Powerspace
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Powerspace was a quartet power pop ensemble originating from Chicago, Illinois, affiliated with the Fueled by Ramen label. Their first full-length record, The Kicks of Passion, produced by Marc McClusky, was released on July 31, 2007.
History
The group came together during their time at Miami University. Guitarist Tommy English, a Chicago native, teamed up with drummer Kevin Kane, who hailed from Green, Ohio and was also attending Miami University. They joined forces with bassist Daniel McMahon, a longtime acquaintance of Schleiter’s from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. After an extensive search for a vocalist, Miami student Alec Cyganowski became the frontman. Quickly gaining recognition for their dynamic live performances, the band attracted considerable attention from record companies. They eventually moved to Chicago and secured a deal with Fueled By Ramen, releasing their debut The Kicks of Passion on July 31, 2007.
Following their appearance at SXSW, they embarked on a national tour in 2007, supporting bands such as Hawthorne Heights, Amber Pacific, Monty Are I, Melee, From First to Last, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Their track "Powerspace Snap Bracelet" received coverage in SPIN magazine, which also featured a review of their album. The band was highlighted in Aquarian magazine and toured alongside groups like The Classic Crime, Envy on the Coast, and Madina Lake, including an appearance at PunkSpring in Tokyo.
In early 2008, Tommy English took a temporary leave to finish his studies at Miami University; during this period, guitarist Max Perenchio stepped in. English returned for the PunkSpring Tokyo event and rejoined the band after completing his degree.
On April 16–17, 2008, Powerspace engaged their fanbase in an overnight discussion on absolutepunk.net, setting a record with more than 5,100 comments in a single news thread.
Bass player Daniel McMahon announced his exit on May 20, 2008, with Jake Serek stepping in as his replacement for touring purposes.
Although Powerspace intended to release a full album titled American Machine in early 2010, they officially dissolved on February 17, 2010 before its launch. The band's farewell message underscored that while Powerspace had ended, its members were committed to continuing their musical pursuits: "For these guys to give up music entirely would be a crime. And they're not, and I'm not... So keep tabs."
Members
- Alec Cyganowski – Lead Vocals
- Tommy English – Guitar
- Kevin Kane – Drums
- Daniel McMahon – Bass
Albums
- 2006: Houston, We Have a Party (EP)
- 2007: The Kicks of Passion (album)
- 2010: American Machine (album) (unreleased)
Singles
- "Right On, Right Now" (2007)