Artist description After two years of performing as File Underwater, singer Don Bodin and guitarist Leisel focused on the creation of 'Fluid'.On Sunday Nov. 7 1999 a promotional copy of File Underwater's first finished track 'Sinking' aired on the nation's second largest alternative rock station (WKQX - Chicago).

Music Style Modern Rock with electronic and heavy influences

Musical Influences Eclectic electronic heavy modern rock

Similar Artists Faith No More, Peter Gabrial, Metallica, U2, NIN

Artist History Formed by Don Bodin / Garrett Hammond (now in PRICK, nothing/interscope) in late 1996. Their self-titled debut in 1997 received complimentary reviews.The spring of 1997, Christian Patrick Moore brought his talent to Mr. Bodin and played bass for the group. In the fall of 1997, File Underwater was included on the Baby Factory...original soundtrack compilation and was honored with inclusion on the Rolling Stones web-site. Also, the band was gained Leisel - guitar. In May of 1998, File Underwater performed at Chicagos Music Over Business Festival. The single -Letting You Go- was included on the conferences compilation.The momentum continued as File Underwaters next single -Reduce Me- was awarded Local 101s CD of the Week on the nations second largest alternative radio station (WKQX - Chicago). In August of 1998, File Underwater released the the demo, -slowmotionsickness-. In March 2000 the last release FLUID was made available. The group performed over 60 shows with drummer AntheM all over the midwest. Patrick got married, Don and Liesel are rumored to be living on an island somewhere on the pacific coast line and AntheM is giging full time in LA.

Group Members Don Bodin - Vocals, Programming, Guitar, OverLord Leisel - Guitar, Controversy

Instruments Vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, programming

Albums Fluid (3/00) Slowmotionsickness (Demo (8/98) File Underwater (Demo 12/96)er

Press Reviews Rolling Stone Online - "File Underwater has built a one-of-a-kind sound based on thwarting basslines, blurred guitar licks and looming synthesizer buzzes. In the background are their staple dirty world beats and sensible pop overtones."Showcase Music Magazine - "File Underwater. . . show nothing but raw talent with a reckless abandon for hardcore industrial rock. It?s rare when guitars, synths, solid percussion, and electronics are on the same level as something Al Jorgenson or Trent Reznor might offer up. Don?t miss this one!!!? -Nort Johnson Jim Santo's Demo Univers ?Prepare to be transported. Dipping their brush in drum-n-bass, industrial, trip-hop and world music, File Underwater give words and melody equal weight to beats as on ?Mediocre?, which this record most assuredly is not!? - Jim Santo?s

Location formerly- Chicago, Illinois - USA

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