Artist description Raw sonic explosions with guitars, bass, drums, vocals and other instruments. These tracks were captured by home recording devices.

Music Style Alternative/Indie Pop/Rock/Garage

Musical Influences Television, The Voidoids, The Stooges, T. Rex

Similar Artists Television,The Make Up,Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Makers

Artist History The Derivatives began in late 1998 in La Jolla, CA. Most of the recordings were done on a 4 trak cassette recorder. The band members are currently residing in New York City where they continue to record and perform. Musical influences include some late 60s and 70s acts such as the velvet underground, the stooges, television...

Group Members All tracks were performed and recorded by The Derivatives. Guest players are:Zak Najor (drums on one track)Peter Kenvin (guitar on one track)Zachary Hitchcock (guitar solo on one track) THANK YOU TODD A. DAVIDSON OF MACINTOSH GURU (SAN DIEGO) for your computer expertise.

Instruments Teisco, Gibson, Leedy, Ludwig, Vox, Fender, Silvertone

Albums The Derivatives (self titled)

Press Reviews La Jolla foursome knows what it likes and rocks out accordingly, styling their Rad Garage Rock after Pre-Punk giants the Stooges and Television. Tight guitar jangles and I've-got-better-things-to-do-than-look-at-you vocals define their sound. - Doug R. of Listen.com

Location La Jolla, CA - USA

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