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Biography
Alice Sweet Alice (ASA) — based in Kansas City, Missouri—USA — is a 4-piece band signed to American independent label Cauldron Soundwerx Productions. Founded by Scott Martinez on bass and vocals, ASA released its’ first two albums with pianist and vocalist Ali Kat and online collaborative guitarist Jeffrey Galios. Following extensive tryouts in mid-2009, Billy Brown
joined ASA on drums, with Alan Hicks completing ASA’s lineup on guitars. This lineup of ASA went on to play locally, and culminated with their June 2010 release, "ASA Live in Kansas City." In mid-summer 2010, David Zahorsky joined the fold, replacing Alan Hicks on Guitar. ASA released their sophomore album, “Moloko & Ultraviolence”, in May 2009. This is the pile-driven, powerhouse follow up to their premier release, “First Light”, released in 2008. Both LP’s are available for sale through Cauldron Soundwerx, and physically distributed internationally through AMAdea Records in Bulgaria. ASA is the first band on Cauldron Soundwerx which will be distributed into China through Cowbell Digital based in Australia.
ASA, ascribing their genera to be “Electropostpunkadelic”, creates exciting music that is truly a fusion of ASA members’ respective and diverse musical backgrounds. ASA’s unique brand of rock has been compared to the likes of Pink Floyd and the Doors for their hard-hitting rock and psychedelic tendencies, and The Floyds, Smashing Pumpkins, Clan of Xymox, Joy Division and My Bloody Valentine for their inspired use of darkwave sonic spectrums. ASA's music can be described as being complex, yet intricately textured with contrasting themes and overtones that synthesize their European and American influences, generating a sound that is both innovative and trademark. Songs vary from serene to turbulent in their aesthetic use of acoustics, found samples, electric guitar effects, and synth-composition. ASA’s live shows are enhanced with powerful displays that combine both theater and raw energy. ASA emphasizes songwriting, as dramatic lyrical performance is meshed with structured noise.
With ASA’s lineup finally intact, the group is continually rehearsing and perfecting their live show for regional performances, while working with overseas partners in planning a European tour for 2010. Finally, as prolific and restless as ASA’s songwriters are, listen for new and exciting material to be offered all along the way.
Instrumentation
SCOTT MARTINEZ - Bass/Vocals
ALI KAT - Keys/Vocals
BILLY BROWN - Drums/Vocals
DAVID ZAHORSKY - Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Discography
ASA has two studio CD's available:
FIRST LIGHT, released 2008 &
MOLOKO & ULTRAVIOLENCE, released 2009
ASA has one LIVE CD available:
ASA LIVE in KANSAS CITY, released 2010
