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Interface

Melodic EBM from New York

About Me


Releases:

Beyond Humanity Expanded Edition (2006, Nilaihah Records)

Angels In Disguise (2002, Tinman Records)

The Artemis Complex (1999, Tinman Records)


Interface: the very word means making the incompatible compatible; making the unlike alike.
Interface has been producing its own brand of electronic music since 1993, making it one of New York’s longest-lived electronic music acts. Founded and led by programmer/keyboardist and lead vocalist Eric Eldredge, Interface combines the sonic edge of industrial, the club energy of trance, and a melodic sensibility for a unique experience. Each of the band’s multiple studio albums has been met with critical acclaim and widespread play across clubs and various types of radio stations. In addition, Eric is prolific in the remix market using the Interface name, lending a hand to numerous top artists. The band’s current lineup is rounded out by Jon Billian (keyboards/guitar), J. Joseph Dobise (keyboards/additional production), and Justin Parker (touring drummer).
After four total EP cassettes, Eric's stint with the coldwave band Valve, and several lineup shifts throughout the remainder of the decade, Interface’s debut CD The Artemis Complex was completed in January 1999. A combination of new songs alongside definitive recordings of earlier material, it immediately won over critics and landed a distribution deal with Tinman Records. A sampling of industrial/EBM aesthetics of the time, it offered fan favorites such as "Metalstorm", "The Softest Blade", and "Frantic". The band then formed into its longest-running lineup of Eric, his brother Evan Eldredge (guitar/keyboards), and Billian, making its name on the Internet (most notably the mp3.com website) and through an intense live show schedule.
After upgrading the band’s studio, Interface released its breakthrough album Angels in Disguise on Tinman in July 2002. The album’s songwriting and production won more acclaim from critics in various publications, with songs like "Wasted Time", "Temperature", "Ability", and the title track becoming widely played. Following its release, the band began to once again play heavily to support the album (Jon and Evan became official members of the band in 2003). Tinman also helped assemble the Wasted Time and Disguised as Angels EP’s to further the band’s presence. However, the label underwent financial difficulties before either EP was released. The band would later post both as free downloads for a limited time in 2004.
Tinman closed its doors in 2005 just as Interface announced on the website that a new album was well underway. After a year of searching and negotiating with various labels, Interface eventually inked a deal with Nilaihah Records, a label based in Columbus, Ohio and owned by members of The Azoic. The next album Beyond Humanity came in March 2006 to another round of positive reviews and play in both clubs and radio playlists on the strengths of songs like "Age of Computers", "Faith in Nothing", and "Nobody’s Hero". The disc was released as the "Expanded Edition" with a host of bonus remixes attached. Once again the band took to the road to support it, this time reaching more cities than ever before. However the band’s touring schedule led Evan to leave the band that year to pursue other interests. Shortly afterward, the "Escape" EP came out as part of the "Fourplay Vol. 1" compilation.
Nilaihah has also acquired Tinman’s remaining inventory of Angels in Disguise, assuming control of the album’s distribution, in 2006. In 2007 the label then re-mastered the now out-of-print The Artemis Complex for a digital re-release through its download outlets complete with several new mixes of "Metalstorm".
After spending 2007 working on remixes and compilation appearances (including a highly popular remake of "Land of Confusion" by Genesis for the Machines Against Hunger 2 disc set) as well as more tour dates and festival appearances (with the now-current lineup), Interface returns in 2008 with Visions of Modern Life. Preceded by a remix EP of the album’s standout track, "Destination", Interface returns to the electro forefront with another well-received chapter in its decade-plus career.
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Member Since: 5/23/2004
Band Website: interfacemusic.net
Band Members:
Eric Eldredge

Jon Billian

J. Joseph Dobise

Justin Parker
Influences: Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, New Order, early Ministry, Underworld, Killing Joke, Front 242, Leatherstrip, Moby, Mig 29, Wumpscut, Human League, NIN, MSI, 80's New Wave...
Sounds Like: VNV Nation, Apoptygma Berzerk, Assemblage 23, Imperative Reaction, Covenant, Rotersand, etc.
Record Label: Nilaihah Records (www.nilaihah.com)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Graphic Designers...

Interface is looking for you! We have several potential needs that are approaching in the near future: - an updated website- possible redesign of the Myspace page- upcoming release artwork Please cont...
Posted by Interface on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:45:00 PST

Remix of New Interface Track Premieres April 30 Right Here!

April 30th may be Eric's birthday, but Interface is doing the giving by premiering Mindless Faith's remix of the new song "Destination". This all-new track will be appearing on the Cryonica Tanz 5 com...
Posted by Interface on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:12:00 PST

Blacksun Festival IV

Eric from Interface will be appearing with The Azoic at Blacksun Festival IV this weekend on Saturday, 3/15 as special guest keyboardist. This should be a good night as Assemblage 23 is headlining! Ch...
Posted by Interface on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:01:00 PST

Note on messaging the band on Myspace

Due to the incredibly high amount of Myspace spamming and phishing going on these days, I am afraid I've had to switch the messaging policy to type in that CAPCHTA lettering to send us messages, befor...
Posted by Interface on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

Lacuna Coil Remix

Interface's remix of Lacuna Coil's "To The Edge" has placed third in the recent contest held by Digitalmusician.net and Line 6. For the complete news story click here. To hear a clip of the original,...
Posted by Interface on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:24:00 PST

Re-Mastered / Re-Released Artemis Complex is Finally Here!

Nilaihah Records is proud to announce the digital re-release of Interface's debut album The Artemis Complex, originally released in 1999 on Tinman. This brings all three of the band's albums into the ...
Posted by Interface on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:20:00 PST

Real Synthetic Audio Best of 2007 includes Interface

http://synthetic.org/play/ Interface's remake of Genesis's "Land of Confusion" has been selected for Real Synthetic Audio's best of 2007 show, originally broadcast 12/24/07. Click above for ...
Posted by Interface on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:41:00 PST

Happy Holidays!

Hello everyone! On behalf of the Interface family, I'm just wishing everyone out there a happy and safe holiday season and a great New Year. 2007 was an eventful year, as we found our ways into new ci...
Posted by Interface on Tue, 25 Dec 2007 07:40:00 PST

More Interface songs uploaded!

Our 2 most requested songs to host on our page that weren't already uploaded are here! Check it out...
Posted by Interface on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:56:00 PST

Music Gear for sale!

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Posted by Interface on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:57:00 PST