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Meet Pluto Revolts

Pluto Revolts was conceived in early 2008, a time that marked a period of significant reawakening for Cincinnati, Ohio vocalist/songwriter Benjamin James. Up to that point, James spent the better part of a decade writing all different shades of rock songs for his previous 4-piece band, an experience which also afforded him the opportunity to perform as a touring musician in clubs as far away as Japan, and as high-profile as the Warped Tour, before he even graduated high school. But unfortunately, even with an eventual major-label contract, and a soon-followed finished album with a platinum producer, the path that once seemed so promising was beginning to reveal its pitfalls. James realized the music he'd worked so hard to create for the group was wrought with artistic compromises in the end, and worst of all, destined for release-date-limbo, bound for nothing more than to collect dust on a shelf, because of the same bureaucratic worst-case-scenarios every musician prays will never happen to them. James was understandably frustrated, but not yet prepared to let the failure of that group's journey deter him from his individual dream. He decided to reboot his career, and funnel the energy into an entirely new project, one that would appeal to the instincts he was previously forced to ignore. This time, he would be equipped with assets most new artists lack: experience, humility, purpose, and a brand new surge of determination. Even down to the name itself signifying “rebirth,” with Pluto Revolts, James set out to shed his proverbial old skin and reveal a rawer, more distinct version of himself.

The result of that initial effort was an entirely self-produced debut EP called Suffer No Delusions, comprised of five songs showcasing a variety of influences from pop to electronic and alternative rock. The eclectic EP included songs such as “Numb” and “Control Freak,” which showcased previously untapped honesty and vulnerability from the songwriter - while the title track, “Suffer No Delusions,” showcased the scope of his vision and the wide landscape of genre-combining this project was free to explore. Additionally, the EP was released only weeks after completion, and initially only as a free download from his website, which at the time, was a stark contrast from the industry-standard “waiting game” he'd just left behind. James' mission in releasing the music in such a manner was to build a stronger, more visceral relationship with his fans.

Fast forward nearly two years and Pluto Revolts' second release, an even broader and more experimental EP simply titled, Collisions, hit iTunes in April 2010. James claims the gap between the two albums can simply be attributed to periods of writing drought, while significant time was also spent exploring various other styles of music, coupled with several line-up changes in the live band members he had been calling upon to bring Pluto Revolts' music to the stage. Also, James was unsatisfied with the results of nearly every demo recorded during 2009. The bar was set arguably higher than ever before for his personal expectations as a songwriter, because of the positive response he'd received to the first EP. He'd accumulated only acoustic songs and songs recorded with his live band members, so by the Fall of 2009, James scrapped everything and, once again, went back the drawing board. The tide quickly changed, however, once a demo was completed to the song he refers to as the “catalyst” for his subsequent creative inspiration. The song, titled “Closure,” with it's “unconventional pop” sound, then inspired his first ever music video, which was also his first ever directorial effort, and would become the EP's lead single. Soon to follow were the finishing touches to 5 more songs that accompanied the single and rounded out the EP. By early 2011, remix artists from around the globe – from Texas and Canada, all the way to South Africa, Israel and Europe - had put their own spin on “Closure,” which led James to collect and release his favorites as yet another free download on his website, titled Feast Your Appetite: The Closure Remixes.

Armed with a consistent group of some of Cincinnati's finest musicians, James spent nearly all of 2011 building the strength of Pluto Revolts' live show, to the point where the band is now consistently headlining shows at all of the areas most reputable venues and coveted stages, including The Southgate House and The Madison Theater. In a span of 6 months from when Pluto Revolts first headlined a concert, the audience had already tripled, which is a fact James still has trouble grasping. James plans to carry the momentum into 2012, with a new internet-single set for release in April, and many more song releases and show dates to follow. While James isn't sure exactly what musical avenues his songs have yet to explore, he's happy to continue pushing himself to the limits of his abilities and challenging “the norm” with his upcoming releases and live performances. He's committed to constantly learning from his experiences and from the artists that inspire him, and to also bring his fans music that, if nothing else, is a true, unadulterated portrait of himself.

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Collisions - EP

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Feast Your Appetite: The Closure Remixes

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Suffer No Delusions - EP

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General Info

Genre: Alternative / Pop / Rock
Location Cincinnati, Un
Profile Views: 104585
Last Login: 8/8/2012
Member Since 12/2/2007
Website plutorevolts.com
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
Pluto Revolts is less of a band than it is the brainchild of front-man Benjamin James, who's unique blend of influences (which ranges anywhere from The Beatles to Nine Inch Nails) is brought to life here through a nearly solo effort: written, produced, and performed almost entirely by James himself.
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Benjamin James
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The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Mute Math, Silverchair, Linkin Park, City Sleeps, Blindside, Timbaland
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Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop

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