Zwaremachine

Mach Fox:  This EP came about spontaneously and in a very short time so I think it kept some of the rough and ugly edges and that lends to the genuine feel of the songs. We hadn't planned to be releasing anything new until the next full length album which we are currently working on was finished but since that recording was going very slowly I wanted to keep active in the studio. The EP started as a project where I was going to lend vocals to tracks that music producer Darren Corri was working on and when I got the tracks they were sounding great but not yet arranged musically as songs that I could easily write and record vocals for. We agreed that I would edit and arrange before adding my vocals and that process very much reminded me of the way I had been making electronic music when I started the band so I asked Darren if he would like to co-write an EP that we would release as Zwaremachine and that became the partnership. I also liked the fact that these tracks were a bit more aggressive with faster tempos which I knew would suit the live set with the current line up. So I focused on making this EP for DJs and dancefloors and it's great that fans have picked up on that energy and are getting into these tracks.
Mach Fox:  The next full length album we are currently recording has a working title of "Conquest 3000" and is a concept album set in the year 3000 when earth resources have been depleted and the wealthy and privileged have already left leaving millions to fight for what little is available in a hostile climate while "Ripping at the Fabric" is set in a world just before that era when there is still hope for a better mankind. In the song 'International Hero' the line "You got a gun, I got a bullet" was about cooperation to overthrow the rulers and oppressors and the idea that one person may have the gun representing the vehicle and another may have the fuel for that vehicle and by combining resources and coming together they can accomplish the task. If you examine the lyrics on the EP you may find they also relate to the current times as well...which is equally as scary as my futuristic sci-fi  scenario.
Mach Fox:  I like 'New Design' mostly because the lyrics are from an old demo track of the same title which was never properly recorded and now it gets a new life on the EP. I also really like 'Resist' since it has always reminded me of PTP's 'Show Me Your Spine' which is an all time fave track.
Mach Fox:  We had planned on some European shows this summer followed by shows in the U.S. this fall to promote both the EP and re-release of Be A Light as special edition but are now waiting on word about when we can reschedule those. As soon as I am able to travel I will get together with Dein Offizier (drummer) and Kitty (band manager) in the Netherlands to rehearse and plan some dates for upcoming shows. I don't feel that livestreaming would be an option for our type of energetic performance and since Dein Offizier lives in the Netherlands it just wouldn't be possible though I did consider some offers to perform solo as Zwaremachine it just would not be the format I want to present these songs. It will be worth the wait when we can perform as a trio again!
Mach Fox:  The decision to re-release the debut full length as a special edition was mainly because that album had really good response but the label we originally released it with did not have any worldwide distribution so it had limited reach in Europe and countries outside of North America. We felt it didn't make sense to jump to the next release without giving "Be A Light" a bigger audience and time to grow since those songs were so well received by reviewers and DJs and in our live sets. Since we are concentrating on shows in central Europe we decided it would be best to find a label to partner with and bring it out as a special edition more geared towards a that crowd and we added remixes more suited to DJs.  We had the artwork slightly reworked by Mark Gerrard and added the track 'Remain Unseen' which was only available as a digital single before and also notable since it was the first recorded Zwaremachine track with bassist Dbot.
Mach Fox:  At the moment I am gearing up for rehearsals and performances which includes choosing the equipment we will tour with and working on visuals for the set. When we tour in the U.S we are able to dress the stage a bit more with crt monitors and custom equipment which would be costly to fly over to Europe so I am making plans for two different types of shows. We are also recording and mixing tracks for the next full length album and working on new videos.
Mach Fox:  Thank you. We appreciate the support of Brutal Resonance and everyone getting the word out about the new EP and special edition of Be A Light. We also look forward to a future where live music will thrive again and hope to see all of you somewhere in the world.