Artist description Shawn Decker is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based singer/songwriter, creates music as Synthetic Division, which can be best described as dance-friendly synthpop.

Music Style synthpop

Musical Influences Depeche Mode, OMD, Front 242, Bella Morte, The Cure, The Smiths, 80's New Wave, The Sundays, Folk Implosion, Nirvana, The Beatles

Similar Artists Depeche Mode

Artist History Grew up in smalltown Virginia, fell in love with electronic music despite repeated urgings from townfolk that he was "gay" for listening to English synthesizer music. Took it a step further by getting first synthesizer in 9th grade, many embarrassing homemade tapes followed, and eventually Decker found a style that suited him. Met Depeche Mode through Make-A-Wish Foundation in 1990 at age 14... Shawn was so nervous he could not finish eating a potato chip. Never thought he would one day grow up to be an accomplished, though slightly less heralded, electronic artist in his own right. Currently lives and performs for the local goths in Charlottesville, VA, where he outdrew hometown favorite Dave Matthews Band in 2001 (disputed by many, believed by few).

Group Members Shawn Decker - vocals, synths

Instruments Roland D-20, Ensoniq SQ80

Albums Tainted Goods

Press Reviews "The band with the most integrity in the world." Andy Deane of Bella Morte on radio show July 2001 (after Synthetic Division called in to request a Synthetic Division song). Have been on MTV numerous times (via AIDS education work, ironically). e

Location Charlottesville, VA - USA

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