Member Since: 12/10/2006
Band Website: tofuton.com
Band Members: Sharon Schloss - bass, vocals, keyboards, programming
Jonn Walterscheid - guitar, vocals, programming
Influences: The Beatles, Cocteau Twins, Nirvana, Legendary Pink Dots, The Smiths, Jamiroquai, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Dead Can Dance, Love and Rockets, Tones on Tails, Tom Waits, Pink Floyd
Sounds Like: Nirvana meets Wang-Chung,
"...Bumtech have created a following that stretches far and wide from their Rose City home, riding college radio like the rails to spread the word of their loop-happy but guitar-driven sound that’s as reminiscent of the past as it is the future. While Bumtech could have flourished during the ’80s, they’ve more than a cheeky retro appeal going for them. Bumtech doesn’t feel rehashed; they feel fresh but familiar, which isn’t easy to do...
Tracks like “Scrotessa Weanis in the Workplace†and “Got Yer Nose†display an equal balance of artistic vision and playfulness — one that can’t help but make the listener take a mental load off and enjoy Bumtech’s outlook. "
-The Weekly Volcano, Tacoma
"Like the musical equivalent of a Wes Anderson film, they achieve the delicate balance of the outright geeky and uber-hip that makes them utterly appealing... This band is just what you need to beat those winter days when it’s so cold you’re contemplating pepper-spraying yourself just to stay warm. They are cute, clever, funny and they are slightly more legal than stealing your mom’s Prozac. We dare you to go to a show and not smile. Seriously. We fucking dare you."
-The Rearguard, Portland
"...instead of doing something as stupid as not having a bass player, one plays guitar and sings, one plays bass/keyboards and sings, and they have a continuous beat playing as their drums. This is far more balanced to listen to and replaces my faith in the duo backed bands of the word... Bumtech has a strong electro-natured rock presence that I can respect and they are a hell
of a lot better than any other 2 piece band."
-Skyline Press
"...such sonic ambition and creativity is to be applauded."
-Dryvetyme Onlyne
"After several weeks of slacking off summoning Tragically Unheard Of bands, I stumbled upon Portland new wave sensation, Bumtech... they create a spacey atmosphere embracing both new wave sonic canopies with intricate guitar centric compositions. Each song’s sonic seriousness is juxtaposed with quirky satirical accounts of the monotony of everyday life."
-Gaycondo
"Both Jonn and Sharon take turns on the lead vocals throughout the album and each add a unique feel to the songs... Both vocals do the trick for the songs they cover the leads on and it's safe to say that they honed in on what sound they were looking for and mastered it... this album is perfect for those fans that dig the new wave sounds of the 80's. This reminds me of something I should be hearing on the High Fidelity soundtrack."
-Guestlist Magazine
Record Label: self
Type of Label: Major