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Electropolis
Nu-Jazz / Experimental / Psychedelic

"Groovy, nimble, and succinct...fun stuff -- EXPOSE"

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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   Electropolis: General Info
Member Since12/29/2005
Band Websiteelectropolis-net.com
Band MembersMichael Ferrier
saxophone and electronics

Steve Roehm
drums and percussion

Brian Roessler
bass

Kelly Rossum
trumpet and electronics

InfluencesMinneapolis. Miles Davis. The Beatles. Ornette Coleman. John Coltrane. Sun Ra. Sonic Youth. John Zorn. Brian Eno. Dead Kennedys. The Suburbs. Grateful Dead. Naked City. No Wave. New Wave. The Smiths. The Cure. The Jam. Bauhaus. Joy Division. De La Soul. Booker Little. New Order. Critters Buggin. Anton Fier. AACM. Bootsy Collins. Don Cherry. Nenah Cherry. MMW. MC5. Jerry Garcia. Rhymesayers. Love Cars. Led Zeppelin. Aldous Huxley. Ken Kesey. Tom Robbins. Mingus. De La Soul. Bob Marley. Bob Weir. John Adams. Philip Glass. First Ave. Self. 12 Rods. The Police. Billy Goat. Marianne Faithfull. Eric Dolphy. ?uestlove. Pablo Picasso. Pablo Neruda. The Roots. The Artist Currently Known as Prince. Spy Movies. Sci-Fi. Bettie Page. Fritz Lang. Kevin Garnett. Batman. Poorly Dubbed Monster Movies. Trip Shakespeare. Bill Shakespeare. Ken Kesey. Jack Kerouac. Allen Ginsberg. Burroughs, too, for sure. Wookie Porn circa 1978 via the Star Wars Christmas Special. Fritos. Winston Smith. VJ Neverwas. Rolling Friggin' Stones, baby. Dave Magnuson. Car Chase Scenes. What we had for lunch. What we had to drink. How the traffic is. The time of year. How our relationships are going. What we've got in the player. Cheap cigars. The audience in the room. How our equipment is working today. The person behind the board. Chemistry. The laws of physics. The weather. Hormones. The mood we happen to be in. How much sleep we've gotten lately. Our teachers. Our families. Our friends. Our souls. Each other.
Sounds LikeElectropolis, Electropolis
Innova Recordings 2005

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"If jazz ran helter-skelter through the house of funky rock, Electropolis would be riding piggyback, grabbing a handful of hair. This album is a danceable, can't-wrap-your-head-aroundable fusion of chaos and order. In this context, fusion means the process of atomic nuclei coming together to release unfathomable energy. This music is simultaneously its own invention and the invention of former jazz geeks, a Minneapolis foursome who have juiced up their horns and bass by plugging them into electronic components. Their 'electrosax' and 'electrumpet' are fitting for the uniquely joined form, a sort of experimental rock that transforms itself, jazzlike, in each performance. It's the bomb, chickadees."

--Dan Wahl, UTNE READER April 2006 Issue

Record LabelInnova, but still a free agent.
Type of LabelNone






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   About Electropolis
HELP OUT by buying FOR NEW ORLEANS here!

WELCOME TO OUR MYSPACE SITE!
Drop us a line, and let us know you're out there . . .

Look at the left-hand column here to buy our new critically acclaimed CD "Electropolis." Here's a few kind words about it from some music writers

"This album is a danceable, can't-wrap-your-head-aroundable fusion of chaos and order. In this context, fusion means the process of atomic nuclei coming together to release unfathomable energy." UTNE READER

"Electropolis is a band beyond genre, performing post-apocalypse tunes you can dance to . . . Think of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew and Jack Johnson sessions and throw in some Medeski, Martin and Wood. Add some trip-hop, funk, punk. Now throw away the keyboards and guitar. This is an eclectic mix of sounds that seems vaguely familiar like a half forgotten dream." JAZZ POLICE

"Cool and utterly absorbing. (Rating: 5+)" BABYSUE.com

LISTEN TO AND DOWNLOAD OUR NEW TRACK "NAUGHTY MARIA" RECORDED LIVE ON 89.3 THE CURRENT, it is ONLY available here!!!

We sure would be TICKLED if you left us a little note in the comments section below!

THE STORY ON ELECTROPOLIS, THUS FAR: Electropolis (http://www.electropolis-net.com) began in 2000, when drummer Steve Roehm wanted to see what would happen if he got 3 alpha males together to make music with no rules. That led to a series of sessions with Roehm (formerly with the Denton, TX funk rockers BILLY GOAT, some other members went on to play with KDTU, Critters Buggin), trumpeter Kelly Rossum, and saxophonist Michael Ferrier. They played with a variety of bassists, eventually inviting longtime friend and bassist extraordinaire Michael O'Brien into the lion's den with them.

One of the main foundations of the group is the idea of experimentation, but with the particular perspective of the audience taken into consideration. So, copious electronic devices and free improvisation became the norm for their developing sound, but never at the expense of absolute fun. The pretension and navel-gazing of most music that is labelled "experimental" was out the window. That led to out-there sounds that you could still tap your toes to, and a decidedly pop sensibility permeates the otherwise free-form compositions.

In 2004 Electropolis began to explore multi-media presentation in earnest, most notably in their week-long Fringe Festival collaboration with VJ Neverwas improvising on video (aka Chris Cunningham of downtown NYC fame), and their live and in-person soundtrack to the silent masterpieces "METROPOLIS," and "THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI." The no-pretense-allowed approach to these works has served them well, and audiences have positively bubbled with glee at their interpretations and the sheer imagination they have brought to the performances.

In 2005 Electropolis decided to release a long-playing self-titled disc on Innova Recordings (http://www.innova.mu), to critical acclaim. 2005 also saw the departure of bassist Michael O'Brien to NYC (gigging with JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT, among others), and the arrival of bassist Brian Roessler (formerly of SPYMOB among others).
Brian Roessler and Michael Ferrier scoring Rotwang's menacing of Maria.


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Electropolis's Friends Comments
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Bill Bacon





Sep 21 2008 1:43 PM

STILL BRILLIANT.. STILL BEAUTIFUL.. ALWAYS REFRESHING.. bb
Christopher Shillock





May 26 2008 3:36 PM

Thanks for the Add.

Digging your sound!
Dana la cigale





May 20 2008 6:41 AM


MySpace Comments - Thanks for the Add
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Free Comments & Graphics
Bill Bacon





May 24 2008 7:16 PM

Some bands just stand the test of time.. Some groups just have the chemistry that makes the grade.. Some talent is simply brilliant.. Sometimes a collection of souls keeps one listening just because they own the 'thing'.. Electropolis is the 'thing'.. They own it..
Jasali





Feb 26 2008 5:05 AM

thanx 4 the + ;)
Bei Bei





Feb 25 2008 8:07 AM

Just want to say thanks for being my Myspace friend. : )
Bei Bei
Dakota





Jan 8 2008 11:49 PM

hi!!! happy new year! do you still have pics from the Southern show?
The New Standards





Dec 26 2007 10:51 PM

Check out Steve at the other end of the percussive spectrum this Sunday at the Dakota with The New Standards.
Bill Bacon





Nov 24 2007 6:10 AM

STILL BRILLIANT WITH EVERY LISTEN.. INTENSELY UNIQUE.. POST MORE SOUNDS FOR HUNGRY EARS.. bb
tommy e





Nov 26 2007 10:23 PM

i caught a kaleidoscopic video for L train on tpt the other night...i forget the name of who made it... anywhoo, a tasty treat for los ojos y orejas
Ben Glaros





Nov 19 2007 1:59 AM

I love you Electropolis...Thanks for all the help with the CD, Michael!


Bill Bacon





Oct 16 2007 1:42 AM

SMOKIN'.. AND YES.. PERFECT..

BB
Dakota





Sep 25 2007 5:05 AM

what's shakin?
Lara





Sep 12 2007 5:20 PM

Thanks, Michael. I'm a little behind in getting into this MySpace thing, but I like it! I posted some pics and a video (all are on my web site, too).

See you at Split Rock, if not sooner!

Peace, Lara
The Pundits





Sep 4 2007 1:48 PM

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Sep 2 2007 10:31 AM

The Chemical Brothers Salmon Dance Polux Rmx by Nonnus & Electra
SMP





Jul 31 2007 10:45 PM

happy summer greetings to you!
Dakota





Jul 26 2007 11:38 PM

HI! How's your summer goin?
Chris Thomson





Jul 18 2007 2:39 AM

Svenska Löd Ab





Jun 30 2007 12:00 AM

Hi!
Thanks for the add and your friendship.
All the best
Svenska löd ab
Dead Poppies





Jun 27 2007 9:18 AM

Just dig those tunez.
zoe





Jun 26 2007 4:16 AM

oh my god a famous band commented my Myspace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can you tell steve i miss him please? thanks


smoochez
zoe





Jun 25 2007 7:28 PM

god i love you
ReekHavok





Jun 20 2007 9:45 PM

I just realised I havent have a Electropolis Musical Fix lately......
Driftkikker





Jun 20 2007 6:31 PM

Many friendly greetings from, Driftkikker
Tore Bahnson





Jun 15 2007 10:18 AM



...and the music!! Greetings from Copenhagen!
-Tore
The Suburbs





May 30 2007 9:39 PM

Thanks for the add! Viva Suburbs!
Caveman Records





May 22 2007 3:23 PM

MySpace Editor
clara salyer





May 22 2007 5:31 AM

you guys, sunday night's production at the southern was phenomenal, seems like it gets better every year. thanks for the unique tunes.
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May 21 2007 7:50 PM

Electropolis dudes; thanks for the incredibly trippy show on Saturday night, and thank you for introducing us to "Metropolis"! I have done a little research and I'm glad you presented the fullest version of the film available, it was fantastic.

The whole production/performance was spectacular, but I was a little disappointed the band was mostly veiled behind the screen. I understand you've performed this with the band forefront and featured in the past, I think I'd prefer that. Your sounds are rockin and funky, looking forward to a fu