Seek Irony (Hebrew: סיק איירוני) is an Israeli modern rock band which was formed in 2000 by brothers Kfir (vocals) and Rom Gov (drums), Yoav Volansky (keyboard and synths) and Eran Muntner (guitar). Daniel Strosberg (bass) joined the band in 2004. The band plays American hard rock music in combination with electronic sounds and beats. Since its inception, the band has gained a devoted following playing at venues world-wide and since moving its base to Austin, Texas, has welcomed new members, Adam Donovan (bass) and Alex Campbell (guitar) to its ranks.[2][1]
Seek Irony סיק איירוני | |
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 Seek Irony in 2016 | |
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| Origin | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Years active | 2000-present |
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| Website | seekirony |
History
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Seek Irony was formed in 2000, among others, by brothers Kfir & Rom Gov who stated that writing songs in English was a natural progression for them due to the fact that they spent their childhood studying at American schools as a result of their father being an Israeli diplomat.[2]
In 2004, the band embarked on their first music tour abroad.[2] In 2005, the band signed a recording deal with American producer Sylvia Massy, who works with System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool, who invited the band to record their album at RadioStar Studios in California. Upon finishing their album in 2006, the band earned publicity in several newspapers and music magazines both in Israel and abroad. In April 2007, their hit "Tech & Roll" was featured in "The Best Damn Sports Show" on the Fox Sports channel.[2]
In 2008 the band signed a recording deal with Aksel Records and released their first single "Everything We Are" which was written in cooperation with a Lebanese singer, Rab Zogiev. Both lead singer Kfir Gov and Rav Zagaiev published blogs on Seek Irony's MySpace page in which they described the events which lead up to their cooperation.[2][3]
On February 3, 2015, the band released their debut album Tech N' Roll.[4] In 2016, the band received the award for Outstanding Album of the Year at the North American Independent Rock Music Awards.[5]
In 2016 Seek Irony signed a worldwide record deal with UDR/Warner Music (now known as Silver Lining Music), and on September 30, 2016 "Tech N Roll" was rereleased worldwide via the label.[6] In 2020, the band parted ways with their label.
Musical influences
editIn a 2016 interview, lead singer Kfir Gov, stated that he was influenced by Infected Mushroom, Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails, and Pendulum.[5]
Discography
edit- Tech N’ Roll (2015)
References
edit- ^ a b "Seek Irony". Rock Era Magazine. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Shilo, Amir (30 August 2011). "Seek the Irony" (in Hebrew). Haaretz. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Zommer, Ronen (10 May 2007). "Metal Will Bring the Peace" (in Hebrew). Ynet. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Becker, Sascha (16 March 2015). "SEEK IRONY – TECH N' ROLL (ALBUM REVIEW)". Cryptic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ a b Gribble, Lauren (16 March 2016). "Austin Band Seek Irony Is A SXSW Must-See For Fans Of EDM And Rock". Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "SEEK IRONY Release Music Video For "Running Towards The End Of The World". Mayhem Music Magazine. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
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