| Provision | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Electronic Dance Music, Synthpop, EBM |
| Years active | 2000–2007 / 2009 - present |
| Labels | Kathodik Records Section 44 Records A Different Drum |
| Website | Provision Musik |
| Members | |
| Breye 7x Jen Kiser Matt Willis |
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Provision is an electronic musical group based in Houston, Texas. Provision was founded in November 2000 by Breye 7x (Formerly of U-N-I and Bamboo Crisis) and Leslie Hyman (Formerly of U-N-I and Wraith).
With 10 years of experience in former electronic acts under their belt, Leslie and Breye chose to infuse elements of classic electronic dance (Hi-NRG, Italo Disco), industrial dance (EBM) and synthpop; to create what can only be called "The Provision Sound". Truly a unique formula of their own.
Provision shows combine live synthesizers and electronic percussion, non-stop energy, an incredible intelligent lighting show, and powerful vocals filled with lyrics that tug at the heart.
Provision quickly drew comparisons to Red Flag, Anything Box, Celebrate The Nun, and Moskwa T.V. when their debut album Evaporate was released in 2002. As Provision began to attract the attention of fans and DJ's worldwide, Evaporate drew critical acclaim with the club hits "Breathe", "My Only Question" & "December Morning".
Evaporate was released on May 31, 2002, the day before Provision performed in Los Angeles at Synthcon 2002; where just 2 days later they won "Best New U.S. Artist" in the American Synthpop Awards; thus solidifying their name and sound in the Synthpop world.
The initial pressing of Evaporate sold out in early 2004, and was re-issued in a 2nd pressing for Provision's U.S. Visualize Tour in late 2004 / early 2005 where it again sold out. Provision's relentless self promotion and performances during their Liberation (Regional) and Evaporate U.S. Tours, quickly gained the attention of electronic record labels in the U.S. and abroad; and they proudly signed with U.S. label A Different Drum in late 2003.
For 6 years straight (2001–2006) Provision was widely known in the U.S. for delivering live shows with incredible energy, frequency, and winning new fans wherever they performed. During this time Provision released 3 albums, 4 E.P.'s, appeared on numerous compilations; and produced remixes for other electronic artists. Provision toured the U.S. twice for the albums "Evaporate" and "Visualize", and continued to gain exposure for their numerous regional tours in support of their 2 limited edition E.P.'s.
Provision also established themselves as a credible and perfessional support act in the U.S. electronic music scene having shared the stage with Red Flag, Anything Box, The Human League, Clan of Xymox, T-4-2, When In Rome, Cause & Effect, Imperative Reaction, Icon of Coil, System Syn, Assemblage 23, Cesium_137, The Hunger, Christopher Anton (Information Society), The Cruxshadows, and CTRL among others...
Provision also performed live at many electronic music festivals including Gothcon II, Synthcon 2002, ADD2K4, ADD2K5, ADD2K6, SiNthetik Sk13s II, III & IV, Electro-Nexus, Summer Synthpop Festival 2003, Synthfest 2004, Texas Industrial Fest I, TERRORBYTE I, and as a vendor for A Different Drum at Convergence 10 in Chicago.
In late 2007, after almost 6 years of non-stop performing, writing and recording; the line up of Breye 7x, Jen Foxx, Carlos Covarrubias, and Randon Harris amicably disbanded as Provision. The decision was made so the individual members could focus on solo endeavors and spend time with their families.
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In August 2008 Joel 313 of Asmodeus X approached Breye during a CTRL show at Elysium in Austin, TX with regard to working together on new music.
After 3 months of toying with the idea of doing new music and performing live again, Breye held 2 private meetings at Red Square Digital with Joel 313 of Asmodeus X and Matt Willis of Splendor Projekt regarding the formation of a new band.
On January 5, 2009 - Breye, Joel, and Matt held their first official rehearsal, and decided unanimously against moving forward as a new band; and to proceed forward as Provision.
Provision performed their comeback show on August 1, 2009 @ Scout Bar in Houston, TX with When In Rome. 4 more shows followed as the band continued work on writing their 4th album for release in 2010.
On January 16, 2010, Joel Schafer stated that he was "calling it quits" and officially left Provision. As there was no falling out or warnings of his impending departure, remaining members Breye 7x and Matt Willis could only assume by his exact wording; that Joel will no longer be pursuing music in his life.
On January 26, 2010, former Provision member Jen Kiser rejoined Provision. Having already written lyrics for half of the new songs being performed by Provision when they re-formed in 2009, her return as a full time member was imminent.
Provision performed numerous shows in the spring and summer of 2010, including high profile shows with Angels on Acid, Assemblage 23, Anything Box, and Christopher Anton (Information Society).
Provision entered their studio Red Square Digital in Houston, Texas on August 25, 2010 to begin recording their upcoming 4th album "Paradigm Shift" which was released worldwide on 11-20-2010.
Joel played in all 5 of the 2009 shows that Provision performed. Joel left the band in 2010 deciding not to pursue music anymore. In 2011, Joel returned to music and helped solidify the line up for the band Post Faction with Mike Pofelski; formerly of The Daily Worker.
(First release 2002; second "Limited Edition" release 2004)
Other Provision tracks have appeared on various synthpop and industrial compilation releases. Provision has also produced numerous remixes, and recorded various cover songs.