Band Profile : Digital Suicide

Digital Suicide is an alternative rock band from Guwahati, Assam. The band consists of Daniel Langthasa on lead vocals and guitar, Dpak Borah on backing vocals and bass guitar, and Ratan Bordoloi on drums and percussion.

Originally hailing from Haflong, they have been friends since their formation in early 2008 and changed band names a number of times (such as Ahimxa, Spice Boys) before adopting the name Digital Suicide. But like so many other places in North East India, their hometown was badly hit by insurgency. They had to move out in order to save the future of the band. The band regrouped in Guwahati after almost 2 years and has been creating music with more fervour and zeal than ever before.

Their sound is a refreshing blend of alternative rock music, grunge, punk, old school Bollywood music, mid- 90s boy band pop and progressive rock. Digital Suicide is the new voice of independent rock scene of India. Strong bass and drum groove acts as the driving force behind the band’s music with the guitar providing simple atmospheric and ambient textures to the songs rather than just carrying the melody. Digital Suicide’s flirtation with 70’s disco and 80’s pop melodies reflect on their vocal melodies. Their music has been inspired by the works of R. D. Barman, Bappi Lahiri, Classical Music, Bands like RHCP, Placebo, Joy Division, R.E.M., Sonic Youth, Lady Gaga, MJ, Radiohead, Nirvana etc.

The band is known for their energetic and stylish live performances. Their lyrical themes and inspiration involve California dreams, love, communal hate, regional terrorism, real politik, fatty food, sex, hallucination, wild life, animals, global warming, aliens etc and to see a clearer sky is Digital Suicide’s concern.

They have just finished recording a 5 song demo CD which they have recently released in Guwahati and also a free download on12th March 2010.

Myspace- www.myspace.com/thedigitalsuicide
Facebook- www.facebook.com/digitalsuicid3
Reverbnation- www.reverbnation.com/digitalsuicid3
Twitter- twitter.com/digitalsuicid3
E-mail- thedigitalsuicide@gmail.com
Tumblr- digitalsuicid3.tumblr.com
Download their Demo : http://digitalsuicid3.bandcamp.com/

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Digital Suicide - Demo tape.

Alright, Indian Rocket is back. We are extremely sorry about not being active in the last few weeks as our chief Jared is stuck with his class twelve boards.

So just to kick things up I've decided to write a review for a Demo tape of the band- Digital Suicide.

I got this CD from a friend of mine. And well

The first song is called "The prophet" and its not bad at all! The first thing that struck me was the production quality. Its much much better than some of the release's being thrown around. The sound of the band again is quite remarkable. The second song "Ninja" opens up with a really catchy riff and almost the whole song has a fast vocal line. Its quite easy to find yourself singing along after a few listens.

Next up is "Paint Me Dry" this starts of slow and then gets into this really psychedelic-y riff transiting to the vocals. This then has a small whammy solo which will remind you of the solo of "killing in the name" by Rage against the machine.

"Amnesia" is the most non-appealing track from the 5 tracks. At least to me, so I'm not going say anything about it.

"Overdrive" is my favourite song, I like the melody the catchy-ness the whole song is really nice.

I enjoyed this sampler. The guitar playing is good. All the instruments are tight. The bass has nice parts. And it has cool vocals to soar over all that. Now I'm waiting for the album.

Overall I'd give this a 8/10.

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