Artist description Gropius exists between the intriguing harmonies of classical music, the agony/ecstasy of new wave and the power of British rock. Equipped with all the addictive qualities of chocolate and nicotine, we are distinguished by our sultry strings and simmering, strong vocals raging over powerful bass lines and driving drumbeats. Most commonly described as a breath of fresh air.

Music Style alluring and passionate classical (not classic) rock

Musical Influences international music, bauhaus, new wave, classical

Similar Artists bauhaus meets Psychedelic Furs meets Siouxsie and the Banshees

Artist History Gropius started in El Paso, TX, and moved to Dallas where the voice, bass and drums were met with violin and viola. Playing continuously at all the major clubs in and around Dallas, we have opened for nothing artists 12 Rounds, Cleopatra artist Switchblade Symphony, Projekt Record artists Attrition, Lycia and Black Tape for a Blue Girl as well as Christian Death's Gitane Demone. Apart from playing with darker bands, we have also opened for Course of Empire, Hellafied Funk Crew (the name says it all), Puncture and indie rock band the tomorrowpeople.

Group Members Melissa - vocals;Julie - violin, cello;Amy - viola;Matt - bass guitar;Rich - drums

Instruments violin, viola, cello, bass guitar, drums

Albums Songs for Walter

Press Reviews National: two favorable mentions in Outburn magazine (july 98 and july 99), favorable album review in Flipside (july/august 99).Regional: various mentions in the Dallas Morning News, the Observer and the Met.Local: Trees spotlight band of the month (february 99).

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Location Denton, Texas - USA

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