Viva Machine Explained

Viva Machine
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Swansea, Wales
Genre:Alternative rock
Progressive rock
Pop
Years Active:2003  - September 2009 (On Hiatus)
Associated Acts:The Automatic
Label:Rocklouder Records
Website:http://www.vivamachine.com
Current Members:Chris Seacombe
Tom Stephens
Gareth Carter
Dai Francis
Justin Hendy

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

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. "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.[5]

In September 2008 the band added another guitarist and synth player Justin Hendy.[6] [7]

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.[6] [8] [9] [10] [11]

In September 2009 the band announced a lengthy, possibly indefinite hiatus, citing financial and educational commitments.

Influences

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.[12] [13]

Band members

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Viva Machine bio . . 2007 . 2008-09-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070216174124/http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/viva_machine/ . 16 February 2007 .
  2. Web site: My Jet Set Radio. . 2007. 2008-09-16.
  3. Web site: Happy 2008!. Myspace. Tom Stephens. 31 December 2008 . 2008-09-16.
  4. Web site: Pop Factory Awards. Last minute free show. Album stuff. myspace blog (Tom Stephens)(30 November). 2008 . 2008-09-16.
  5. Web site: ROBOTBODYROX OUT 9th NOVEMBER. myspace blog. 2007 . 2008-10-21.
  6. Web site: New members. New songs. New tour.. Myspace. Tom Stephens. 2008 . 16 September 2008.
  7. Web site: Viva Machine biggest tour yet!. Rocklouder. 2008 . 16 September 2008.
  8. Web site: Viva Machine Announce Debut Album. This Is Fake DIY. 2009 . 2009-04-03.
  9. Web site: Viva Machine Announce Debut Album. Rock Sound. 2009 . 2009-04-03.
  10. Web site: Viva Machine Debut Album Plans. Click music. 2009. https://archive.today/20120723070612/http://www.clickmusic.com/articles/10827/Viva-Machine-Announce-Debut-Album.html. dead. 2012-07-23. 2009-04-03.
  11. Web site: Rocklouder Announce Viva Machine Album Release!. Rocklouder. 2009 . 2009-04-03.
  12. Web site: Rock Louder catches up with Viva Machine. Rock Louder . Phillip May. 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071015142744/http://rocklouder.co.uk/articles/3998/Interview-Viva-Machine.html. dead. 15 October 2007. 16 September 2007.
  13. Web site: Audio interview with Viva Machine. beartrappods.com. 2007. 2008-09-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20111004100437/http://www.beartrappods.com/podcasts/Viva-Machine_31.html. 4 October 2011. dead.

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