Music Videos | Directory | Search | Top Artists | Shows | Music Forums | Music Classifieds | Artist Signup 

attack, octopus.
Experimental / Indie / Progressive

"solo noise song loop live project"

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin
United States

Profile Views:  7441




Last Login:  7/20/2008
View My: Pics | Videos

   Contacting attack, octopus.

 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/attackoctopus  

   attack, octopus.: General Info
Member Since11/7/2006
Band Membersdrums, alesis micron, rhodes, guitar, two amps, re-50 loop pedal, effects pedal, drum machine.
Sounds Like
Type of LabelNone








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 26 2008 10:00P
Peabody’s Oshkosh, Wisconsin

attack, octopus.'s Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Valley Scene Interview  (view more)

Attack Octopus debut album now available!  (view more)

Northwestern Article  (view more)

premixes  (view more)

Advance Titan Questionnaire.  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About attack, octopus.
Attack Octopus is a bona fide rock and roll spectacle capturing the power of a full ensemble through the trinkets of a symphonic mad scientist. The songs gain momentum as parts are played, spliced and looped together, finally erupting into climactic frenzies when the drums and vocals kick in. You can close your eyes and picture a stage teeming with musicians, or open them and see a solitary figure tranquillizing his mind, and yours, with a steady purpose.

   attack, octopus.'s Friend Space (Top 16)
attack, octopus. has 300 friends.
 the willis 


 tHE POLES 

Is Online
 Jeff Mitchell 


 DropDeadGiants 


 doubleplusgood records 


 Happy 


 congratulations on your decision to become a pilot 


 Southside Stranglers 


 Dallas Orbiter 


 PATCHWORK 


 Airshow Guy 

Is Online
 The Grande Arnaque 


 self-evident 


 buck 


 Patrick Salt Ryan 


 Woodyboom 





attack, octopus.'s Friends Comments
Displaying 50 of 169 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
PATCHWORK





Jul 14 2008 11:11 PM

thanks man... even during the horse years... hilarious. I'm going to quote that in my press kit.
PATCHWORK





Jul 11 2008 9:52 AM

oh no! it got cut off... it says
"my pedals are alphabetized from Behringer to Zoom"
which was my favorite line.
PATCHWORK





Jul 10 2008 8:42 PM

this is so good, from the best of Craigslist...


SERIOUS guitarist looking for like-minded bandmates to make it big.
Date: 2008-05-12, 11:13AM EDT


Look here, Hudson Valley. I'm tired of answering ads on these pages only to find poseurs, geeks and acoustic folk acts who want me to change my unique playing style to match their style. It's time for a band that is as unique and forceful as I am, and I'm taking no prisoners.

This monumental effort will require the cooperation of a thunderous bass player with the mind and skills to keep this beast of a freight train on its tracks while a talented drummer will unleash an unrelenting hailstorm of destruction down upon his kingdom of percussion. The band will need to be as focused and driven as I am, willing to meet two, perhaps three times a week. When I host a practice session, I treat it like an Ultimate Fighter match, where nobody leaves until someone taps out. If you think you've got the endurance and fire to keep up, then bring your best, but be warned... I don't let up, and I don't want to share a stage with anyone who will.

As you can see from my picture, I wear chain mail to protect my body from the rigors of extreme playing. When you step up on stage with a true performer like myself, it's like stepping into battle, only instead of swords and arrows, we fight with 32nd notes and pinch harmonics. So in a way, the chain mail is largely symbolic, but my legions of fans have come to appreciate and expect it. You may don similar armor, but only if it fits the theme (no hockey masks or umpire's vests).

You are expected to have suitable gear. If you can see the top of your amplifier, don't bother answering this ad. It is expected that you will have a commitment to tone that approaches mine. (would be impossible to exceed, to be quite honest) I have a pedalboard that is ten feet long and would not dare sacrifice a single effect for the sake of portability. My pedals ar
PATCHWORK





Jul 7 2008 9:03 AM

Hey man, nice seeing you at Sawdust days. I'm looking forward to the book release...
Jeff Mitchell





Jun 30 2008 10:18 AM

dangerous goods advisory council?
Jeff Mitchell





Jun 30 2008 7:04 AM

hey man,

sorry i missed you in Oshkosh. It was great hanging out with Beth and JoJo though.

take care, J
self-evident





Jun 4 2008 5:16 PM

Dude. You ruled so hard in Oshkosh. Thanks as always for rockin' with us.
NOBOT





May 10 2008 6:48 PM

We're a featured artist on RCRDLBL.COM!


http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/NOBOT/music

thanks for listening.
J+Arpke=Jarpke





May 10 2008 10:33 AM

great show last night!
Tuesday Delectation





May 9 2008 1:21 PM

will see you tonight!!
NATHANIEL FRANK AND THE WISCONSIN MAGIC





May 9 2008 12:26 PM

I look forward to seeing you tonight.
Southside Stranglers





May 7 2008 10:41 AM

Dennis Wilson's double-CD PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE – LEGACY EDITION in stores June 17th.
Boss





May 6 2008 10:10 PM

not bad not bad. next time you're at Reptile Palace ill be sure to stop by.
Sondra


Is Online


May 6 2008 2:08 PM

very interesting music. kind jacked.
thanks!
sondra
Patrick Salt Ryan





Apr 29 2008 5:51 AM

I'm coming to Wisconsin in June in the midst of my whirlwind tour but if Romano's not hosting I'm out...The Beat Kitchen burned down btw it wasn't me,love,S
Dixie





Apr 28 2008 5:38 PM

Hmmmm....Rove. I haven't seen him lately. He's probably very busy eating children and boiling puppies. I'm sure I'll see him soon. Here, "The Man" is everywhere.
Kelly





Apr 27 2008 11:28 PM

Steve! Thank you for thinking of me and leaving me the info. I am happy to say I will actually be in town and am looking forward to coming out of hermitsville to see your show. See you then...Peace~Kelly
Dixie





Apr 27 2008 3:43 PM

Hey there! Great tune! Any Depp sightings?
PATCHWORK





Apr 23 2008 12:28 PM

Man I'm bummed that I'll be out of town on the 9th. It's been a while...
The record sounds bone crushing, as expected. Hopefully we can get together on another show soon. I have a semi-concrete line up now and it's way more rockin...
HEPATITIS Q





Apr 16 2008 6:05 PM

I am clueless to the whole J. Depp story, but I am sure it is as dreamy as he is... Anyway, good stuff... Hope to catch your live show when I make it back there...
HEPATITIS Q





Apr 14 2008 7:29 PM

Yo! I finally got around to getting your album... Awesome stuff... I give it five hominy grits, and a black-eyed pea...

Hope everything is going well up yonder...

Dan
NATHANIEL FRANK AND THE WISCONSIN MAGIC





Apr 10 2008 3:59 PM

If you feel like venturing out, we are playing at Peabody's on Saturday. Hope things are going well Steve! Later
Jeff Mitchell





Apr 3 2008 5:57 AM

hey steve,

great album. Roddenberry is a force to be reckoned with. can't wait to listen to it all on something besides the teensy little speaker on my computer.

cheers, j
Southside Stranglers





Mar 31 2008 6:19 AM

Fantastic show on saturday. Now that DePere has had a taste of true rock, they can stop referring to their rotaries as Roundabouts and start calling them Sothisisspaces.
::!Mick!::





Mar 30 2008 10:28 PM

Well thanks for coming and playing. It was great having you. You really awed the crowed last night, and I'm just not saying that.

I know you've probably gotten this before, but have you heard of a group called The Octopus Project? Some of your stuff reminded me of them.
DropDeadGiants





Mar 30 2008 6:09 PM

i couldn't find any roughs, but i put up a new song. you may recognize the chorus...attack octopus album rules! especially the songs with whatshisnuts.
Airshow Guy


Is Online


Mar 29 2008 7:23 PM

that's quite the fabulous album you've got there, son. love it!
Jeff Mitchell





Mar 24 2008 1:38 PM

hey steve,

sorry i missed your call.

just got back to boston from georgia for a few days. hopefully i'll get home in time to give you a ring.

snuggles, j
Dallas Orbiter





Mar 21 2008 8:28 AM

Miss you.
Sleestak Party Patrol





Mar 24 2008 8:45 AM

Steven,
Those "videos" are so damn awesome. I should get out more and see one of your shows. It's really excellent!! Take care bud! T
NATHANIEL FRANK AND THE WISCONSIN MAGIC





Mar 22 2008 3:20 PM

Downloaded new album, listened, was blown away! Excellent Steve!
NATHANIEL FRANK AND THE WISCONSIN MAGIC





Feb 25 2008 4:06 AM

Hey Steve, when is your album going to be available? I can't wait to hear it! Hope all is well.
Jeff Mitchell





Feb 12 2008 1:55 PM

"If the United States as a whole were to finish my thesis, what would their (its?) product be like?" or, more simply, "how would the USA complete my thesis?". This is to be a short essay.

thanks Steve.
cheers, j
PATCHWORK





Feb 12 2008 1:09 PM

think we're going to push it back to 2015, let the buzz build a little bit and then mature...
been on any good ghost hunts lately?
Jeff Mitchell





Feb 7 2008 8:23 PM

hey steve,

come to my page and check out "Wires of Webster". I'll be expecting a copy of your essay ASAP.

j
PATCHWORK





Feb 5 2008 7:23 AM

Hey Steve, how's the book coming along?
I'm having October to-do list drag into March...hopefully you're not experiencing the same luck.
Also, I bet you will really dig the new TBA record.
Jeff Mitchell





Jan 29 2008 12:36 PM

I can't believe she posted these photos online! All naked and stuff. Her mom's gonna be so mad. Check it out at...

hppp://www.steve'sadork.com/
Southside Stranglers





Jan 24 2008 6:18 PM

Hey, can I borrow your cabinet again? You don't even have to show up to our gig at the Reptile Palace, the rock 'n roll Mecca of Oshkosh, on Saturday, January 26th, 10pm sharp, with Jeremy & the Jupiters, if you don't want to...
Patrick Salt Ryan