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About Me

NU-TRA (short for New Traditionalists) was formed in 2001 by brothers Vahe (vox, guitar, synth) and Eric (bass, synth bass, vox) Manoukian. The Manoukian brothers felt Los Angeles was boring and there was no real music scene anymore so they decided to start their own. Growing up with many different influences ranging from Devo to early punk rock, NU-TRA's sound is cutting edge, right down to the man made synthesizer sounds. NU-TRA began playing small clubs and parties with no drummer or keyboard player. Everything but guitar, bass, and vocals were pre-recorded for playback. NU-TRA decided they needed a stronger line up with real drums, live synthesizers and more guitars so they recruited Shant (drums), Greg (synth, vocoder), and Abe (guitar, synth, vox). NU-TRA's line up is as solid as can be. NU-TRA decided to take advantage of technology and use it to it's fullest with opening and closing films and other mulitmedia. Members of NU-TRA all wear the same uniforms and move in sync to convey the lack of individuality... By doing this they are making themselves prime examples of what what is wrong with humans yet they speak against it at the same time.
NU-TRA live is a force to be reckoned with their combinations of high energy, sound design, theatrics and attitude. NU-TRA's songs have been used in the motion picture "Dumb and Dumberer", in Comedy Central's "Reel Comedy" series, and played on KROQ's Rodney on the Rock. NU-TRA chooses to swim against the musical current because conscious mutation is healthy.
"NU-TRA is more DEVO than we are". - Mark Mothersbaugh, DEVO.
"If you get us we are singing to you and if you don't get us we are singing about you."- Vahe, NU-TRA
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Music:

Member Since: 2/17/2004
Band Website: nu-tra.com
Band Members: ERIC - Bass, Synth Bass, Voice

SHANT - Drums, Explosions

VAHE - Voice, Guitar, Synth, Electrongo

GREG - Synth, Voice

ABE- Guitar, Synth, Sex
Influences:DEVO, Ramones, FEAR, Buzzcocks!
Sounds Like: DEVO/ Cyber Punk
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NU-TRA in the LA WEEKLY SUMMER CONCERT GUIDE!

NU-TRA was listed in the LA Weekly Summer Concert Guide 2007!Here is a link to the page. We are right above Ted Nugent! We are so happy! Unfortunately the date we are playing is wrong. It says August ...
Posted by NU-TRA on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:29:00 PST

Your Assistance Please

Hey if you can be so kind. We are getting the NU-TRA email list together and I am having a hard time finding our lists if anyone here is interested please send me your email address. Also this email s...
Posted by NU-TRA on Sat, 26 May 2007 04:59:00 PST

NU-TRA GEAR!!!!!

NU-TRA GEAR IS HERE!!! CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION OF FINE NU-TRA WEAR AND GEAR WE PRODUCED JUST FOR YOU! PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING AND WE ALSO HAVE PACKAGE DEALS SO TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SELECTION BELOW AND ...
Posted by NU-TRA on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:13:00 PST

NU-TRA WEAR!

You can't be a New Traditionalist without NU-TRA WEAR!Coming Soon!
Posted by NU-TRA on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:11:00 PST

Help us out!

Put up a our banner or make a bulletin. We would appreciate it! Your pals NU-TRA...
Posted by NU-TRA on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:09:00 PST

SAN FRANCISCO!

We are taking a tally on NU-TRA fans in the bay area. We might stop by!NU-TRA
Posted by NU-TRA on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:52:00 PST

Sheep!

All the little sheep woke up! Good Job! Doesn't it feel great to be awake? I would've never thought the mid-term elections could make such an impact!
Posted by NU-TRA on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:36:00 PST

NU-TRA Music on Comedy Central!

NU-TRA's music is the driving force behind the Comedy Central show "Reel Comedy" The new episode is promoting the movie "Bench Warmers" Watch out and rock out.Chief Strategist
Posted by NU-TRA on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:34:00 PST

ANNIVERSARY!

Greetings Mutants! It's been a long run for NU-TRA! Can you believe we've been bringing you awesome live shows for 5 years now?! We played our first show on FEB 10th 2001! Give us some luv! Leave...
Posted by NU-TRA on Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:47:00 PST

NU-TRA ARTICLE!

A british synthesizer company called Novation did a piece on us! Check it out! http://www.novationmusic.com/userarea.asp V
Posted by NU-TRA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST