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[ cell 7 ] is an electronic industrial band formed in [[Perth, Western Australia]]. Starting in the early [[1990]]’s, [ cell 7 ] was initially influenced by [[IDM]] artists such as [[Autechre]] and [[Aphex Twin]] as well as the more mainstream sounds of [[Depeche Mode]], [[the Cure]] and [[Nine Inch Nails]]. The band has been referred to as 'endustrial' |
[ cell 7 ] is an [[electronic]] [[industrial]] [[band]] formed in [[Perth, Western Australia]]. Starting in the early [[1990]]’s, [ cell 7 ] was initially influenced by [[IDM]] artists such as [[Autechre]] and [[Aphex Twin]] as well as the more mainstream sounds of [[Depeche Mode]], [[the Cure]] and [[Nine Inch Nails]]. The band has been referred to as 'endustrial' <ref>Sphere Magazine, [ cell 7 ] RE:COGNITION review, July 2010 http://www.spheremag.co.uk/reviews/cd/1510-cd-review-cell-7-recognition</ref> in sound, possibly to indicate the distinction between [ cell 7 ] and the normal perception of the [[industrial]] [[genre]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Revision as of 23:41, 18 October 2010
[ cell 7 ]'
[ cell 7 ] is an electronic industrial band formed in Perth, Western Australia. Starting in the early 1990’s, [ cell 7 ] was initially influenced by IDM artists such as Autechre and Aphex Twin as well as the more mainstream sounds of Depeche Mode, the Cure and Nine Inch Nails. The band has been referred to as 'endustrial' [1] in sound, possibly to indicate the distinction between [ cell 7 ] and the normal perception of the industrial genre.
History
Nick and Paul both grew up in the hills of Perth, attending the same primary school. Meeting up again at university they began experimenting with sounds and instrumentation, combining alt-metal, goth and industrial noise elements with synth-pop, techno and electronica. They built a strong local following which was recognized with [ cell 7 ] winning 3 consecutive WAMI awards (1999, 2000, 2001) and performing live on RTRFM. A limited edition mini-album (300 signed and numbered EPs) PRE:COGNTION was released, selling out in under 72 hours.
In late 2001 both members relocated to Sydney, Australia for work reasons, and [ cell 7 ] took a hiatus from live performance. As Nick explained in a 4ZZZ radio interview - “real life got in the way”[2].
In 2007, Nick moved to Amsterdam in the Netherlands (again for work) and there completed the recording and production on a full-length album. RE:COGNITION was digitally released worldwide in late 2009, reaching number 1 on the FiXT Music store sales and critical acclaim [3]. The opening track ‘Red’ was selected by FiXT Records to be remixed by their online community, and the album was named as one of FiXTs 'Must Have Albums' [4]. In 2010 the [ cell 7 ] cover version of the REM track “Losing My Religion” was selected for inclusion on the Dependent Records compilation Septic IX [5].
Members
- Nick Mueller (vox, guitars, synthesizers, violin, percussion)
- Paul Harrison (piano, synthesizers)
Previous Live Members
- David Thomas (synthesizers)
- Daniel Clarke (guitars)
- Anna Nguyen (vox, synthesizers)
Discography
- [ cell 7 ] - PRE:COGNITION (independent release EP, 2001)
- [ cell 7 ] - RE:COGNITION (Cognition Records CD, 2009)
- compilation - Dark Eyed and Starry They Were: Volume 2 (Heartland Records)
- FiXT remix - ‘Red’ (FiXT, 2010)
- compilation - Septic IX (Dependent Records, 2010)
References
- ^ Sphere Magazine, [ cell 7 ] RE:COGNITION review, July 2010 http://www.spheremag.co.uk/reviews/cd/1510-cd-review-cell-7-recognition
- ^ ‘Dark Essence’ interview, 4ZZZ radio, Brisbane, April 2010 http://soundcloud.com/cell7/cell7_interview_nick_march2010
- ^ Sphere Magazine, [ cell 7 ] RE:COGNITION review, July 2010 http://www.spheremag.co.uk/reviews/cd/1510-cd-review-cell-7-recognition
- ^ http://www.fixtstore.com/category/645/
- ^ Septic IX review, http://www.reflectionsofdarkness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8247&Itemid=44, Sebastian Huhn, September 2010