Artist description Otherness is an electronic modern rock band that has harnessed the energetic vibe of its early modern rock heroes and redirected it with new technology and a dark, emotive content.

Music Style darkwave, synthpop, "alternative," modern rock, etc.

Musical Influences Depeche Mode, the Cure, Joy Division/New Order, (Clan of) Xymox, the Smiths/Morrissey, etc.

Similar Artists Cause and Effect, B! Machine, De/Vision, Depeche Mode, the Cure, etc.

Artist History Otherness first formed in 1994 as a partnership between Jeff Bruner and Lawrence Mazzetti, working under the name Belief. This partnership was ended Halloween Night 1995 when Lawrence suddenly passed away as a result of an unknown chronic heart disorder.Jeff sat dormant for a couple of years, playing in various local bands and writing songs on his own, until he met Ken Barr and a unique connection was formed. Since then, Jeff and Ken have been joined by Russ Chamberlain, and Gary Swearengin.

Group Members Jeff Bruner - vocals, programming, keyboards, guitars; Russ Chamberlain - keyboards, bass, vocals; Gary Swearengin - guitars, keyboards, vocals, programming; Trey Miller - drums and percussion

Instruments keyboards, guitars, samplers, computers, etc.

Albums Somewhere Between Something and Nothing, Apology for the Truth

Press Reviews "Otherness holds the promise of more and better!" Jim Ridley - the Nashville Scene; "Otherness is right alongside the forerunners in the national resurgence of synth bands." Venus Envy - The Rage; "Nashville's premier melodic, electronic band...definitely the FUTURE SOUND OF NASHVILLE." D. Taylor - The Sindicate; "Otherness picks up where Depeche Mode left off after Violator..." J. Mundok - The Kettle Black

Location Nashville, Tennessee - USA

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