Dr. Johnathon J. LaBrat (PhD in Funk Baby!) Noise-Guitar, 12 string, Keyboards, Wah Wah, Digital Effects, Lyrics, Lead Vocals
Astro C. LaBrat (The Code Master) Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Digital Effects, Composer, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Influences
Ronald Jones, Bob Dylan, Mercury Rev, Ween, Donovan, Sitcom Neighbor, Soul Coughing, The Pink Snowflakes, Richard Davies, The Beatles, Beck, Pink Floyd, The Dukes of Stratosphear, Weezer, Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Foo Fighters, ELO, Wire, aka Wir, Badfinger, The Who, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Queens Of The Stone Age, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Nazz, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, NIN, Nine Inch Nails, The Jesus And Mary Chain, XTC, Harry Nillson, The Monkees, Emmit Rhodes, George Harrison, David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, Paul McCartney and Wings, Stealers Wheel, Nirvana, Man from M.A.R.S., The Psychedelic Furs, Todd Bowie, Spineapples, Torn Memory, Super Furry Animals, Go Go Galaxion, Rutles, Armageden Locust, My Bloody Valentine, The New Guinea Pigs, Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers, London Egg, Norman Greenbaum, The Swimming Pool Q's, The Police, BTO, The 13th Floor Elevators, Napoleon XIV, or, Jerry Samuels, Steve Miller Band, Frank Zappa, Tom Petty, The Apples In Stereo, Syd Barrett, Thee Druggles, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, Byrds, Cream, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, Electric Light Orchastra, Smashing Pumpkins, The Guess Who, Jane's Addiction, Manfred Mann, Mott the Hoople, Radiohead, Grateful Dead, Blink-182, The Verve, T Rex, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Status Quo, The Lemon Pipers, White Zombi, LOVE, more...
You decide. We think we sound like ourselves. But Garageband and other reviews says we sound like:
The Queens Of The Stone Age, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ween, The Flaming Lips, Nine Inch Nails, John Lennon, The Swimming Pool Q's, Wire, aka Wir, even Simon And Garfunkel, to White Zombi, with XTC and Prince Funkadelic influences.
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UPDATE: The 'Rats disband. See blog entry. Love to all and goodbye.
One of the worlds first "Broadband Bands?" A duo - two brothers who've jammed together since kids formed the band in 1991. Unique in that they continue to create despite this major obsticle: One Rat resides in Washington State while the other remains in Southern California. They do their composing and collaborating and even jamming via an internet connection. By bouncing streaming music back and forth, they're creating rock and roll long distance. Instant messaging instead of talking, writing music together without being in the same state let alone same recording studio.
We don't know how many other Artists are doing it this way so as far as we can tell The Nuclear LabRats are breaking new ground in how they utilize technology in making music.
They've come a long way since actaully residing within a recording studio in Anaheim, California in 1991 complete with psychedelic gecko painted walls and termite art "trees" growing in between the glass which separates the control room from the main area. Now they're just humans with wives and children living the surburban middle class life, slaves to their day jobs.
Nevertheless their desire to write, compose, perform, and share their unique art continues to this very minute. Somehow they make time to make the muse. We're glad they do.
The Nuclear LabRats may have practically invented a new genre: TopRock (Topical Rock). Simply view the lyrics to "Church And State" "Turbin Bomb" or "Casino" and you immediately notice they're not afraid to breach the social rule of never discussing politics or religion in mixed company.
However, the light nonsensical lyrics of "Hand Made" and "Watching The Grass Grow" and "Carpet Ride" with boyish vocals reaching searing heights clearly reveal their psychedelic rock roots.
But you really cannot hang a sign on them which would confine them to one sound. The song "New Day (For Mary)" smacks of early Pink Floyd. Yet "When I Was A Boy" sounds alot like something from Tom Petty.
The vast range is likely due in large part to the Rats age gap of some 9 years. Frontrat JJ digs the late 60's to early 70's US and Brit influences and are clearly audible. The younger Rat Astro is primarily the hard rocking distorted guitar head banger type also prevelant in most of their work.
Hi there, hope all's good in yer world. New PIG EP and vidage uploaded, THE DREAM MAN, a slice of sick-oh-dole-ache punk blues. Drop by the STY for a listen. PIG, X ;@)
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Hi there , hope all's well in yer world and yer mind. Just droppin' by tae let ye know about the new STY at www.alienpig.co.uk It would be nice if ye could drop by and have a wee snuffle about. Stay forever free with love and good vibes from the STY. PIG X ;@) target="_blank"> alt="Photobucket">
In case you havent heard, we are just letting everyone know we are now running a Protools HD equipped recording studio with an engineer with over 11 years experience. We are running a special right now 3 songs for $300.00. So hit us up if your interested.
I'm totally diggin' these tunes. But where is the rest of the tracks that you mention in the band bio? I bought the ones that are available but I must have more. I hope to see more material, you guys rock!
Can you please take the time to watch our new music video "Believe" This video was made by Key Hole Productions an they have put many many hard hours working to make the best that they can an we could'nt be happier with the outcome,its gone far beyond what i could of ever wanted, an it was an amazing experience to work with these focused visionarys, i can't wait to make another one with them already....
I hope you enjoy the video an please leave us a comment with your thoughts as it will be greatly apreiciated my friend....
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
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Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
Il y a quelques temps, tu m'as très gentiment laissé un bien sympathique commentaire au sujet de ma musique pop à l'ancienne, et je voulais avec retard t'en remercier chaleureusement !...
Et puis t'annoncer que mon dernier album "SORTIE DE SECOURS" est sorti depuis décembre, que j'en suis très fier parce que je pense que c'est la meilleure musique pop que j'aie faîte, et que l'album est en vente :
The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
The Roxy March 14th in west Hollywood opening for the Von Bondies..8pm.thats the best we can do! It will be a wash of colors and intensity. Tell yer peeps! We need them there!
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