Artist description Heavily influenced by the works of Cabaret Voltaire, 3kStatic employs a variety of 'found sounds' to create tracks that reflect the impact Dadaism (found art) has had on modern electronica. 3kStatic tracks explore themes such as the nature of spiritual expression, a resistance to conformity and a general questioning of the dubious authority of society over the individual.

Music Style genre-bending techno, industrial, ambient, dub, house, drum n'bass

Musical Influences Cabaret Voltaire, Richard H. Kirk, Ku-Ling Brothers, Depeche Mode, Scott Blackwell, DJ Dan, Fatboy Slim, Moby, Chemical Brothers, Sandoz,Adrian Sherwood

Similar Artists Cabaret Voltaire, Mindbender, Ku-Ling Brothers, Ultramarine, Meat Beat Manifesto, Sandoz

Artist History The release of "Sensoria", the seminal Cabaret Voltaire single (1984), inspired 3kStatic to begin assembling found sounds to create a quixotic mix of danceable techno fused with the spirit of the Dadaist art movement.

Group Members Dean Capone: Computerized instrumentation, samples. Michael Kilzer: vocals, keyboards, programming. Andrea Drewek: Additional lead and backing vocals.

Instruments Computerized instrumentation produced exclusively on Macintosh computers. Also, the usual array of keyboards, guitars and other 'organic' instruments.

Albums The Second Offense, Brutal Realities, Soul Control, Incidental Transmission, Spiritual Engineering, Media Interference, Sympathizer, Live at the Vatican

Additional Info Watch for the forthcoming release: 'Angel Of Light'

Location Tampa Bay, FL - USA

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