Analog Rebellion
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Analog Rebellion is the solo, independent music project of Aledo, Texas
songwriter Daniel Hunter. Hunter's solo career was started under the name PlayRadioPlay! in December 2005. Hunter changed the name to Analog Rebellion in September 2009, stating in his blog "I have come to the point where I no longer feel that the name PlayRadioPlay! represents the music I create".
Hunter writes, records and performs all of his own music, and refers to his sound as "Stadium Lo-Fi
", an oxymoron
ic synthesis of the Lo-Fi
genre and Stadium Rock
genre. Hunter's most recent music has been compared to The Paper Chase
, Pixies and The Secret Machines
. In April 2010, The Dallas Observer called Hunter "the most promising 20-year-old musician from DFW since Palomo
".
in Music Theory
class at Aledo High School
he began to create electronic-based music.
After rapidly gaining popularity on MySpace
, Hunter signed with Island/Stolen Transmission
midway through his senior year of high school. Hunter released an EP entitled The Frequency E.P.
on April 27, 2007, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard Electronic chart and #27 on the Heatseekers chart. A full-length album entitled Texas
was released March 18, 2008 debuting at #157 on the Billboard 200. In support of the album, he toured nationally with American rock bands Secondhand Serenade
, Yellowcard
, The Spill Canvas
, Hellogoodbye
and Making April
.
Hunter left Island Records
in late June 2008 after a two-year run. He described his affiliation with the company as a "nightmare" in his MySpace
blog. Shortly after, on June 27, 2008, Hunter announced in his MySpace
blog he had demoed a new EP entitled The Organic/Synthetic along with another unnamed EP; its songs were eventually released on his 2010 releases, Ancient Electrons
and Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
.
or Texas
, and some were PlayRadioPlay! 'classics' in their original form.
On July 31, 2009, Hunter announced he would be attempting to involve his fans in the creation of his new album. For a donation of a minimum of $10.00, the donor could have their name listed in the album credits as "Executive Producer _____". The donations were being raised to help promote and distribute the album. On September 17, 2009 it was announced the band's name would be changed to Analog Rebellion. On October 13, 2009 Hunter confirmed he would be releasing a new full-length album called Ancient Electrons
under the new name.
and Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
. Both albums were made available at the Analog Rebellion merchandise store, and digitally via iTunes
on the iTunes Store
.
On April 22, 2010, Hunter announced Cavanaugh, Something (Pre-Sides and Varieties), a six-song, limited edition EP featuring demos and alternate versions of songs that will be on upcoming releases.
Aledo, Texas
Aledo is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census.The city is served by the Aledo Independent School District.-Geography:...
songwriter Daniel Hunter. Hunter's solo career was started under the name PlayRadioPlay! in December 2005. Hunter changed the name to Analog Rebellion in September 2009, stating in his blog "I have come to the point where I no longer feel that the name PlayRadioPlay! represents the music I create".
Hunter writes, records and performs all of his own music, and refers to his sound as "Stadium Lo-Fi
Lo-fi music
Lo-fi is lower quality of sound recordings than the usual standard for music. The qualities of lo-fi are usually achieved by either degrading the quality of the recorded audio, or using certain equipment. Recent uses of the phrase have led to it becoming a genre, although it still remains as an...
", an oxymoron
Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms...
ic synthesis of the Lo-Fi
Lo-fi music
Lo-fi is lower quality of sound recordings than the usual standard for music. The qualities of lo-fi are usually achieved by either degrading the quality of the recorded audio, or using certain equipment. Recent uses of the phrase have led to it becoming a genre, although it still remains as an...
genre and Stadium Rock
Arena rock
Arena rock is a term used to describe rock music that utilised large arena venues, particularly sports venues, for concerts or series of concerts linked in tours...
genre. Hunter's most recent music has been compared to The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase (band)
The Paper Chase was an alternative rock band formed in 1998 by well known producer/engineer John Congleton in Dallas, Texas, signed to Kill Rock Stars and Southern Records. Their Albums "God Bless Your Black Heart" and "Now You Are One Of Us" have been released on vinyl by the Austrian label Trost...
, Pixies and The Secret Machines
The Secret Machines
The Secret Machines are a three-piece American alternative rock band. Originally from Dallas, Texas before moving to New York City, they describe their band as space rock. The original lineup consisted of two brothers, Brandon and Benjamin Curtis, and Josh Garza...
. In April 2010, The Dallas Observer called Hunter "the most promising 20-year-old musician from DFW since Palomo
Neon Indian
Neon Indian is an indie electronic band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo , also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler and as the artist VEGA. The band's debut, Psychic Chasms, has received many favorable reviews, including the designation of Best New...
".
Early success
Hunter began creating music in his garage, but it was not until he discovered Music ProgrammingProgramming (music)
Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
in Music Theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
class at Aledo High School
Aledo High School (Texas)
Aledo High School is a 4A high school located in Aledo, Texas . It is part of the Aledo Independent School District located in south central Parker County...
he began to create electronic-based music.
After rapidly gaining popularity on MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
, Hunter signed with Island/Stolen Transmission
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
midway through his senior year of high school. Hunter released an EP entitled The Frequency E.P.
The Frequency E.P.
The Frequency E.P. is an extended play album by PlayRadioPlay!. It debuted to the public on April 27, 2007 and at number 6 on Billboard's Electronic chart.- Track listing :#"Bad Cops, Bad Charities" – 4:15#"Compliment Each Other Like Colors" – 3:57...
on April 27, 2007, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard Electronic chart and #27 on the Heatseekers chart. A full-length album entitled Texas
Texas (album)
- Track listing :# "Loco Commotion" – 4:12#*1.5. "Suddenly, I've Become a Perfectionist" – 0:11# "I'm a Pirate, You're a Princess" – 4:08#*2.5. "A Special Thanks to Dr. Allan C. Lloyd" - 1:01# "Some Crap About the Furniture" – 3:30...
was released March 18, 2008 debuting at #157 on the Billboard 200. In support of the album, he toured nationally with American rock bands Secondhand Serenade
Secondhand Serenade
Secondhand Serenade is an American acoustic rock band, led by vocalist and guitarist John Vesely. Vesely has released three studio albums to date under the name Secondhand Serenade: Awake in 2007, A Twist in My Story in 2008 and Hear Me Now in 2010...
, Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
, The Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas is an alternative rock band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.-Career:The Spill Canvas started as a side project for lead singer, Nick Thomas, who at the time, was guitarist and backup vocalist for Metalcore outfit Nodes of Ranvier ....
, Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye is a power pop band that was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 2001 by singer Forrest Kline. They were signed to Drive-Thru Records and released their first full-length album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! in 2006, in addition to their previously released EP Hellogoodbye...
and Making April
Making April
Making April was an American piano-based alternative rock band formed in Verplanck, New York, in 2005. The band consists of vocalist and pianist Sean Scanlon, bassist Gregory Federspiel and guitarist and backing vocalist Steven McCaffrey....
.
Hunter left Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
in late June 2008 after a two-year run. He described his affiliation with the company as a "nightmare" in his MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
blog. Shortly after, on June 27, 2008, Hunter announced in his MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
blog he had demoed a new EP entitled The Organic/Synthetic along with another unnamed EP; its songs were eventually released on his 2010 releases, Ancient Electrons
Ancient Electrons
Ancient Electrons is the first full length album by musical artist Analog Rebellion . It was released on January 26, 2010 alongside the album Besides, Nothing , the artist's last release under the name "PlayRadioPlay!".Daniel Hunter announced the track listing for Ancient Electrons in October 2009...
and Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
Besides, Nothing is a two-disc rarities compilation released under the name PlayRadioPlay!...
.
Post-Island activity
On July 27, 2009, Hunter announced he would be simultaneously releasing a full-length album with new songs and a B-Sides album featuring songs from 2003–2009. Some of the songs had been posted on the Internet on different file-sharing sites, or performed live; others were songs that did not make it onto The Frequency E.P.The Frequency E.P.
The Frequency E.P. is an extended play album by PlayRadioPlay!. It debuted to the public on April 27, 2007 and at number 6 on Billboard's Electronic chart.- Track listing :#"Bad Cops, Bad Charities" – 4:15#"Compliment Each Other Like Colors" – 3:57...
or Texas
Texas (album)
- Track listing :# "Loco Commotion" – 4:12#*1.5. "Suddenly, I've Become a Perfectionist" – 0:11# "I'm a Pirate, You're a Princess" – 4:08#*2.5. "A Special Thanks to Dr. Allan C. Lloyd" - 1:01# "Some Crap About the Furniture" – 3:30...
, and some were PlayRadioPlay! 'classics' in their original form.
On July 31, 2009, Hunter announced he would be attempting to involve his fans in the creation of his new album. For a donation of a minimum of $10.00, the donor could have their name listed in the album credits as "Executive Producer _____". The donations were being raised to help promote and distribute the album. On September 17, 2009 it was announced the band's name would be changed to Analog Rebellion. On October 13, 2009 Hunter confirmed he would be releasing a new full-length album called Ancient Electrons
Ancient Electrons
Ancient Electrons is the first full length album by musical artist Analog Rebellion . It was released on January 26, 2010 alongside the album Besides, Nothing , the artist's last release under the name "PlayRadioPlay!".Daniel Hunter announced the track listing for Ancient Electrons in October 2009...
under the new name.
Recent activity
On January 26, 2010, Hunter released two full-length albums, Ancient ElectronsAncient Electrons
Ancient Electrons is the first full length album by musical artist Analog Rebellion . It was released on January 26, 2010 alongside the album Besides, Nothing , the artist's last release under the name "PlayRadioPlay!".Daniel Hunter announced the track listing for Ancient Electrons in October 2009...
and Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009)
Besides, Nothing is a two-disc rarities compilation released under the name PlayRadioPlay!...
. Both albums were made available at the Analog Rebellion merchandise store, and digitally via iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on the iTunes Store
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
.
On April 22, 2010, Hunter announced Cavanaugh, Something (Pre-Sides and Varieties), a six-song, limited edition EP featuring demos and alternate versions of songs that will be on upcoming releases.
Island releases
| Year | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2007 | The Frequency E.P. The Frequency E.P. The Frequency E.P. is an extended play album by PlayRadioPlay!. It debuted to the public on April 27, 2007 and at number 6 on Billboard's Electronic chart.- Track listing :#"Bad Cops, Bad Charities" – 4:15#"Compliment Each Other Like Colors" – 3:57...
|
| 2008 | Texas Texas (album) - Track listing :# "Loco Commotion" – 4:12#*1.5. "Suddenly, I've Become a Perfectionist" – 0:11# "I'm a Pirate, You're a Princess" – 4:08#*2.5. "A Special Thanks to Dr. Allan C. Lloyd" - 1:01# "Some Crap About the Furniture" – 3:30... Island Records Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group... |
Post-Island releases
| Year | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Ancient Electrons Ancient Electrons Ancient Electrons is the first full length album by musical artist Analog Rebellion . It was released on January 26, 2010 alongside the album Besides, Nothing , the artist's last release under the name "PlayRadioPlay!".Daniel Hunter announced the track listing for Ancient Electrons in October 2009...
|
| 2010 | Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009) Besides, Nothing (B-Sides and Rarities, 2003–2009) Besides, Nothing is a two-disc rarities compilation released under the name PlayRadioPlay!... Ancient Electrons Ancient Electrons is the first full length album by musical artist Analog Rebellion . It was released on January 26, 2010 alongside the album Besides, Nothing , the artist's last release under the name "PlayRadioPlay!".Daniel Hunter announced the track listing for Ancient Electrons in October 2009... |
| 2010 | Cavanaugh, Something (Pre-Sides and Varieties)
|
| 2010 | Dogs Are Better Than Cats
|
| 2011 | Evaders
|
Touring members
- Daniel Hunter - vocals, guitar
- Travis BryantTerminal (band)Terminal was an American rock band from Mansfield, Texas.-History:Formed in 1998 under the name Letter Twelve, the group signed to Tooth & Nail Records in 2004 and changed its name. The band's first, and only, release under this name was entitled How the Lonely Keep, and in 2005 they went on tour...
- guitar, backing vocals - Cory Harvard - drums