JT (Jeff Timpanaro), John Shadle (Shady) & Steve Hankins (live keys)
Influences
Tear Garden, Caribou, Legendary Pink Dots, Four Tet, Chemical Brothers, Moon 7 Times, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Dog, BT, Imogen Heap, Black Lung, Dead Can Dance, Henry Frayne, Autechre, Coil, Aphex Twin, Crystal Method, The Smiths, Severed Heads, Pankow, Nurse With Wound, NON, Retina, and of course Daniel Johnston
Skandalon is unapologetically electronic music. While the parameters of this genre are vast, Skandalon intends to carve its own niche within the style. In addition to the requisite laptop tracks used for live performance, Skandalon mixes a variety of live percussion, keyboards, acoustic drums, toys, sound-sculpting technology, and other noise-making objects based upon whatever may be appropriate for a performance. Eclectic elements are helpful; anything is really fair game, from the smallest plastic kid's toys to amplified leaf blowers. But this is not avant-garde per se, nor is it noise for the sake of noise; elements of traditional song structure keep Skandalon in a more accessible vein. Of particular importance is the live drummer, who provides a needed in-your-face element that most electronic acts neglect altogether.
The spirit of Skandalon's music is one of strength, energy, and creativity. Yet within the song structures there is also a current of pain, defiance, drama, and desperation. Skandalon has a theme that varies between Seismic Industrial Grooves, Electro-Machinistic Mayhem, Churning Ambient Haze - one critic recently dubbed Skandalon the "Pink Floyd of Electronic." At its very best, Skandalon is the 21st century iteration of everything the early industrial bands attempted to accomplish back in the 80s and 90s namely, a marriage of the pyscho robot and the ethereal goth - all produced by machines - and packaged into CDs and, more importantly, into impactful live performances.
Detractors of todays electronic music say it lacks musicianship, ingenuity, and is too repetitive. Furthermore, live performances are nothing more than pre-recorded, replicated sequences can that dull ones senses to the bone. While some electronic music has done its part to earn such detractions, there are a handful of artists creating a unique sound that satisfies their primary audience. Skandalon intends to not only satisfy, but to forge new territories of creation and performance, reaching into the tired souls of its audience, awakening them with something vibrant and unexpected. Details to unfold for the rest of our lives.
Hello Friends!!! You may or may not have heard, but this Saturday Night is our return show. Provision is playing with When In Rome at Scout Bar. It would be wonderful to see you out, if you don't already have plans.
Last time I saw you all perform I think was at Red Rum not sure if you've ever seen us perform.. so come out tonight.
ORIGIN - A NIGHT OF PURE BLOOD LIVE GOTHIC INDUSTRIAL MUSIC @ ELYSIUM MARCH FRIDAY THE 13th~ An official part of SXSWi INTERACTIVE WEEK
Featuring Sullen Serenade, Neuroma, and HIPNAUTICA with special guests djs all night AIRBORNE ILLNESS, DJ NONE, TEGO, subSPACE FREAKQUENCY. Not to mention brand new video featuring Roscine ( our butoh performance artist) and a special climax featuring Mistress Kayla (SATX) and her human puppet from BOUND in San Antonio. Not to mention "DESTINATION IS UNKNOWN" Hipnautica first official music video will be presented for the first time at ever on March Friday the 13th at Elysium. Sullen Serenade from San Antonio starts the night at 9:30, followed by Neuroma, followed by Hipnautica at midnight.
OMGZ! this really sucks... MySpace is removing my profile :( i was sent some message about the reason why my account is being terminated, i posted it below i think everyone should check it, its interesting what they say, i made a new account anyway, here is what they said also here is my new profile
We are finishing up the recording of a bunch of new tracks before we finally hit the stage in September/October. Lots of remix trades and collaboration is in the works for the next year along with touring. We're finally getting it all off the ground!! :)
Please keep in touch. Your music is awesome. I still remember having a great time at the Engine Room show that I saw.
Hey, it's been quite a while since we've posted a message to all of our friends. Sorry for the re-send to some of you due to a major date change. :)
** PLEASE NOTE the new date: Wednesday, May 23rd for the “Phase 0” EP release party at IVAR in Hollywood.**
NEW SONG
I have posted a new down tempo industrial song called "Mask" that you should check out. We're trying to get more feedback on it.
NEW MEMBER
We have a new member, Jeremiah Saint (Electric Bass) who makes his debut on the song "Mask".
iTunes
Our 5-track EP is now available on iTunes for only $3.99 USD or you can buy the actual CD direct from us via Paypal on MySpace.
HOLLYWOOD RELEASE PARTY @ IVAR **new date**
We're having a HUGE release party for our "Phase 0" EP @ HELL at the IVAR in Hollywood on Wednesday, May 23rd. Come out and meet us!! Lots of Phase Theory swag will be given away.
PHASE THEORY - LIVE IN CONCERT
We're hitting the stage with the full band in June 2007 in support of the Waking Man album.
Dates TBA...here is our booking contact: booking@phasetheory.com
Thanks everyone for your support. See you on the dance floor!
