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20GOTO10

Music of a Violent Strain

About Me

20goto10 creates emotional, intelligent music using analog synthesizers, driving bass and lush female vocals. Their melodic, hook-infused songs are quickly making them a mainstay in the electronic music scene.Six years ago, two northeast Ohioans named Matt Sturgeon and Bill Manke quit the alternative rock band they were in, with a singular goal for their next project: to make interesting pop music -- pop music that maintains a sense of mystery and coolness. With the addition of Sara Eugene in 2003 and a rechristening of the band as 20GOTO10, they have delivered in-full. Sturgeon's beats and melodies, Manke's stylized synth sounds, and Eugene's full, warm vocals combine to produce the smeared lipstick delivery of pop perfection.With their use of analog synthesizers, a Vocoder, a Theremin, and Eugene's voice, 20GOTO10 have a natural feel that mixes '80s new wave progenitors like Yazoo, Propaganda, Xymox, and the Other Two with a new millennial aesthetic. As the band released their EP, 8-Bit Demos, in 2004, they built a steady regional concert club following through their pop sensibilities and dynamic live performances. The next year marked the release of their first full-length studio effort, Tears from the Electric Eye. Taking a more conceptual approach to the album format, in May 2006, 20goto10 released Elizabeth, Haunted by Ghosts. In contrast to the futuristic, dystopian themes of Tears, Elizabeth draws inspiration from the art and history of the 16th century. Using a more minimalistic approach, 20goto10 has created a beautiful, mysterious album with a measured pace and plenty of sonic white space.

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Member Since: 5/21/2005
Band Website: 20GOTO10.us
Band Members: Sara Eugene: Vocals William Manke: Synthesizers Matthew Sturgeon: Synthesizer Corey Jenkins: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer
Influences: The Buzzcocks, Tubeway Army, Pete Shelley, Joy Division, New Order, David Bowie, Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Goblin, Soft Cell, Wendy Carlos, Isao Tomita, Television, Gary Glitter.
Sounds Like: Gary Numan, The Human League, Yaz, Moulin Noir, Ultravox
Record Label: Plastiq Musiq
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Elizabeth Review from Epitome Magazine

The Truth, With Teeth...The Haunting New Album by 20goto10 by Abigail Zemrock For those of you well-versed in computer language, the phrase"20 go to 10" is descriptive programming talk; it refers ...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:17:00 PST

20GOTO10 Article from Pittsburgh City Papter

Music Previews ARCHIVES 8/17/200620GOTO10 Frozen WarningsWriter: AARON JENTZEN When synth-pop programmers 20GOTO10 first peeked out of Clevelands electronic scene a few years back, the g...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:47:00 PST

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    [01] Of Trails and Teeth [02] E.N.H 1647-1661 [03] Don't Need to Sleep [04] Waiting for the End to Arrive [05] Ghosts [06] I Know of You [07] Hard shadows [08] A Strange Victory ...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:46:00 PST

Elizabeth, Haunted by Ghosts.

As most of you are aware we have a new album coming out in about two months. I thought I would write a little bit to inform you all a little about it.  As far as recording is going we are about 7...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:05:00 PST

Cleveland Scene Magazine asks Sara Bear what she's Listening to.

SOUND OFFSound Advice Sara Eugene lays it out for you.Published: Wednesday, November 16, 2005Akron's 20goto10 makes moody synth-pop that reimagines the glory days of new wave. Singer Sara Eugene share...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:10:00 PST

20GOTO10 article from Pop Matters

NOW HEAR THIS!: 20goto10 City: Akron, Ohio [22 September 2005] Mixing organic synthesizers with lush vocals and lyrical depth, 20goto10 is producing passionate pop music that is far removed from t...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:01:00 PST

Cool Cleveland reviews Tears from the Electric Eye

Cool Cleveland Sounds20goto10tears from the electric eyeSword in Skull Records When I think of the word organic, I'm thinking tofu. I'm thinking flaxseed oil. Soymilk. Non-fat yogurt. Perhaps I'm j...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:58:00 PST

"Tears" review from synthetic vision issue 16!

  20 GO TO 10 TEARS FROM THE ELECTRIC EYE CD REVIEW SYNTHETIC VISION 16 JULY 2005 Ignore their unusual name and the small fact of being a relativity unknown act within the scene, and instead f...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Vote for 20goto10!

We've been nominated for a Scene Music Award for Best Alternative/Electronic act.  This is a pretty prestigious award in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area, and we're excited to be in the running....
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

"Tears from the Electric Eye" Review

From Cleveland "Scene" Magazine 20GOTO10 Tears From the Electric Eye (www.20goto10.us) By Jason Bracelin Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 When 20goto10's Sara Eugene announces, "It's a...
Posted by 20GOTO10 on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST