Even though this information is viewable from within the MacAddict Tour interface, we've been getting tons of letters asking us "Who's the band?". So here's all the info, plain and simple, for the artists you'll find in this month's Tour. If you like their music, drop these guys a line, or better yet, buy their CD's. Enjoy!
Track 1: Summertime
Track 3: Bigger Than You
Performed by Simon Stinger. Written by V. James, A. Perrone, and P. Rezac, taken from the upcoming album "Devil On My Mind."
Founded by vocalist Alicia Perrone and bassist/guitarist Victor James in October 1995, Simon Stinger quickly became known for wildly entertaining live shows. Fronted by Perrone's remarkable vocal skills, Simon Stinger delivers music both exciting and reckless. "Tough, sexy, and smart...Stinger's singer is bionic, like Jamie." says Tourdates.com. The San Francisco Bay Area's most delicious new rock'n'roll/electronica band owns a fresh and fierce sound that is undeniable. Combining devilish hooks with a danceable freaky beat, Stinger is spreading its contagious fever everywhere. Film musicsupervisors are noticing as well with Stinger tracks included in the Miramaxfilm "Diamonds" starring Kirk Douglas & Dan Aykroyd. MTV's kinky comedy/drama series "Undressed" and HBO'smovie of the week "Micro Mini Kids" have also featured Simon Stinger music. The band has supported tours with a wide range of national bands including The Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic, The Bloodhound Gang, Goldfinger, Suicidal Tendencies, SmashMouth, and Missing Persons. SF Weekly says, "led by the enchanting force that is Alicia Perrone, Devil On My Mind is the most dazzling, fun, and charmingly insolent album I've heard this year." To find out more about the band, upcoming shows, and to buy their CDs, visit their Web site at: http://www.simonstinger.com -or- drop them an email at sstinger97@aol.com. Simon says, "Check it out!"
Rick Richards is a progressive artist and have been producing, composing and recording music for about 15 years. He happened upon a bit of fame in 1992 when he won Keyboard Magazine's Reader Soundpage Contest with the tune, "Aliens Among Us." What put the song over the top was the realistic emulation of a distorted electric guitar. That win, sadly, marked the end of Keyboard Magazine's Soundpage Contests. d4rk [(-.-)] 570n3 is the first song of Rick's produced entirely on a Mac G4 500/MP using only Propellerheads (http://www.propellerheads.se/) excellent program Reason. "It's not just a soft synth, it's a complete music system." Rick plans on composing many more pieces for a project called
p r 0 g [(-.-)] 7r0n1c using only Reason. Vist his website at http://www.mp3.com/rickrichards. His other project pages are: http://www.mp3.com/rrearlyyears/, http://www.mp3.com/pr0g7r0n1c/, http://www.mp3.com/plasmaboy/
Track 4: Mile High Club (Digital Droo Remix)
Written by Bjorn Lynne/Divinorum, Remixed by Digital Droo
Copyright (C) 2001 Divinorum. All Rights Reserved
In true Digital Droo-esque, melodic, and dramatic style (melo-dramatic?), Mile High Club, written by Bjorn Lynne, was transformed from an electro-rock song into an anthemic and tribal techno dance tune. Ever the quintessential Mac addict, every Digital Droo song is composed and recorded on a Mac. After cutting off two feet of his hair and hanging up his guitar, Droo became the master in his own musical universe powered by a Mac. His songs are varied and feed from a variety of electronic influences including techno, house, and drum and bass. To find out more about Droo, the history of Droo, the world according to Droo, or to hear his latest collection of sound bites and music, visit the Digital Droo web site at: http://www.digitaldroo.com. Email: droo@digitaldroo.com.
