ROCKTOPUS

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Portland, ME USA

Alternative • Alt Power Pop

February 22, 2003

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Rocktopus loves to play. Rocktopus loves to record. We can't think of a better job than this one. And we use the word "job" loosely because we sleep until noon and nobody ever yells at us because we lost the keys to the forklift.

Band/artist history

Spencer Albee: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Hache: Bass, Vocals
Brian Higgins: Drums, Vocals
Zach Jones: Guitar, Vocals


"Rocktopus [is] a quartet that thrives on melodicism, high energy, and a healthy mix of old and new influences. Inspired by such 60s pop icons as Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney, Rocktopus' sound is also infused with the energy of the late-70s power-pop movement (Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, the Cars) and updated with sensibilities reminiscent of Ben Folds and Barenaked Ladies."


"Rocktopus is overloaded with chops smarts and production talent. What's more, its knowledge of vintage pop styles is clearly encyclopedic."
 

"I never thought I would be comparing any contemporary musician to Paul McCartney, but...like McCartney of old, Albee has brilliant pop instincts, superior musicianship and flawless technique. This is pop regarded as art." 


"With big hooks, solid grooves, great solos, and wry lyrics...the band rocks through a tight 45 minute set...The packed house is completely caught off guard. I have never seen such a fast rush to the merchandise table."


"Albee is a burgeoning multi-instrumental, songwriting talent who could eventually travel along the lines of Prince or Matt Johnson, or Pete Yorn. He can, like the rarest of scribes, pull verses and chorus from the ether." 


"The music itself is an interesting blend of sounds which mixes together to form a sort of milkshake for your ears. If you hate milkshakes, well, f**k you; it's my analogy and you can get bent if you don't like it." 


"The best manage to rise above their own legacy to create ever-more influential work: Coltrane left Miles Davis behind, Bob Mould left Husker Du behind, and Spencer Albee has moved on from the [Rustic Overtones] rather nicely. This is a young band with an infinite future, making it exclusively on the merits of their own efforts." 






"The Single" spent 5 consecutive weeks in WCYY's Top 5 Most Requested. "The Great Escape" spent 2 consecutive weeks in the Top 5.

WTOS in Augusta, Maine added "The Single" to its playlist where it was Top 5 Most Requested.

WCLZ, aka "The Point" in Portland, Maine and WEBK in Rutland, Vermont added "Bad Math" to their playlists

Spins on various tracks occurred on 
WBCN, WFNX, and WAAF in Boston 
WLZX in Northampton, MA 
WBRU in Providence, RI
WHEB in Portsmouth, NH 
WGIR in Manchester, NH
College stations too numerous to mention....	

Rocktopus has performed over 100 shows since May of 2002, covering all points between New Haven, CT and Presque Isle, Maine. 

Rocktopus' debut CD, "I Love You! Good Morning!"  was among the Top 3 best selling CDs in the Bull Moose retail chain the first four weeks of its release. It remained in the Top 40 until the fall.

Rocktopus was the artist of the month in February, 2003 at Pop Bang Radio (www.popbang.com)

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Rocktopus performs at least 3 times per week throughout the Northeast.

Your musical influences

Beatles, Wings, Brain Wilson, Cheap Trick, Joe Jackson, The Who, The Kinks

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