1000say

Following in the footsteps of other bands like The Aprils and Nirgilis, 1000say is a synth-pop band that sidesteps the usual trappings of the genre. Sure, they are cute and upbeat, but they are also very restrained and soft spoken. Not so soft as to be mistaken for the sea of twee-pop bedroom acts who whisper their way through sometimes abstract experimentation. Instead, 1000say ride the line between strong pop tunes and sugar-shock.

Formed in 2005, the band has only recently begun to release material. Their first mini-album surfaced late in 2008, the second in early 2009. Their full band configuration gives them a more versatile sound than straight up electro pop. They can rock out from time to time, though they usually choose to keep things a little mellow. Even their vocal performances, switching between male and female leads (again, much like The Aprils,) can swing from blissed-out to slightly rough and forceful. They never go over the top into anything truly tough or angry, but they do amp things up a bit.

Their songs really are worthy of something more than a cast-off "pop" classification. They have a certain depth and well-developed structure that's often missing from other electro-dance tracks. In this way they are more like Sakanaction or even Supercar at times, melding twinkling synth space-outs with powerful guitars riffs. Instead of distilling out all of the character that makes for an interesting song, 1000say build the songs up into much more than a vapid "hit." They let the songs wander and stretch just a bit, something vital to retain repeat listening. They give the listener something to hold on to, which is exactly what all good music should do.

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Members:
MAN - Guitar & Vocals
API - Bass & Vocals
MICHELLE - Synth)
NON - Drums

Albums:
MICROWAVE HEARTBEAT - 2009
STARGAZER ORCHESTRA - 2008

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