Eccentric Arcade
Genre Amalgam Band Created 3/22/2009 Fan Base 35 Total Sales 162
October 2007 saw the beginning of future genre-hoppers Eccentric Arcade consisting of vocalist Riki Milligan, bassist Marcus Finch, guitarist Fernando "Ferny" Juarez and hired gun drummer Brian Carver. Milligan, Finch and Juarez had been friends for years, and had tried their hands in several short lived bands in their younger days. Even the ideas of Milligan and Finch forming a band together, or even Milligan and Juarez had been floating around in previous years, but never came to fruition. Finally one day the trio decided "What's keeping us from actually making it happen?". Eccentric Arcade was born.
After gaining a small following in their Southern California home, Arcade was signed to Dark Rain Records to release their self titled debut album. The album was an overnight success and quickly launched Arcade into the spotlight with their infectious hooks and unforgettable lyrics. The band has stated from the beginning "We didn't start this band with a precise direction that we wanted to take, we wanted to be all over the map, and appeal to every style and taste." Arcade prefers to be labeled "Amalgam" which compliments their melting pot music style. Milligan is a huge fan of bands like Queen and Blue October, as well as a self proclaimed Juggalo(ICP fan), while bassist Marcus Finch gravitates more towards acts like The Killers and Third Eye Blind. Ferny Juarez is the resident metal-head with a taste for reggae, and Brian Carver brought his love for the drumming styles of groups like Slipknot.
Arcade's self titled debut album covered all ends of the spectrum with songs like the hit single "Judgment", reminiscent of Papa Roach, and the follow up pop laced screamo single "Mouthful of Blood". But, it was Arcade's sophomore album, "Machines Again", that really put them on the map. Produced by ex Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna, "Machines Again" took all the genres people have come to know, beat them to a pulp, and left them in the rain to rust. The first single, a melodic but driving post-apocalyptic lullaby, "Rust and Mildew" featuring Aaron O'Blivion of Fait Accompli, dominated radio waves along with it's follow up, the fan favorite, "The Ballad of Sasparilla Jones". After the success of "Machines" the boys of Eccentric Arcade were officially dubbed pioneers of the industry.
Soon after the release of "Machines Again" Arcade decided they wanted a hand in helping discover some of the unknown talent hiding in the clubs and garages of the world and formed RA Records. RA quickly signed on German black metal gods The Dark Brotherhood, and gothic heralds Fait Accompli. They have since added acts such as the arcane Solomon X. Lambert, goth-techno princess Lady Annabel, and country singer Tucker Jackson. Arcade's third album, "Technicolor Yawn", was their first release on the RA label.
Shortly after the release of "Technicolor Yawn", Arcade's drummer Brian Carver decided to leave the band in order to concentrate on starting a family. He had proposed to his longtime girlfriend during the recording of "Machines Again", and the wedding was set to take place only months after the release of "Technicolor Yawn". Before he handed in his sticks for good, Arcade was invited to take part in the biggest music festival since Woodstock, created by Dad Metal innovator Big Poppa, known as Fiestaval. This would be Brian's farewell show. Arcade has since welcomed long time friend of the band, Zach Thomas, who draws his inspiration from classic rock acts like Boston and Toto.
After wrapping up The Xenophilia Tour with RA Records label mates, Fait Accompli, Arcade and Fait's respective front men began discussing plans for something far grander than what they had already done on the road. "From the first time we worked with Aaron on 'Rust and Mildew' there was a connection," says Milligan. "And the bond between both bands out on the road was phenomenal, so we knew we had to do something else. But, it had to be vastly different." Eccentric Arcade and Fait Accompli soon formed a collective consisting of both bands, which they dubbed Nom de Guerre. The band released a seven song EP titled "Pictures of Oxygen" to rave reviews, but no word yet on a follow up.
Arcade's fourth, and most professional album to date, "Dropping Knowledge", went on to become the second highest selling record of their career. The album showcased Arcade at the top of their game, both musically and production wise. "Dropping Knowledge" also marked the first full length recorded appearance of new drummer, Zach Thomas. Not only did the album become an instant fan favorite, but it also spawned two of EA's most successful singles: "Don't Make Me Come Up There", and "Jar Full of Hearts".
"The success of that album, and it's singles still astounds us to this day," says bassist, Marcus Finch. "It was an album that we were all extremely proud of, and we had faith in the material. But, we never expected the response that it received. It's amazing."
News
Eccentric Arcade have recently unleashed their latest album, "The Album", which was recorded over a vast period of time between the band's stint on the Nothing To Prove Tour, frontman Riki Milligan's role in the now infamous rock opera, Prime!, as well as his production of Solomon X. Lambert's sophomore album. "The Album" is certainly Arcade's most thought provoking album thus far, and the band has announced the track "Human Onion"-a song about the person underneath it all-as the first single.
Eccentric Arcade have once again been hard at work in the studio prepping for their next album. Their last album, "Dropping Knowledge", was a huge success and spawned some of their biggest hits to date. Despite juggling Riki's commitment to the rock opera, "Prime!", and his producing of Solomon X. Lambert's new album, EA found time to record. The album is in its final stages, and will begin the mixing and editing process soon. The album is slated for release on Tuesday, June 29th (6/29/10).
Zandergriff Miggs has a vision of incorporating heavy elements of audience participation, much in the style of stage adaptations of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The official cast recording of the first two acts of Prime! were released earlier today in hopes that people will pick up a copy, learn the songs and come participate in the mind boggling, edge of your seat spectacle that is Prime!
Catch Milligan and the rest of the cast on May 14th at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, MN!!
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Albums / EPs
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Human Onion (single)
Date Released: 7/13/2010
Tracks: 3 Featured on Eccentric Arcade's "The Album", "Human Onion" is a track that urges the listener to take a deeper look inside not only themselves, but their peers. Peel back the layers to find what's really underneath it all. Not everyone is who they appear to be on the outside, some have deeper meaning. Do you? This single also features a demo acoustic version of "Human Onion", as well as an impromptu b-side completely improvised in the studio. |
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The Album
Date Released: 6/29/2010
Tracks: 13 The Beatles had "The White Album", Jay-Z had "The Black Album", and plenty of other artists have released albums with a similar moniker. This is Eccentric Arcade's answer to that very trend. However, this is not an album that can be defined by a color. It is not white, black, red or blue; it is complementary. It is simply..."The Album". All music and lyrics by Eccentric Arcade except, "Latenight Lullaby", music by Solomon X. Lambert 2010 RA Records/Dark Rain Records |
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Jar Full Of Hearts (single)
Date Released: 3/9/2010
Tracks: 3 "Jar Full Of Hearts" is about that exact moment when you realize that you're just another notch in the bedpost. You've been blindly stumbling along through what you thought was a real relationship, but you're just another heart in the jar. Also featuring "Break" from the album "Dropping Knowledge", and the track "Well, Goddamn..." that never made the album. |
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Don't Make Me Come Up There (single)
Date Released: 2/6/2010
Tracks: 3 "Don't Make Me Come Up There" is a tragic love song for anyone who's ever been in love with a self destructive person. For anyone who's ever wished they could simply say "If something happens to you, I will find a way to come up there just to bring you back." Also featuring "The View of Eternity" from the hit album "Dropping Knowledge", and the b-side "Blue as the Sky". |
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Dropping Knowledge
Date Released: 1/12/2010
Tracks: 12 "Dropping Knowledge" is Eccentric Arcade's most powerful and professional album to date. From the inspiriting opening track "Life Theme" to the dramatic love song "Don't Make Me Come Up There" this album showcases the band at the top of their game. Tight musicianship, wide vocal range, superb production. "Dropping Knowledge" is the quintessential Eccentric Arcade album. This also marks the first full length recording to feature new drummer, Zach Thomas. *"Hide and Seek" written by Imogen Heap |
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LIVE at the House of Blues poster
Date Released: 12/17/2009
Tracks: 1 Now you don't have to worry about trying to tear a poster off of the club wall or record store window. Grab your official Eccentric Arcade poster for the HOB show featuring Coxswain Insignia and Solomon X. Lambert! |
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"3" single
Date Released: 12/1/2009
Tracks: 3 Eccentric Arcade likes to keep people on their toes, and this may be one of the most off-the-wall, out-of-left-field move they've ever made. EA expressed an interest of recording a rock version of the Britney Spears' track "3". After getting a thumbs up from Zandergriff Miggs about the idea, Arcade decided to go for it. This single also features a music video made in the studio during the recording of the song, which was shot by the band themselves. |
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Xenophilia LIVE
Date Released: 11/17/2009
Tracks: 17 Recorded live on the Xenophilia tour on 9/24/09 in New York and 9/28/09 in Toronto. A three disc live compilation for all Eccentric Arcade or Fait Accompli fans. Disc 1. Eccentric Arcade set Disc 2. Fait Accompli set Disc 3. Collaborative Final Jam set Featuring covers of Deadsy, Foo Fighters, Social Distortion, World Party and Toad The Wet Sprocket. |
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Life Theme (single)
Date Released: 10/12/2009
Tracks: 2 Eccentric Arcade's first new song since the release of their album "Technicolor Yawn". "Life Theme" is a perfectly deconstructed acoustic/electronic chronicling of the day-to-day toils we call life. The track is beautifully structured and then broken down in all the right places so the music fits right in with the theme of the lyrics. "Life Theme" will be on Arcade's as of yet untitled upcoming album. This single also features "Life Theme" performed live from the Xenophilia Tour |
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Rowdy All The Time(single)
Date Released: 8/14/2009
Tracks: 4 Eccentric Arcade's second single from the album "Technicolor Yawn". This bass heavy track featuring rap superstar Tech N9ne is an impossible to resist anthem for anyone that likes to shake things up. This song was carefully designed to rattle every window in the neighborhood. If you're at a party or just rollin' down the street with your windows down and the volume up, this is the track that needs to be playing. This single also features completed tracks from the leaked version of the album. |
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Parody(single)
Date Released: 7/20/2009
Tracks: 4 The first single from Eccentric Arcade's third album and first release on their own RA Records. "Parody" holds a mirror up to modern music and judges it, calling it exactly what it is: a parody. In an industry where every other band is lost among the sea of replicas generating the same thing over and over, Eccentric Arcade does what they can to stand above the rest. And they succeed. This single also features properly mixed and complete versions of songs from the leaked version of the album. |
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Technicolor Yawn
Date Released: 7/14/2009
Tracks: 12 No genre is safe on Eccentric Arcade's third album and first release on their own RA Records. Bored with the turn most music has taken these days, Arcade has decided to show everyone how it's done. From the ground shaking bass of the album opener "Rowdy All The Time", a rap track with the infamous Tech N9ne, to the slow pop sounds of "Laying in the Sunshine" or the whiplash inducing metal of "Murder You Personally". If music today makes you wanna puke, "Technicolor Yawn" will cure what ails you. |
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The Ballad of Sasparilla Jones(single)
Date Released: 6/18/2009
Tracks: 3 The second single off of the long awaited album "Machines Again". This song is slow and heavy all at the same time, a song about an old man the world has long since forgotten and who has long since forgotten the world. A victim of his own hubris, a prisoner of his own mind. This is the ballad of Sasparilla Jones. This single also contains the tracks "Plain As Day" and "Stay Away" from Eccentric Arcade's "Machines Again". |
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Rust and Mildew
Date Released: 6/4/2009
Tracks: 3 The debut single from the long awaited second album "Machines Again" from Eccentric Arcade. Frontman Riki Milligan and guest vocalist Aaron O'Blivion of Fait Accompli share verses with fantastic harmony and vocal range, while the raw, driving power of the music pushes the song over the edge. This song is further proof that Arcade refuses to fit into any one genre. Just when you think you know what's coming a song like "Rust and Mildew" is there to prove you wrong. |
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Machines Again
Date Released: 5/12/2009
Tracks: 12 Eccentric Arcade's sophomore album continues to prove that they are true to their name. "Machines Again" is like the soundtrack to a steampunk utopia, with lyrics like the torn out pages of a raving madman's diary. This album pushes Arcade past their comfort zone and onto a new plateau that is sure to please and astound listeners. Listen for guest vocalist Aaron O'Blivion of Fait Accompli on the standout track "Rust and Mildew". But don't get to comfortable, cuz the mood can change at any time. |
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Mouthful of Blood(single)
Date Released: 5/2/2009
Tracks: 4 "Mouthful of Blood" single from the album "Eccentric Arcade" featuring remixes and live recordings. |
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Judgment(single)
Date Released: 3/29/2009
Tracks: 5 Judgment single from Eccentric Arcade featuring variations of the track and unreleased material from their debut self-titled album. |
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Eccentric Arcade
Date Released: 3/22/2009
Tracks: 12
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