Artist description Electo on the rocks

Music Style Synth Rock

Musical Influences Depeche Mode, The Cure, Miles Davis, Pulp, Beethoven

Similar Artists Mesh, The Crüxshadows, Sister Machine Gun, Orgy, Pierrot, If Duke Ellington had sex with a Moog

Artist History A great deal of music is started to contradict another. 48sin was created by Patrick to contrast a previous band in late 1998. The project started as a solo project, and continued that way for some time. The first demo, My Eternal Dismay, was recorded in 1999, and a second, The Ugly Experiment, came the following year. At the time of the sophomore release, 48sin began playing out more frequently in local establishments. During the performances supporting this record, Patrick picked up a live second guitarist/master technician, Jon. The next recording 48sin put together was Transference Theory, and began to get played in Chicago clubs. The band began to perform regularly at this point, and has continued to ever since. The next demo, Talking of Michelangelo, helped to create the driving high energy sound that MK Ultra (www.mkultramag.com) calls "sophisticated club music." The record also featured other instruments including violins and cellos. Also, the Talking of Michelangelo release concert featured many other musicians, including a live drummer. This drummer, Justin, then joined 48sin full time. With this addition, the trio now further defined their electronic rock sound. With the complete lineup, 48sin recorded The Trinity EP, the first recording utilizing both Jon and Justin. The band is currently writing new material and performing nationally. Check the "Live" section for up-to-date information on concerts!

Group Members Patrick-Guitars,Synths,Vocals; Jon-Guitars,Programming;Justin-Drums

Instruments Roland SH-32, Korg MS2000R, E-MU Xtreme Lead 1, Korg N364, Fender Stage 112, DOD FX7, Dean Classical Accoustic, Epiphone Dot, Gibsons Les Paul Studio, Yamaha Drums

Albums My Eternal Dismay, The_Ugly_Experiment, Transference Theory, Talking of Michelangelo

Press Reviews Incorporating elements of melodic synth pop, lush metallic atmosphere, and Industrial rhythms, this independent one-man project is noteworthy for the successful execution of relatively refreshing ideas and arrangements. The musical vision of Chicago native Patrick Windsor, I found 48sin to be chock full of interesting (and at times, teetering on the brink of heavy!) guitar arrangements, heart felt vocals, crafty synthetic rhythms, and warm orchestral keyboard swells. Patrick's voice is unique - it is hard to liken his vocals to any notable dark music vocalist. There is a throaty quality to his voice, powerful and well suited for the music. By no means pitch-perfect, but when he does stray from the key friendly path, the effect is one of emotional expression, a painful pleading, and honest, unpolished rawness that enhances the experience rather than deters from it. "Key" introduces some buoyant violin passages, which return again, accompanied by cello, on the EP's finalé, "Equal." The extra presence of live classical instruments gives this an added sense of maturity, and provides a perfect balance between the organic and the synthetic. As expected, these songs, both of which being slower, introspective ballads, stand out considerably and hopefully, 48sin will continue to incorporate this winning combination of instruments. On the other end of the atmospheric spectrum, and the other key strength to 48sin is the guitar work. Muscular, intense, and dense, the guitar work provides both some heavy walls of Industrial crunch and also offers riffs that would fit comfortably in the arrangements of some of the better Goth Metal bands on the scene at the moment. Though not entirely original or that complex, there was just something extra special about the guitar work on this release that I did not expect. As a guitarist myself, I found myself nodding with great approval at the arrangements in the opening track "Faster Than Me" and "Nature," which could be described as Moonspell greeting a sedate KMFDM. Bold and playful, and unfailingly interesting, "Nature" is a progressive mix of styles, by yet another new artist that seems more concerned with making music with a musician's integrity rather than harping on a dance floor accessibility. There is much to be enjoyed and absorbed. With my own personal musical preferences, I'd like to hear the violins accompany the shredding guitar riffs and weighty crunch. But then again, that is an acquired taste and I am not exactly sure where 48sin wants to fit. At this point, the project offers a little bit of everything and I hope the band continues to defy categorization and genre limitations. "Hibernating" is a piano centered ballad, with interweaving layers of vocals. Fantastic ideas are put to the test, and a tense and effective atmosphere is created. However, the vocals could be seen as falling short here. They needed to be more precise, being that they are such an integral part of a rather minimalist song, and the arrangement itself is quite demanding and at this point, might be a bit beyond the ability of Patrick's vocal abilities. Purists will criticize his lack of precision. But my guess, judging by the honest expression of dreary pain in this track, is that he wasn't shooting for perfection and could careless. The final result, once you let the song seep in, is a dramatic pairing of orchestral Depeche Mode-isms colliding with softer Pink Floyd. Though not perfect, I quite enjoyed what was being attempted on this particular song. "Pray For A Full Moon" charges from the bleak confessional quiet of the prior track, thus accentuating it's strength. I love this song; I can definitely hear what Patrick was shooting for. Everything about this song is infused with an earnest power - and sadly, we as listeners can only imagine how effective this song could be if performed by a full band, with a live drummer, a pair of guitarists, and Patrick's best vocal performance capping it all off. A divine, sweeping Goth Metal track with wonderful pop hooks. This then exhibits a reviewer's predicament. (And you all think it is so easy to sit around, amass tons of free CDs and review them). The challenge comes when you receive an 'amateur' independent recording, that is animated by an assertive and impressive vision, fueled by interesting and immaculate ideas, and bursting at the seams with unquestionable talent. As a reviewer, we are trained to pick up on this. The big question is if a release such as this is ready for public consumption. With its technical limitations and thin perhaps too synthetic production, it might not be as effective to the average listener. Which sucks, because at this stage of the game, this is the best the independent artist can do, the most he can offer at the early stage of their career. They just want to get their material out there, and hopefully, receive some positive attention. Which puts an incredible amount of pressure on US. Therefore I will say this: 48sin is a project that will hopefully never give up or become discouraged by the competition and other obstacles that keep musicians from realizing their dreams. If I were independently wealthy, I'd finance the trip to the studio for this guy. With that, I hope to express that I believe in this band, and that this EP demonstrates what could be. With a full band, a more organic sound to thicken the backdrop and lighten the responsibility of the keyboards, this band could be incredible. The voice is there, just a bit of fine-tuning. The guitar work is great, and the ideas superb. Just a matter of time… My advice to readers: it might be a rewarding and fun ride to accompany this project along into a promising future

Additional Info Check www.48sin.com for all information

Location St. Charles/Chicago, IL - USA

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