Artist description Cosmic Vending Machine, a duo based out of Reading, PA, strives to make original music that is both experimental and accessible, sometimes even in the same song. Influenced by a wide range of artists including R.E.M., The Beatles, Beck, Radiohead, Supergrass, Pink Floyd, and Talking Heads, to name a few, CVM attempts to exhibit the integrity, originality, and passion of the above artists with their own unique, eclectic style of music. They refuse to be pigeon-holed into a definitive realm or category of music, and do so by dabbling in various genres including including pop, experimental, electronic, space, and folk. Since the group consists of only two members, their roles in the band are constantly changing and evolving. Their philosophy is fairly simple: Make cool, original and innovative music (without pretension), music that they themselves would enjoy listening to. Their only goal is to get their music from their 4-tracks to anybody looking for that cool band nobody's ever heard of. They want Cosmic Vending Machine to be everybody's favorite secret band. CVM doesn't plan to fall prey to any trite rock 'n roll clichés, real or imagined. Their goal is to be heard...not seen!

Music Style Eclectic-Pop-Rock-Groove-Space-Folk-Electronic-Experimental

Musical Influences REM, Beatles, Radiohead, XTC, Supergrass, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, Beck, etc.

Similar Artists REM, The Beta Band, Elephant Six Collective groups, etc.

Group Members Ffej - electronic and acoustic drums and percussion,bass, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, various implements, occasional vocalsMatt Gaffney - main vocals and lyrics, guitar, keyboards

Instruments Anything we can get our hands on that makes some kind of noise, musical or otherwise.

Albums Shape Shifter; Auto vs. Bicycle (in process)

Location Reading, PA - USA

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