Betsy Martin-vocals
Kevin Kipnis-Bass,Guitars,Keyboards & Programing
Influences
Killing Joke, Jesus and Mary Chain, Cocteau Twins, David Bowie, New Order, Gary Numan, Cure,Pill,Led Zeppelin,Cheap Trick,Magazine,Siouxsie and the Banshees,Caterwaul,Pretenders,Stranglers,Iggy Pop,The Monkees,Joy Division,NIN,,Eno,Roxy Music,My Bloody Valentine,Stevie Nicks,Massive Attack,The Cars,The Damned, Adrian Belew,George Harrison,ELO,
NEW CD STARRY AVAILABLE NOW! Click the button above to take you to our site! Purr Machine is a hybrid of alternative rock, gothic, bohemian, ethereal and electronica inflences, they hope the listener will be engulfed by the sound, not unlike some kind of drug to take away the pain, or perhaps establish it deep within.
The history of Purr Machine started with the release of “Ging Ging” in 1999, followed by the “Speak Clearly” remix and since then, have participated in various compilations. Now they have an upcoming full length cd called “Starry” which promises to be a very heavy experience, an intoxicating cornucopia of catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and the band’s trademark lyrical style. Some of the musical contributions on "Starry" consist of drums on several songs by Chris Vrenna, of Tweaker/NIN fame, and guitars on the song "Sister" by William Faith of "Faith and the Muse". Statik from Collide did some loop treatments on the song "Sad Im Gone". Guitarist, Kirk Hellie of Pink Noise Test, who also contributed his unique sound to "Ging Ging" also plays throughout "Starry". Byron Brown of "Mercurine" also plays guitar on "Starry" and he and Kirk have played with Purr Machine live on stage.
Like previous Purr Machine releases, Starry resists pigeonholing into any one genre, Bringing freshness to subject matter as cliched as love, loss, sadness and hope isn’t easy, but the songwriting team of frontwoman Betsy Martin (formerly of Caterwaul) and musician Kevin Kipnis (former Bassist of seminal goth rockers Kommunity FK) self-describe their sound as "snuggling under an electric blanket submerged in water". A Purr Machine song can sometimes be like a conversation with an old friend - there’s an unspoken, direct, natural familiarity that draws you in without hesitation. Kevin’s musicianship is first-rate, painting an irresistible sonic landscape, combined with the incomparable voice of Betsy Martin. Every thought and feeling is fully realized, every emotion clarified in her unique, distinctive croon. Siren and seductress, friend and confidante, she can whisper in your ear, or pull you to your feet and shake you. Once you are engulfed in the Purr Machine sound, you’ll never forget it.
Now, with the help of gimmesound.com, you can download all tracks from the debut album “Mountains in the Sun” for FREE! Not only does Seti Alpha 5 get paid for each download, but each download also generates a donation to a charity of YOUR CHOICE! I’m thrilled that this revolutionary concept will allow the music of Seti Alpha 5 to reach the masses for free and help to change the world at the same time. Please give 5 minutes of your time to do this, if not only to show your support for Seti Alpha 5, but also to help support one of the great charities benefited by your download. Visit gimmesound.com to learn more and download the album now!
Just a reminder to check out Versailles this month on tour. We are traveling to Phoenix 19th (Paisley Violin), Albuquerque 20th at (Black Market Goods), Little Rock the 23rd at (Circa 76), Joplin the 24th at (Blackthorn Pizza and Pub), Austin the 26 at (Elysium), and New Orleans the 27th at (Hi Ho Lounge).
Having released a couple of tuneful albums with theAudiologist and Soni Jimm since my last LP, "Fear of Mathematics", Section 27 Netlabel brings you "Wrpdata”, containing 14 tracks full of chunky, breathy and some would even say pleasantly broken breaks, some good-time-mind-fuck glitch, a few (thankfully blissful) orchestrated mixes featuring the talents of Pinklogik and theAudiologist (also acting as co-producer on this release) respectively, and ends sweetly with some beautiful spoken word poetry by the lovely aussie Cindel Waddington.
A delight on the sensory organs from start to finish, "Wrpdata" is available now for *free* download. Licensed by Creative Commons.
Hey, sorry for the plug! Our debut album "Nightcycles" is out now, click on the album artwork below to order from Cableattack!!
"The trio twist these intricate songs into works of beauty and uplifting sadness with their offbeat structures and ornate melodies... Listen attentively, and prepare to be completely ensnared in the narrative" 4/5 - The Irish Times
