Brian Fisher -vocals, keys, sequencing Joshua Broughton -guitar, vocals, sequencing Jonathan Davis -guitar, sequencing Chris Bass -bass Jason Curtis -drums, sequencing
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Sounds Like
A rock band who's mugged an electronica band and is digging through a stolen, dirty pair of pants for extra synth lines.
Members of the following bands:
Attention System, ATTN SYSTM, Slow Motion Crash, The Villians, Siberia My Sweet, Creve Coeur, Liquid Image, 13 After, Leechmilk, Caffeine, Mr. Riddles, Linkdead
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Brian Fisher grew up in St. Louis. His resume includes the St. Louis-based 13 After and Caffeine, Creve Coeur, and Atlanta favorites Slow Motion Crash. He plays M-Audio hardware and uses Macintosh software.
Joshua Broughton grew up in Georgia. His resume includes Echo 7, Linkdead, and Atlanta favorites Slow Motion Crash. He plays Gibson guitars, uses Orange amplification, uses a variety of pedals, and uses PC-based software.
Jason Curtis grew up in Georgia. His resume includes the Athens-based Villains and Atlanta favorites Slow Motion Crash. He plays DW drums, and uses PC-based software.
Jonathan Davis grew up in Georgia. His resume includes the Athens-based Villains. He plays Gibson guitars, uses Vox amplification, uses a variety of pedals, and uses PC-based software.
Chris Bass grew up in New Orleans. His resume includes Siberia My Sweet and Leechmilk. He plays Rickenbacker basses, uses Gallen Kreuger amplification, and uses a variety of pedals.
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It would be fair to say that ATTENTION SYSTEM happened by accident. The first time these Atlanta musicians sat down together with their instruments in the summer of 2008, they had one common goal in mind: to write music that would make people dance. It was a simple endeavor – years of playing in every imaginable venue from damp basements to trendy clubs had taught them not to expect too much. But the chemistry among these seasoned musicians on that day was undeniable – and by the end of that first rehearsal, expectations had changed.
With darkwave and punk at their core, Brian Fisher (vocals, keys), Joshua Broughton (guitar, vocals), Jonathan Davis (guitar), Chris Edmonds (bass) and Jason Curtis (drums) were ready for something new. Dabbling in the world of electronics, they've managed to fuse '80s synth pop with their darker undertones – and they've created what they only half-jokingly like to call "a rock band who's mugged an electronica band and is digging through a stolen, dirty pair of pants for extra synth lines."
Their lyrics paint a picture of dystopian futurism – but these guys don't ever take the world's demise too seriously. Themes of paranoia, hi-tech system failures and an inevitable robotic annihilation never seem to spoil the mood. They've been compared to The Faint, The Presets and She Wants Revenge – and while the band certainly counts these among their influences, their music is infused with a brightness that stands out among its darker subtext.
"When we went to see shows, it always seemed like something was missing," says singer Brian Fisher. "People weren't having fun anymore ... everyone just looked a little bored with it all. What we set out to do is entertain, bring back the energy, and show people that it's OK to get out, dance and have a good time again."
Although ATTENTION SYSTEM is a relative newcomer to the Atlanta music scene, they've already made their presence felt. In less than a year, they've gone from just another unknown local band to headlining packed weekend shows in Atlanta's notorious underground rock and dance venues. Their live shows have generated citywide buzz, landing them opening slots for visiting national acts. Local and regional radio airplay, plus a nationally televised commercial for the DIY Network, speaks to a promising future.
So while ATTENTION SYSTEM's sound may have come together by accident – it's certainly an accident that has been waiting to happen.
Check out The Corner's preview of Attention System's show at The Independent in Auburn this weekend. See it in the Nightlife section of www.thecornernews.com!
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Thanks, You guys are awesome too! I wish we could make it that night, but my other band, The Fabric, is playing that night at the Highland Ballroom. Wish I could be 2 places at once.
Thanks for the reminder Chris. I'm scheduled to work that night but I'm trying to get out of it so I can be there. Any suggestions for a call-in excuse? Haha
