Many credited the band for reviving the local indie music scene. They’re proud of that, too. After all, it’s for the love of music they started this journey in 2003. It’s a blessing to bring together a group of people who share the same passion and this was what they got - So Much More Inside (2004), Hip City (2006) and their latest effort We Satellites in 2008. Always challenging and exploring new sounds with each new project, their rewards include 3 acclaimed albums, two no.1 hits and numerous top 20s -that showcase their evolution, and a whole lot of fans.
Props to the music channels for believing in and helping Electrico, also know as ECO spread their music beyond our shores and kudos to the band for working their asses off touring the Asian circuit, and flying the Singapore flag at the coveted South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Texas in 2007 while spreading some of their magic to Los Angeles at the same time.
Electrico became the first Singapore band to receive a nomination at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards and a second in 2008 which culminated in awards for the Top Local Pop Song (for Runaway) at the 13th annual COMPASS (Composers & Authors Society Of Singapore) awards – the 3rd time in as many years – which also saw Dave taking the honors for the Young Composer of the Year.
With recognition came responsibility, and the lads gave back- undertaking a community project for troubled teens in the same year. The online single Everybody’s Here - a child of the project.
Veterans in the local music scene, but definitely still learning. It helps that these self-confessed music and stage junkies, are friends before musicians. And perhaps that’s what keeps their sound evolving, adding new dimensions to their music and taking their fans along for the ride.
Electrico are - Dave Tan (vocal & guitar), Desmond Goh (bass guitar) and William Lim Jr (drums).
Electrico’s long anticipated 3rd album, “We Satellites”, is now available in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines . Visit www.wesatellites.com for more details.
You Can Also Purchase The Digital Album At http://www.wayango.com/electrico/
"Electrico, besides being one of the best local indie bands, is also probably one of the island's most hardworking outfit... the band has also launched an amazing third album release this year, to much accolade and of course, love from us." - Juice Magazine, December 2008 (We Satellites, Best Local Release)
"...their best and most daring album yet!" - Maxim, September 2008
"Save our souls ...sends shivers down our spines with haunting loops that linger like lost spaceships. We've got a livewire!" - First, August 2008
"Singapore's premiere band are back with their 3rd studio effort...they really do deserve all the recognition they are getting..." - Playworks, August 2008
"Electrico seems to have upped the ante with their third album." - Today, July 2008".
"..its hard to imagine how a label would pass up We Satellites which is a nicely balanced blend of pop hooks and hip sounds...with a combination of guitar-based songwriting and urban electronic textures..." - Business Times, July 2008"
Hip City (2006)
“Electrico is a superb outfit which has fine-tuned its pop-rock formula to perfection.” – Straits Times’ Life, 3.5 / 5
“ Hip City is a more than competent sophomore effort that deftly blends the rowdy and the romantic into one melodic swing.” – Today, 4 / 5
“…remarkable taste in savvy pop-rock…hope burns for Singa-pop once more…the best national anthems are found in here.” – 8 Days, 3.5 / 5
“…a veritable piece of precision song craft.” – MTVAsia.com, 7 / 10
“Homeboys Electrico fire their first salvo and it’s a stupendous ‘no filler all killer’ rock meltdown.” – Straits Times’ Life, 3.5 / 5
“…pillared by a strong musicianship, a clean mix and a happy lack of disdain for catchy hooks, this Singapore band might be on to something bigger and brighter than what the dubious ’local rock’ moniker can offer.” – 8 Days, 3.5 / 5
“Easily the best Singaporean pop album this year.” – Juice magazine
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Hey pal! How've you been? Sorry we haven't been in touch for so long, been having school and exams. But now we're done and free, so we're back to music making and gigs. Do comment back and tell us how you're doing aye, and check to see if you can come to see a show soon! Thanks.
