Tower Promotions presents
FRONT 242
plus support
100BLUMEN
ONLY IRISH and UK DATE!
Saturday 28th February 2009
The Button Factory
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2.
Tickets on sale now from
http://www.tickets.ie/
FRONT 242 - Biography
Front 242’s entire history was clearly defined from the start when, in 1981, Daniel B.
laid out his ideas on the first single : Body to Body. Following the recruitment of
Patrick Codenys (keyboards), and Jean-Luc De Meyer (vocals) in 1982 for the first album
GEOGRAPHY. In 1983, Richard 23 joins and completes the band as stage performer and
vocalist.
A year later, the project / band developed and quickly reached a specialised audience in
Europe. Successive tours and records are logical conclusions of the same concept of
electro induced energy music. At the same time, the band already provided for it’s
needs by having their own recording and graphic units. Wax Trax from Chicago is
interested in Front 242; they sign what will be their first US release : the EP “Take
One” (1984)
In 1985, the band played for the first time in large European festivals and flew to the
US for some dates. They were soon tagged as a very powerful live group, and this form of
music continues to spread across Europe under the monitor of “Electronic Body Music”
which is the term Front 242 used to described the music they have invented. It is a
collage, a synthesis of music and sound, recycled from the media or TV; and Front’s own
interpretation of other artistic disciplines.
1988 saw the release of “Front By Front ” (including HeadHunter and Welcome to
Paradise) which placed the band onto most of the covers of the European rock press. From
now on, Front 242 is a fact.
Front’s vision continued toward fuller maturity. The world drastically changed since
1991’s “Tyranny For You“ album, and the members of the group moved with it. The two
albums, “ 06:21:03:11 Up Evil “ and “05:22:09:12 OFF “ broke through the
classical
Front formula to bring in new vocalists, live guitars and drums. Redistributing roles and
rules within the group, allowing other facets of the band’s personality to shine
through. Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Sonic Youth) was called in to mix the album in Front’s
studio. Exercising his talents within an electronic environment, bringing an abrasive,
edgy, and seductive album to full potential. Released in 1993, the project showed the
scope of radical invention and attitude, that goes hand in hand with Front 242’s
music.
Taking a two year sabbatical didn’t stop Front from moving. It enabled them to realize
two attractive CD’s: “Live Code”, recorded during their last world tour, brings to
the forefront the power of the group’s live performance and sound. The
compilation-album “Mut@ge-Mix@ge” proposes The Prodigy, The Orb, Underworld,
Rico
Conning, and Front 242 all on the same record.
More than a “remix” album, all the tracks, enriched by the innovative mixes of the
other artists involved, and each dealing with different levels of technology, have been
reedited in a specific order by Front 242 to provide a successful continuity of
enveloping atmospheres and rhythms.
In 1997-98, the band has decided to undertake a World Tour to underline their last
releases. Playing “live” has always been a good way for them to check out excitement
and creativity. In that matter, the “live” music on their CD release “Re-Boot”
includes new sounds and structures in order to present updated versions of older
compositions.
After a long absence, Front 242 released the EP « Still & Raw » and the Album «Pulse»
in 2003.
Based on an aesthetic from the 70’s and 80’s, when the roots of todays electronic
music were influenced by German bands , Front 242 re-invents the original sound that was
at the center of their art and enriched by 20 years of experience.
Analogue technologies and vintage machines pulsing into deconstructed tracks where
emotion and research leads to a purely electronic attitude. Front 242, an unpredictable
band, surprises the old and new audiences - while continuing to make the link with
today’s music... with no concessions to their integrity.
FRONT 242 play exclusively in Dublin on Satuday the 28th of February 2009 in The Button
Factory(formerly Temple Bar Music Centre). This show is the only date in Ireland and
Great Britian. Do not miss this chance to see one of the true legends and innovators of
the Electronic and Industrial scene. Tickets are priced €28.50 and on sale next week
from www.tickets.ie, City Discs and Soundcellar.
FRONT 242 are available for interview by contacting Eric at towerpromotions@gothic.ie
More info available on http://www.myspace.com/towerpromotion
email: towerpromotions@gothic.ieTower Promotions
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