De/vision, etc

News January 19, 2008

First off, we're playing a gig in Minneapolis on Feb 21st with Germany's synthpop megastars De/vision. It's their only midwest show, and we're privileged to be a part of it. Also with them are Necessary Response, and the Twin Cities' own home-grown EBM from Amdeide.
In the process of getting further distro for “Excursions.” [...]

A Different Drum top CDs of 2007

Review January 10, 2008

This unique band from the US synthpop scene continues to perfect their blend of traditional electronic pop with a smooth, hypnotic blend of ethnic instrumental additions. The first track is a wonderful song that focuses on the middle-eastern drum rhythms and ethnic instrument loops, while the next song jumps right onto the dance floor [...]

top 10 albums & tracks for 2007 – DJ Koob

Review January 7, 2008

Top 10 Albums of 2007

null device – excursions
man. 2007 was an awesome year for music. in addition to the three albums from major labels that i've talked about previously, it also saw eric oehler and eric goedken of madison's null device putting out their best album yet. perfectly merging synthpop with influences from world music, [...]

Dane101 2007 In Review: Null Device

Interview January 2, 2008

Jesse Russell, Dane101 Staff1. So…2007…how was it?:
Fantastic, albiet a little bittersweet in parts. We finished and released our new album, “Excursions” this year and it's doing well. I think we've finally settled on where to go next with the band too. We had the plus of getting to collaborate with some exceptionally talented musicians on [...]