Artist description Formed in 1979, Brothers Dave and Joe Machos sought to express themselves in a rock format as a duo using bass, keyboards, and drumboxes. By 1990, they had established Nullset as a Central NJ (New Brunswick) band with several self-produced releases to their credit. The band also included Steve Maffei, and Ex-Rockin' Bricks as members for recording and performances - not to mention Linc the Scot (we won't).

Music Style Alt-Pop - the 1980's

Musical Influences Dylan, DEVO, Joe Jackson, ELO,

Similar Artists Groups that sound like us.

Artist History 1979 - Began recording using Electro-Harmonix gear and a used Ovation Fretless Bass. Recorded on a 3M Wollensak reel to reel (mono). 1980 - Performed first live gig in Elizabeth, NJ. 1982 - Added Drummer Chris Dallenbach. Although now using a drummer, acoustic drums were not used. Chris played an assortment of Synare gear and 'The Kit', a toylike, but very cool fingertip drum machine. 1983 - After initial recording with Matt Pinfield on the debut single 'Askyalater', Chris begins using real drums to avoid 'technical problems' live. Band records the EP 'Unisphere'. Open for the Violent Femmes in NB on their first major label support tour. 1984-1990 - Record and release several EPs and CD's

Group Members Dave Machos - Bass, Guitar, Lead vocals Joe Machos - Keyboards, Backing vocals Chris Dallenbach - Drums Steve Maffei - Guitar (1984-1986)

Instruments All of the above, including the Alamo wheelchair.

Albums Unishpere, Hydrogen Jukebox, '...but then again', Subjective Objective

Press Reviews 'They grooved in the best of ways' - Bryan Bruden, WRSU-FM 'Nulliscious' - Earache Gladstone, Idle Chatter, Reflex

Location Jacksonville, FL - USA

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