00s:
Goldfrapp, Jens Lekman, Royksopp, Dragonette, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Strokes, Dandy Warhols, Ladytron, Franz Ferdinand, Apoptygma Bezerk
90s:
Air, Pulp, Cake, The Beloved, Primal Scream, Electronic, Placebo, Saint Etienne, Beck
80s:
New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Erasure, OMD, The Human League, Depeche Mode, Scritti Politti, Talking Heads, ABC, a-ha, Devo
70s:
Kraftwerk, John Lennon, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Lou Reed, The Clash
60s:
The Beatles, John Barry, Nancy Sinatra, Bob Dylan
Sounds Like
New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, OMD, Dragonette, The Human League, The Beloved, Royksopp, Cut Copy, Goldfrapp, Jens Lekman, Kraftwerk, Duran Duran, Blur, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Air, Pulp, Magnetic Fields, Momus, The Alpine Stars, Ladytron, Future Bible Heroes
"Space March is intensely melodic pop... Craig Simmons utilizes synthesizers, guitars, strings, and electric pianos to create this upbeat music while his strong vocals wrap around the sounds to guide listeners into his dreamlike world... He sings songs that challenge listeners to question the potential of how much this vivacious music truly can change one’s life."
"One of the greatest strengths in recreating the authentic synth pop sound is the use of programmed drums, synthesizers, guitars, and most of all, Craig Simmons’ voice, a perfect mix between the lead singer of the Go-Betweens and New Order."
"Yeah, there are Erasure or even Abba-esque moments. And there are some serious kick-ass rock bits. Sometimes in the same song.... Fun and engaging. Simmons has a sense of melody and lyric that reminds me a bit of Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields, etc.)"
The first album review is online at elektrauma.de - follow the link below to read the full review. It’s been translated from German which accounts for the turn of phrase. It scored 6 out of 6.
"With regards to the title of this album you can say the following: once you have listened to this album you feel changed. If you are one of those people who thinks synthpop is dead, after having listened to this album all you can say is: synthpop has been revived successfully...."
Space March VOTED No.1 by music critic Ann Sterzinger in Chicago Reader & The Village Voice Best Of 2004 Critics’ Poll. Described as mixing "Magnetic Fields, Erasure, and a dollop of Momus."
"I could see a band like Space March really finding a large audience. This type of hook-laden, obsessively melodic pop would really fly well with indie fans...This is how pop music should sound." - Indieville
"Space March represents a divergence from the synth pop model, delivering a parallel blend of catchy songwriting and machine-aided construction while adding enough humanness...an engaging, elusive sound." - Splendid
"...an excellent achievement in electronic pop music." - Synthpop.NET
"Conjuring up They Might Be Giants and adding a little retro New Wave and spicy indie rock into the stew giving it mighty stirs with a huge spoon..." - Smother.Net
"In a pop scene rife with adolescent angst, ghetto rage, and naked lust, you got to admire any artist who dares to be as mature, intelligent, and quietly introspective as Craig Simmons (former half of the Australian synthpop duo Electrosquad) is on Space March. Rather than affecting a phony teenage sneer, Simmons confronts the creeping demons of age, loss, and regret with appropriately mellow reserve. ...And, next to the lyrics, that’s the best thing about Space March the musicianship. Too many electronic bands grow so infatuated with the technical aspect of their craft that their music has more in common with COBOL and C++ than rhythm and blues. Not so with Space March..." - 100% Unnatural
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The award winning album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is available worldwide from CD Baby and also 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.
TIESTO David Boggio, Alex Hall, DJ Rozz, Smashtime Super Stars- Bobby De Maria vs Tsunami, DJ Suspence Next Sunday, November 1st at 9pm The Rave / Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI
Visit THERAVE.COM for more info. and a chance to WIN TICKETS
Hey there, if you are near the wireless today, listen into 2SER 107.3 The Departure Lounge. Drew and I will be talking and playing some new tunes (remix heaven) with Mr Elchino himself. lots of lub
Hi, thank you for supporting me and my music! I wanted to let you know that my new single, "Live For Today", will be out on the 12th of October! The new album, "Fragile", is due out in November. http://www.tanjamaritsa.co.uk
Come & PARTY HARDY in celebration of GLOVES’ new single “PYX” with a Bang Gang east coast super-star-cast featuring CASSIAN, DOOM, HOODRAT, DANGEROUS DAN, GLOVES (duh!) & more! Wowee Zowee! Friday September 11th THE CIVIC, Downstairs, cnr of Goulburn and Pitt St, Sydney Doors open at 10PM / $10
Debut album “Metal Heart” out now! 9/10 Orkus 9/10 Gothic 8,5/10 Reflection of Darkness 5/6 Medienkonverter 7/10 Release Magazine 7/10 Zero Music Magazine
Listen to it on MySpace!
Hey Space March, hope you're having a great day! Say, do you believe in God? If so, do you think it comes with a tangible science we can hope to understand one day, or should it remain a mystical concept?