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Analogdriver

The Old will Re-invent the New So Raise your Radio

About Me

But I Couldnt Rewind..
"I like the sound but what does it all mean"? That is relative to where you stand, and what you do as you listen to it or anything else....and definately how it should be. Analogdriver, formed in early 2002 by drummer Martin Medina, vocalist/writer Ricky Rodriguez and bassist Matt Rodriguez, Analogdriver fuses open chords, 5 string baritone guitars, unusual tunings, and melodically hard vocals to bring ear- friendly progressive hard melodic rock to those that the radio has forgotten. In 2004 they had built a platform for their ideas with their self-titled EP and in 2005 with live guitarist David Martinez, the band set out to do shows month after month to build their following. Analogdriver's sound is unique, through various influences including some well known ones, we always have a reason to keep writing and creating. New goals for this music are to get it out on the indie film scene for use in movies perhaps, so if you're a filmaker let us know. PLaying with the likes of Revolve, Onesidezero, Fissure, and several others, Analogdriver's made constant effort to bring about true quality with original sound and style. More tones are coming your way, with hopes of being played in new cities soon and heard by the right people. Anything you can help to bring this about will be so appreciated. . Farewell til' the radio....
ANALOGDRIVER- a new word referring to that of Nostalgia. the old technology of the mind that causes the new to re-create, unfold, to seed like spores taking what you learn through the clips of life. what you experience upon death, daily awakening, or self-revalation can be a form of "analogdriver". it is in that very loop of flash-life sequence that you see images of your youth, your sorrow, your origin, the old things that push or drive you to become the very things you either love or detest. An analogdriver is the original thought and idea that have brought you out of the ashes to carve the very thing you are. Your music tatses, your inspiration that made you play the music you do, the televisions that shaped your personality, the ways in which you speak, act, and understand are the result of your analogdrivers. And as all existence turns one thing into something else, the old will continue to re-invent the new with a static radio beside.
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Member Since: 8/8/2004
Band Website: analogdriver.band-sites.com
Band Members:Next Stop: making the short EP : "Life in Sevens"

DICOGRAPHY
THE SOULCOAT EP-
Produced by Steve Soto & Ricky Rodriguez
Mixed by Joey Ayoub/The Sound Salon Studios Hollywood, CA
Mastering: Adam Rupel of ProView Mastering Modesto, CA
Recorded @ The Sound Salon Studios in Hollywood, CA except *Caroms, lyrics and vocals by Ricky R of Analogdriver, music by Orkest (All Rights Reserved under ASCAP) used by permission.
Copyright 2004/2007 all rights reserved/member of ASCAP
THE CHLOROFORM EP-
Produced by Matt Borden, Steve Soto & Ricky Rodriguez
Mixed by: Matt Borden/The O.R. Studios Garden Grove, CA
Mastering: Adam Ruppel/ProView Studios Modesto, CA
Recorded @ The O.R. Studios in Garden Grove, CA
Copyright 2006 all rights reserved

"Analogdriver's music stems from the creative writing of Ricky Rodriguez and music life flow of Martin Medina, Matt Rodriguez and David Martinez".

ANALOGDRIVER LIVE CREDITS:
Matt Rodriguez-Bass/live backing vocals
Martin Medina-Drums
RickyRodriguez-Lead Vocals
David Martinez- Live GuitarWork

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Influences:
It's all influenced by a variety of sounds, especially those of the progressive rock element. bands like Onesidezero, Dredg, our friends Fissure, inventive bands like DayOneSymphony and Rishloo, and the more raw powered sounds of Tool, Deftones, Ill Nino, Sevendust, NIN, Korn...these are only the surface on which one can relate to as far as our level of heavy vs. soft.....but really, its a melting pot. There's been influence by everyone from Depeche Mode to Static X to Astor Piazolla. You'd be surprised at some of the stuff in Ricky's CD player. The biggest influence appears to be lifes ups, downs, and memories.
Sounds Like: relaxed anger....any a hybrid of rock/metal with overtones remniscent of some well known and not so well known bands. In short, you decide what it sounds like to you. What do you think?

If you are in any high schools in the Orange County or Los Angeles area and want to be a direct contact in your school by being part of the Analogdriver Street Team, send a message. You can help spread the sound by passing out flyers in your school, or at local shows plus we will hook you up with some free stuff! You pass out the flyers, you spread the word, you help create a buzz. it's easy!

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License
Record Label: none but feel free to pitch an offer to sign
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Post Show 12/5/2006 (the HOB in Anaheim)

Ok, so we had a great time playing this one. We were invited for the second time to come play here. A few bummers but in the end it worked ok. One being we got put last on the bill which was a dissapo...
Posted by Analogdriver on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:17:00 PST

Post Show -8/25 (The Whiskey)

This was the last show in los angeles for Analogdriver as our dear friend/brother Matt has taken new direction. he is wished well. Also the lineup wasn't quite the same without certain origins of the ...
Posted by Analogdriver on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 08:56:00 PST

Post Show 7/6/06 (House of Blues)

This was the best show we have ever played so far. Our new drummer Jav took the stage and we got the best sound from the soundboard that money can buy. I truly never have heard us sound so clear and w...
Posted by Analogdriver on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:37:00 PST

Post Show 5/11 (The Good Hurt)

We had a great time playing. Sadly this was Martin's last show with the band. We wish him well in all he pursues.. We played a good set and brought our own fog....coupled with the Good Hurts awesome p...
Posted by Analogdriver on Sat, 13 May 2006 07:37:00 PST

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RISHLOO (www.myspace.com/rishloo) FISSURE (www.myspace.com/fissure) PAPER PILLS (www.myspace.com/paperpills ) SIGN OF ONE ( www.myspace.com/signofone ) DAY ONE SYMPHONY (www.myspace.com/dayonesyompho...
Posted by Analogdriver on Sat, 13 May 2006 07:31:00 PST

Post Show 3/25/06 (the CIA)

This was one of the best lineups we could hope for. We enjoyed playing with Sign of One, Fissure, and Awake.  The CIA is a comfortable place to do a show.....lots of kool things to see on the wal...
Posted by Analogdriver on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 02:39:00 PST

Post Show 2/17/06 the Joint

We had a great time playing this show. Much thanks to Max of Sean Healy Presents for having us. We didnt get the best turnout because everyone seemed to not be able to go at the last minute....but we ...
Posted by Analogdriver on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:47:00 PST

Post Show 1/19/06 The Alley

Thanks to all who came to the Alley, and also the ones that got there AFTER we played but came to support. We sincerely apologize for the short set we were given. This has never happened and we will b...
Posted by Analogdriver on Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:16:00 PST

Post Show 12/2 (the CIA)

What a great show....after awhile there was no room to walk around in there!! we had a great show. our thanks to BluGargoyle Productions for putting this show together. The CIA was a wacky but perfect...
Posted by Analogdriver on Sun, 04 Dec 2005 06:30:00 PST

Post Show 11/26 (The Gig)

This was possibly the best show Analogdriver has ever put together.....it sounded great but the lineup we had come down last night was great. We told you not to leave after, and some of you did.....yo...
Posted by Analogdriver on Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:31:00 PST