Redzone
| Red Zone | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Electronica |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Phasechange Recordings |
| Website | http://www.redzone.co.uk |
| Members |
ami justin (tim) (joseph) |
Redzone is a multi-genre band from London, England.
They were pioneers among UK bands in the use of the Internet to distribute music and video.
Founded by Ami (vocals, guitar, electric violin, synth, drums, effects) and Justin (guitar, slide guitar, bass guitar, drums, effects), Redzone currently also includes the talents of Tim (electric double bass, synth, effects), and Joseph (electric violin, synth, effects).
After recording demos in 1997, they released two MP3 web singles in 1998, 'Torrid/Crime of Passion' and 'Layer6/Body Craves'. Their debut CD 'Modified' came out in 1999 on their 'Phasechange Recordings' label, and was followed by '[Digital Flesh]' in 2005, containing an interactive, multi-threaded CD-ROM video.
Redzone were credited by Wired and Reuters as being the first band to tour in Second Life in February 2007.
They co-promoted and performed at The Scorched Earth Festival, which took place on May 1st, 2007.
The third Redzone studio album, 'Abstract Revolution' was released on June 20th, 2008, and a track was played on BBC Radio 4 on March 15th, 2009.
The 'White Sun' DVD was released on December 12th, 2008.
A single, ‘Film Noir’ was released on May 27th, 2010, and the 'White Sun' DVD soundtrack album on November 20th, 2010.
The first in a series of 3 download-only EP's, 'Ultrastructure volume I' was released on May 1st, 2011 at the Mayday Mayhem Festival in Second Life. The event was curated by Redzone. The second in the series, 'Ultrastructure volume II' was released on October 31st 2011, and volume III on September 30th 2013.
Redzone have, since 2011, been utilising improvisation frequently in live shows and have released a series of albums based upon this practice. These include 'Gathering of The Tribes' and 'Venus Smiles', and a series of performances recorded at their 'Atropine' venue in Second Life, collectively known as 'The Atropine Tapes'. The first of these, 'Eject and Survive' was released in October 2011, the second, 'The Breeding Station' in November 2012, and the third, 'Einfangen' on May 4th 2013.
Redzone appeared on BBC TV on June 21st 2013.