New Haven, CT: When one thinks of synthpop, Connecticut isn’t one of the first places that spring to mind, but for genre-bending electronic group TWITCH THE RIPPER, being an anomaly in that New England state has helped them avoid a “scene” and spurred them to discover their own sound. “We live close enough to those major areas which gives us the freedom not to be over exposed in one major city,” explains Jon Dobyns, one half of the duo. “I see it as a positive aspect that I’m not immersed in a ‘scene’. Perhaps by growing up and living in Connecticut, it’ll help create a sound here that’s based on ours.” Gearing up to plant these seeds, the band will be independently releasing their debut album BODILESS onFebruary 1, 2011. Their first single “Disconnected” EP of remixes of that track along with the album version of “Bodiless” will be released on January 11, 2011.

Mixed by Grammy winner Phil Magnotti and mastered by Emily Lazar of The Lodge (Vampire Weekend, Depeche Mode), Bodiless is an album that is as organic as it is synthetic. Fueled by electronics and synths but made of viscerally human emotions, it embraces both and mixes them inextricably. “Our use of electronics and synth may be the glue that holds us together, but it’s how we use them that gives us our own identity,” he explains. “We’ve shared the stage with synth pop, electro, aggro tech, EBM, and indie bands, and it’s comforting and reassuring to know that we can fit and make it work every time. I’m personally influenced by a lot of older electronica and New Wave groups, so our songs have more of a pop structure.”

Citing influences from Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, and New Order to The Knife and Bjork, Twitch the Ripper’s diverse palate of tastes has enabled them to tour with The Birthday Massacre and share stages with Nitzer Ebb, Combichrist, Xiu Xiu and Ego Likeness. The band plans to support the release of the album and EP with live dates to be announced shortly.From the moody percussiveness of the title track to the midnight groove of “Never Got You Anywhere” to the soaringly propulsive “Eternity,” Bodiless travels effortlessly and fluidly between synth grooves and human emotions. With its melancholic melody and deep, dark groove, “Bright Is Impossible” recalls both the postpunk depths of Wolfsheim and mid-era Depeche Mode and the current glam noir stylings of bands like IAMX and Trentemøller. “There are elements and specific feelings that are reminiscent of post punk and 80′s electro that I believe are good ‘what’s to come’ representations for us,” Jon continues.

Fearnet hails,”it’s their moody, ’80s-influenced melodies and vocals that tie the whole package together, and that element has led many listeners to compare them favorably with the post-punk icons of that decade, including New Order and Depeche Mode. Not too shabby for a band that’s only been on the scene for a couple of years.” Their hometown daily newspaper, The Hartford Courant says the band “builds moody soundscapes around gauzy, textured synthesizer parts, subdued, chittering rhythms and ghostly murmured vocals… calling to mind Trent Reznor on some of the darker Nine Inch Nails tunes circa Pretty Hate Machine.”

Fresh off their spring/summer national tour supporting industrial legends, My Life With The Thrill Kill, Twitch The Ripper hits the road again this fall opening for Imperative Reaction.

Twitch the Ripper is Jon Dobyns (vocals, synth, samples) and Lonn Bologna (programming, synth, drums).

In 2005 the recording for "Death's Embrace" began, after it was self released it recieved good reviews and a great response form clubs and radio stations. The track "cursed" was used on the "weatherhead compilation" released by Telegrammetry recordings.
In November 2005, recording began for "Insignificant". It was finished in december and self released in january 2006, receiving great reviews and a great response from radio stations and clubs, Mordacious began to play supporting shows to promote the album with great responses.
Mordacious was then signed by Hypervoxx recordings as recording for "This Emptiness" was underway. it was released in september 2006, followed by great reviews, it has gotten alot of attention.
In September 2007 "Torture Tactics" was released on Telegrammetry Recordings and the song "Cyber Girl" was featured on Extreme Sundenfall 6
in 2009, after 2 years Mordacious is back with an audio assault, the new CD "Necrolust" , 2 songs from the CD have been featured on the “Interbreeding X” compilation from BLC, the songs are "Necrolust" and "Cyber Girl (IBX Remix)"
The "Dark Prince" single was released a few months later as a free download. Many shows followed the release, playing festivals like Necropolis fest in Mexico with bands like God Module, Electrovot, Cylab, My Parasites, alien vampires, and several other clubs in california, las vegas and mexico.


Mordacious was also featured in the Sonic Seducer Battle of the Bands contest for 2009 with the song "Toxic" included free on the cd included with the magazine.
Shortly after a feature on Extreme Sundenfall 9 with the exclusive song "forgiveness".
Another feature in the Dark Spy Magazine in January 2010 with the song "I Will Break You" included on the cd with the magazine.

February 2010 the Electronic Saviors compilation on metropolis was released featuring and exclusive song called "Sleeping Beauty"

In March/April 2010 Mordacious did some mini tours in mexico and the USA with Reaxion Guerrilla and another Mexico tour with God Module in August 2010.
The new exclusive track "Execute" featured on the Infacted Volume 5 Compilation was released October 15, 2010.
The new album "Dead Inside" is complete and Mastered By Jasyn Bangert of God Module. It is set for for self release on 6/10/2011 as a FREE Download!

The new Limited Edition 2 CD Set Mordacious & I Love Club Sluts was self released October 1, 2011.

Back in 1988, at the age of 11, I first heard Rigor Mortis by A Split Second. Little did I know at the time that a song I heard in my youth on a local Texas college radio station would change my perspective on music forever.

Electronic music then became a driving force in my life. From the raves and clubs I religiously attended in my late teenage years to the parties I promoted and organized in my early 20's, the love of music and the need to share that love with anyone that would listen led to my inevitable career as a DJ.

I started out in late 2002 as an 80's DJ playing and collecting 80's vinyl. I opened up at raves and played at house parties or anywhere that I could have the opportunity to move a crowd. By 2003 I was asked to perform at Philadelphia's infamous Gothic/Industrial fetish event SHOCK THERAPY.

Ever diligent to expand my horizons, I began collecting a variety of electronic styles (ebm, darkwave, terror ebm, synthpop, etc.) Patiently I taught myself the art of beat matching and mixing these forms of music into my sets and by 2005 I was offered a residency at SHOCK THERAPY. Attaining a good reputation and the freedom to express myself creatively I began organizing events fusing EDM commonly played at raves with Gothic/Industrial music. The FULL MOON GATHERING and C.H.U.D. events of late 2005 are still fondly remembered by many as a huge success in bringing people from many musical tastes and backgrounds together in harmony.

Opening new ears to the Gothic/Industrial sound caught the attention of a number of promoters. To my credit and honor I performed at DRACULA'S BALL, the largest Gothic/Industrial event in Philadelphia and usually play weekly at Philly's longest running Gothic/Industrial/80's alternative night NOCTURNE. I am featured in NYC frequently at the SMACK! and BYTE parties, and went on to play the BLACK SUN FESTIVAL II in New Haven Connecticut.

These are merely the highlights. The biggest highlight i have achieved and acomplished is playing at the WAVE GOTIK TREFFEN event in Leipzig Germany with 20,000+ people attending! This is the world's largest Gothic/Industrial event. As a Dj I love what I do and I am completely self promoted. I'm living my dreams of opening minds and bringing the music I love to the masses!