Viva Machine

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]

Viva Machine
OriginSwansea, Wales
GenresAlternative rock
Progressive rock
Pop
Years active2003 – September 2009 (On Hiatus)
LabelsRocklouder Records
Associated actsThe Automatic
Websitehttp://www.vivamachine.com
MembersChris Seacombe
Tom Stephens
Gareth Carter
Dai Francis
Justin Hendy

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.[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

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
  • 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

Albums

Singles
  • "My Jet Set Radio" (2006)
  • "Robotbodyrox" (2008)
  • "Earthquakers & Loveshakers" (2009)

References
  1. "Viva Machine bio". BBC. 2007. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  2. "My Jet Set Radio". BBC. 2007. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  3. Tom Stephens (31 December 2008). "Happy 2008!". Myspace. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  4. "Pop Factory Awards. Last minute free show. Album stuff". myspace blog (Tom Stephens)(30 November). 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  5. Phillip May (2007). "Rock Louder catches up with Viva Machine". Rock Louder. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 16 September 2007.
  6. "ROBOTBODYROX OUT 9th NOVEMBER". myspace blog. 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  7. Tom Stephens (2008). "New members. New songs. New tour". Myspace. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  8. "Viva Machine biggest tour yet!". Rocklouder. 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  9. "Viva Machine Announce Debut Album". This Is Fake DIY. 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  10. "Viva Machine Announce Debut Album". Rock Sound. 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  11. "Viva Machine Debut Album Plans". Click music. 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  12. "Rocklouder Announce Viva Machine Album Release!". Rocklouder. 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  13. "Audio interview with Viva Machine". beartrappods.com. 2007. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
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