Viva Machine
Viva Machine | |
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| Origin | Swansea, Wales |
| Genres | Alternative rock Progressive rock Pop |
| Years active | 2003 – September 2009 (On Hiatus) |
| Labels | Rocklouder Records |
| Members | Chris Seacombe Tom Stephens Gareth Carter Dai Francis Justin Hendy |
| Website | http://www.vivamachine.com |
Viva Machine were a Welsh rock band, formed in 2003. Initially known as Ipsofacto, they adopted the name Viva Machine in 2006. In 2008 they added a second guitarist and synth player Justin Hendy. The band announced an indefinite hiatus in September 2009.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The band released their first single, "My Jet Set Radio", on 4 December 2006, which had a small amount of airplay on BBC Radio 1, as well as being featured on ITV show The Guest List, where the band also performed.[2]
In 2007, working with producer Richard Jackson, the band wrote and recorded their debut album, recording 15 album tracks and around 20 b-sides.[3][4] They finished most of the album in mid-2008.[5] "Robotbodyrox" was the first single from the album, with "Go! Go! Go!" as the b-side. The music video for the single was released online on 21 October 2008.[6]
In September 2008 the band added another guitarist and synth player Justin Hendy.[7][8]
The band's debut album, Viva Machine, was released on 15 June 2009 by Rocklouder Records, after a break from live shows so bassist Tom Stephens could finish his degree. The track "Earthquakers & Loveshakers" was released as a free download on 8 June to promote the album's release.[7][9][10][11][12][5]
In September 2009 the band announced a lengthy, possibly indefinite hiatus, citing financial and educational commitments.
Influences
[edit | edit source]In an interview in 2007, the band cited influences including Clutch, Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, Jarcrew, Biffy Clyro, Radiohead and The Beach Boys.[5][13]
Band members
[edit | edit source]- Chris Seacombe (vocals, synth)
- Tom Stephens (bass, vocals)
- Gareth Carter (guitar, vocals)
- Dai "D.P. Francais" Francis (drums)
- Justin Hendy (guitar, synth)(2008–present)
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- Viva Machine (2009)
Singles
[edit | edit source]- "My Jet Set Radio" (2006)
- "Robotbodyrox" (2008)
- "Earthquakers & Loveshakers" (2009)
References
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External links
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