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Versus
There are at least five bands called Versus:
1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut and singer/bassist Ian James (later to form French). In the final months of Flower's existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut's brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed's return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, "Insomnia." In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let's Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection [Read more]
1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut and singer/bassist Ian James (later to form French). In the final months of Flower's existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut's brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed's return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, "Insomnia." In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let's Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection [Read more]
There are at least five bands called Versus:
1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut and singer/bassist Ian James (later to form French). In the final months of Flower's existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut's brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed's return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, "Insomnia." In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let's Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection of singles, compilation tracks and demos titled Dead Leaves appeared in 1995, followed in early 1996 by the EP Deep Red. Another Baluyut brother, James, signed on for the 1996 LP Secret Swingers; the album was also Ed's last, with new drummer Patrick Ramos enlisting for 1998's Two Cents Plus Tax. The Afterglow EP followed on Merge Records a year later, and in mid-2000 Versus returned with the EP Shangri-La and the band's fifth studio effort Hurrah.
2) are a power metal band from Mexico, currently signed to Ear Blaster.
VersuS consists of
David Arjona Vocals (lead) (2003-present)
Rach Espinosa Guitars (2003-present)
Germán Encalada Guitars (2003-present)
Roger Contreras Keyboards (2003-present)
Pablo Arjona Bass (2003-present)
Eduardo Pérez Drums (2003-present)
They have 3 recordings already
There first release came in 2004 and was a demo called Lluvia de Espadas. There first full-legth release was recorded in 2006 and is called Puerta de Mar. There most recent offering is Misión Ancestral which is a more mature effort then there previous releases. Expect great things from this band
3) VersuS is a Dutch Rap Duo, existing out of J-$tar & Dj Sam, they haven't yet released any albums but their beats are able to be heard at facebook, still looking for a Recording Studio to tape their first singles, being The Mask, Tha Club, & I'm A Wolf, they are very close to their breakthrough. Myself I am J-$tar, and i'm to damn stoned to go on writing. so any writing mistakes, not my bad;) and yes this is a biography!
Sicerely Yours VersuS, soon to recieve our first album, The State
4) Versus is progressive / alternative rock band from Riga, Latvia. Formed in year 2003 by couple of friends after the ending of bands like No Brain Pinky and Fuse.
Currently the band can be found as Band Versus Music
5) Versus is a punk band from Cologne, Germany. They call their sound "Political pogo punk with bagpipes"
www.vs-versus.de
www.myspace.com/vsversus
6) Versus was a popular christian pop-rock/ funk band from Portland Oregon in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
After releasing several independent albums, the band released Stuff That Matters on StarSong Records in 1993. The band broke up shortly after their major label debut to pursue other interests. Notable alumni from the band include: Chris Kent, a popular Nashville studio and touring bass player.
7) Versus was a Finnish pop duo that a had a somewhat big hit in the Finnish radios with the single Hymypoika.
8) VERSUS is a German electro pop/ebm duo consisting of André Steinigen and Markus Krech. Their most recent release was 2010's Different Twilight Places. They can be found online at http://www.versus-music.de
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1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut and singer/bassist Ian James (later to form French). In the final months of Flower's existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut's brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed's return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, "Insomnia." In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let's Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection of singles, compilation tracks and demos titled Dead Leaves appeared in 1995, followed in early 1996 by the EP Deep Red. Another Baluyut brother, James, signed on for the 1996 LP Secret Swingers; the album was also Ed's last, with new drummer Patrick Ramos enlisting for 1998's Two Cents Plus Tax. The Afterglow EP followed on Merge Records a year later, and in mid-2000 Versus returned with the EP Shangri-La and the band's fifth studio effort Hurrah.
2) are a power metal band from Mexico, currently signed to Ear Blaster.
VersuS consists of
David Arjona Vocals (lead) (2003-present)
Rach Espinosa Guitars (2003-present)
Germán Encalada Guitars (2003-present)
Roger Contreras Keyboards (2003-present)
Pablo Arjona Bass (2003-present)
Eduardo Pérez Drums (2003-present)
They have 3 recordings already
There first release came in 2004 and was a demo called Lluvia de Espadas. There first full-legth release was recorded in 2006 and is called Puerta de Mar. There most recent offering is Misión Ancestral which is a more mature effort then there previous releases. Expect great things from this band
3) VersuS is a Dutch Rap Duo, existing out of J-$tar & Dj Sam, they haven't yet released any albums but their beats are able to be heard at facebook, still looking for a Recording Studio to tape their first singles, being The Mask, Tha Club, & I'm A Wolf, they are very close to their breakthrough. Myself I am J-$tar, and i'm to damn stoned to go on writing. so any writing mistakes, not my bad;) and yes this is a biography!
Sicerely Yours VersuS, soon to recieve our first album, The State
4) Versus is progressive / alternative rock band from Riga, Latvia. Formed in year 2003 by couple of friends after the ending of bands like No Brain Pinky and Fuse.
Currently the band can be found as Band Versus Music
5) Versus is a punk band from Cologne, Germany. They call their sound "Political pogo punk with bagpipes"
www.vs-versus.de
www.myspace.com/vsversus
6) Versus was a popular christian pop-rock/ funk band from Portland Oregon in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
After releasing several independent albums, the band released Stuff That Matters on StarSong Records in 1993. The band broke up shortly after their major label debut to pursue other interests. Notable alumni from the band include: Chris Kent, a popular Nashville studio and touring bass player.
7) Versus was a Finnish pop duo that a had a somewhat big hit in the Finnish radios with the single Hymypoika.
8) VERSUS is a German electro pop/ebm duo consisting of André Steinigen and Markus Krech. Their most recent release was 2010's Different Twilight Places. They can be found online at http://www.versus-music.de
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Wussy
Wussy is a four-piece rock and roll band comprised of ex-Ass Ponys frontman Chuck Cleaver (guitar, vocals), Lisa Walker (guitar, vocals), Mark Messerly (bass, keyboards) and Joe Klug (drums). They formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 2000's with original drummer Dawn Burman.
Cleaver and Walker began playing together in 2001 as a result of Cleaver's stage fright when asked to perform a brief run of solo shows. The duo's first performance was largely unplanned and yet went without incident.. so they agreed to continue and expand. Mark Messerly joined in 2002 as bassist and utility man, and Dawn Burman joined on drums shortly thereafter. The four-piece has released three full-length albums and one EP on their native Cincinnati's Shake It label. Klug joined the band shortly after Burman's departure in early 2009.
The band is known for its use of "an army of alternately droning and jangling guitars" (Uncut 6/09) to offset the traditional three-minute pop format. Lyrics are typically split evenly between Cleaver and Walker.
Their work has met with critical praise from Rolling Stone and SPIN, both of which gave the band's second and third albums four stars each, in addi [Read more]
Cleaver and Walker began playing together in 2001 as a result of Cleaver's stage fright when asked to perform a brief run of solo shows. The duo's first performance was largely unplanned and yet went without incident.. so they agreed to continue and expand. Mark Messerly joined in 2002 as bassist and utility man, and Dawn Burman joined on drums shortly thereafter. The four-piece has released three full-length albums and one EP on their native Cincinnati's Shake It label. Klug joined the band shortly after Burman's departure in early 2009.
The band is known for its use of "an army of alternately droning and jangling guitars" (Uncut 6/09) to offset the traditional three-minute pop format. Lyrics are typically split evenly between Cleaver and Walker.
Their work has met with critical praise from Rolling Stone and SPIN, both of which gave the band's second and third albums four stars each, in addi [Read more]
Wussy is a four-piece rock and roll band comprised of ex-Ass Ponys frontman Chuck Cleaver (guitar, vocals), Lisa Walker (guitar, vocals), Mark Messerly (bass, keyboards) and Joe Klug (drums). They formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 2000's with original drummer Dawn Burman.
Cleaver and Walker began playing together in 2001 as a result of Cleaver's stage fright when asked to perform a brief run of solo shows. The duo's first performance was largely unplanned and yet went without incident.. so they agreed to continue and expand. Mark Messerly joined in 2002 as bassist and utility man, and Dawn Burman joined on drums shortly thereafter. The four-piece has released three full-length albums and one EP on their native Cincinnati's Shake It label. Klug joined the band shortly after Burman's departure in early 2009.
The band is known for its use of "an army of alternately droning and jangling guitars" (Uncut 6/09) to offset the traditional three-minute pop format. Lyrics are typically split evenly between Cleaver and Walker.
Their work has met with critical praise from Rolling Stone and SPIN, both of which gave the band's second and third albums four stars each, in addition to favorable reviews from Village Voice, NPR, Washington Post, Uncut, and many other press outlets. The "Dean of American Critics" Robert Christgau placed the band's first two albums (Funeral Dress and Left for Dead) on his Best of the Decade list, and their third album (Wussy) ranked tenth in his best of 2009 Dean's List.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
Cleaver and Walker began playing together in 2001 as a result of Cleaver's stage fright when asked to perform a brief run of solo shows. The duo's first performance was largely unplanned and yet went without incident.. so they agreed to continue and expand. Mark Messerly joined in 2002 as bassist and utility man, and Dawn Burman joined on drums shortly thereafter. The four-piece has released three full-length albums and one EP on their native Cincinnati's Shake It label. Klug joined the band shortly after Burman's departure in early 2009.
The band is known for its use of "an army of alternately droning and jangling guitars" (Uncut 6/09) to offset the traditional three-minute pop format. Lyrics are typically split evenly between Cleaver and Walker.
Their work has met with critical praise from Rolling Stone and SPIN, both of which gave the band's second and third albums four stars each, in addition to favorable reviews from Village Voice, NPR, Washington Post, Uncut, and many other press outlets. The "Dean of American Critics" Robert Christgau placed the band's first two albums (Funeral Dress and Left for Dead) on his Best of the Decade list, and their third album (Wussy) ranked tenth in his best of 2009 Dean's List.
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Diehard
Diehard, a band from NYC, is four people shrinking their influences into immediate indie pop, like a cannonball dressed up in an autumn sweater.
There is also at least one, if not many, metal bands named Diehard or Die Hard. You can probably tell the difference.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
There is also at least one, if not many, metal bands named Diehard or Die Hard. You can probably tell the difference.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
Diehard, a band from NYC, is four people shrinking their influences into immediate indie pop, like a cannonball dressed up in an autumn sweater.
There is also at least one, if not many, metal bands named Diehard or Die Hard. You can probably tell the difference.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
There is also at least one, if not many, metal bands named Diehard or Die Hard. You can probably tell the difference.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
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Choo Choo La Rouge
Choo Choo la Rouge are 3 young men and a kick drum from Boston, Providence, and San Francisco who aim for a snappy grit with enough chaos to ward off the tedium of perfection.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
Choo Choo la Rouge are 3 young men and a kick drum from Boston, Providence, and San Francisco who aim for a snappy grit with enough chaos to ward off the tedium of perfection.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
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