System Exclusive
PRESS:
● "Their multi genre/time period collision is like a car accident where all parties walk away not only unscathed but sure they had a great time, like two different recording sessions sharing the same space and making it work. Vocalist Ari Blaisdell co-exists excellently amidst the driving beats and synth waves and her guitar further helps to jailbreak the tunes from the often sterile entrapments that synths provide. Matt Jones’s smart use of live drums bring great juxtaposition against the machines. Ari’s irony-free sincere delivery is the perfect closer on this very cool record" - Henry Rollins
● “...arpeggiated pop that mixes a love for German Progressive pulses and ‘90s synth punk alike (think Le Tigre and shades of YYY’s)...” – Raven Sings The Blues
● "Marries current garage rock with classic synthpop a la The Human League or Depeche Mode" – Brooklyn Vegan Article
LINKS:
● The Best Show with Tom Scharpling - Live In Studio (Full Performance)
● “2 Little 2 Late” - Official Video
● “In An Instant” – Official Video
CONTACTS:
● Anniversary Group Booking: Tyla Jones
System Exclusive are Ari B and Matt Jones – a Pasadena, CA originated duo, balancing the hard edged electronic pulse of old school synthwerks against hot-under-the-collar live drums and slashing post-punk guitar. Ari’s melismatic alto completes the triangle, crowning the cyborg-rock compositions with a torn and vulnerable human edge. Faced with the near-impossible task of making a living in California while working as touring musicians, they put their life in storage, put a bed in the van, and have been living wherever the shows take them. On a mission to make strangers misty in the disco throughout the US, UK, and Europe...and wherever else fine records are sold.
In May 2024 they released their sophomore LP "Click" with Parisian label Le Cèpe Records in conjunction with Sacramento-based pop boutique label Mt St Mtn. It's the follow up to their seismic self titled debut on Castle Face Records. The duo just wrapped up their UK tour and are currently performing at festivals in France and Portugal, and then they are on their way to their EU tour this summer 2024!