User talk:Omq1202

Vain Machine was originally formed in Downtown Los Angeles in 2011 by Beau Baker and Philip Obando, both of whom are dedicated enthusiasts of electronic music. The two musicians met through various individuals amidst the Los Angeles nightlife club scene. Both members quickly realized their commonality in musical interests and abilities creating the collaborative efforts of the current musical project. Beau was the former drummer and sole programming whiz for the music of Violator, a local Los Angeles Depeche Mode tribute band.

Philip later joined the same group playing keyboards and backup vocals. After the band had been performing shows for a few years, the group underwent a major transformation by way of the departure of the lead singer to pursue other musical ventures. Soon after, the band dissolved and replaced by new members from various groups in the darkwave tribute circuit as a result of fan requests. The new group that formed, Sweetest Perfection, was a collaboration between LA's Cure tribute The Curse's Brian Soto and Carlos Garcia with lead vocals conducted by Sweet and Tender Hooligans' own Jose Maldonado. Sweetest Perfection capitalized on the superb programming abilities of Beau allowing the songs to be played live exactly as Depeche Mode. The band featured live drums, trigger pads, along with a myriad of synthesizer options and guitar work. Sweetest Perfection went on to play many live shows within the Los Angeles nightclub scene featuring a marquee highlight performance as the headliners of the Depeche Mode Convention at the Music Box in Hollywood. Months after that show, which retrospectively was their last, the group disbanded.

After Sweetest Perfection's dissolution, Beau and Philip decided to dedicate their time towards more gratifying efforts in the creation of original music realizing the potential of making an innovative synth based sound. The new project, Vain Machine is inspired by EBM and industrial based music following such groups VNV Nation, De/Vision, In Strict Confidence, and Kraftwerk, among others.

Mid 2012, Philip decides to leave the project and Omar Quinones of electronic rock band ROOM 1202 is selected to be the bands vocalist and lyricist.

2013... It's all or nothing. New attitude, new direction. Beau and Omar continue to work on existing and new material. The band takes its form.

What's next? Single, album, live shows. Here we come...