Italy for the release of their third album ''Generation Blind''. Along with the album a single "Halo" was released and the band recorded a music video for the song "The Reape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Echo Image
Echo Image is a Norwegian synthpop band from Fredrikstad. The band started in the summer of 1997 when Pål Magnus Rybom and Jon-Ivar Berg started experimenting with electronic music. That summer the two of them recorded a demo. Berg left the group after they failed attract the attention of record labels and went to focus on his music project Biozide. Later that year Fredrik Hansen joined and Echo Image was officially formed with Trine Bilet joining towards the end of the year providing backing vocals, keyboards, and synthesizers. In December 1998, Echo Image recorded the ''Walkout'' EP, which was sold locally through a label called Kvarts Musikk. Their musical style didn't really suit Kvarts, whose catalog consisted of punk, prog, and lo-fi music; so in 2000 they signed to US synthpop label A Different Drum with the German label Bloodline releasing their music in Europe. Around this time Lars Kristian Holt joined as live guitarist and became a full-time member in July 2001. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Droom (band)
Droom were a Canadian electronic music duo formed in 2002 in Vancouver that combined elements of futurepop, synthpop, post punk and gothic rock. The band had two club hit singles and enjoyed success on college radio charts. The musical style has been likened to that of Images in Vogue Depeche mode, New Order and the cure, and ''The Province'' referred to the duo's style on ''128 ½ Days'' as "the darker side of Depeche Mode." Biography Droom was formed in the summer of 2002 by Graham Jackson and William Winslow-Hansen from the many discussions during Jacksons and Winslow-Hansens tenure in aLUnARED. They immediately began working on tracks for their debut album, "128 ½ days". They enjoyed the success of two club hit singles, "While We Can" and "Stay!", and they quickly gained a growing fanbase in the underground music scene. The band played a show in San Antonio, Texas as part of a synthpop festival in 2003. The band members continued to spend the majority of their time on wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daybehavior
Daybehavior is a Swedish indie-pop trio, founded in Stockholm, in 1993 by Tommy Arell, Paulinda Crescentini and Carl Hammar. The trio's music is heavy influenced by movies, electronics and beats. History Their debut album ''Adored'' was released in 1996 by Swedish indie label North of No South Records (NONS). Per Gessle's company JimmyFun Music, released the album in 15 countries worldwide. The album received positive reviews in publications including ''New Musical Express'', '' Select'', ''The Times'' and ''Melody Maker''. During 1998 and 1999 they, recorded their follow-up album with Kevin Petri, engineer on Massive Attack's debut album ''Blue Lines'' (1991). NONS, dealing with financial problems, went into bankruptcy 99 and the album was locked from being released. The band in despair decided to take a break and Arell moved to Thailand. By 2003, Crescentini and Hammar decided to finish the album, now updated with some new material. Their second album, ''Have You Eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De/Vision
De/Vision is a German synthpop musical group formed in 1988. The band started as a quartet consisting of Thomas Adam, Steffen Keth, Stefan Blender, and Markus Ganssert. Blender left the band in 1991 and Ganssert departed in 2000. The name De/Vision is a play on words. The majority of the band's lyrics are in English, but they have had some songs in German. In 2000, Keth started a side project as the vocalist with Green Court, called 'Green Court featuring De/Vision'. The band with remaining members Keth and Adam were then signed to Drakkar Records and Sony BMG in Europe, and Dancing Ferret Discs in North America. The band is currently signed to Metropolis Records in North America. Since 1994 the band has released a new studio album of original material roughly every 1.5 years, until their 2012 album ''Rockets and Swords''. In 2009, the band started their own label, Popgefahr, primarily to release their own works as a response to the difficulty of garnering label support. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Code 64
Code 64 is an electronic music band from Sweden. Their music can best be described as a mixture of synthpop, electronic body music and electropop. Biography Code 64 is a synthpop, darkwave, electronica band that signed with the small Norwegian record label, "Angel Productions" only three years after establishing themselves as a group. They released their first album ''Storm'' in 2003, which contained nine original tracks. The album quickly sold out and Code 64 began to establish a fan base across Europe. Music reviews were generally positive, deeming it "very listenable, dynamic and easily album." ''Release'' Magazine likened them to VNV Nation "in their most melodic mood." Following this release they continued to work, releasing ''Departure'' in 2005 under the new label Memento Materia, who has released albums for many other well known technopop acts including the well known Swedish act Covenant Covenant may refer to: Religion * Covenant (religion), a formal alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blume (band)
Blume are an Italian electronic music band formed in Milan in 2008. The group consists of Enrico Filisetti (Vocals), Ivan Savino (Synthesizers & Programming), and Daniele De Fabritiis (Guitars). Their sound blends EBM-Futurepop with Synthpop and Darkwave. History With the online release of the first recordings, they capture the curiosity of media and critics, arousing the interest of the following and of some labels. In February 2009, the band signed a record deal with the US label A Different Drum, which releases ''Rise From Grey'', in January 2010. The debut album achieved success from the press with several specialty magazines praising the band for their work. After the first European tour, the band signed new recording contract with the label WTII Records, which releases the single "Western Rust" in July 2013, and their second studio album ''Autumn Ruins'', in September 2013. On October 20, 2017, the band released a new single, "Blackening", immediately acclaimed by fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue October (United Kingdom)
Blue October is an English synthpop/ pop/dance band based in Essex, formed in 1996 by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller. Their first album, '' Incoming'', was released in 1998, on the US record label A Different Drum. Tragedy struck as Miller unexpectedly died soon afterwards. In 2001 a second album, ''Preaching Lies to the Righteous'', was released with Ross Carter replacing Miller as vocalist. A third album, ''One Day Silver, One Day Gold'', was released in 2005 as a third member, Chris Taubert, joined the band. 2008 saw the release of their fourth album, ''Walk Amongst the Living''. Produced by Steve Travell. In 2010 Carter left the band, who have since recruited Chris Beecham as replacement. June 2010 saw the band start work on their, as yet, untitled fifth studio album. In addition to the album releases, Blue October have appeared on a number of compilation albums, and the Microsoft Xbox Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blu Mar Ten
Blu Mar Ten is a music production outfit based in London, and is made up of Chris Marigold and Michael Tognarelli. History Blu Mar Ten's first track to be released was "The Fountain" / "Lunar" in 1996 on Way Out Records. The track appeared on compilations and was named by Fabio as his 'tune of the year'. This was followed by the Blu Mar Ten remix of Erykah Badu's first single " On & On" for MCA Records, which reached the top 10 music chart. Following these releases Blu Mar Ten were offered a long-term deal by LTJ Bukem's Good Looking Records. This partnership saw releases on the label including features on the Logical Progression, Earth and Progression Sessions LPs and tracks on Good Looking's partner labels. A dedicated artist EP and Blu Mar Ten artist compilation LP were also released by Good Looking. In early 2001 Blu Mar Ten and Good Looking Records parted company. Following this Blu Mar Ten has produced breaks for Rennie Pilgrem's label TCR and Danny Macmillan's In-flig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
