The Antihero Choose a price $ Here is The Antihero in its digital glory :) Add Album To Cart   Track Title Price Introduction [2:50]  These are the first sounds off The Antihero. Choose a price $   Add To Cart Antihero Theme Song [3:57]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Open Mic Night/The Funky Crab/The Shoe Rapist [5:12]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Intermission [1:32]  Free with email   Download WAV Infiltrating Snuff Boy's Chicken House [7:26]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Angry Customer [1:04]  Free with email   Download WAV The Populace Takes Over/Key To The City/Dick Aerobics/Infomercial [11:20]  Free with email   Download WAV Intermission [1:30]  Free with email   Download WAV Mutnik Goes House Hunting/A Letter From Purple Hazel [7:11]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart

I am thankful to IMAR for their lovely review of "The Antihero" on their site. Check it out here: http://www.indiemusicalbumreviews.com/1/post/2013/04/joe-devita-the-anithero.html

I am very thankful to RMD for having me as one of their top five indie artists this week. For more info go here: http://rmdmusicblog.com/2013/04/02/top-5-indie-tracks-of-the-week-9/

Antihero Review

On March 15, 2013, Joe's forthcoming album "The Antihero" was reviewed on JP's Music Blog. You can read it here

One of the greatest things about DeVita’s music is his ability to take chances with his music. The “Antihero Theme Song” is a funk-drench instrumental that has some nice guitar work flowing through it. The album draws similarities to Frank Zappa’s “Joe’s Garage” as DeVita proceeds to tell his story, but the beats and guitar work in “Open Mic Night” and “Infiltrating Snuff Boy’s Chicken House” become the bigger focus of the album. His progressive jazz/rock side some through on the 11-minute “The Populace Takes Over,” before closing the album with more great music.

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Absolute Punk Interview


On March 13. 2013, Joe DeVita was interviewed on Absolute Punk.Net . You can read it here.

1. How did you get your band name?

It is my birthname. I know, not that original...

2. How did this band get started?

I used to lead Jazz groups, trios, quartets, etc. I spent quite a bit of time learning how to arrange different instruments by using composition programs like Finale. Eventually I got to a point where I was using sequencing programs and gaining a better understanding of them. I gradually shifted from leading groups to producing music via programs. I didn't really intend to use computer composition as my main method for my music to get across to people. However, those who heard what I was doing seemed to like it. That encouraged me to carry on exploring the potential of computer based music. In retrospect, it was a natural progression and certainly, a less stressful one.

3. What bands are you influenced by?

I'll try to keep this list short as there are so many groups that I've learned something of value from. The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Swans, Janes Addiction, Fugazi, The Grateful Dead, The Beastie Boys, the last Miles Davis Quintet, John Coltrane group w/ Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra, Sonny Sharrock, Pink Floyd, Portishead, Radiohead, The Slits, Teenage Jesus, Sly and the Family Stone, Funkadelic, Talking Heads, James Brown, Bjork, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Beck, Squarepusher, Radiohead, The Meters, MMW, Smashing Pumpkins, The Flaming Lips, The Pixies, The Bad Brains, Daniel Johnston.

4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?

Probably Fugazi, if they ever got back together. I respect how they operated. If I think of the DIY mentality, Fugazi is at the top of the list.

5. Best food to eat on tour?

I wouldn't say it's the best food so much as the most cost effective. As much as I hate McDonald's, their dollar menu has saved me more than once while on the road.

6. Why should people listen to your band?

I don't have the foggiest why anyone should listen to what I am doing.

7. If you could be any athlete, which athlete would you switch places with?

I don't know anything about sports. I'd like to keep it that way.

8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?

Probably my mom. She's alright..

9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?

At this point in my life and creative endeavors, I don't take the mainstream music industry into consideration. It will do what it has always done, whether their formula will continue to work is anyones guess.

10. Memorable tour experience?

Playing an impromtu concert for a bunch of senior citizens in a Wendy's in Ohio.

11. What does AP.net mean to you?

I am always on the hunt for new and interesting sounds. AP has been good in pointing my toward some groups I wouldn't have known about otherwise.

12. What is your favorite song to play?

Lately, Lazy Flies by Beck. The line," The skin of a robot vibrates with pleasure" puts a smile on my face.

13. What is your vacation spot of choice?

I kinda like Kansas, just fields forever..

14. What music reminds you of your childhood?

The Who.

15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?

The power to make all adult occupants of this known universe have an orgasm simultaneously by snapping my fingers. No one gets hurt.

16. Any pre-show superstitions or rituals?

Sometimes I meditate.

17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?

I hate talking about myself.

18. What is your assessment of the current state of radio?

Do you think it's a place where your band could flourish? I would listen to the radio when I lived in San Francisco. They had a great station that played everything from Punk Rock to Hip Hop. I forget the name of it but when I did listen to the radio I listened to that station. I can't really tell you about the current state of radio because that and my television generally stay unplugged. As far as me thriving on major radio in the states is concerned, I would find that very doubtful. My music is usually played on radio in Europe, that just seems to be the audience that has been more exposed to my music. If I had any criticism for radio in the states, I would say that the programming is a bit shallow. I don't see why a station cannot have an hour dedicated to a different style of music. Perhaps they are taking the path of least resistence by playing what they think everyone enjoys. Unfortunately, everyone get short changed by playing and listening to the same ten bands over and over.

19. What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like reading. If I'm temporarily burnt out on making music I'll try another creative medium, usually something I'm horrible at but enjoy doing. I try to meditate daily and go walking around the area in which I live.

20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?

The beauty about having a hidden talent is that when the talent is presented, people are dumbfounded. That being said, I'd like to keep my hidden talents to myself until further notice.

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Music has always been a huge connector for me. By studying, writing, teaching, recording and performing different styles of music, I somehow found that my personal world expanded as well. The wonderful thing about music and the arts is that they not only play a role in expressing personal thoughts and feelings, comment on current events; music and the arts can also play a very heavy role in being life affirming and life-saving. Music and the arts are not one color, one gender, one socioeconomic background. Music begins as inspiration and despite the technology available, carried out by human action. Humans are not one color, one gender, one socioeconomic background. Humans are not born republican, democrat.

Unfortunately, as humans we tend to lose sight of the latter facts. In a society propelled by self-interest, it is hard to realize that each and every one of us has hopes, fears, wishes, and many questions which there are no easy answers to.

I sincerely believe for a society to thrive its citizens need to work together. In typical cases this can be easier said than done. With the internet, we have graduated to becoming something of a global society, in which positive ideas can be exchanged. However, I am of the opinion that this amazing tool is not being used to its fullest potential.

That being said, I have a proposal. I would like to create a worldwide musical collaboration which involves all countries in the world. It is my hope that this collaboration with help to inspire a sense of global unity. Hopefully, this will also inspire others to go on to use their talents in a positive manner.

I sincerely believe everyone is a musician at heart and it is my hope that those with even a small amount of musical facility will take part in this project. If you play no instrument but have access to a microphone simply say your name, the name of the country you represent, and a positive message you would want to share with your fellow humans. This would take no more than 5-10 seconds to create.

For musicians who have a bit more training, please record your instrument in the key of concert C Major at 120 BPM’s. If you sing or freestyle, make beats, dj please submit as well. Please keep in mind that this work is to have content that is positive.

Please email your sounds in a .wav format to joe@joedevita.com . Please be sure to add your name and country to this email as you will be credited for your participation.

For those with artistic talent, visual artwork for the song would be most appreciated. Please create an image that focuses on the idea of global unity. Be sure to email your artwork and your full name to joe@joedevita.com

If you have a talent or idea you believe to be pertinent to this project, please email joe@joedevita.com

All participants will be credited.

Please share this with friends near and far. The sooner the citizens of the world can begin working together, the better for us all.



Thank You,

Joe DeVita

Song Collection 2012 Choose a price $ I am a compulsive recorder. I am also horrible at listening to anything I had done in the past. However, the need for disk space reared it's ugly head today. That forced me to look through some of the things I had worked in 2012. I came across about 30 tunes that had to go somewhere. I felt 10 of them were good and interesting enough to put out an album. This is that album. Add Album To Cart   Track Title Price The Ahhh Song [3:46]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Symmetry [3:20]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Blues In Z [6:48]  Recorded 11/3/12 I recorded live drums early in the morning and added all of the instrumentation later. I have to say I am very proud of this track. It is very powerful for me. Choose a price $   Add To Cart On A Mountain Somewhere In Asia [5:26]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Tale Of The Jelly Faced Man [3:30]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Paradiso [4:06]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Talkin S#$! [3:57]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Taisei Kato is Nihonjin [2:46]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart T.V. Box [3:00]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart Peaceful Interlude [1:52]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart London Rain [3:02]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart The Credentials [6:40]  Choose a price $   Add To Cart

12/07/12

I am very happy to announce that the music of the Daddy Tank Records family is to be preserved in the British Library of Sound and Moving Image for posterity. This is a great honor for me . I am very thankful. If you haven't done so already, check out all of the great artist on Daddy Tank Records by clicking here

-Joe

11/4/12

Buy Blues In Z


11/1/12

Festive Fifty!

As usual I try to update whenever something that is semi-substantial comes me way for the main reason that I like to share good news. There's enough bad news going around, ya know.



I want to talk to you about Festive Fifty and Dandelion Radio.



For those of you who may not know The Festive Fifty was originally an annual list of the year's fifty (though the exact figure varied above and below this number) best songs compiled at the end of the year and voted for by listeners to John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show. It was usually dominated by indie and rock songs which did not fully represent the diversity of music played by Peel but rather the majority opinion among his listeners. After Peel's death the tradition of the Festive Fifty was continued, first by other Radio 1 DJs and then (when Radio 1 decided to discontinue it) by the Internet radio station Dandelion Radio.



Being that a majority of the musicians in the Daddy Tank camp have been aired on BBC Radio over the past year, we are automatic candidtates as some of this years top artists! This may not seem like much to you but please let me go through some of the past winners in the Festive Fifty.



Led Zepplin

The Sex Pistols

Joy Division

The Smiths

The Cocteau Twins

The Clash

Nick Drake



Now. To be amongst this list of great musicians would certainly be an honor, wouldn't you say?



I would not ask you to vote for some of the artist on Daddy Tank if I did not believe in the amazing pool of talented and unique artist that help make up the label. I also wouldn't ask for your help if I did not believe in the label founder, Kim Monghan who has been not only a firm support base for the artists but someone who genuinely wants to see interesting music put into the hands and ears of people all over the world.



I could go on quite a rant about the music that is being placed before the majority of the public. However, I would assume that is a mute point.



I offer an interesting alternative of musicians who are passionate enough about their art to struggle and suffer, even hitchike for it.



Daddy Tank Artists And Songs To Vote For



Mitoma (Satellite Hive)

Dissolved (The Amber Surrealizations)

FREEP

Joe De Vita (Evolution)

Suck Susan (No Head In The Helmet).





Click here to vote - http://www.dandelionradio.com/festive50.htm



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8/8/12

Vote
Hello!

Just wanted to let you know that with your help I had managed to make it to the top 4 in the Bjork Remix Contest!

Thank you so much for listening :)

I also wanted to let you know that the voting process for the contest has begun today. That means if anyone voted prior today their vote has not been counted.

This is silly I know.

If you had already voted please vote again. If you have not voted, please vote :)

Click here to go to my remix.

Thank you so much!

8/6/12

Schtuff
We've got a bit of a list today. Hope you've got your reading shoes on.

Bjork Remix Cont'd
Well my friends. We've made it to the Top 4 in the Bjork Remix Competition. That puts a smile on my face. The voting process will begin on August 8th. Please cast your vote by clicking here

Daddy Tank Records Alumni
You've been to the Daddy Tank website right? You've checked out  all of the amazing and eclectic artists right? If not I won't hate you but I may start to wonder a bit. Click here and you will not be disappointed.

2012 Retrospective
Yesterday I put together an experimental mix of some of the music I had put out in 2012. It is available on my Soundcloud Page for listening and free download. Click here to share and enjoy.

8/2/12

Go Kim!

Kim Monaghan, founder of Daddy Tank Records is featured in this really cool article. Read it here

7/29/12

On The Freak Zone

I'd like to give a very special thanks to BBC Radio 6's Stuart Marconie at The Freak Zone for playing the 2nd movement from Evolution. If you missed the show, please click here for the info.

7/25/12

Bjork Remix!

Last night I entered my remix of Bjork's "Mutual Core" in a Beatport remix contest. I like it very much. If you would like to listen to it click here . The person with the most votes will be made winner. If you love the remix, please cast your vote.

7/24/12

I am very happy to announce that on July 29, 2012 my song "In Perfect Silence" will be played on BBC Radio 6's Freak Zone hosted by Stuart Maconie! I have to give a very special thanks to Kim at Daddy Tank Records. Click here for the Freak Zone!

Remixinhambane on Tedx!

About a year ago I was told about a non-profit remix competition called Remixinhambane. The contest involved remixing an artist from Mozambique. Little did I know that the founders of Remixinhabane had a much deeper vision in mind. A vision I can say I was very proud to participate in, even if playing a small part. Recently, Maximilian Kamenar gave a presentation on Tedx, in which he discussed his mission for Remixinhambane. To view Max's talk click here . If you are a musician or remixer interested in working with musicians from Mozambique, click here to find out more


Joe DeVita's groudbreaking album Evolution is on sale now! Click here for more info!

"The enigmatic Joe De Vita acts as a prism, focusing disparate strands of jazz, electronica and ambient to create a luminous concept album that takes you from the beach of evolution to the dark spaces of modern cities. A concept album in three movements “Evolution” is a joyful foray into the unusual that leaves a bright afterglow on your aural imagination." - Kim Monaghan (Daddy Tank Records UK)

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Congratulations to The Editor or winning the Ancestral Language Remix Contest!

The competition was stiff but in the end, The Editor was victor.

Listen to his remix here