The Washington, D.C., synth rock group
Soft Complex feature Shane German (vocals), Chris Connelly (guitar/keys), Rich Dejong (drums), Mike Harbin (bass), and Alexia Kauffman (cello/keyboards). Creating a hypnotic new wave-influenced sound that echoes the polished bits of
the Smiths,
the Cure, and
New Order, the indie rock collective formed in 2005 with selected members of the now defunct
Burning Airlines,
Engine Down, and
Phaser. Shows with the likes of
Radio 4,
Junior Senior,
Jaga Jazzist,
Princess Superstar, and
Bob Mould preceded the release of
Soft Complex's debut album,
Barcelona, in October 2006. ~ MacKenzie Wilson