VCR (band)
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VCR is a punk band with synthpop leanings. The band formed in November 2002 in Richmond, Virginia
with a relatively unique lineup of a drummer, a bassist, and 3 synthesizers.
The band released their debut, self-titled EP on Richmond-based label Pop Faction in 2003. The release was limited to roughly 1000 copies. After no touring, the band was signed by SideOneDummy Records
in 2005. The label re-released the band's debut EP with a slightly altered track listing that year. In 2006, the band released their first full-length album, Power Destiny.
In 2007 the band played their last show. A re-release of the Misfits Cassette on vinyl (Riot Style Records) is scheduled for 2011.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
with a relatively unique lineup of a drummer, a bassist, and 3 synthesizers.
The band released their debut, self-titled EP on Richmond-based label Pop Faction in 2003. The release was limited to roughly 1000 copies. After no touring, the band was signed by SideOneDummy Records
SideOneDummy Records
SideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska...
in 2005. The label re-released the band's debut EP with a slightly altered track listing that year. In 2006, the band released their first full-length album, Power Destiny.
In 2007 the band played their last show. A re-release of the Misfits Cassette on vinyl (Riot Style Records) is scheduled for 2011.
Lineup
- Chad Middleton - Vocals, Synthesizer, Sampler
- Stephen Smith - Bass
- Mya Anitai - Vocals, Synthesizer
- Casey Tomlin - Synthesizer
- Christian Newby - Drums
Discography
- VCR (EP)VCR EPVCR was the 2003 debut recording by the band VCR, originally on Pop Faction Records as a limited-edition and regional release, created solely to sell at shows and give away to friends. When VCR was picked up by SideOneDummy...
(2003, Pop Faction Records; Re-released in 2005 by SideOneDummy) - Power Destiny (2006, SideOneDummy)
- Misfits Cassette Tape (2006, Ctrl+C Ctrl+V)
Featured On
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(2005, SideOneDummy) - VCR contributes "Bratcore" on track 16. - v/a - Warped Tour Compilation 2006 (2006, SideOneDummy) - VCR contributes "Do You Wanna Triumph?" on disc 1, track 19.