Code 64
Encyclopedia
Code 64 are an electronic music
band from Lysekil, Sweden
formed in 2000 by the three teenagers Christian Espeland, Hasse Mattsson, and Henrik Piehl.
"in their most melodic mood."
Following this release they continued to work, releasing Departure in 2005 under the new label Memento Materia
, who has released albums for many other well known technopop acts including the well known Swedish act Covenant
. Departure was received incredibly well by critics within the genre, with Release Magazine stating that it has "genre-breaking potential" with Code 64 demonstrating "fantastic programming, refined melodies, classy varied vocals and enough punch and edge to light up the universe." Other reviews again reaffirmed Code 64's capabilities within the genre.
Shortly after the release, Henrik Piehl left the band due to musical disagreements. On July 29, 2008, a new website was built and the addition of a new lead singer, Bjørn Marius Borg, was announced. Code 64 released their third studio album, Trialogue, on September 8, 2010. The second single from the Trialogue album, "Masquerade" was released on September 15, 2010. "Deviant" was released as a third digital single on August 16, 2011.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band from Lysekil, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
formed in 2000 by the three teenagers Christian Espeland, Hasse Mattsson, and Henrik Piehl.
Biography
After three years they signed with the small Norwegian label Angel Productions, releasing their first album Storm in 2003 which contained nine original tracks. The album quickly sold out and Code 64 began to establish a fan base across Sweden. Music reviews were generally positive, deeming it "very listenable, dynamic and easily album." Release Magazine likened them to VNV NationVNV Nation
VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...
"in their most melodic mood."
Following this release they continued to work, releasing Departure in 2005 under the new label Memento Materia
Memento Materia
Memento Materia is a Swedish record label focusing on synth-, electro- and futurepop, although it also released some EBM in the 1990s. Its first release was in January 1992, and the label had put out 87 releases...
, who has released albums for many other well known technopop acts including the well known Swedish act Covenant
Covenant (band)
Covenant is a band from Sweden whose music comprises a mixture between electropop and electronic dance music. The band is composed of Eskil Simonsson, Daniel Myer and Joakim Montelius...
. Departure was received incredibly well by critics within the genre, with Release Magazine stating that it has "genre-breaking potential" with Code 64 demonstrating "fantastic programming, refined melodies, classy varied vocals and enough punch and edge to light up the universe." Other reviews again reaffirmed Code 64's capabilities within the genre.
Shortly after the release, Henrik Piehl left the band due to musical disagreements. On July 29, 2008, a new website was built and the addition of a new lead singer, Bjørn Marius Borg, was announced. Code 64 released their third studio album, Trialogue, on September 8, 2010. The second single from the Trialogue album, "Masquerade" was released on September 15, 2010. "Deviant" was released as a third digital single on August 16, 2011.
Singles
- Leaving Earth (2005)
- Stasis (2010)
- Masquerade (2010)
- Deviant (2011)