Secret Machines are a space rock band which formed in Dallas, Texas, United… Read Full Bio ↴Secret Machines are a space rock band which formed in Dallas, Texas, United States in 2000. They consist of Brandon Curtis (vocals, bass, keyboards), Phil Karnats (guitar) and Josh Garza (drums). Benjamin Curtis, the band's founding guitarist and Brandon's brother, amicably left the band in mid-2007 to focus on his new band, the dream pop trio School of Seven Bells. Karnats and Benjamin Curtis were former members of the 90's alternative group Tripping Daisy, Garza of the space rock group Comet.
Revealing a sharp songwriting instinct and unfolding a distinct indie rock influence, the Secret Machines unveil singular scenarios and refined tunes within the alternative pop/rock scene. Guitarist Benjamin Curtis, Drummer Josh Garza, and Brandon Curtis (vocals, bass, keys) formed the Secret Machines in the midst of summer of 2000, in Dallas, TX. The trio swiftly managed to create its own sounding marks, mostly due to a common musical and band experience. Before forming the Machines, the Curtis brothers played with the punk rock squad Ufofu; in addition, Brandon’s also a regular headliner of the Dallas underground music scene, namely through his active participation in projects such as captain audio alongside Garza. After several months of rehearsals and recording sessions in Chicago with engineer Brian Deck, the Machines offered their debut disc, the EP September 000, in March of 2002. After touring throughout much of 2002, the band returned to their adopted hometown of New York City and began recording the debut full-length for Reprise with producer Jeff Blenkinsopp. The album Now Here is Nowhere was released in May of 2004. This was then followed up by their second full length album Ten Silver Drops, released in April 2006 to mixed critical responses.
While working on their third album, Benjamin left the band to continue his work with School of Seven Bells, a new project with members of the disbanded On!Air!Library!. Josh and Brandon have been joined by guitarist and vocalist Phil Karnats, restoring the band to a three-piece.
The Secret Machines are featured on the soundtrack for Universal’s movie musical, “Across the Universe”.
In 2008, the Secret Machines joined the ranks of other iconic artists such as NIN, Radiohead, and Pearl jam, who are putting their music out without the support of a major label. Having recently parted ways with Warner Brothers, their follow up album to 2006’s Ten Silver Drops will be self-released on TSM Recordings on October 14, and features 8 new tracks: ‘Atomic Heels’, ‘Last Believer’, ‘Drop Dead’, ‘Have I Run Out’, ‘Underneath The Concrete’, ‘Now You’re Gone’, ‘The Walls Are Starting to Crack’, ‘I Never Thought To Ask’ and ‘The Fire Is Waiti
After much press speculation and heresy, er...hearsay... here's the REAL story, as only the band can tell it. As they prepare for their upcoming UK/EU tour and to celebrate the release of their third album, Secret Machines (featuring 2 bonus tracks), in the UK - the band have spoken publicly for the first time since the departure of former guitarist Benjamin Curtis.
"Secret Machines is supposed to be a vehicle for us to be ourselves and play and do what we wanted to do, and that's why Ben left." - Brandon Curtis
"I wouldn't have joined them if they hadn't been open-minded in that way." - Phil Karnats
"We wanted someone who could just grab it. We're really tough musicians, if you can play, cool - if not, get the hell outta here. Phil can hang." - Josh Garza
Released today on the band's social network www.thesecretmachines.com, the uncensored video clip of Brandon, Josh and Phil - who speaks out for the first time on camera - reveals what really happened, why Benjamin left, and how they rose above uncertainty to continue the musical revolution known as The Secret Machines.
Check out the never-before-seen-footage , Part 1 in a series. Shot in hi-def by Susan Stahman and Howard Berger, courtesy of PalmDoorFilms.
https://secretmachines.lnk.to/awake
Revealing a sharp songwriting instinct and unfolding a distinct indie rock influence, the Secret Machines unveil singular scenarios and refined tunes within the alternative pop/rock scene. Guitarist Benjamin Curtis, Drummer Josh Garza, and Brandon Curtis (vocals, bass, keys) formed the Secret Machines in the midst of summer of 2000, in Dallas, TX. The trio swiftly managed to create its own sounding marks, mostly due to a common musical and band experience. Before forming the Machines, the Curtis brothers played with the punk rock squad Ufofu; in addition, Brandon’s also a regular headliner of the Dallas underground music scene, namely through his active participation in projects such as captain audio alongside Garza. After several months of rehearsals and recording sessions in Chicago with engineer Brian Deck, the Machines offered their debut disc, the EP September 000, in March of 2002. After touring throughout much of 2002, the band returned to their adopted hometown of New York City and began recording the debut full-length for Reprise with producer Jeff Blenkinsopp. The album Now Here is Nowhere was released in May of 2004. This was then followed up by their second full length album Ten Silver Drops, released in April 2006 to mixed critical responses.
While working on their third album, Benjamin left the band to continue his work with School of Seven Bells, a new project with members of the disbanded On!Air!Library!. Josh and Brandon have been joined by guitarist and vocalist Phil Karnats, restoring the band to a three-piece.
The Secret Machines are featured on the soundtrack for Universal’s movie musical, “Across the Universe”.
In 2008, the Secret Machines joined the ranks of other iconic artists such as NIN, Radiohead, and Pearl jam, who are putting their music out without the support of a major label. Having recently parted ways with Warner Brothers, their follow up album to 2006’s Ten Silver Drops will be self-released on TSM Recordings on October 14, and features 8 new tracks: ‘Atomic Heels’, ‘Last Believer’, ‘Drop Dead’, ‘Have I Run Out’, ‘Underneath The Concrete’, ‘Now You’re Gone’, ‘The Walls Are Starting to Crack’, ‘I Never Thought To Ask’ and ‘The Fire Is Waiti
After much press speculation and heresy, er...hearsay... here's the REAL story, as only the band can tell it. As they prepare for their upcoming UK/EU tour and to celebrate the release of their third album, Secret Machines (featuring 2 bonus tracks), in the UK - the band have spoken publicly for the first time since the departure of former guitarist Benjamin Curtis.
"Secret Machines is supposed to be a vehicle for us to be ourselves and play and do what we wanted to do, and that's why Ben left." - Brandon Curtis
"I wouldn't have joined them if they hadn't been open-minded in that way." - Phil Karnats
"We wanted someone who could just grab it. We're really tough musicians, if you can play, cool - if not, get the hell outta here. Phil can hang." - Josh Garza
Released today on the band's social network www.thesecretmachines.com, the uncensored video clip of Brandon, Josh and Phil - who speaks out for the first time on camera - reveals what really happened, why Benjamin left, and how they rose above uncertainty to continue the musical revolution known as The Secret Machines.
Check out the never-before-seen-footage , Part 1 in a series. Shot in hi-def by Susan Stahman and Howard Berger, courtesy of PalmDoorFilms.
https://secretmachines.lnk.to/awake
Underneath The Concrete
Secret Machines Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Secret Machines:
(De Luxe) Immer Wieder Immer wieder rauf und runter, Einmal drauf und einmal drunte…
1,000 Seconds I must admit it's a balancing act It looks dangerous, that's…
1000 Seconds I must admit it's a balancing act It looks dangerous, that'…
All at Once Underneathe the sun there is a light. Unveil your light, tha…
All at Once (It's Not Important) Underneath the sun there is a light I'm feeling light, but…
Alone Jealous & Stoned Must have lived so long with covered eyes When did you…
Astral Weeks If I venture in the slipstream Between the viaducts of your…
Atomic Heels Uncover your eyes, they're bloodied in love Who's staring b…
Better Bring Your Friends Radiate my heart open Come to me in slow motion I gotta…
Breathe When you hold me I can't breathe When you kiss me…
Daddy A mother walks the streets, with a baby in her hands. And…
Everything Starts Broken hands nearly broken off The streets are empty the col…
Faded Lines Faced with lies, Don't you think that you just lie? Caught i…
First Wave Intact The open way's too dangerous Listen close, they're watching …
Girl Well, if you're travelin' in the north country fair, Where t…
Have I Run Out The old downtown In black iron gates A demonstration man …
I Am The Walrus I am he as you are he as you are…
I Hate Pretending I never thought a moment spoke so well As the second…
I Never Thought To Ask And no I never thought to ask the bitter rooms went…
I Want To Know I want to know if it's still possible, To find a…
I Want to Know If It's Still Possible I want to know if it's still possible To find a…
Immer Wieder Immer wieder rauf und runter, Einmal drauf und einmal drunte…
It's a Bad Wind that Don't Blow Somebody Some Good Pricked your skin with cotton blades Saved the sunlight fro…
Leaves Are Gone The leaves are gone There's ice on the river Hold my hand…
Light's On Somewhere there's a record of your whereabouts Everywhere yo…
Lightning Blue Eyes Under the weight of persuasion When you changed your mind I …
Marconi's Radio If heaven's just a calming blow Then I think I'd rather…
Money The best things in life are free But you can keep…
Now Here Is Nowhere Aging eyesore Nearly nowhere Found, unearthed A moment burst…
Now You're Gone Hold on be still Every now and then Love bleeds truth in …
Nowhere Again cellophane flowers never happened for me been sleeping the d…
Pharaoh s Daughter Hold on! The recent exchange Is just another face arranged B…
Pharaoh's Daughter Hold on! The recent exchange Is just another face arranged…
Road Leads Where It's Lead Cultivating sounds For all the mothers who come near to find…
Sad And Lonely did you get your heartache and your head rush confused have…
Still See You You know, I still see you everywhere A room, still, you're…
The Fire Is Waiting The Fire is waiting watch it smolder While the wind carries…
The Leaves Are Gone The leaves are gone There's ice on the river Hold my hand…
The Road Leads Where It Cultivating sounds For all the mothers who come near To fi…
The Walls Are Starting To Crack I believe in the only, we're supposed to be lonely, no won…
You Are Chains You are chains When you are chained With a chain With an iro…
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