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Rounding out the night, The Perfects play a unique mix of electronic, new wave, and dance rock. This Baltimore-based band has already found some success with their music being licensed for various t.v. shows. They played an amazing set at Bourbon Street with Black Angel Down in December and they’re back at Surf City this Friday to do it again. The show starts at 9pm and it looks to be one great night of local music. - Baltimore Examiner
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN: No slave to the studio, Nic Hard. For this in-demand indie producer/engineer/mixer (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Church, The Kin), professional recording often means a move away from controlled conditions into creatively comforting confines.
Nic Hard thinking...hard.
Hard’s latest project, capturing the arresting rock/new wave/electronic concoctions of Baltimore’s the Perfects, bear out his current preference for recording world-class albums in the living room, as opposed to the live room. A former Philadelphia DJ, Hard had meshed well with the Perfects’ love of synths, electronic drums and ‘80’s influences, first on their 2005 self-titled debut EP and subsequently on the 2009 full-length future automatic.
Collaborating on the Perfects’ upcoming (Spring 2011) album, Hard recently had the band come up to a Bushwick loft where his own personal “Living Room Studio” workflow could be effectively deployed. Recording in sonically informal environs happens every day, of course, but Hard’s approach – borne out of an unexpected set of sessions with the Bravery – shows that there’s always another spin.
Tell us about your take on the “Living Room Studio”. How do you go about it?
Basically, the idea is taking the recording process away from a traditional “pro studio” setup with the big desk, the glass, the sweet spot and the perfect listening environment, and forcing yourself to listen in a more casual way. Instead, we set up a room — rehearsal space, warehouse, house or living room — with whatever gear is needed centered around a couple of couches, coffee tables, and maybe a nice rug.
For most of my career I’ve worked primarily with independent bands. Most bands don’t have unlimited funds, and therefore booking Electric Lady for three months isn’t usually in the cards. I’ve always leaned towards working at less expensive studios so that more time could be spent. To me time is by far the most valuable thing in the recording process: If it came down to it, I’d rather have a month with a Mackie and 57’s than a week at a studio like the Hit Factory (RIP). That’s not to say I don’t use good stuff, but the time means more to me.
Hard and The Perfects made a musical bastion in a Bushwick loft. Note the drumkit in the upper rear.
That seems like a sound theory and a music-first approach. When did it start to take shape for you?
I’ve done a bunch or recording where gear has been brought into an ordinary space, like The Kin’s “Rise and Fall” record which was done in an old farmhouse out in Pennsylvania. Even with that record there was still somewhat of an attempt to have a “control room” type situation.
It wasn’t until I was working with the Bravery on their most recent record that I got the idea to take it one step further. I ended up cutting almost all of the vocals for that record in the singer’s apartment — oh — and a couple of hotel rooms and on their tour bus! This was done mostly so that (vocalist/guitarist) Sam (Endicott) could be totally comfortable, and take as much time as he needed in an environment that he was used to listening in.
The record was mixed by Michael Brauer, but when it came time to pass the tracks off we still had stuff to finish, so we setup in Brauer’s lounge, which also happened to be a live room. There was a couch, a TV, nice rug and a pair of ProAc loudspeakers. As I sat on the couch and kicked back with my laptop finishing things up I realized that not only it was way more comfortable, but that I wasn’t listening as much to the quality of each individual thing — not focusing in on the technical aspects — but more just listening to the song. Since then I’ve done a handful of records where I’ve gone out of my way to setup in a way that was non-traditional.
I think personal workflow innovations are always best when they’re discovered like that, organically. When it came to the Perfects, where did you and the band work, and what kind of rig did you take with you to the space?
For the last round of songs I did with the Perfects we sublet a loft in Bushwick. Logistically this ended up being more convenient than Baltimore for me, because I was also doing a couple other projects and needed to be close.
The rig consists of a 192, a tower with three Pro Tools cards and a Dangerous Music D-Box. The D-Box has been great in a tracking situation, because one of the things I’ve missed about tracking with a console is the ability to blend mics on guitars or keys down to one track — you know, commit! Using the sum inputs on the D-Box has been great for that.
Typically in these situations I have a friend who I’ll rent mic pres, compressors and mics from as-needed. In the case of the Perfects we had a couple of Vintechs, a pair of Distressors and an LA-2A. We were also lucky enough to have been loaned a couple of BAE pres and a Burl B2 bomber by Audio Power Tools to test out. For this project, a lot of the drum sounds were a hybrid of live and electronic, - Sonic Scoop
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN: No slave to the studio, Nic Hard. For this in-demand indie producer/engineer/mixer (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Church, The Kin), professional recording often means a move away from controlled conditions into creatively comforting confines.
Nic Hard thinking...hard.
Hard’s latest project, capturing the arresting rock/new wave/electronic concoctions of Baltimore’s the Perfects, bear out his current preference for recording world-class albums in the living room, as opposed to the live room. A former Philadelphia DJ, Hard had meshed well with the Perfects’ love of synths, electronic drums and ‘80’s influences, first on their 2005 self-titled debut EP and subsequently on the 2009 full-length future automatic.
Collaborating on the Perfects’ upcoming (Spring 2011) album, Hard recently had the band come up to a Bushwick loft where his own personal “Living Room Studio” workflow could be effectively deployed. Recording in sonically informal environs happens every day, of course, but Hard’s approach – borne out of an unexpected set of sessions with the Bravery – shows that there’s always another spin.
Tell us about your take on the “Living Room Studio”. How do you go about it?
Basically, the idea is taking the recording process away from a traditional “pro studio” setup with the big desk, the glass, the sweet spot and the perfect listening environment, and forcing yourself to listen in a more casual way. Instead, we set up a room — rehearsal space, warehouse, house or living room — with whatever gear is needed centered around a couple of couches, coffee tables, and maybe a nice rug.
For most of my career I’ve worked primarily with independent bands. Most bands don’t have unlimited funds, and therefore booking Electric Lady for three months isn’t usually in the cards. I’ve always leaned towards working at less expensive studios so that more time could be spent. To me time is by far the most valuable thing in the recording process: If it came down to it, I’d rather have a month with a Mackie and 57’s than a week at a studio like the Hit Factory (RIP). That’s not to say I don’t use good stuff, but the time means more to me.
Hard and The Perfects made a musical bastion in a Bushwick loft. Note the drumkit in the upper rear.
That seems like a sound theory and a music-first approach. When did it start to take shape for you?
I’ve done a bunch or recording where gear has been brought into an ordinary space, like The Kin’s “Rise and Fall” record which was done in an old farmhouse out in Pennsylvania. Even with that record there was still somewhat of an attempt to have a “control room” type situation.
It wasn’t until I was working with the Bravery on their most recent record that I got the idea to take it one step further. I ended up cutting almost all of the vocals for that record in the singer’s apartment — oh — and a couple of hotel rooms and on their tour bus! This was done mostly so that (vocalist/guitarist) Sam (Endicott) could be totally comfortable, and take as much time as he needed in an environment that he was used to listening in.
The record was mixed by Michael Brauer, but when it came time to pass the tracks off we still had stuff to finish, so we setup in Brauer’s lounge, which also happened to be a live room. There was a couch, a TV, nice rug and a pair of ProAc loudspeakers. As I sat on the couch and kicked back with my laptop finishing things up I realized that not only it was way more comfortable, but that I wasn’t listening as much to the quality of each individual thing — not focusing in on the technical aspects — but more just listening to the song. Since then I’ve done a handful of records where I’ve gone out of my way to setup in a way that was non-traditional.
I think personal workflow innovations are always best when they’re discovered like that, organically. When it came to the Perfects, where did you and the band work, and what kind of rig did you take with you to the space?
For the last round of songs I did with the Perfects we sublet a loft in Bushwick. Logistically this ended up being more convenient than Baltimore for me, because I was also doing a couple other projects and needed to be close.
The rig consists of a 192, a tower with three Pro Tools cards and a Dangerous Music D-Box. The D-Box has been great in a tracking situation, because one of the things I’ve missed about tracking with a console is the ability to blend mics on guitars or keys down to one track — you know, commit! Using the sum inputs on the D-Box has been great for that.
Typically in these situations I have a friend who I’ll rent mic pres, compressors and mics from as-needed. In the case of the Perfects we had a couple of Vintechs, a pair of Distressors and an LA-2A. We were also lucky enough to have been loaned a couple of BAE pres and a Burl B2 bomber by Audio Power Tools to test out. For this project, a lot of the drum sounds were a hybrid of live and electronic, - Sonic Scoop
While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld these futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005 and in 2006 headed into the studio with Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church) to record the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. The follow up LP in 2009, Future Automatic, raised the bar that much higher garnering rave reviews and generating interest from a number of big name musicians who have since put their stamp on The Perfects new wave/dance rock sound. The Grammy nominated and Billboard topping DJ Richard Vission(Madonna, Lady Gaga, David Bowie), DJ Jen Lasher, Chris Vrenna (U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson), and Lucian Walker (Christian TV), plus a few other surprise guests, all have remixed Perfects tunes and will appear on the new album as part of a special, dual disc release. Coupling a strong record with electrifying live shows,The Perfects continuously prove to be more than just another studio act.
In addition to a DJ Richard Vission collaboration on the track “Far Away” being re-leased through Interscope Records, there is also a new album, New Life, in the works which features the IMA nominated lead single “Girls That Dance. ” The Perfects onceagain find themselves paired with producer Nic Hard for an album that is sure to titillate the eardrums and send people running for the dance floor. Having recently sup-ported the likes of Lords of Acid, The Birthday Massacre, and Ghostland Observatory, plus an upcoming show in support of Recoil and a showcase at Canadian MusicWeek in March 2011, The Perfects tight arrangements, adventurous lyricism, and frenetic live show are proving the cause of an authoritative stir within the industry. With music this exciting and guest stars this hot, New Life is sure to propel The Perfects to a new wave of fans and has brought the band one step closer to their self-proclaimed perfection.
Read More: http://www.myspace.com/theperfects - CMW
While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld these futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005 and in 2006 headed into the studio with Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church) to record the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. The follow up LP in 2009, Future Automatic, raised the bar that much higher garnering rave reviews and generating interest from a number of big name musicians who have since put their stamp on The Perfects new wave/dance rock sound. The Grammy nominated and Billboard topping DJ Richard Vission(Madonna, Lady Gaga, David Bowie), DJ Jen Lasher, Chris Vrenna (U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson), and Lucian Walker (Christian TV), plus a few other surprise guests, all have remixed Perfects tunes and will appear on the new album as part of a special, dual disc release. Coupling a strong record with electrifying live shows,The Perfects continuously prove to be more than just another studio act.
In addition to a DJ Richard Vission collaboration on the track “Far Away” being re-leased through Interscope Records, there is also a new album, New Life, in the works which features the IMA nominated lead single “Girls That Dance. ” The Perfects onceagain find themselves paired with producer Nic Hard for an album that is sure to titillate the eardrums and send people running for the dance floor. Having recently sup-ported the likes of Lords of Acid, The Birthday Massacre, and Ghostland Observatory, plus an upcoming show in support of Recoil and a showcase at Canadian MusicWeek in March 2011, The Perfects tight arrangements, adventurous lyricism, and frenetic live show are proving the cause of an authoritative stir within the industry. With music this exciting and guest stars this hot, New Life is sure to propel The Perfects to a new wave of fans and has brought the band one step closer to their self-proclaimed perfection.
Read More: http://www.myspace.com/theperfects - CMW
Check out the track Girls That Dance by new wave/ dance rock The Perfects.
The self- released album was produced by Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church)
DJ Richard Vission (Madonna, Lady Gaga, David Bowie), DJ Jen Lasher, Chris Vrenna (U2, Smashing Pumpkins), and Lucian Walker (Christian TV) will appear on new album.
Check out myspace for upcoming dates.
Contact: Shana@monumentalusa.com or nick@monumentalusa.com - Kings of A&R
Check out the track Girls That Dance by new wave/ dance rock The Perfects.
The self- released album was produced by Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church)
DJ Richard Vission (Madonna, Lady Gaga, David Bowie), DJ Jen Lasher, Chris Vrenna (U2, Smashing Pumpkins), and Lucian Walker (Christian TV) will appear on new album.
Check out myspace for upcoming dates.
Contact: Shana@monumentalusa.com or nick@monumentalusa.com - Kings of A&R
We all miss Insomnia Radio Baltimore, but thankfully Tim Poggioli is still out in the trenches tipping us off to great Baltimore music…
Ric Peters is The Perfects (much like Trent Reznor is NIN), and as Tim passionately summed up in his recent email to me: “This guy is EVERYTHING that was right with late 80’s / early 90’s industrial/techno rock.”
The big thing to mention of course is that the companion album, Future Automatic, is 100% free to download from Ric’s website. 7 tracks, high quality. Free.
Be on the lookout for more of The Perfects in an upcoming episode of Insomnia Radio proper. - Insomnia Radio
We all miss Insomnia Radio Baltimore, but thankfully Tim Poggioli is still out in the trenches tipping us off to great Baltimore music…
Ric Peters is The Perfects (much like Trent Reznor is NIN), and as Tim passionately summed up in his recent email to me: “This guy is EVERYTHING that was right with late 80’s / early 90’s industrial/techno rock.”
The big thing to mention of course is that the companion album, Future Automatic, is 100% free to download from Ric’s website. 7 tracks, high quality. Free.
Be on the lookout for more of The Perfects in an upcoming episode of Insomnia Radio proper. - Insomnia Radio
. .. While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld those futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005. Heading into the studio with Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. DJ Richard Vission, whose work often appears on the top of the billboard charts, did the remix for the song "Shipwrecked" (the remix is available for free when fans sign up for his mailing list). The Perfects also remixed for Mindless Self Indulgence - "What do They Know?" on Another Mindless Ripoff EP, - earning the respect of fans of the indie band who then threw their support to The Perfects. Coupling a strong record with exciting, frenetic live shows, The Perfects proved themselves to be more than just another studio act.
Now, with the release of Future Automatic (early 2009 release) and the lead single "End of Us," (available on iTunes and Amazon) Peters once again finds himself paired with producer Hard for an album sure to titillate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artistic integrity. With the help of people who manned the boards for Madonna, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie and Garbage, Future Automatic is sure to introduce The Perfects to a new wave of fans. Is it possible that a band named The Perfects may have just created the perfect album for 2009? Absolutely. - The Musebox
. .. While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld those futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005. Heading into the studio with Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. DJ Richard Vission, whose work often appears on the top of the billboard charts, did the remix for the song "Shipwrecked" (the remix is available for free when fans sign up for his mailing list). The Perfects also remixed for Mindless Self Indulgence - "What do They Know?" on Another Mindless Ripoff EP, - earning the respect of fans of the indie band who then threw their support to The Perfects. Coupling a strong record with exciting, frenetic live shows, The Perfects proved themselves to be more than just another studio act.
Now, with the release of Future Automatic (early 2009 release) and the lead single "End of Us," (available on iTunes and Amazon) Peters once again finds himself paired with producer Hard for an album sure to titillate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artistic integrity. With the help of people who manned the boards for Madonna, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie and Garbage, Future Automatic is sure to introduce The Perfects to a new wave of fans. Is it possible that a band named The Perfects may have just created the perfect album for 2009? Absolutely. - The Musebox
The Perfects - The Hidden
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The Perfects: Future Automatic
Electro-Rock bands have always blurred the edges between guitar rock and dance type synthesized sounds. Back in the 80's you had bands like Duran Duran and The Cure. Into the 90's there were Nine Inch Nails and Garbage. Today we have The Killers and Muse. You get the idea. The Perfects fall very much into that line except that they sound like hybrid of the modern sound and the classic one from the 80's.
Right from the start of Future Automatic, Ric Peters’ voice made me think of Duran Duran and The Cure. There’s a bit of that whiny aspect to it that seemed to define those singers. And the heavy bass coupled with light guitar brought on those early melodies of the genre. But there is also a fresher crisp to the songs.
While the music does have a repetitive quality to it, it doesn’t seem as simple as the early 80's bands did. There are more complex twists and turns throughout the songs that the more complex listener of today’s music, what with teens knowing all about computers and other technology, that are demanded by a forward looking audience.
There’s plenty of fodder here for remixes, which the band probably won’t mind. Its one of the advantages of the genre since it gets plenty of exposure from other artists tweaking the tracks a bit. Overall, Future Automatic is a nice album. At seven tracks it seems short, something easily consumed in half an hour. It does give you an idea as to who The Perfects are. The album is a bit dark in mood for my tastes. I’m more of an uptempo, airy melody fan myself. Future Automatic seems lower on the spectrum. Be sure to give them a listen. I’m sure there’s tons of fans in hiding that will be glad to discover The Perfects if they haven’t already.
Rating: 6.1/10 - Surviving the Golden Age
The Perfects: Future Automatic
Electro-Rock bands have always blurred the edges between guitar rock and dance type synthesized sounds. Back in the 80's you had bands like Duran Duran and The Cure. Into the 90's there were Nine Inch Nails and Garbage. Today we have The Killers and Muse. You get the idea. The Perfects fall very much into that line except that they sound like hybrid of the modern sound and the classic one from the 80's.
Right from the start of Future Automatic, Ric Peters’ voice made me think of Duran Duran and The Cure. There’s a bit of that whiny aspect to it that seemed to define those singers. And the heavy bass coupled with light guitar brought on those early melodies of the genre. But there is also a fresher crisp to the songs.
While the music does have a repetitive quality to it, it doesn’t seem as simple as the early 80's bands did. There are more complex twists and turns throughout the songs that the more complex listener of today’s music, what with teens knowing all about computers and other technology, that are demanded by a forward looking audience.
There’s plenty of fodder here for remixes, which the band probably won’t mind. Its one of the advantages of the genre since it gets plenty of exposure from other artists tweaking the tracks a bit. Overall, Future Automatic is a nice album. At seven tracks it seems short, something easily consumed in half an hour. It does give you an idea as to who The Perfects are. The album is a bit dark in mood for my tastes. I’m more of an uptempo, airy melody fan myself. Future Automatic seems lower on the spectrum. Be sure to give them a listen. I’m sure there’s tons of fans in hiding that will be glad to discover The Perfects if they haven’t already.
Rating: 6.1/10 - Surviving the Golden Age
The Perfects, an electro-rock outlet for founder Ric Peters, has recently released their latest album entitled Future Automatic. The music displayed on this album is modern yet remains a throwback to the earlier artists of the genre such as Nine Inch Nails and The Cure. Although the music is very electro-heavy, the melodic aspect of the songwriting is quite different than what is commonly heard in todays music. The Perfects have stayed away from the dance beat side of electronica, which is really the direction that the genre has headed toward in the last few years, in order to maintain the ideals of actual songwriting craftsmanship. Even with such layered electronic instrumentation, the music remains about the songwriting, not just the beat. It seems that the big difference between this music and most of today's examples of the same electro-rock genre is that this music seems to be pop driven, while most of it is more hip-hop driven (if anything- a lot of times it is just a beat or layered electronica piece without fusing together with any other style). The music itself is actually quite good. The fact that this music IS about the songwritting, makes it much more accessable than most of today's electronica music. Typically, I find it hard to listen to the genre without feeling the need to dance (and I'm not the biggest fan of dancing), but the melodies and the constantly strong chorus lines held my interest throughout listening to the album and also made it easier for me to look into what was actaully going on on the programming side of things. Speaking of which, the programming is also very well put together. The music has been nicely layered, and the album really uses the ability to pan sound to it's advantage. There are lots of little details that could have gotten lost in the mix, but are easily heard due to the way certain things have been panned to be specifically heard from one side or another; this also allows the layering of similar pitches to work better as well. The vocal work on Future Automatic is very strong. The melodies are well crafted, and the harmonies are perfectly executed. The strong, deep lead vocals work quite well over the music. If it not for the deep vocals (similar to those of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails), the songs would feel unbalanced due to the strength and density of the electronic based music. Thankfully this is not the case, and neither the vocals nor the music feel overpowering- they work very well together to create strong, driving songs. CLICK BELOW FOR A BIO AND CONTACT INFO: BIO: While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld those futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways. Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005. Heading into the studio with Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. DJ Richard Vission, whose work often appears on the top of the billboard charts, did the remix for the song "Shipwrecked" (the remix is available for free when fans sign up for his mailing list). The Perfects also remixed for Mindless Self Indulgence - "What do They Know?" on Another Mindless Ripoff EP, - earning the respect of fans of the indie band who then threw their support to The Perfects. Coupling a strong record with exciting, frenetic live shows, The Perfects proved themselves to be more than just another studio act. Now, with the release of Future Automatic and the lead single "End of Us," (available on iTunes and Amazon) Peters once again finds himself paired with producer Hard for an album sure to titillate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artistic integrity. With the help of people who manned the boards for Madonna, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie and Garbage, Future Automatic is sure to introduce The Perfects to a new wave of fans. Is it possible that a band named The Perfects may have just created the perfect album for 2009? Absolutely. CONTACT INFO: www.myspace.com/theperfects www.theperfects.com
01-the-perfects-endofus.mp3 - Mic Control
The Perfects, an electro-rock outlet for founder Ric Peters, has recently released their latest album entitled Future Automatic. The music displayed on this album is modern yet remains a throwback to the earlier artists of the genre such as Nine Inch Nails and The Cure. Although the music is very electro-heavy, the melodic aspect of the songwriting is quite different than what is commonly heard in todays music. The Perfects have stayed away from the dance beat side of electronica, which is really the direction that the genre has headed toward in the last few years, in order to maintain the ideals of actual songwriting craftsmanship. Even with such layered electronic instrumentation, the music remains about the songwriting, not just the beat. It seems that the big difference between this music and most of today's examples of the same electro-rock genre is that this music seems to be pop driven, while most of it is more hip-hop driven (if anything- a lot of times it is just a beat or layered electronica piece without fusing together with any other style). The music itself is actually quite good. The fact that this music IS about the songwritting, makes it much more accessable than most of today's electronica music. Typically, I find it hard to listen to the genre without feeling the need to dance (and I'm not the biggest fan of dancing), but the melodies and the constantly strong chorus lines held my interest throughout listening to the album and also made it easier for me to look into what was actaully going on on the programming side of things. Speaking of which, the programming is also very well put together. The music has been nicely layered, and the album really uses the ability to pan sound to it's advantage. There are lots of little details that could have gotten lost in the mix, but are easily heard due to the way certain things have been panned to be specifically heard from one side or another; this also allows the layering of similar pitches to work better as well. The vocal work on Future Automatic is very strong. The melodies are well crafted, and the harmonies are perfectly executed. The strong, deep lead vocals work quite well over the music. If it not for the deep vocals (similar to those of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails), the songs would feel unbalanced due to the strength and density of the electronic based music. Thankfully this is not the case, and neither the vocals nor the music feel overpowering- they work very well together to create strong, driving songs. CLICK BELOW FOR A BIO AND CONTACT INFO: BIO: While the rest of the music industry has found a new best friend in the vocoder and merely continues their long-standing alliance with the synthesizer, The Perfects are one of the few bands that seamlessly meld those futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure, The Perfects are quickly cultivating a fan-base as rabid as those in the early days of music videos, when their inspirations ruled the airways. Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005. Heading into the studio with Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with the self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. DJ Richard Vission, whose work often appears on the top of the billboard charts, did the remix for the song "Shipwrecked" (the remix is available for free when fans sign up for his mailing list). The Perfects also remixed for Mindless Self Indulgence - "What do They Know?" on Another Mindless Ripoff EP, - earning the respect of fans of the indie band who then threw their support to The Perfects. Coupling a strong record with exciting, frenetic live shows, The Perfects proved themselves to be more than just another studio act. Now, with the release of Future Automatic and the lead single "End of Us," (available on iTunes and Amazon) Peters once again finds himself paired with producer Hard for an album sure to titillate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artistic integrity. With the help of people who manned the boards for Madonna, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie and Garbage, Future Automatic is sure to introduce The Perfects to a new wave of fans. Is it possible that a band named The Perfects may have just created the perfect album for 2009? Absolutely. CONTACT INFO: www.myspace.com/theperfects www.theperfects.com
01-the-perfects-endofus.mp3 - Mic Control
3.5 Stars Out of 5
Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005 and released their self titled debut EP in 2006, the Baltimore based electro pop band The Perfects also remixed for other artists including Mindless Self Indulgence.
Following the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, the new album "Future automatic" is available as free download at their website.
So how do The Perfects sound like? Well I think of this band as a mix of modern electro rock in the same vein as Innerpartysystem and Shiny Toy Guns with 80's synth pop with names like Howard Jones and Duran Duran.
All songs are written and performed by Ric Peters and boy, do I like his gentleman-like vocals that is reminiscent of Simon LeBon on "End of us".
Check out "Come down" or "New life" and tell me if this isn't great synth driven pop or what! - Melodic.net
3.5 Stars Out of 5
Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005 and released their self titled debut EP in 2006, the Baltimore based electro pop band The Perfects also remixed for other artists including Mindless Self Indulgence.
Following the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, the new album "Future automatic" is available as free download at their website.
So how do The Perfects sound like? Well I think of this band as a mix of modern electro rock in the same vein as Innerpartysystem and Shiny Toy Guns with 80's synth pop with names like Howard Jones and Duran Duran.
All songs are written and performed by Ric Peters and boy, do I like his gentleman-like vocals that is reminiscent of Simon LeBon on "End of us".
Check out "Come down" or "New life" and tell me if this isn't great synth driven pop or what! - Melodic.net
Playlist (13 Apr 2010)
Joy Division - Incubation
White Rose Movement - Cigarette Machine
Manicure - Another Girl
Du Pacque - Walk Straight
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Skeletons (Mr. Automatic Remix)
John Brendan Guinan - Ford Bronco
Alaska In Winter - Crystal Tears
Bobby - Sayonara
Cinema Bizarre - Erase And Replace
DJ Moule - Kids Are Stronger (MGMT vs. Daft Punk)
Claps - Fold
Bynar - Mulholland Empire (Dark Mix) (UNKLE vs. Hybrid vs. MOBY vs. Dead Can Dance)
Cruel Black Dove - Forgotten Place (Poltergeist Remix)
Melody Klyman - Chrysalis (Being Perfect)
We Have Band - Centerfolds & Empty Screens
Depeche Mode vs. Eurythmics - Policy Of Sweet Dreams
teenagersintokyo - End It Tonight
Pin Me Down - Cryptic
Freebass - Live Tomorrow
Nine Inch Nails - Starfuckers Inc.
Aggro1 - Bulls On Parade vs. Club Shifter (Rage Against The Machine vs. Aeph)
The Prodigy - Break And Enter (2005 Live Edit)
Michael Jackson - Beat It (Moby's Sub Mix)
Kubrick - Dorothy
The Perfects - End Of Us
Interpol - C'mere
The Wars - Rift
Computerclub - Before The Walls Came Down
Editors - When The Anger Shows
... - Indie Disco Music - Playlist
Playlist (13 Apr 2010)
Joy Division - Incubation
White Rose Movement - Cigarette Machine
Manicure - Another Girl
Du Pacque - Walk Straight
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Skeletons (Mr. Automatic Remix)
John Brendan Guinan - Ford Bronco
Alaska In Winter - Crystal Tears
Bobby - Sayonara
Cinema Bizarre - Erase And Replace
DJ Moule - Kids Are Stronger (MGMT vs. Daft Punk)
Claps - Fold
Bynar - Mulholland Empire (Dark Mix) (UNKLE vs. Hybrid vs. MOBY vs. Dead Can Dance)
Cruel Black Dove - Forgotten Place (Poltergeist Remix)
Melody Klyman - Chrysalis (Being Perfect)
We Have Band - Centerfolds & Empty Screens
Depeche Mode vs. Eurythmics - Policy Of Sweet Dreams
teenagersintokyo - End It Tonight
Pin Me Down - Cryptic
Freebass - Live Tomorrow
Nine Inch Nails - Starfuckers Inc.
Aggro1 - Bulls On Parade vs. Club Shifter (Rage Against The Machine vs. Aeph)
The Prodigy - Break And Enter (2005 Live Edit)
Michael Jackson - Beat It (Moby's Sub Mix)
Kubrick - Dorothy
The Perfects - End Of Us
Interpol - C'mere
The Wars - Rift
Computerclub - Before The Walls Came Down
Editors - When The Anger Shows
... - Indie Disco Music - Playlist
SUBMITTING ARTISTS: The Perfects
HOMEBASE: Baltimore, MD
GENRE: New Wave/ Indie/ Dance Rock
CATEGORY ENTERED: Pop/Rock Song
SONG SUBMITTED: “Girls That Dance”
ALBUM: New Life
LABEL: FU Records
HOW DID THE PERFECTS BEGIN?
The Perfects started after a dormant period of non creativity where I personally needed a mental break from the direction I was going in musically. After a couple of years the fire came back and The Perfects took root.
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR BAND NAME? WHERE THERE ANY CONTENDERS?
There were a bunch of band names I had written down and that one stood out. I did a google search and found no one else using the name. Obtained the dot.com and got a trademark on it.
WHAT GENRES WOULD YOU SAY BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC?
New Wave Indie Dance Rock with an Electro twist
DESCRIBE YOUR LATEST RELEASE.
Hook centric new wave electro rock ear candy for the 21st century!
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR MUSIC BLENDS NEW AND OLD?
I grew up listening to bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode and Duran Duran so certainly that influence has played a role in the sound of The Perfects. However it’s a matter of taking those influences to create our own sound with a 21st century twist.
WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL EFFECT YOU’VE USED?
There is always experimenting with different effects when it comes to guitars and bass on my end. I am a huge fan of reverbs and distortions. I’d say there is not one particular effect that comes to mind and most of that wizardry in the end takes place in the studio when we collaborate with Nic Hard our producer.
WHAT, IF ANY, UNUSUAL SONG STRUCTURES OR WRITING TECHNIQUES DO YOU USE?
Nothing out of the ordinary. The songs usually contain a basic structure rooted in a pop formula. I am personally a fan of a verse/chorus arrangement since the meat of the music from The Perfects is pop centered with a strong hook sensibility incorporated. If there is not a hook in the song it does not get used. I am also not a fan of throwing filler onto an album.
DID FANS HELP YOU FUND THIS PROJECT?
The fans certainly help absolutely, in addition to being self funded. A combination of fans and a lot of hard work in the day to day.
NOT ONLY DO YOU WRITE YOUR OWN MUSIC, YOU ALSO REMIX. WHAT ARTISTS HAVE YOU REMIXED FOR?
The Perfects have remixed MSI in the past, in addition to a couple of non solicited remixes. One for NIN and the other for Katy Perry’s song “Hot and Cold”.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS THE FUTURE OF REMIXES?
Remixes will always have a future because there will continue to be a desire for people to hear a different take on a song. We are already experiencing individuals who now have access to things like garageband and such and have never made music but are jumping into the remix field because of the ease of the software available. I think that is a positive.
WHAT’S THE WILDEST THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU?
Oh dear, not sure if that’s something that is appropriate to mention lol…… I plead the 5th!
WHAT IS YOUR CRAZIEST SHOW/TOUR STORY?
Not really anything crazy (yet) but I remember one gig where the guys from Orgy/Julian K showed up at a small show we did in Philly where they were playing across town. That was nice surprise at the time.
WHO IS SITTING IN YOUR AUDIENCE?
Hopefully no one, usually they are dancing
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD THAT WOULD SURPRISE FANS?
Elton John. Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra and Nick Drake.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Everything. Life in general. People and our relationships. Most of my inspiration is from my own personal experience, other times it comes from friends and family.
WHAT IS IN THE WORKS FOR THE FUTURE?
Currently the band is working on new material with Nic Hard and release of a new single titled Girls That Dance. There are also remixes of our songs coming out from Grammy award winning producer Chris Vrenna, DJ Richard Vission and DJ Jen Lasher.
We are playing on some great bills too — upcoming shows with Lords Of Acid, Ghostland Observatory, Electric Six and Recoil which is Alan Wilder formally of Depeche Mode. We also have a UK tour in the works which I am very excited about since it will be our first time across the pond!
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS…
an adventure of patience and hard work.
HOW CAN FANS FOLLOW YOU? WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE?
The best place would be the main website which has links to all our social network sites and iTunes page, so www.theperfects.com - Independent Music Awards
SUBMITTING ARTISTS: The Perfects
HOMEBASE: Baltimore, MD
GENRE: New Wave/ Indie/ Dance Rock
CATEGORY ENTERED: Pop/Rock Song
SONG SUBMITTED: “Girls That Dance”
ALBUM: New Life
LABEL: FU Records
HOW DID THE PERFECTS BEGIN?
The Perfects started after a dormant period of non creativity where I personally needed a mental break from the direction I was going in musically. After a couple of years the fire came back and The Perfects took root.
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR BAND NAME? WHERE THERE ANY CONTENDERS?
There were a bunch of band names I had written down and that one stood out. I did a google search and found no one else using the name. Obtained the dot.com and got a trademark on it.
WHAT GENRES WOULD YOU SAY BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC?
New Wave Indie Dance Rock with an Electro twist
DESCRIBE YOUR LATEST RELEASE.
Hook centric new wave electro rock ear candy for the 21st century!
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR MUSIC BLENDS NEW AND OLD?
I grew up listening to bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode and Duran Duran so certainly that influence has played a role in the sound of The Perfects. However it’s a matter of taking those influences to create our own sound with a 21st century twist.
WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL EFFECT YOU’VE USED?
There is always experimenting with different effects when it comes to guitars and bass on my end. I am a huge fan of reverbs and distortions. I’d say there is not one particular effect that comes to mind and most of that wizardry in the end takes place in the studio when we collaborate with Nic Hard our producer.
WHAT, IF ANY, UNUSUAL SONG STRUCTURES OR WRITING TECHNIQUES DO YOU USE?
Nothing out of the ordinary. The songs usually contain a basic structure rooted in a pop formula. I am personally a fan of a verse/chorus arrangement since the meat of the music from The Perfects is pop centered with a strong hook sensibility incorporated. If there is not a hook in the song it does not get used. I am also not a fan of throwing filler onto an album.
DID FANS HELP YOU FUND THIS PROJECT?
The fans certainly help absolutely, in addition to being self funded. A combination of fans and a lot of hard work in the day to day.
NOT ONLY DO YOU WRITE YOUR OWN MUSIC, YOU ALSO REMIX. WHAT ARTISTS HAVE YOU REMIXED FOR?
The Perfects have remixed MSI in the past, in addition to a couple of non solicited remixes. One for NIN and the other for Katy Perry’s song “Hot and Cold”.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS THE FUTURE OF REMIXES?
Remixes will always have a future because there will continue to be a desire for people to hear a different take on a song. We are already experiencing individuals who now have access to things like garageband and such and have never made music but are jumping into the remix field because of the ease of the software available. I think that is a positive.
WHAT’S THE WILDEST THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU?
Oh dear, not sure if that’s something that is appropriate to mention lol…… I plead the 5th!
WHAT IS YOUR CRAZIEST SHOW/TOUR STORY?
Not really anything crazy (yet) but I remember one gig where the guys from Orgy/Julian K showed up at a small show we did in Philly where they were playing across town. That was nice surprise at the time.
WHO IS SITTING IN YOUR AUDIENCE?
Hopefully no one, usually they are dancing
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD THAT WOULD SURPRISE FANS?
Elton John. Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra and Nick Drake.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Everything. Life in general. People and our relationships. Most of my inspiration is from my own personal experience, other times it comes from friends and family.
WHAT IS IN THE WORKS FOR THE FUTURE?
Currently the band is working on new material with Nic Hard and release of a new single titled Girls That Dance. There are also remixes of our songs coming out from Grammy award winning producer Chris Vrenna, DJ Richard Vission and DJ Jen Lasher.
We are playing on some great bills too — upcoming shows with Lords Of Acid, Ghostland Observatory, Electric Six and Recoil which is Alan Wilder formally of Depeche Mode. We also have a UK tour in the works which I am very excited about since it will be our first time across the pond!
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS…
an adventure of patience and hard work.
HOW CAN FANS FOLLOW YOU? WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE?
The best place would be the main website which has links to all our social network sites and iTunes page, so www.theperfects.com - Independent Music Awards
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After last year’s leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the highly anticipated re-release in Spring 2010. Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a four-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike.
Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. “Why fight it?” Ric Peters reasoned, “I’d rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there’s a demand for my album is flattering.”
Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands’ musical endeavors.
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After last year’s leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the highly anticipated re-release in Spring 2010. Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a four-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike.
Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. “Why fight it?” Ric Peters reasoned, “I’d rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there’s a demand for my album is flattering.”
Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands’ musical endeavors.
http://www.myspace.com/theperfects - Hot Indie News
After last year’s leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the highly anticipated re-release in Spring 2010. Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a four-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. “Why fight it?” Ric Peters reasoned, “I’d rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there’s a demand for my album is flattering.” Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands’ musical endeavors.
www.theperfects.com
www.myspace.com/theperfects - Extra Music New
After last year’s leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the highly anticipated re-release in Spring 2010. Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a four-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. “Why fight it?” Ric Peters reasoned, “I’d rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there’s a demand for my album is flattering.” Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands’ musical endeavors.
www.theperfects.com
www.myspace.com/theperfects - Extra Music New
March 22, 2010
The Perfects To Re-Release Debut LP, ‘Future Automatic’
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Filed Under: Electornic Rock,Electro,Rock & Roll
Baltimore group, The Perfects, have been a round for a bit, but not until last year did the five-piece start to make waves in the scene. Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a five-piece group that has the ability to bridge the futuristic sounds of today with the melodic core of yesterday. They headed into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), and came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and fans alike. In ’09 they once again pared with Nic Hard as well as Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) for their debut full length, Future Automatic. The collaboration resulted in a sound that can only be described as electro infused rock.
When Listening to Future Automatic I couldn’t help but think of them as The Bravery meets Duran Duran, but with some dark, moody overtones. At the core of their sound you have solid energetic dance beats with crunchy melodic guitars riffs and a wide array of synths that go anywhere from dark arpeggios to screaming leads. When you add that, a butt-load of pop and voice that reminds me of Gabe Saporta, the ex lead singer of Midtown, you have something that will make any dancefloor move while at the same time making radio stations happy.
Future Automatic will see a re-release on their new label, FU Records, in Spring of 2010. Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will give the album away as a free download from their website. The album will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the band - Boom Boom Chik
March 22, 2010
The Perfects To Re-Release Debut LP, ‘Future Automatic’
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Filed Under: Electornic Rock,Electro,Rock & Roll
Baltimore group, The Perfects, have been a round for a bit, but not until last year did the five-piece start to make waves in the scene. Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a five-piece group that has the ability to bridge the futuristic sounds of today with the melodic core of yesterday. They headed into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), and came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and fans alike. In ’09 they once again pared with Nic Hard as well as Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) for their debut full length, Future Automatic. The collaboration resulted in a sound that can only be described as electro infused rock.
When Listening to Future Automatic I couldn’t help but think of them as The Bravery meets Duran Duran, but with some dark, moody overtones. At the core of their sound you have solid energetic dance beats with crunchy melodic guitars riffs and a wide array of synths that go anywhere from dark arpeggios to screaming leads. When you add that, a butt-load of pop and voice that reminds me of Gabe Saporta, the ex lead singer of Midtown, you have something that will make any dancefloor move while at the same time making radio stations happy.
Future Automatic will see a re-release on their new label, FU Records, in Spring of 2010. Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will give the album away as a free download from their website. The album will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the band - Boom Boom Chik
fter last year's leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the re-release in Spring 2010.
Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Along with the upcoming album, The Perfects also have a few performances lined up at top venues in Los Angeles for next week, including The Good Hurt and Viper Room.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a five-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. "Why fight it?" Ric Peters reasoned, "I'd rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there's a demand for The Perfects album is flattering." Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands' musical endeavors.
The Perfects Show Details:
3/25 – Venice Beach, CA @ The Good Hurt
3/28 – Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room - Anti Music
fter last year's leaking of their debut LP Future Automatic, The Perfects are gearing up for the re-release in Spring 2010.
Releasing the album via FU Records, the Baltimore musicians will be including two new songs, remixes from top DJs, and a few more surprises to keep listeners on their feet.
Along with the upcoming album, The Perfects also have a few performances lined up at top venues in Los Angeles for next week, including The Good Hurt and Viper Room.
Founding member Ric Peters started The Perfects in 2005, resulting in a five-piece group that has the ability to meld futuristic sounds with the melodic core of yesterday. Heading into the studio with producer Nic Hard in 2006 (The Bravery, The Church), The Perfects came back with their self-titled EP that won over critics and new fans alike. Pairing with Nic Hard once again for Future Automatic, along with notable industry icons such as top Billboard charting DJ Richard Vission and Grammy award winner Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), the collaboration resulted in an album sure to stimulate the eardrums and send people to the dance floor, while still maintaining its artist integrity.
Rather than battling the leak, The Perfects have followed the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails and will continue to keep the album free for download. "Why fight it?" Ric Peters reasoned, "I'd rather give the fans what they want. The fact that there's a demand for The Perfects album is flattering." Future Automatic will still be available on iTunes and Amazon for fans that want to make a contribution to the bands' musical endeavors.
The Perfects Show Details:
3/25 – Venice Beach, CA @ The Good Hurt
3/28 – Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room - Anti Music
4 Stars Out of 5
These days, to do anything in earnest is to run a risk; if the effort fails, critics can more easily mock something done sincerely than anything done ironically. The Perfects, a dance-rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, seem to have created an album, Future Automatic, in earnest. Like Joy Division, Gang of Four, The Faint, and Cut Copy before them, The Perfects merge broodiness with dance beats. On Future Automatic, the seven songs are tightly produced by Nic Hard (producer of The Church, Aberdeen City, The Bravery). Future Automatic is filled with dark, serious dance tunes that run the gamut from break-up ballads to loving odes to an angel.
Future Automatic begins with “End Of Us,” a dark, brooding song about romantic woe. The Perfects tackle the break-up song with the usual amount of angst, but the song’s catchy beat and sing-a-long chorus rescue it from the same old, same old. “Come Down” has a very similar dance beat to “End Of Us,” and retains the tone of dark, Robert Smith-inspired dance rock. “Because Of You” seems to echo Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark’s classic ‘80s opus “If You Leave.” A cheesy but addictive ‘80s band seems a good point of comparison for The Perfects - their lack of self-consciousness is what allows them to produce such nuggets of easily likable, listenable music.
The Perfects hit a stride with “When I Cared.” The song sounds like the B-side to “Somebody Told Me,” one of the best tracks ever produced by The Killers. “New Life” begins with an electronic arrangement worthy of Kraftwerk. The song is not pretentious ‘70s art rock, but instead, it’s radio-friendly dance-pop, reminiscent of The Bravery. On “The Hidden,” The Perfects demonstrate their rock influences, leaning toward the guitar-hero side of radio rock. The closing track, “Darling Angel,” has the band finally emerging from their cocoon of brooding anger. On “Darling Angel,” the band allows themselves a little bit of joy, and the soaring melodies are a welcome reward.
With Future Automatic, The Perfects haven’t invented a new genre, or changed the world with a new conception of pop music. But Future Automatic is solid, fun, and incredibly catchy- and all seven songs bear the mark of pop genius. - JULENE PAUL - Revolt Magazine
4 Stars Out of 5
These days, to do anything in earnest is to run a risk; if the effort fails, critics can more easily mock something done sincerely than anything done ironically. The Perfects, a dance-rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, seem to have created an album, Future Automatic, in earnest. Like Joy Division, Gang of Four, The Faint, and Cut Copy before them, The Perfects merge broodiness with dance beats. On Future Automatic, the seven songs are tightly produced by Nic Hard (producer of The Church, Aberdeen City, The Bravery). Future Automatic is filled with dark, serious dance tunes that run the gamut from break-up ballads to loving odes to an angel.
Future Automatic begins with “End Of Us,” a dark, brooding song about romantic woe. The Perfects tackle the break-up song with the usual amount of angst, but the song’s catchy beat and sing-a-long chorus rescue it from the same old, same old. “Come Down” has a very similar dance beat to “End Of Us,” and retains the tone of dark, Robert Smith-inspired dance rock. “Because Of You” seems to echo Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark’s classic ‘80s opus “If You Leave.” A cheesy but addictive ‘80s band seems a good point of comparison for The Perfects - their lack of self-consciousness is what allows them to produce such nuggets of easily likable, listenable music.
The Perfects hit a stride with “When I Cared.” The song sounds like the B-side to “Somebody Told Me,” one of the best tracks ever produced by The Killers. “New Life” begins with an electronic arrangement worthy of Kraftwerk. The song is not pretentious ‘70s art rock, but instead, it’s radio-friendly dance-pop, reminiscent of The Bravery. On “The Hidden,” The Perfects demonstrate their rock influences, leaning toward the guitar-hero side of radio rock. The closing track, “Darling Angel,” has the band finally emerging from their cocoon of brooding anger. On “Darling Angel,” the band allows themselves a little bit of joy, and the soaring melodies are a welcome reward.
With Future Automatic, The Perfects haven’t invented a new genre, or changed the world with a new conception of pop music. But Future Automatic is solid, fun, and incredibly catchy- and all seven songs bear the mark of pop genius. - JULENE PAUL - Revolt Magazine
The Perfects - Ric Peters (vocalist)
Download their album, Future Automatic, for free here.
1. How did you get your band name?
I had written a bunch of possible names down and The Perfects stood out.
2. How did this band get started?
After taking a hiatus from music for a couple years I had the itch to get back in and was inspired again to make music.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
The Cure, New Order, Duran Duran, NIN, The Smiths. Pretty much most of the indie stuff from the 80s and New Wave.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
The Cure because they are awesome.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
A fox. Why that animal? Face_Mischief
6. Why should people listen to your band?
Hopefully because they have good taste.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
I'd say End Of Us and not too hard on expert since I don't write really difficult guitar parts but vocally it could be challenging.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
My dog Zuna would be the first on that list
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
I'd bring it all back to vinyl as the industry standard because, well vinyl just sounds better then a download
10. Memorable tour experience?
When we did a small show in Philly, the guys from Julian K were in town and stopped by to check out the show which was unexpected. Very nice guys.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
Awesome community for music and great support for unsigned or DIY bands.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
New Life. I love singing that song.
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Tough question but I will go for Cedar Point only because I love roller coasters.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
Anything from the 80s
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
To be invisible because sometimes it's better just not to be seen.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
In the sense that we are all DIY and don't have to rely on a label I'd say yes but are we paying the bills yet? Nope.
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I am a huge Star Trek nerd.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Video games.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
If I told you they would not be hidden. - Absolute Punk
The Perfects - Ric Peters (vocalist)
Download their album, Future Automatic, for free here.
1. How did you get your band name?
I had written a bunch of possible names down and The Perfects stood out.
2. How did this band get started?
After taking a hiatus from music for a couple years I had the itch to get back in and was inspired again to make music.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
The Cure, New Order, Duran Duran, NIN, The Smiths. Pretty much most of the indie stuff from the 80s and New Wave.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
The Cure because they are awesome.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
A fox. Why that animal? Face_Mischief
6. Why should people listen to your band?
Hopefully because they have good taste.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
I'd say End Of Us and not too hard on expert since I don't write really difficult guitar parts but vocally it could be challenging.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
My dog Zuna would be the first on that list
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
I'd bring it all back to vinyl as the industry standard because, well vinyl just sounds better then a download
10. Memorable tour experience?
When we did a small show in Philly, the guys from Julian K were in town and stopped by to check out the show which was unexpected. Very nice guys.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
Awesome community for music and great support for unsigned or DIY bands.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
New Life. I love singing that song.
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Tough question but I will go for Cedar Point only because I love roller coasters.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
Anything from the 80s
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
To be invisible because sometimes it's better just not to be seen.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
In the sense that we are all DIY and don't have to rely on a label I'd say yes but are we paying the bills yet? Nope.
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I am a huge Star Trek nerd.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Video games.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
If I told you they would not be hidden. - Absolute Punk
Wenn eine Band sich ‘The Perfects’ nennt, dann zeugt dies entweder von sehr viel Selbstbewusstsein oder aber dem Drang, alles richtig machen zu wollen. Wenn dann diese Band sogar nur ein Soloprojekt ist, welches lediglich live von diversen Musikern unterstützt wird, lohnt es sich allemal, etwas genauer hinzuschauen.
Ric Peters gründete The Perfects im Jahr 2005 und veröffentlichte seine, gemeinsam mit Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church) produzierte Debüt EP im Jahr 2006. Neben einem Remix von Mindless Self Indulgence’s “What do They Know?”, erprobte sich das Baltimorer Elektro-Rock Projekt bei etlichen Livegigs.
Schon Anfang 2009 erschien dann das Debütalbum “Future Automatic” mit der hitverdächtigen Singleauskopplung “End of Us”. Und schielt dabei genauso auf die Tanzflächen, wie auf die 80iger Sounds von Bands wie The Cure oder Duran Duran. Und damit sich auch jeder von der Perfektion der Kompositionen überzeugen kann, gibt es das Album als kostenfreien Download auf der Bandwebseite. - Darker Radio
Wenn eine Band sich ‘The Perfects’ nennt, dann zeugt dies entweder von sehr viel Selbstbewusstsein oder aber dem Drang, alles richtig machen zu wollen. Wenn dann diese Band sogar nur ein Soloprojekt ist, welches lediglich live von diversen Musikern unterstützt wird, lohnt es sich allemal, etwas genauer hinzuschauen.
Ric Peters gründete The Perfects im Jahr 2005 und veröffentlichte seine, gemeinsam mit Nic Hard (The Bravery, The Church) produzierte Debüt EP im Jahr 2006. Neben einem Remix von Mindless Self Indulgence’s “What do They Know?”, erprobte sich das Baltimorer Elektro-Rock Projekt bei etlichen Livegigs.
Schon Anfang 2009 erschien dann das Debütalbum “Future Automatic” mit der hitverdächtigen Singleauskopplung “End of Us”. Und schielt dabei genauso auf die Tanzflächen, wie auf die 80iger Sounds von Bands wie The Cure oder Duran Duran. Und damit sich auch jeder von der Perfektion der Kompositionen überzeugen kann, gibt es das Album als kostenfreien Download auf der Bandwebseite. - Darker Radio
1. Gorillaz, "Stylo" (mp3) (Shukmei: Funky and soulful. Also looking forward to their new album.; AR: leaked gorillaz track mixes soul and mid-80s pop.)
2. Wu-Tang vs. The Beatles, "Enter the Magical Mystery Chambers" (Mixtape) (Shukmei: I don't think I need to explain how awesome this is; Ant: You just need to hear this one for yourself.)
3. Massive Attack ft. Damion Albarn, "Saturday Come Slow" (Stream) (Shukmei: so glad to listen to a new Massive Attack track. Can't wait to listen to the new album; AR: Love this. Vocals and building instrumentals. Original Massive Attack with rich soul.)
4. Daft Punk, "Fragile (Tron: Legacy Theme)" (mp3) (Shukmei: I've been a fan of Daft Punk since Homework. This song makes me want to dance in my chair; AR: next gen dance beatz.)
5. The Perfects, "Come Down" (mp3) (Shukmei: ultra catchy electro-rock goodness from their album Future Automatic, which can be downloaded for free on theperfects.com!) - iHearditOn.com
1. Gorillaz, "Stylo" (mp3) (Shukmei: Funky and soulful. Also looking forward to their new album.; AR: leaked gorillaz track mixes soul and mid-80s pop.)
2. Wu-Tang vs. The Beatles, "Enter the Magical Mystery Chambers" (Mixtape) (Shukmei: I don't think I need to explain how awesome this is; Ant: You just need to hear this one for yourself.)
3. Massive Attack ft. Damion Albarn, "Saturday Come Slow" (Stream) (Shukmei: so glad to listen to a new Massive Attack track. Can't wait to listen to the new album; AR: Love this. Vocals and building instrumentals. Original Massive Attack with rich soul.)
4. Daft Punk, "Fragile (Tron: Legacy Theme)" (mp3) (Shukmei: I've been a fan of Daft Punk since Homework. This song makes me want to dance in my chair; AR: next gen dance beatz.)
5. The Perfects, "Come Down" (mp3) (Shukmei: ultra catchy electro-rock goodness from their album Future Automatic, which can be downloaded for free on theperfects.com!) - iHearditOn.com
The Perfects
Future Automatic EP
(FU Records)
Club-ready new wave retreads. Of course, bringing a new wave sensibility to late 80s dance music is, in itself, an innovation. Some acts came close to this ideal, but New Order was always a bit on the chilly side, and dance floor masters like Clivilles and Cole were always more about bombast than cleverness.
And so the Perfects may well be, indeed, perfect. Pretty damned close if you like to shake your ass and have a certain predilection for understated, ironic pop. This is more a band than a studio creation, though there are plenty of bells and whistles. After all, we are talking about dance music.
A fine pick-me-up for these mid-autumn days. And if you like guitars with your drum machines (or throbbing bass with your new wave), the Perfects will fit the bill. Perfectly.
Contact:
www: http://www.theperfects.com - Aiding and Abetting
The Perfects
Future Automatic EP
(FU Records)
Club-ready new wave retreads. Of course, bringing a new wave sensibility to late 80s dance music is, in itself, an innovation. Some acts came close to this ideal, but New Order was always a bit on the chilly side, and dance floor masters like Clivilles and Cole were always more about bombast than cleverness.
And so the Perfects may well be, indeed, perfect. Pretty damned close if you like to shake your ass and have a certain predilection for understated, ironic pop. This is more a band than a studio creation, though there are plenty of bells and whistles. After all, we are talking about dance music.
A fine pick-me-up for these mid-autumn days. And if you like guitars with your drum machines (or throbbing bass with your new wave), the Perfects will fit the bill. Perfectly.
Contact:
www: http://www.theperfects.com - Aiding and Abetting
“Future Automatic:” A
The Perfects
FU Records
Sounds like: An electronic Duran Duran
Baltimore’s own The Perfects recently released an infectiously good sophomore album. The band blends indie-rock flair with digitized sounds of synthesizers and vocoders. While this may cause purists to cry foul, it’s something you really have to listen to firsthand and appreciate in order to make a proper judgment. If the familiar pop and electronica beats lure you in, the surprising musical complexity will make you a devoted listener.
Founder and frontman Ric Peters started the band in 2005 with the help of producers Nic Hard (The Bravery) and Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails). There’s a veritable blurring of genres in their latest production; the songs are light and danceable yet hard-edged and expressive — songs you can appreciate in more than one setting. The album is a toe-tapper, and “Come Down” and “End of Us” highlight the seamless fusion of impeccable vocals and electronica. “Darling Angel” and “When I Cared” have goth-rock underpinnings while “The Hidden” plays straight into indie-rock — no doubt influences from the aforementioned producers. Each of these songs are capable in their own right, and Peters truly is a master of musical versatility.
The album was leaked online earlier in the year. Instead of fighting or bringing about litigation, the band decided to run with it by making it a free download release — an admirably bold move for a band with such a humble following.
There really is no reason not to give it a listen as songs are catchy yet structurally intact, truly worthy of the amalgam of its influences. - The Eagle Online
“Future Automatic:” A
The Perfects
FU Records
Sounds like: An electronic Duran Duran
Baltimore’s own The Perfects recently released an infectiously good sophomore album. The band blends indie-rock flair with digitized sounds of synthesizers and vocoders. While this may cause purists to cry foul, it’s something you really have to listen to firsthand and appreciate in order to make a proper judgment. If the familiar pop and electronica beats lure you in, the surprising musical complexity will make you a devoted listener.
Founder and frontman Ric Peters started the band in 2005 with the help of producers Nic Hard (The Bravery) and Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails). There’s a veritable blurring of genres in their latest production; the songs are light and danceable yet hard-edged and expressive — songs you can appreciate in more than one setting. The album is a toe-tapper, and “Come Down” and “End of Us” highlight the seamless fusion of impeccable vocals and electronica. “Darling Angel” and “When I Cared” have goth-rock underpinnings while “The Hidden” plays straight into indie-rock — no doubt influences from the aforementioned producers. Each of these songs are capable in their own right, and Peters truly is a master of musical versatility.
The album was leaked online earlier in the year. Instead of fighting or bringing about litigation, the band decided to run with it by making it a free download release — an admirably bold move for a band with such a humble following.
There really is no reason not to give it a listen as songs are catchy yet structurally intact, truly worthy of the amalgam of its influences. - The Eagle Online
The first thing that you notice about new music is the bands name. You might here a song on the radio or at your friends house that will catch your hear and automatically the first thing you want to know about it is; “who sings that?” The name of a band is the key to finding out more about the music that you enjoy. When you know the bands name you are able to open the door to their sounds because you can look them up on the internet. Now, some bands out there have good names and they automatically get you into their music. When you hear a name like My Chemical Romance, Guns and Roses, or The Clash most of us will all agree that those names just sound cool. When a bands name sounds cool, you will also automatically think that they are cool. A good band name can get a person interested in the music with that alone. So, when I first heard of The Perfects I knew that this was a make or break name for the band. The Perfects have a name that got me curious about the music, and whether or not the name lives up to the sound.
The Perfects are a mix of the old new wave rock of the 80’s and modern digital rock like NIN. They have a sound that is crisp and refreshingly honest in this modern electric age. Ric Peters started the band back in 2005 and since then has been working hard to get The Perfects music to you. After producing a couple EP’s that showcase their talent level, The Perfects are set to take on the music industry with their Future Automatic Album and we want to bring you to them first. So we did what we do best here at InternetPopular, we started working the internet like a 6 year old in a bar fight and we found out more about them.
We got a hold of Ric and asked him some questions about The Perfects. We decided to start from the beginning so the first thing that we wanted to know is how long has he been doing this? “Ever since I was a teenager” he replied in kind. Hard work is so underrated now a day and it is refreshing to see someone who does not get discouraged from falling their goals. What keeps this musical warrior going though. What motivated him to make music in the first place? “Escape. As a kid growing up I was pretty much a loner and creating music allowed me to come out of my shell more and explore my inner self. To this day music is still a soothing muse of comfort that allows me to deal with every day issues and without it I would be nothing. I owe everything to that and I never take it for granted”. That’s real and real is something that the music industry seems to lack now a day. The Perfects might sound like a egotistical name in some respects, with people automatically thinking that the band might be thinking highly of themselves but the truth of the matter is that they aren‘t. It’s just a guy making music because he is good at it. It’s not perfect. Nothing in this world is perfect. It is real though, and real is something that you notice about The Perfects right away. The music is real. They have something that they want to sing about, that means something to them and they are putting it out there for the rest of us to enjoy.
Future Automatic is the new album by The Perfects that was launched last week. The band worked with some top notch producers and in some cool studios for it.. “Nic Hard, who has produced The Bravery and The Church, produced the new album. He’s fantastic and there is no way I could have made this album without him. The album was recorded in Baltimore, MD at Wrightway Studios and mixed in NYC at Bushwick. The album was mastered by Scott Hull whose resume is amazing.” The music industry is very much a collaborative medium and working with the right people can really help make your sound better. The Perfects worked with these awesome producers for the album and the end sound of the colaboration is amazing.
Alright, we have been keeping The Perfects in the dark long enough, it’s time for you to hear them for yourselves. I know that most bands would only give you a sample of their music and then want you to buy the rest of it but that is not how The Perfects roll. Nope, right now if you go to ThePerfects.com you can download the entire Future Automatic album FOR FREE. Yes, you read that right, if you act today you can go check out this awesome up and coming bands new album completely for free. You can’t beat that deal so don’t waste time thinking about making excuses for not downloading it and just download it. There is no easier way for you to hear the music then to go click on the download section of the website click the download button and then wait around for 5 minuets for it to get to your computer. If you like bands like The Cure, NIN, Depeche Mode, New Order or The Smiths, then you need to take the time and get this for free. This is really a no-brainer situation, you have read about them enough now it is time to go and here them. Get the album before it is too late.
There you have it, The Perfects. A new dope band that deserves your ears for awhi - InternetPopular.com
The first thing that you notice about new music is the bands name. You might here a song on the radio or at your friends house that will catch your hear and automatically the first thing you want to know about it is; “who sings that?” The name of a band is the key to finding out more about the music that you enjoy. When you know the bands name you are able to open the door to their sounds because you can look them up on the internet. Now, some bands out there have good names and they automatically get you into their music. When you hear a name like My Chemical Romance, Guns and Roses, or The Clash most of us will all agree that those names just sound cool. When a bands name sounds cool, you will also automatically think that they are cool. A good band name can get a person interested in the music with that alone. So, when I first heard of The Perfects I knew that this was a make or break name for the band. The Perfects have a name that got me curious about the music, and whether or not the name lives up to the sound.
The Perfects are a mix of the old new wave rock of the 80’s and modern digital rock like NIN. They have a sound that is crisp and refreshingly honest in this modern electric age. Ric Peters started the band back in 2005 and since then has been working hard to get The Perfects music to you. After producing a couple EP’s that showcase their talent level, The Perfects are set to take on the music industry with their Future Automatic Album and we want to bring you to them first. So we did what we do best here at InternetPopular, we started working the internet like a 6 year old in a bar fight and we found out more about them.
We got a hold of Ric and asked him some questions about The Perfects. We decided to start from the beginning so the first thing that we wanted to know is how long has he been doing this? “Ever since I was a teenager” he replied in kind. Hard work is so underrated now a day and it is refreshing to see someone who does not get discouraged from falling their goals. What keeps this musical warrior going though. What motivated him to make music in the first place? “Escape. As a kid growing up I was pretty much a loner and creating music allowed me to come out of my shell more and explore my inner self. To this day music is still a soothing muse of comfort that allows me to deal with every day issues and without it I would be nothing. I owe everything to that and I never take it for granted”. That’s real and real is something that the music industry seems to lack now a day. The Perfects might sound like a egotistical name in some respects, with people automatically thinking that the band might be thinking highly of themselves but the truth of the matter is that they aren‘t. It’s just a guy making music because he is good at it. It’s not perfect. Nothing in this world is perfect. It is real though, and real is something that you notice about The Perfects right away. The music is real. They have something that they want to sing about, that means something to them and they are putting it out there for the rest of us to enjoy.
Future Automatic is the new album by The Perfects that was launched last week. The band worked with some top notch producers and in some cool studios for it.. “Nic Hard, who has produced The Bravery and The Church, produced the new album. He’s fantastic and there is no way I could have made this album without him. The album was recorded in Baltimore, MD at Wrightway Studios and mixed in NYC at Bushwick. The album was mastered by Scott Hull whose resume is amazing.” The music industry is very much a collaborative medium and working with the right people can really help make your sound better. The Perfects worked with these awesome producers for the album and the end sound of the colaboration is amazing.
Alright, we have been keeping The Perfects in the dark long enough, it’s time for you to hear them for yourselves. I know that most bands would only give you a sample of their music and then want you to buy the rest of it but that is not how The Perfects roll. Nope, right now if you go to ThePerfects.com you can download the entire Future Automatic album FOR FREE. Yes, you read that right, if you act today you can go check out this awesome up and coming bands new album completely for free. You can’t beat that deal so don’t waste time thinking about making excuses for not downloading it and just download it. There is no easier way for you to hear the music then to go click on the download section of the website click the download button and then wait around for 5 minuets for it to get to your computer. If you like bands like The Cure, NIN, Depeche Mode, New Order or The Smiths, then you need to take the time and get this for free. This is really a no-brainer situation, you have read about them enough now it is time to go and here them. Get the album before it is too late.
There you have it, The Perfects. A new dope band that deserves your ears for awhi - InternetPopular.com
Up and coming band The Perfects have hit the zeitgeist button by reinterpreting the 80s. Singer Ric Peters discusses their debut album and the era that has influenced their sound.
It was the musical era that gave birth to the new romantics and saw both women and men reaching for hairspray. And as we sit halfway through 2009, it’s almost as if the 1980s never truly went away.
The evidence is there at every turn, from fashion trends to 80’s band reunions. High street retro casual store American Apparel is making a healthy profit with its Debbie Harry-inspired spandex legging, headbands and batwing tops, all the while making the bold garments accessible to a whole new generation.
The Cure, widely regarded as one of the definitive bands of the era, recently picked up the 2009 Godlike Genius Award at the NME Awards and continue to influence today’s musicians. There’s been a number of band reunions: everyone from The Specials to Duran Duran.
The biggest reunion news came in earlier this month when Spandau Ballet – the ultimate 80’s icons – announced they were to reunite after a 30-year absence that sprawled a war of words and a much publicised court case. Tickets sold out in minutes and cemented what we already knew: The 80s are back – big time!
This is all welcome news to the latest 80’s music incarnation, The Perfects, also known as founding member Ric Peters. “I don’t think that musical era ever truly went away,” he says. “There’s always been a solid fan base for that genre of music, but it’s exciting to see a whole new generation discovering it. As a fan myself, I am excited and, as musician, I am proud to be part of it.”
Described as “Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure”, the “band” is actually just Peters himself. He takes on the role of producer and writer and uses three other musicians for his live performances.
A self-confessed loner as a child, Peters reveals he found solace and escape in music: “I needed an outlet. As a child, I used to mimic what I heard on the radio. Then as a teen, I discovered writing lyrics and vocals.”
Recalling his early listening, he says: “Believe it or not, my first love was Elton John when I was five; his older stuff. When I hit 11, I discovered Depeche Mode and The Cure. Those two bands changed my life and, without question, they have influenced The Perfects.”
After experimenting with a couple of bands, Peters formed The Perfects in 2005. Linking up with rising producer/mixer/engineer Nic Hard, (whose accolades include The Bravery’s gold self-titled debut album), he went on to release a much acclaimed self-titled EP.
The EP attracted the attention of super DJ Richard Visson (whose remix work includes Madonna and Lady GaGa). He remixed the band’s track “Shipwrecked”.
“Richard is a fantastic guy,” Peters says. “He has a great ear and makes fantastic beats. I am flattered and grateful to be working with him. Certainly, working with Richard has exposed The Perfects to another part of the music world.”
After the successful collaboration with Vission, The Perfects went on to do some remixing of their own, taking on New York electro-punk four piece Mindless Self Indulgences’ “What do they know?” The production earned the respect of MSI’s fans who have since thrown out their support to The Perfects.
With a cultivated fan-base, 2007 saw The Perfects go back in the studio with Nic Hard to record their current debut release, a full-length album called Future Automatic.
“I couldn’t have made this album without Nic. I hope he’s part of the team for the long haul,” Peters muses.
He describes Future Automatic as “new wave dance pop perfection”.
What were the influences behind the album? “Relationships mostly, and yes, love. Global issues have played a part in the past. On the first EP, there were two songs that were certainly centred on the global environment. The songs were ‘Sheltered’ and ‘Crystal Ball’. This new album, however, is all about relationships and the impact they had on me recently.”
Future Automatic is a mix of the old new wave rock of the 80s and modern digital rock like Nine Inch Nails. Embracing modern technology and setting itself a few feet away from other modern 80s-influenced albums, Peters should see success at his door fairly soon. It’s a subject he feels ambivalent about: “I’d love to see The Perfects have tremendous success. I’d like nothing more than to make music for the rest of my life and make a career out of it. If The Perfects were a household name, I would not complain, but I personally have no desire to be famous. I’d like my music and the band to be wildly successful, but the fame part I have no desire for whatsoever. To have a band break out and try to avoid the spotlight is a very tricky tightrope to walk, but I think it can be done.”
Perfect sense. Perfect music. Perfect era.
Find out more about The Perfects at their Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/theperfects
- Seven Magazine (UK)
Up and coming band The Perfects have hit the zeitgeist button by reinterpreting the 80s. Singer Ric Peters discusses their debut album and the era that has influenced their sound.
It was the musical era that gave birth to the new romantics and saw both women and men reaching for hairspray. And as we sit halfway through 2009, it’s almost as if the 1980s never truly went away.
The evidence is there at every turn, from fashion trends to 80’s band reunions. High street retro casual store American Apparel is making a healthy profit with its Debbie Harry-inspired spandex legging, headbands and batwing tops, all the while making the bold garments accessible to a whole new generation.
The Cure, widely regarded as one of the definitive bands of the era, recently picked up the 2009 Godlike Genius Award at the NME Awards and continue to influence today’s musicians. There’s been a number of band reunions: everyone from The Specials to Duran Duran.
The biggest reunion news came in earlier this month when Spandau Ballet – the ultimate 80’s icons – announced they were to reunite after a 30-year absence that sprawled a war of words and a much publicised court case. Tickets sold out in minutes and cemented what we already knew: The 80s are back – big time!
This is all welcome news to the latest 80’s music incarnation, The Perfects, also known as founding member Ric Peters. “I don’t think that musical era ever truly went away,” he says. “There’s always been a solid fan base for that genre of music, but it’s exciting to see a whole new generation discovering it. As a fan myself, I am excited and, as musician, I am proud to be part of it.”
Described as “Echoing the works of Duran Duran and The Cure”, the “band” is actually just Peters himself. He takes on the role of producer and writer and uses three other musicians for his live performances.
A self-confessed loner as a child, Peters reveals he found solace and escape in music: “I needed an outlet. As a child, I used to mimic what I heard on the radio. Then as a teen, I discovered writing lyrics and vocals.”
Recalling his early listening, he says: “Believe it or not, my first love was Elton John when I was five; his older stuff. When I hit 11, I discovered Depeche Mode and The Cure. Those two bands changed my life and, without question, they have influenced The Perfects.”
After experimenting with a couple of bands, Peters formed The Perfects in 2005. Linking up with rising producer/mixer/engineer Nic Hard, (whose accolades include The Bravery’s gold self-titled debut album), he went on to release a much acclaimed self-titled EP.
The EP attracted the attention of super DJ Richard Visson (whose remix work includes Madonna and Lady GaGa). He remixed the band’s track “Shipwrecked”.
“Richard is a fantastic guy,” Peters says. “He has a great ear and makes fantastic beats. I am flattered and grateful to be working with him. Certainly, working with Richard has exposed The Perfects to another part of the music world.”
After the successful collaboration with Vission, The Perfects went on to do some remixing of their own, taking on New York electro-punk four piece Mindless Self Indulgences’ “What do they know?” The production earned the respect of MSI’s fans who have since thrown out their support to The Perfects.
With a cultivated fan-base, 2007 saw The Perfects go back in the studio with Nic Hard to record their current debut release, a full-length album called Future Automatic.
“I couldn’t have made this album without Nic. I hope he’s part of the team for the long haul,” Peters muses.
He describes Future Automatic as “new wave dance pop perfection”.
What were the influences behind the album? “Relationships mostly, and yes, love. Global issues have played a part in the past. On the first EP, there were two songs that were certainly centred on the global environment. The songs were ‘Sheltered’ and ‘Crystal Ball’. This new album, however, is all about relationships and the impact they had on me recently.”
Future Automatic is a mix of the old new wave rock of the 80s and modern digital rock like Nine Inch Nails. Embracing modern technology and setting itself a few feet away from other modern 80s-influenced albums, Peters should see success at his door fairly soon. It’s a subject he feels ambivalent about: “I’d love to see The Perfects have tremendous success. I’d like nothing more than to make music for the rest of my life and make a career out of it. If The Perfects were a household name, I would not complain, but I personally have no desire to be famous. I’d like my music and the band to be wildly successful, but the fame part I have no desire for whatsoever. To have a band break out and try to avoid the spotlight is a very tricky tightrope to walk, but I think it can be done.”
Perfect sense. Perfect music. Perfect era.
Find out more about The Perfects at their Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/theperfects
- Seven Magazine (UK)
Our Take
The Perfects are ready to take their place in the new wave/electro genre with the release of their self titled EP. This group, comprised of Tim Phillips and Ric Peters, is sure to evoke comparisons to artists such as Moving Units, The Cure, and even Nine Inch Nails. With a good amount of variety in the five songs on this EP, The Perfects are likely to create a lasting impression on listeners.
Ric Peters' vocals are extremely impressive and he uses a variety of different styles throughout the course of this EP. What is rather surprising though is how Peters sounds almost like a complete clone of Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails on the track "Bittersweet." In fact, many of the vocal styles will draw comparisons to other groups in the listener's head, but the combination of these various styles will be what gives The Perfects an edge over other groups. It is clear that Ric Peters has a great range to his voice, and hopefully he will push it even further on a full length.
The music itself (done entirely by Tim Phillips) is extremely impressive as well. There are some electro elements prominent throughout all of the songs, but each song sounds pretty different from the last. But there is always a driving backbeat to each song, giving The Perfects music a catchy style that would be good for clubs. And considering that all of the music is done by one person, it is even more impressive, considering that the sounds made by The Perfects are on par with other bands that have more than one instrumentalist.
This is an EP to check out if you're into the genres that The Perfects pull from, as they do an excellent job of creating extremely catchy songs. Although they may be new, the potential shown from this disc is great and hopefully the group will go places fast. Sometimes an EP just can't properly showcase how much talent a group will have, but this is not the case with The Perfects. If this duo has just as much talent on a full length in the future, then they should go straight to the top.
http://www.theperfects.com
Chris Dahlberg - Cosmos Gaming
Review by Rachel Jablonski
I rarely listen to radio anymore. The present day rock variety infesting the airwaves lacks substance and fulfillment for me most often. But, as a product of the '80s, I have that occasional itch for a random assortment of '80s retro. There are a few radio stations that frequently have “all '80s weekends” I sometimes tune into, but I still have to put up with commercials, DJs, and Kenny Loggins. Luckily, there is now a perfect alternative to satisfy such a craving and it’s even present day – the debut EP from Washington D.C.’s The Perfects.
Ric Peters and Tim Phillips, The Perfects, bring back a wave of the '80s with catchy beats, entrancing guitar riffs, and melodic vocals akin to quality '80s bands like Duran Duran and The Cure. “Bittersweet” is an illustrious track, addictively pleasing and sure to put an energetic bounce in anyone's step. Keys and industrial strength electronic mixes add a twist of Nine Inch Nails style intrigue to the album as well. “Sheltered” is full of eerie electronic tones and synth that screams mystery along with a dark layer of vocals. Yet, at the same time, the track is a "feel good" song with an upbeat spin.
Forget “all '80s weekends.” Bring on The Perfects – an '80s twist with so much more. Love it. - Stream of Consciousness
It doesn’t take more than one listen to The Perfects’ EP to begin to appreciate the layers and complexity of their music. What is surprising is that same music that has such an intricate feel was born out of relatively humble origins, especially when one considers how cumbersome it can be to record an album. The Perfects may be relatively unknown in most industry circles, but based on the solid tracks and hard work they’ve put into their EP and the help they’ve received from those already established in the business, the future is looking bright.
Already a huge fan of ‘80s music, Ric Peters approached Tim Phillips, a musician he had previously collaborated with, about doing a cover of Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like The Wolf.” Although the track was just for fun, the two decided that they just might have more of a future together than simply recording covers. “After we finished covering that song, we realized maybe we should try to sit down and write some songs of our own within that style,” said Peters.
After listening to their songs, The Perfects fondness for such bands like Duran Duran and The Cure is without question, but that isn’t to say they are merely copying the style without any input of their own. “From the get-go the plan was to really try to capture that vibe and harness it to produce our own material that would complement that sound without copying it and sounding exactly like any one of those bands,” explained Peters. Rather than view The Perfects as being a band stuck in the 1980s, it makes more sense to see them as paying homage to those earlier groups while adding their own twist to the sound.
What is particularly hard to believe after listening to The Perfects’ EP is just how DIY the recording process was. Without a record label and having limited equipment to work with, Peters and Phillips found themselves recording in Phillips’ basement. Despite the modest environment, the two recorded four songs that sound more professional than many bands with big name label backing and this is something Peters wouldn’t necessarily change. “The wonderful thing about how Tim and I work is that we do so in an environment that is relaxed. So, the actual recording of most of the material was done so in Tim’s basement using Garageband for Mac. We were able to record guitar plays by using a plug-in USB port and some software that allowed us to choose the type of rack sound that worked best. Vocals were done both at Tim’s and at Bushwick Studios in NYC,” Peters said.
The Perfects then added a third collaborator to their group by bringing Nic Hard into the fold as their mixer/engineer/producer. Hard had already gained some notoriety for his work on The Bravery’s debut album and working with The Perfects turned out to be a positive decision for both parties. “Nic is fantastic. The chemistry we share with him really made the process go very smoothly. His success is what brought him to the table for us. Had it not been for The Bravery debut doing so well, we may not have heard of Nic Hard. So, I would say it helped both us and him and certainly that carried over into the mixing sessions with The Perfects,” explained Peters.
While the recording process itself went smoothly, Peters is still somewhat astounded that it happened at all. Although Peters and Phillips had worked together previously, they’d had difficulty finding a solid identity for their sound and struggled a great deal. “It proved to be a very cumbersome experience that did not net the results like what we are seeing with The Perfects. So, there was a period of time for me that was very dark and depressing and I had to let go of being involved in music altogether,” said Peters. Luckily, Peters did not allow these difficulties to prevent him from giving music another shot and he now is optimistic about the future of The Perfects.
With an EP under their belts, the next step for Peters and Phillips is to establish themselves, be signed, capture an audience and finish writing songs for a full-length album. Already having a DIY mentality, The Perfects have found that websites like MySpace have helped them begin developing a fan base in a manner that fits with their limited budget and resources. “[There’s] no question MySpace has helped our band. Truly a wonderful service that can’t be beaten because it allows the artist to promote themselves with limited funds and reach people from all over the world,” Peters said.
For a band that was derived from thoughts of a Duran Duran cover and the sheer willpower to put together an EP despite a lack of label support, The Perfects have much of which to be proud. Although Peters might have been considering leaving music behind permanently, it is clear the sound he and Phillips have finally found has changed things for the better. “I thought I was done with it. So, to be here and now with this new band and to have the EP is a testament to resolve. That in itself to have seen it though to completing is so - Revolt Media
Review by Rachel Jablonski
I rarely listen to radio anymore. The present day rock variety infesting the airwaves lacks substance and fulfillment for me most often. But, as a product of the '80s, I have that occasional itch for a random assortment of '80s retro. There are a few radio stations that frequently have “all '80s weekends” I sometimes tune into, but I still have to put up with commercials, DJs, and Kenny Loggins. Luckily, there is now a perfect alternative to satisfy such a craving and it’s even present day – the debut EP from Washington D.C.’s The Perfects.
Ric Peters and Tim Phillips, The Perfects, bring back a wave of the '80s with catchy beats, entrancing guitar riffs, and melodic vocals akin to quality '80s bands like Duran Duran and The Cure. “Bittersweet” is an illustrious track, addictively pleasing and sure to put an energetic bounce in anyone's step. Keys and industrial strength electronic mixes add a twist of Nine Inch Nails style intrigue to the album as well. “Sheltered” is full of eerie electronic tones and synth that screams mystery along with a dark layer of vocals. Yet, at the same time, the track is a "feel good" song with an upbeat spin.
Forget “all '80s weekends.” Bring on The Perfects – an '80s twist with so much more. Love it. - Stream of Consciousness
"Let's write some fun music," is what Tim Phillips, musician for The Perfects, said when determining what kind of sound the band was going to have. The Perfects are from Baltimore, MD, and they only have two members: Tim Phillips and Ric Peters. Tim creates all the music for The Perfects while Ric comes up with lyrics and sings. Tim uses a variety of music software to create "I've never shied away from using computers before (in previous music projects), but I use and rely on computers more than ever before," he says. For those of you who own Macs, or just like to borrow a friend's to play around on Garage Band, Tim provides some hope. "That program is brilliant," says Tim. "I find myself wanting to capture a bass line or a lead melody, and it is much easier and intuitive." He'll use his software to record his guitar or bass riffs directly into the computer, so he really is creating every bit of music for The Perfects.
As far as classifying The Perfects's sound, Tim mentions all the funny words reviewers have created to describe the band. "You'd have to come up with a 10-word genre to label us," he says. "Rocktronica" is his favorite. He explains that everyone working together to produce The Perfects's sound (including those that have worked with big name artists such as The Killers, Justin Timberlake, Garbage and the White Strips), comes from a similar background. They are all a part of the 80's alternative category. Some of Tim's favorite artists include Joy Division, The Cure and New Order from the 80's category. He also loves Radiohead and Bjork from the more contemporary category. He says he really admires artists who can change with the times, "without sacrificing what they've done or what they want to do." He claims that all new artists that come out are "paying homage to their influences." Compared to some other bands that are up-and-coming, Tim said The Perfects put more emphasis on the bass lines rather than leading melodies. In short, they don't create "mindless dance music," but he figures the audience would be anyone who "likes to go out, dance and have a good time." At their live shows they see people of all ages.
He does mention, however, that the lyrics are somewhat dark. Ric does all the writing, and a lot of themes revolve around "love lost or scorn." Although Tim says that, "the groove catches you first,...'bittersweet' would be the defining word altogether. There are those who will listen just to dance and there are those who want the whole package of lyrics and music."
So, who wants to dance? Check out The Perfects at www.theperfects.com. - The Bottom Line
"Let's write some fun music," is what Tim Phillips, musician for The Perfects, said when determining what kind of sound the band was going to have. The Perfects are from Baltimore, MD, and they only have two members: Tim Phillips and Ric Peters. Tim creates all the music for The Perfects while Ric comes up with lyrics and sings. Tim uses a variety of music software to create "I've never shied away from using computers before (in previous music projects), but I use and rely on computers more than ever before," he says. For those of you who own Macs, or just like to borrow a friend's to play around on Garage Band, Tim provides some hope. "That program is brilliant," says Tim. "I find myself wanting to capture a bass line or a lead melody, and it is much easier and intuitive." He'll use his software to record his guitar or bass riffs directly into the computer, so he really is creating every bit of music for The Perfects.
As far as classifying The Perfects's sound, Tim mentions all the funny words reviewers have created to describe the band. "You'd have to come up with a 10-word genre to label us," he says. "Rocktronica" is his favorite. He explains that everyone working together to produce The Perfects's sound (including those that have worked with big name artists such as The Killers, Justin Timberlake, Garbage and the White Strips), comes from a similar background. They are all a part of the 80's alternative category. Some of Tim's favorite artists include Joy Division, The Cure and New Order from the 80's category. He also loves Radiohead and Bjork from the more contemporary category. He says he really admires artists who can change with the times, "without sacrificing what they've done or what they want to do." He claims that all new artists that come out are "paying homage to their influences." Compared to some other bands that are up-and-coming, Tim said The Perfects put more emphasis on the bass lines rather than leading melodies. In short, they don't create "mindless dance music," but he figures the audience would be anyone who "likes to go out, dance and have a good time." At their live shows they see people of all ages.
He does mention, however, that the lyrics are somewhat dark. Ric does all the writing, and a lot of themes revolve around "love lost or scorn." Although Tim says that, "the groove catches you first,...'bittersweet' would be the defining word altogether. There are those who will listen just to dance and there are those who want the whole package of lyrics and music."
So, who wants to dance? Check out The Perfects at www.theperfects.com. - The Bottom Line
The Perfects smell of The Mission UK, The Bravery, and a little bit of The Faint. “New Wave, Rock, Pop” is a fairly accurate description. On the scene since 2005, Ric Peters utilizes sounds from the 80’s and today to create music that could double as anthems or iPod commercials. The sample selection available on The Perfects’ MySpace page leads the listener down a direct path of from the old school to the new school.
Best of all, it appears he creates a good deal of music using GarageBand, which let’s face it, is pretty cool. Peters also works with a variety of DJ’s, important producers, and musicians to create a sound that is crisp, clean, and polished. Palatable to the mainstream, but also dark enough for the choosier music critic.
The Perfects @ MySpace - Dark Culture
The Perfects smell of The Mission UK, The Bravery, and a little bit of The Faint. “New Wave, Rock, Pop” is a fairly accurate description. On the scene since 2005, Ric Peters utilizes sounds from the 80’s and today to create music that could double as anthems or iPod commercials. The sample selection available on The Perfects’ MySpace page leads the listener down a direct path of from the old school to the new school.
Best of all, it appears he creates a good deal of music using GarageBand, which let’s face it, is pretty cool. Peters also works with a variety of DJ’s, important producers, and musicians to create a sound that is crisp, clean, and polished. Palatable to the mainstream, but also dark enough for the choosier music critic.
The Perfects @ MySpace - Dark Culture
Discography
The Perfects EP (out of print)
1. Shipwrecked
2. Bittersweet
3. Changes
4. Sheltered
5. Crystal Ball
Future Automatic (out of print)
1. End of Us
2. Come Down
3. Because of You
4. When I Cared
5. New Life
6. The Hidden
7. Darling Angel
2012 "Many Nights" produced by Nic Hard
1. Girls That Dance (#1 music video on MTV.com)
2. Christine
3. Because Of You
4. The Hidden
5. Revo
6. End Of Us
7. Many Nights (#1 music video on MTV.com)
8. Party Of Two
9. Come Down
10. New Life
2013 Sudden Victory produced by Nic Hard
1. Sudden Victory (#1 music video on MTV.com)2. Control
3. Many Nights (#1 music video on MTV.com)
4. With or Without You
5. Forever
6. The Escape
7. Revo
8. Girls That Dance (#1 music video on MTV.com)
9. End of Us
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Bio
The Reagan years. Killing Joke's "Eighties" comes to mind, and The Perfects are firmly rooted from that period. The Perfects are heavily influenced by the sounds of Duran Duran, The Cure, New Order, and much of the Alternative New Wave while infusing a very modern appeal with their 21st century production values giving The Perfects a distinct sound of of their own.
The Perfects - "Sudden Victory" produced by Nic Hard(The Bravery, Ghost Beach) featuring *"Girls That Dance" & **"Many Nights".
*Girls That Dance music video debuted on MTV.com 1.5.12, hit #1 as Most Popular> Highest Rated music video on MTV.com 1.13.12 and stayed in the Top 10 for 30days
**Many Nights music video written & directed by The Perfects Ric Peters debuted on MTV.com 4.12.12 hit #1 as Most Popular > Most Shared > Most Commented on 4.13.12 and remained at #1 for a solid month through 5.12.12
***Sudden Victory music video debuted on MTV.com 11.16.12, hit #1 as Most Popular > Most Shared music video on MTV.com 11.17.12 and maintained that position for a solid week
The Perfects next video for MTV is finished and will debut in Jan 2013 for their rendition of the U2 classic With Or Without You
* http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-perfects/713865/girls-that-dance.jhtml
** http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-perfects/757678/many-nights.jhtml
*** http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-perfects/855434/sudden-victory.jhtml
**** live footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8xV6b2dPjc
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