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Member Since12/14/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.synthetic-division.com
Band MembersCURRENT

Shawn Decker - vocals
Marshall Camden - live synths
Mike Johnson - drums
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Synthetic Division Hall of Fame- Kyle Wiggins, programming

InfluencesDepeche Mode, Bella Morte, The Smiths, OMD, Nirvana, Nitzer Ebb, Iris, New Order, Shiny Toy Guns, And One, Assemblage 23
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About Synthetic Division
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Synthetic Division CD, Get with the Programs, IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE on iTunes! Or go to CD Baby for an old-fashioned compact disc that you can cuddle.

"Like a bastard child of Erasure and DEVO; it (Get With The Programs) has the quirkiness of the latter, yet the sentimental grace of the former." - ReGen Magazine Online

"A heavy Depeche Mode vibe... Synthetic Division will get you moving!" -C-VILLE Weekly

"Synthetic Division might be your new key to happiness. This is dance-able in the same kind of way that Wolfsheim and Covenant are." - Gothic Angst

"Quality material worthy of label attention." - Godsend Reviews

"Synthetic Division have learned how to appeal to the

head and heart

as well as the ass." - The Chicago Reader (A. Sterzinger)

"Get With the Programs’ goodness is really refreshing. Each song creates a swirly, decadent atmosphere." - Maxine Nation for Machinerie

"Plenty of infectious vocal hooks and synth lines... this release looks as good as it sounds." - The Core, WNRN 91.9


Check out the music video for "Back to Sleep"!

The Synthetic Division Saga

Born with hemophilia and diagnosed with HIV as a child, Shawn Decker had the opportunity to meet anyone in the world through the Make-A-Wish Foundation: he chose Depeche Mode. "Jim Morrison got his songwriting powers as a child, when his parents drove past a car accident and the spirits of dead Native Americans lept into his soul," Decker says. "I got mine by shaking the hand of Martin Gore."

In high school, Shawn refused to give his medical dramas any power over his life, and didn't talk about them even to his closest friends. Instead, he turned to electronic music, which spoke to him on a deeply personal level. “When I put on the headphones to listen to my favorite bands,” says Decker, “everything else felt secondary, and manageable as a consequence.”

Synthetic Division is now making the music. In 2006-07, Shawn collaborated with Richmond-based electro musician Kyle Wiggins, and together they produced Get with the Programs, recording the album at Final Symphony Studios in Charlottesville, Virginia, by Micah Consylman of Bella Morte.

In late 2007, former In Tenebris keyboardist, Marshall Camden, joined Synthetic Division to add a dynamic presence to the live show, helping to deliver the dance-heavy tunes that move your heart as well as your feet.

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Synthetic Division's debut full-length CD, Get with the Programs, is now available on the official web site and on iTunes. The CD was recorded in 2007 at Final Symphony Studio in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was produced by Micah Consylman and Synthetic Division.

Shawn's memoir, My Pet Virus: The True Story of a Rebel Without a Cure, was published by the Penguin Group in September of 2006.

WHAT BADASSES ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BOOK:


"Shawn Decker has a way of making us thickblooded negatoid musicians feel like limp dicks for not making the most of our talent and our lives."
- Jeff Diehm of The Last Dance

"I picked up My Pet Virus and didn’t set it down ‘til I was done, and I’m a busy guy. Shawn Decker’s getting more attention for this book than Britney Spears’ got for forgetting her panties. I dig it, and I’m damned sure you will too!"
- Andy Deane of Bella Morte
"Shawn Decker is the King of the Thinblood Hotties!"
- Augusten Burroughs, author of Running With Scissors

What the hell is all this "thinblood" and "negatoid" nonsense? Pick up My Pet Virus at your local bookstore and find out!

You can find Shawn gigging as Synthetic Division, on TV and at college campuses talking about HIV/AIDS or hounding his friends in Bella Morte as BMTV.

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Synthetic Division's Friends Comments
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Bossasaurus

Bossasaurus



Nov 16 2009 11:35 AM

Yo Synthetic Divisionasaurus. I just found out that we're related...and as a special family only present we've made a new song for you called "End of Days" (start doing backflips now). It's an epic instrumental opus to the moment when our ancient Dino relatives saw a large fiery object plummeting towards them. Please come to our page, give it a listen and let us know if it makes you feel like something catastrophic is gonna happen. If the song upsets you too much we will be holding several s support groups (read: comcerts) in the near future. Check our page for locations, dates and times.






JoHanna

JoHanna Moresco



Oct 26 2009 5:44 AM

you were at dragoncon and i didn't get to meet you.  :(
Velvet Staircase

Velvet Staircase



Oct 26 2009 5:44 AM

I loved the new song that SubShock played tonight! Where can I hear it again? And does this mean there's a new album to come?! :)
Tainted Blood

Tainted Blood



Oct 26 2009 5:44 AM

Hey Shawn & ya gang

Thanks for adding us. Great tunes, great site...top!

Thanks again Ade & Hass
Myotis

Myotis



Jul 16 2009 12:20 PM

YES! That would be awesome, please let us know! Would love to see you too: )
mindy midnight.

mindy midnight.



Jul 11 2009 4:45 AM

Someone needs to update their band members section, I believe.
See you tomor...
it's already tomorrow.
See you tonight!
(:
ZAC

Zac Amico



Apr 28 2009 3:51 AM

from the people who brought you SCHIZOID SLUTS FROM PLANET FUCKTARD

Myotis

Myotis



Apr 27 2009 8:34 PM

Shawn,

Just stopping in to say Hello. It's been a while. Hope all is well : )

Melissa
Alex

alex lawson



Apr 17 2009 1:15 AM

The Billionaires' Club With The Teabaggers
The Penguin Master

The Penguin Master



Apr 13 2009 1:10 AM

I ♥ You Synthetic Division!!!!
SeXDwArF

SeXDwArF



Mar 21 2009 1:32 AM

Respect!! I love what you are doing. Tunes cool. Music taste cool. Art direction cool. The cool stuff is just cool.
Altogether you are too cool to mess with this fool. Just to say that I have just posted a new fusion megamix vid featuring Leona Lewis,who has just hit number one and Gnarls Barkley called Burning Crazy Love which you wont be able to get out of your grey cells once heard. As a taste of our fusion mixes we have given you a sneak preview of the vid below .
Our latest mix is Omen Epic ft Prodigy and Faith No More . It can be heard only on the SeX DwArF myspace. The vid is below.
There are many more intoxicating concoction to feast on on the myspace http://www.myspace.co.uk/sexdwarfuk

STOP PRESS: WATCH OUT FOR Sex Dwarf TV in HD on You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/sexdwarfuk


We welcome feedback and suggestions.
Love and Peace.
SeXDwArF.
And remember... nothing is sacred.

Alex

alex lawson



Mar 5 2009 2:00 AM

Rogue

Rogue



Feb 13 2009 7:02 PM

Good luck with you show tomarrow night!
ZAC

Zac Amico



Feb 11 2009 4:21 PM

yeah thats some great booking, have a guy dominate the rumble then the next night get punched out by vince's kid. maybe the match will involve one of of shane's giant falls off something. I am personally still hoping for a heel turn, being vince is technically a 2nd generation and shane and stef are 3rd gen "superstars," it could fit in really well.
Coda Cannon

Coda Cannon



Feb 7 2009 10:43 PM

A Gift 4 U My friend :)

If you're in need of a good laugh.. ol' Earnest will hook u up!

You know I still haven't read your book! I'm getting a Kendal though.. so I will download it :)

Hope everything is going well.. I'm going to be in C'ville in a little while so we will have to hang out!

How are your folks and family? What about dat hot ass girlfriend of yours?
I really do appreciate you forgiving me for trying to put the moves on her.. hahahaha.. before I knew who her man was! You're a good friend! The General was just out of control back then!

Lata man, E-Dogg!


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Rogue

Rogue



Feb 10 2009 11:54 PM

I hope to see you guys in action soon!
Kd Depressor

KD Depressor



Feb 7 2009 12:43 AM

this is one of my fav synth pop bands,,,,,10 of 10
-kd
My Pet Virus: The True MySpace of Shawn Decker

Shawn Decker



Feb 5 2009 6:18 AM

You guys are playing on Valentine's Day? That rules. Hey, go buy my book and I'll buy your CD. Hell yeah. You're a handsome man, btw.
Sharley Rabbit

Sharley Rabbit



Feb 2 2009 2:54 AM

True story # 1: I don't know how to picture comment anymore.
True story # 2: I really might cry when I am missing the show on Valentine's Day.
I mean... it's Valentine's Day! How am I supposed to stay sane when I am not spending it with you, my loves?!
:P

<333
-Sharley Misia.
aeturnus111

Rumiana Hvostova



Jan 26 2009 8:15 AM

Hi,thanks for adding me!Greetings from Bulgaria.
confessions of a glitter addict

Otto Vanderflugzz



Jan 20 2009 3:54 AM

your music make me happy!!!
Ocean Born Muse

Ocean Born Muse



Jan 11 2009 1:54 AM

Thanks much for the add!

If you get a chance, let me nkow what you think of the tracks - I'm always looking for feedback. Keep creating and stay true!

Love,
Ocean Born Muse
Plan 9 Music Charlottesville

Plan Music Charlottesville



Jan 11 2009 4:43 AM

thanks for supporting your local independent record store!
tommy

tommy kelsey



Jan 1 2009 9:37 PM

thank 4 the add
Velvet Staircase

Velvet Staircase



Jan 2 2009 7:14 AM

You should put up "The Line of Fire" and/or "The Next Scene" ;)
Love ya!
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