Barcelona (band)
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia , United States |
Key people | Jason Korzen, Jennifer Carr, Ivan Ramiscal, Christian Scanniello |
| Products | Indie rock, pop, new wave music albums |
Barcelona was an indie rock, pop, and new wave group originating from Arlington, Virginia, composed of Jason Korzen, Jennifer Carr, Ivan Ramiscal, and Christian Scanniello. Their lyrics frequently delved into geek culture topics, exemplified by tracks like "The Downside of Computer Camp" and "I Have the Password to Your Shell Account," which tells the story of a boy reaching out to an alleged expert hacker through a bulletin board system, only to find the expert is also thirteen years old.
1998: Formation
Established in 1998 by Korzen and Carr, the ensemble soon incorporated Ramiscal and Scanniello. That same year, they collaborated with producer/engineer Trevor Kampmann (also known as Trevor Holland) on their first full-length album, Simon Basic, which included the single Why Do You Have So Much Fun Without Me?.
1999: Simon Basic
After signing with March Records in early 1999, Barcelona launched Simon Basic in June. The album’s title references the Simons' BASIC programming language for the Commodore 64. Following its release, the band embarked on a tour covering the East Coast and Chicago during the autumn.
2000: Zero One Infinity
In 2000, they returned to work with Kampmann to produce Zero One Infinity. This record features songs such as "I Have the Password to Your Shell Account," "Studio Hair Gel," "Robot Trouble," and "Kasey Keller," a homage to the American soccer athlete. Prior to the album’s release, singles "Studio Hair Gel" and "Robot Trouble" were issued, accompanied by remixes from Figurine, Dntel, and Baxendale. The band toured again in fall 2000, garnering favorable critical attention.
2001: Transhuman Revolution
Their 2001 release, Transhuman Revolution, also produced by Kampmann, included singles like "Everything Makes Me Think about Sex" and "Human Simulation." Barcelona performed their last concert at The Metro Cafe in Washington, D.C. in February 2002.
Post-Barcelona
Following the band’s disbandment, Korzen initiated Sprites alongside his wife Amy, with contributions from Scanniello and Ramiscal. Subsequently, Ramiscal founded The Positions.
Members
- Jason Korzen
- Jennifer Carr
- Ivan Ramiscal
- Christian Scanniello
Albums
- Simon Basic (1999)
- Zero One Infinity (2000)
- Transhuman Revolution (2001)
See also
- Barcelona, a Seattle-based group formed in 2005