Analog Atlantic Takes Over Live Electronica

Written by James Cameroone

Monday, 19 July 2010 08:23

The trio Analog Atlantic (or AA) are the most recent of many Pacific Digital tribute bands. They live and breath to keep the memory of Pacific Digital alive. They also like to drink Pacifico. And often have Doug's uncle Linus buy them cases of Pacifico before shows. One day maybe AA can all go to AA. Dare to dream. by JamesCameroone The trio Analog Atlantic (or AA) are the most recent of many Pacific Digital tribute bands. They live and breath to keep the memory of Pacific Digital alive. They also like to drink Pacifico. And often have Doug's uncle Linus buy them cases of Pacifico before shows. One day maybe AA can all go to AA. Dare to dream. The members of Analog Atlantic are comprised of the genius of Doug Holden - Vocals; Mike Lina - Drums/Programming; and Jimmy Mark - Synthesizers and Programming. Former members of AA include the guy from Queer Eye from the Straight Guy who specialized in grooming; Denzel Washington's nephew Fredrick; and former miss-teen Rhode Island and current resident of the Reno correctional facility Natasha James. Just like Pacific Digital Analog Atlantic is a kick-ass Electronic trio. But while Pacific Digital was formed on the 14th moon of Omicron Persia 8, AA hails from Sparta, New Jersey. Their favorite TV show is Aqua Teen Hunger Force and they often perform in costume dressed as ATHF just as Pacific Digital did. AA's favorite member of the cast of Jersey Shore is Snooki - with Pauli D a close second. Their favorite way to order a hamburger at In And Out Burger is "Double Animal Style." As Pacific Digital before them Atlantic Analog is big into standing on staircases and sitting/standing on railroad tracks. They also love to knit each other tube socks. AA has many influences besides Pacific Digital . Primary influences include: Robert Johnson, Owl City, The Title, A Rocket to the Moon, Neil Diamond, Arrow Twin, Daft Punk, Cher, The Chemical Brothers, The Dust Brothers, The Brothers Grimm, and many more. Basically any type of music you would huff paint thinner to and get down with. AA's secondary influence include Bloc Party, Swimming With Dolphins, Drowning With Martians, Port Blue, The Ready Set, The Secret Handshake, The The's, The Red Ferrets, The Blue Marmots, The Free Masons, and the Enslaved Masons. Atlantic Analog is also heavily influenced by pouring furniture varnish into paper bags and then breathing into the paper bags until they pass out (see above paint thinner reference, I wasn't kidding!). They got the idea from the Sara Silver show. Sarah is such a great role model. Or was it Doug's Aunt Lindsey? If you live in New Jersey, may sweet Jesus and good God help you but at least you have the world's 9th best Pacific Digital tribute band: Analog Atlantic. About the Author: Best Pacific Digital cover band!