Telescreen was an American rock band formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 2007. Following the breakup of Classic Case and Codeseven, members of the two bands created a new musical project. Taking their name from George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four,[1] the band combines samples and effects with progressive space rock. Their live performances featured the quintet playing behind a giant screen, which alternately featured messages and art film imagery. The lighting and projection was timed so that at certain points the band is visible behind the screen, while at others they were obscured by the images.

Telescreen
OriginWinston-Salem, North Carolina
GenresProgressive rock, space rock, avant-garde
LabelsTragic Hero Records (2008 – Present)
Spinoff ofCodeseven
MembersJared Draughon
James Tuttle
Jon Tuttle
Matt Tuttle
Eric Weyer

Telescreen released The Solar Sea in 2007[2] by means of a creative commons license where fans could download the music directly from the band after sending a small payment via PayPal. In September 2008, Telescreen signed to Tragic Hero Records. They also released a split 7-inch vinyl with Damn This Desert Air on Koi Records in 2008.[3]

Discography

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  • The Solar Sea, 2007
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References

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  1. ^ Review of The Solar Sea, Sputnik Music, December 4, 2007.
  2. ^ Review of The Solar Sea, Melodic.net.
  3. ^ Telescreen (ex-Codeseven) / (Damn) This Desert Air (ex-Nora) to release split. Punknews.org, November 14, 2007.