VCR (band)

VCR is an American punk rock band with synthpop leanings. The band formed in November 2002 in Richmond, Virginia, with a relatively unique lineup of a drummer, a bassist, and three synthesizer players.

VCR
Origin	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock synthpop
Years active	2002–2007
Past members	Mya Anitai Chad Middleton Christian Newby Stephen Smith Casey Tomlin

The band released their debut, self-titled EP on Richmond-based label Pop Faction in 2003. The release was limited to roughly 1000 copies. After no touring, the band was signed by SideOneDummy Records in 2005. The label re-released the band's debut EP with a slightly altered track listing that year. In 2006, the band released their first full-length album, Power Destiny.

In 2007 the band played their last show. In 2011 the Misfits Cassette was re-released on vinyl by Riot Style Records.

Lineup

• Chad Middleton – vocals, synthesizer, sampler
• Stephen Smith – bass
• Mya Anitai – vocals, synthesizer
• Casey Tomlin – synthesizer
• Christian Newby – drums

Discography

• VCR (EP) (2003, Pop Faction Records; Re-released in 2005 by SideOneDummy)
• Power Destiny (2006, SideOneDummy)
• Misfits Cassette Tape (2006, Ctrl+C Ctrl+V)

Featured on

• v/a – Atticus... Dragging the Lake 3 (2005, SideOneDummy) – VCR contributes "Bratcore" on track 16.
• v/a – Warped Tour Compilation 2006 (2006, SideOneDummy) – VCR contributes "Do You Wanna Triumph?" on disc 1, track 19.

External links

• VCR Bandcamp page