Neotek
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Neotek is a Danish electronic band from Copenhagen, that strive to push the boundaries of electronic music using influences genres like rock, hip-hop, wave, punk in an all-electronic environment.
In 1995 Neotek released their debut CD, Brain Over Muscle - and shortly after that went on break for 5 years.
in 2001 Neotek reformed with 8 members with the idea to be a more open project, continuing with the sonic experiments. Several years was used on experiments and trying different processes in the studio and some live shows - and slowly the group grew smaller. Several member left due to either artistic differences or due to the experimental work method.
Since late 2006 the 3 original members make up Neotek with occasional guests - and the band has now exactly the same line-up as in 1993. The long-awaited second album "Sex, Murder & Rock'n'Roll was released on November 27. 2009.
In 2010 Neotek has been joined by a fourth regular member Michael Hillerup, and are joined on stage by performers Pixie Milton, Electra Edelweiss and other special guests. A video with the all new Neotek and the track "Alive" can be seen on Youtube.com
Neotek has since the restart played venues like ColumbiaClub Berlin, Werk II WGT Leipzig, Rust & Stengade 30 Copenhagen, Train & Voxhall Århus...
Neotek is signed to Black Rain Media Group where the new album "Sex, Murder & Rock'n'Roll" was released.
History
Neotek dates back to the mid eighties under several other band names. Neotek has been the name since 1993 and describes the music very well - a constant search for renewing electronic music. At this point the band consisted of Henrik Jensen, Jacob Neis and Jens Bang Petersen.In 1995 Neotek released their debut CD, Brain Over Muscle - and shortly after that went on break for 5 years.
in 2001 Neotek reformed with 8 members with the idea to be a more open project, continuing with the sonic experiments. Several years was used on experiments and trying different processes in the studio and some live shows - and slowly the group grew smaller. Several member left due to either artistic differences or due to the experimental work method.
Since late 2006 the 3 original members make up Neotek with occasional guests - and the band has now exactly the same line-up as in 1993. The long-awaited second album "Sex, Murder & Rock'n'Roll was released on November 27. 2009.
In 2010 Neotek has been joined by a fourth regular member Michael Hillerup, and are joined on stage by performers Pixie Milton, Electra Edelweiss and other special guests. A video with the all new Neotek and the track "Alive" can be seen on Youtube.com
Neotek has since the restart played venues like ColumbiaClub Berlin, Werk II WGT Leipzig, Rust & Stengade 30 Copenhagen, Train & Voxhall Århus...
Neotek is signed to Black Rain Media Group where the new album "Sex, Murder & Rock'n'Roll" was released.
Studio Albums
- Brain Over Muscle – (CD Album) 1995 - Cleopatra Records
- Brain Over Muscle - deluxe edition – (2xCD Album, Remastered, Reissue) 2004 - Cleopatra Records
- Sex, Murder & Rock'n'Roll – (CD Album, DVD) 2009 - Black Rain Media Group
External links
- Official Neotek website
- Neotek at Bandbase
- Neotek at GAFFApedia
- Neotek at Last.fm
- Neotek at Reverbnation