Office Supply
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Office Supply is a New Wave
band
consisting of three keyboardist
s. The band has successfully released their debut album Work in Progress, on the independent record label
Toaster Records on April 30, 2006. A re-release of the album is scheduled to come out in early to mid-spring of 2007 season.
. Like many other bands such as The Gorillaz and Reggie and the Full Effect
, the band uses aliases so that they have what they call "artistic freedom". All three members have chosen to use silhouette lighting during shows so they cannot be identified. Other times, discuises are used, with the intent of hiding their identities from their audience. According to a web blog posted by Office Supply's frontman Tim Kimble says they want artistic freedom, while ignoring the spotlight of the media. According to MySpace comments left by fans, despite never seeing the band's actual appearance, fans find themselves connected to band members.
, despite their sketchy sound, and messy performances. The large following led to Tim Kimble opening his own recording studio. He entitles the studio, Toaster Records. Kimble was offered to sign with multiple local record labels, but felt that opening his own was the only way he could protect the bands identity. The band started working on their album in September 2005, and completed it in March 2006. Despite the studio's laid-back approach to recording, the band shipped out 10,000 CD's to fans, and another 5000 digitally. According to the band's Myspace, Toaster Records relies on Office Supply's live performances as a source of income, rather than receiving royalties on CDs or downloads. Office Supply announced that they plan on making their 9 track album into a 16-18 track album, due out in the mid-spring of 2008.
and KISS
, Office Supply has three members that have all made fake names. Some fans believe there is actually only one true member of Office Supply, while others fill in at different gigs, or record for the album with the one true member. Ignoring all of this, in the demands of what the band wants fans to believe, the band publicly says there are three members, who all play keyboard/synthesizer. Tim Kimble is the primary song writer, who basically writes and sings in every song of Work in Progress. Tracey Phillips is said to be the member who does back vocals while doing some layers of instruments in live performances. Max Templeton is the drum tech guru who deals with all the drumming aspects of the band. Unlike many modern acts, Max Templeton shuns using programs such as GarageBand
or Fruity Loops. There have been many featured artists, but often these other featured artists' identities are protected to prevent disputes with record companies. Artists have been featured from bands ranging from A Subtle Goodbye to Away in Thought.
sounds to helicopters landing. The bottom line is, many people boo Office Supply off the stage, while others praise them and their efforts. On October 6, 2005 Office Supply cut their 8 webpage flash website to one single Angelfire
web page because hackers leaked a couple of their songs onto the net, taking advantage of the fact that Office Supply backed up their recordings on Angelfire's Webshell system. On December 1, 2008 Tim Kimble announced the shutting down of their website, claiming they could use Myspace for all future digital medium. Despite the criticism, Office Supply has received praise from many respected musical artist. They have been praised by Tony Fagenson
of Eve 6
, and Adam Manning of Action Action
.
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
consisting of three keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
s. The band has successfully released their debut album Work in Progress, on the independent record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Toaster Records on April 30, 2006. A re-release of the album is scheduled to come out in early to mid-spring of 2007 season.
Background
Office Supply started out as a joke band until a friend of the band created an account on Myspace.com using a boot-legged recordings of the band's song, "Ice Cream Man on Cocaine" on the bands profile. Before the account was made, the band did small gigs at small gatherings held by friends. The location of the band is not really certain, but many believe (based on the band's MySpace account) that they are from southern New HampshireNew Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. Like many other bands such as The Gorillaz and Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect was a Kansas City indie rock band, the solo project for The Get Up Kids keyboardist James Dewees.-Early years, Greatest Hits 1984-1987, Promotional Copy and Under the Tray :...
, the band uses aliases so that they have what they call "artistic freedom". All three members have chosen to use silhouette lighting during shows so they cannot be identified. Other times, discuises are used, with the intent of hiding their identities from their audience. According to a web blog posted by Office Supply's frontman Tim Kimble says they want artistic freedom, while ignoring the spotlight of the media. According to MySpace comments left by fans, despite never seeing the band's actual appearance, fans find themselves connected to band members.
Present
The band has developed quite a large following in the Northeastern United StatesNortheastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
, despite their sketchy sound, and messy performances. The large following led to Tim Kimble opening his own recording studio. He entitles the studio, Toaster Records. Kimble was offered to sign with multiple local record labels, but felt that opening his own was the only way he could protect the bands identity. The band started working on their album in September 2005, and completed it in March 2006. Despite the studio's laid-back approach to recording, the band shipped out 10,000 CD's to fans, and another 5000 digitally. According to the band's Myspace, Toaster Records relies on Office Supply's live performances as a source of income, rather than receiving royalties on CDs or downloads. Office Supply announced that they plan on making their 9 track album into a 16-18 track album, due out in the mid-spring of 2008.
Members
Like alias bands such as The NetworkThe Network
The Network is a six-piece New Wave band. They released their debut album Money Money 2020 on Adeline Records on September 30, 2003. A re-release of the album, with two bonus tracks, followed in 2004. The band has not played a live performance since about late 2004 and is believed to have disbanded...
and KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, Office Supply has three members that have all made fake names. Some fans believe there is actually only one true member of Office Supply, while others fill in at different gigs, or record for the album with the one true member. Ignoring all of this, in the demands of what the band wants fans to believe, the band publicly says there are three members, who all play keyboard/synthesizer. Tim Kimble is the primary song writer, who basically writes and sings in every song of Work in Progress. Tracey Phillips is said to be the member who does back vocals while doing some layers of instruments in live performances. Max Templeton is the drum tech guru who deals with all the drumming aspects of the band. Unlike many modern acts, Max Templeton shuns using programs such as GarageBand
GarageBand
GarageBand is a software application for Mac OS X and iOS that allows users to create music or podcasts. It is developed by Apple Inc. as a part of the iLife software package on Mac OS X.-Audio recording:...
or Fruity Loops. There have been many featured artists, but often these other featured artists' identities are protected to prevent disputes with record companies. Artists have been featured from bands ranging from A Subtle Goodbye to Away in Thought.
Criticism
When the band was first formed, all three members disliked the band. Tracy Phillips tried to play guitar and he was terrible at it. After some time, the band decided to go purely keyboard. Many people consider Office Supply a terrible band. Many critics argue that the band is too repetitive. Others say the band is just simply annoying. It really seems to be a hit or miss sound. Office Supply has a range of sounds that compare to annoying NintendoNintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
sounds to helicopters landing. The bottom line is, many people boo Office Supply off the stage, while others praise them and their efforts. On October 6, 2005 Office Supply cut their 8 webpage flash website to one single Angelfire
Angelfire
Angelfire is an Internet service offering free space for web sites. It was founded in 1996 and was originally a combination web site building and medical transcription service. Eventually the site dropped the transcription service and focused solely on web site hosting, offering both free and...
web page because hackers leaked a couple of their songs onto the net, taking advantage of the fact that Office Supply backed up their recordings on Angelfire's Webshell system. On December 1, 2008 Tim Kimble announced the shutting down of their website, claiming they could use Myspace for all future digital medium. Despite the criticism, Office Supply has received praise from many respected musical artist. They have been praised by Tony Fagenson
Tony Fagenson
Tony Fagenson is the drummer for rock band Eve 6. He was attending the University of Southern California and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity when he auditioned with Eve 6. At that time, singer Max Collins and guitarist Jon Siebels were looking for a replacement drummer...
of Eve 6
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
, and Adam Manning of Action Action
Action Action
Action Action is an American indie rock band, formerly signed to Victory Records.-History:Action Action formed in 2004 from the ashes of The Reunion Show, Count The Stars and Diffuser. The band signed with Victory Records and released their first album, Don't Cut Your Fabric to This Year's Fashion...
.