Agentss

Agentss

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1980
Founder	Kodiak Bachine
Defunct	1983
Headquarters	São Paulo , Brazil
Products	Music recordings (EPs)

Agentss was a Brazilian new wave band originating from São Paulo in 1980, distinguished by their science fiction-themed imagery and lyrics delivered in a distinctive language crafted by lead vocalist Kodiak Bachine called "elektrotranzlyriks"—a fusion of Portuguese, French, German, English, and alien-inspired expressions.

Although their tenure was brief, they hold the distinction of being Brazil's pioneering electronic music ensemble and continue to enjoy a dedicated cult audience.

History

After the dissolution of his progressive rock group Abaddon in 1978, musician and poet Kodiak Bachine established Agentss in 1980. Influenced by his 1979 visit to the United States, where he immersed himself in the new wave and post-punk scenes, Bachine sought to incorporate elements from bands such as Bauhaus, The Cure, Kraftwerk, and Devo into Agentss' sound.

The founding members comprised Bachine (vocals and synthesizers), guitarists Eduardo Amarante and Miguel Barella, bassist Lyses Pupo, and drummer Elias Glik. Their initial self-produced EP released in 1981 featured two songs: "Agentss" and "Angra," the latter referencing the Angra Nuclear Power Plant; however, Pupo and Glik did not participate in the recording sessions. That year also marked their debut live performance.

In 1983, Thomas Susemihl took over bass duties from Lyses Pupo. This formation issued their second and last EP, Professor Digital/Cidade Industrial, through WEA (currently Warner Music Group), with production by Pena Schmidt. The band toured extensively throughout São Paulo before disbanding later that year due to "philosophical reasons."

Following Agentss' breakup, members embarked on separate ventures: Susemihl and Amarante created the influential new wave group Azul 29 (with Amarante subsequently joining the New Romantic post-punk band Zero), while Barella formed Voluntários da Pátria and later became part of Akira S. e as Garotas que Erraram.

In 1985, Bachine began his solo career with the release of Kom Licença, Vou Rezar...

Bassist Lyses Pupo passed away in 2002.

Line-up

• Kodiak Bachine – vocals, keyboards (1980–1983)
• Eduardo Amarante – guitar (1980–1983)
• Miguel Barella – guitar (1980–1983)
• Lyses Pupo – bass (1980–1983; deceased 2002)
• Elias Glik – drums (1980–1983)
• Thomas Susemihl – bass (1983)

Extended plays

• 1981: Agentss/Angra
• 1983: Professor Digital/Cidade Industrial

Compilations

• 2005: Não Wave – included the track "Agentss".

External links

• Official website of Kodiak Bachine