Artist description Fusing strong songwriting and vocals with a breakbeat, drum & bass, techno sensibility, 6º brings Electronica out of the underground and to the masses. Merging technology and emotion with such influences as The Crystal Method, Photek, David Bowie, Grooverider, Goldie, Lords of Acid and Future Sound of London, 6º creates a distinctive and engaging sound in a genre where many bands fail to do so. •• 6º released their debut album, "audioporn," in May 1998, on their own Groove King Records -- on which they plan to eventually release the work of other electronic musicians as well.

Music Style Electronica, Jungle, Big Beat, Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Hard Techno

Musical Influences Crystal Method, Photek, David Bowie, Grooverider, Goldie, Lords of Acid and Future Sound of London

Artist History The four band members have worked together extensively in the past, having all been part of Seattle favorites Rosary Wall. As such, the chemistry between the members is phenomenally well-balanced and conducive to forming a unified whole, where each member is "on the same wavelength." Guitarist Eric Snyder, drummer Chase Culp, bassist/keyboardist Darren Howard and vocalist Len Hotrum, agree that there's no going back; they'd sooner leave music altogether than work with anyone else. •• Just before forming 6º, the band appeared as Rosary Wall on Catastrophe Records' compilation CD, "The Glory of Destruction," with the original version of "Jesus Loves the Children," Rosary Wall's first and only CD appearance. This track has proved to be a favorite of music critics and fans alike, and has been called "the best track on the compilation" several times over.

Group Members Eric Snyder, guitar •• Chase Culp, drums •• Darren Howard, bass & keyboards •• Len Hotrum, vocals.

Albums Audioporn (Groove King Records)

Press Reviews "Six Degrees has a solid grasp on what drives good electronic music." Nina Pearlman, The Rocket •• "The band combines every degree of electro-emotion into their music — lush melodies, dynamic vocals and fresh jungle beats." Marisa Lencioni, Seattle Weekly •• "Impressive, Prodigy-influenced industrial/dance showmanship." Kathleen Wilson, The Stranger •• "The album harbors beats both intricate & simple, yet never boring." Nina Pearlman, The Rocket •• "Their name refers to the degrees of separation between people; this act has potential to separate themselves even more than that." John Grahm, Willamette Week, Portland

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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