christopher
ANTON
1998-2005:
Christopher
Anton founded the alternative synth-rock band Pseudocipher in 1998. The
band initially began by recording a collage of electronic synth-pop and
rock inspired pieces. This origin inevitably led the band to two
releases. These were; "Pseudocipher (Self Titled) " in 1998 and
"Fragments of Empathy" in 2003. “Fragments of Empathy” (aka FOE) was
produced by the French Brothers in Burbank, CA and was released on Gem
Tree Records. For FOE, Anton was joined by Jon Siren (drums) and
Natasha Cox (keys) of Mankind is Obsolete. The success of Fragments of
Empathy saw the
band sharing the stage with acts such as, Berlin, Real Life, Daniel Ash
(Bauhaus), and Anything Box.
2006-2007:
In January 2006,
Christopher auditioned for, and was selected as the new lead singer for
the synth pop band Information Society (What’s on Your Mind - Pure
Energy) (Think). Anton began recording with Paul Robb and James Cassidy
(two of the band’s original members) in January 2006 with Anton
co-writing several tracks along side Robb. The sessions lasted until
Jan 2007 and the results were two-fold; an EP entitled “Oscillator” and
its counterpart, the full-length release “Synthesizer” both released in
late 2007. The two releases marked the first new music from Information
Society in 10 years. "Synthesizer" is a nod to the band's electro-dance
origins with tracks "Burning Bridges", "Back in the Day" and "Baby Just
Wants" and also reached the top 5 on Germany's DAC album chart. During
2006-2007 Anton performed as front man for Information Society, which
included shows for crowds in numbers up to 20,000 in Oregon,
California, New York, New Jersey, and Brazil. In late 2007, Anton
recorded and released the international dance track “I’m Lost in You”
which was written and produced by electroclash pioneer Isaac Junkie
from Mexico City. In October 2007 Anton joined Isaac Junkie in a sold
out performance at the Club Ultravioleta in Mexico City.
2008-2009:
The
new EP "Your Perfect Tragedy" avalilable on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon,
and other digital services. Christopher ANTON's permanent performing
line up changes with Donna JEAN on percussion, and keys and with
producer Nick TUTONE on synthesizers.
2010:
"Fade to Grey" single release in January 2010
Full length album "Destination: X" to be released in April 2010
Press
Christopher
Anton has appeared in a number of noteworthy publications, including,
Mean Street Magazine, Rolling Stone, Music Connection, and LA Weekly.
Instrumentation:
christopher ANTON - Vocals
nick TUTONE - Production, Synthesizers
donna JEAN - Bass, Synthesizers, Percussion, Backing Vocals