Intro5pect
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Intro5pect is a political Synthpunk
band from Southern California.
The band were officially formed in 1997 as a reaction to what was an apparent commercialization of the punk genre. Their first demo was released in 1998 and their first official release came in 1999 when newly founded indie label Geykido Comet Records
released the band's song Education as a limited edition 7" vinyl.
In 2002 the band signed to Anti-Flag
's label A-F Records
which released their self-titled full length album in spring 2003.
In June 2007 Intro5pect toured the United Kingdom
and Mainland Europe. Around this time the band's new demo 'War At Home' was spot-played several times by BBC Radio 1
DJ Mike Davies on his Punk Rock
show 'The Lockup'.
On October 16, 2007, the EP Realpolitik
was released, featuring Stza
from Leftöver Crack
on vocals.
In Summer 2008 the band embarked on their second tour of the United Kingdom
and this time played several headline shows at such venues as the Camden Underworld
. Further support came from Mike Davies who this time had the band in to do a live session at the World Famous Maida Vale Studios
. The show was broadcast the following week on BBC Radio 1
.
Upon returning home from this tour, the band and bassist Gregg parted ways due to creative differences. After an extensive search LandonHell was drafted in to fill the void.
In a 2009 interview with PunkCDSampler, Sara declared that "The new album sounds like the self-titled one, to the extreme". The album was released later that Summer.
Synthpunk
Synthpunk is a music genre combining elements of electronic music and punk rock. The term was coined by Damian Ramsey in 1999 as an attempt to retroactively identify a small sub-genre of punk music from 1977 to 1984 that involved musicians playing synthesizers in place of electric...
band from Southern California.
The band were officially formed in 1997 as a reaction to what was an apparent commercialization of the punk genre. Their first demo was released in 1998 and their first official release came in 1999 when newly founded indie label Geykido Comet Records
Geykido Comet Records
Geykido Comet Records began as a small and humble bedroom operation in 1998 seeing the first release in January 1999: Intro5pect 7-inch EP "Education"....
released the band's song Education as a limited edition 7" vinyl.
In 2002 the band signed to Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
's label A-F Records
A-F Records
A-F Records is an independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. This label was created to help expose more political punk rock bands to a greater audience...
which released their self-titled full length album in spring 2003.
In June 2007 Intro5pect toured the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Mainland Europe. Around this time the band's new demo 'War At Home' was spot-played several times by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJ Mike Davies on his Punk Rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
show 'The Lockup'.
On October 16, 2007, the EP Realpolitik
Realpolitik
Realpolitik refers to politics or diplomacy based primarily on power and on practical and material factors and considerations, rather than ideological notions or moralistic or ethical premises...
was released, featuring Stza
Stza
Scott Sturgeon, also known as Stza Crack , is a musician who has fronted several ska-punk bands in the New York City area, the best known being Choking Victim and Leftöver Crack...
from Leftöver Crack
Leftöver Crack
Leftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of the ska punk band Choking Victim. Primarily playing an amalgam of ska and hardcore punk, they classify themselves as "crack-rocksteady". The band is currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords for CD releases, and...
on vocals.
In Summer 2008 the band embarked on their second tour of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and this time played several headline shows at such venues as the Camden Underworld
Camden Underworld
The Camden Underworld is a music venue in Camden Town, London, England. The venue itself is a part of the World's End pub, being situated in the basement of the building.- History :...
. Further support came from Mike Davies who this time had the band in to do a live session at the World Famous Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios is a complex of seven BBC studios on Delaware Road, Maida Vale, London.It has been used to record thousands of classical music, popular music and drama sessions for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4 from 1946 to the present...
. The show was broadcast the following week on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
.
Upon returning home from this tour, the band and bassist Gregg parted ways due to creative differences. After an extensive search LandonHell was drafted in to fill the void.
In a 2009 interview with PunkCDSampler, Sara declared that "The new album sounds like the self-titled one, to the extreme". The album was released later that Summer.
Discography
- 1999: Education 7" (sold out in 2004)
- 2003: Self-titled full length album
- 2007: Realpolitik!Realpolitik!Realpolitik! is an EP released by Intro5pect on October 16, 2007. It is the first album to feature Stza from Leftöver Crack on vocals. The EP continued to further develop Intro5pect's sound and political and social beliefs, as hinted from the title, which refers to the Realpolitik ideal of...
- 2009: Record Profits
Compilations
- 1999: We're Not Generation X (sold out in 2004)
- 2000: You Call This Music?! Volume 1
- 2001: Your Machinery Is Too Much For Me 7"
- 2002: You Call This Music?! Volume 2You Call This Music?! Volume 2You Call This Music?! Volume 2 is the second volume in a series of punk music compilations released by Southern California based Geykido Comet Records. Its cover artwork is by NYC artist Fly....
- 2002: Dropping Food On Their Heads is Not Enough: Benefit For RAWADropping Food on Their Heads Is Not Enough: Benefit for RAWAGeykido Comet Records benefit CD for Afghan Women released in 2002 was in response to the atrocities done to Afghan women by the Taliban. Featuring local unknowns as well as groups like Anti-Flag, Youth Brigade, Chumbawamba, Fleshies, The Frisk and Jello Biafra as well as setting aside 100% of all...
- 2003: Go Kart MP300
- 2005: This Just In... Benefit For Indy MediaThis Just In... Benefit for Indy MediaThis Just In... Benefit for Indy Media is a benefit CD released by Geykido Comet Records in 2005 for grassroots non-profit news outlet Indymedia, more specifically the Los Angeles chapter...
- 2005: Voices of Discontent
- 2008: Chemical X DVD Music Video Compilation