Shelby Cinca
Formerly of the 90s futurist Post-punk band, Frodus. Now experimenting with electronics and stringed instruments in tandem for a sonic sci-fi assault of the senses.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Most notably Sheby Cinca is known for his time spent with the Post-Punk band Frodus (1993-1999) however his desire and foray into electronic music over the years germinated during his tenure in said band. His 8-Bit electronica finally materialized in 2004 from musical sketches while touring with his futurist post-punk band Decahedron. Making electronic music out of an affinity with such musics as well as out of necessity for an outlet to create sounds while traveling in a moving vehicle. Drawing inspiration from daydreaming science fiction imagery under the passing ambience of city lights.
Sonically the source sound material stems from a childhood fascination with the Commodore 64 and the original Nintendo Gameboy yet compositionally abhoring the concept of "twee 8-bit electronica" and approaching works rather in a forward thinking futurist manner. Bringing to mind such artists as: Mr. Oizo, Squarepusher, and Klause Schulze in 8-bit sonic contexts that create a soundtrack to living in our tech aggressive post-urban Gibsonian present.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. Space. Soon.
Your musical influences
Klaus Schulze, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Squarepusher, Scifi Books, Aliens.
What equipment do you use?
Gameboy (Nanoloop), Sidstation Synth, Bass, Found sound.
