Vattica

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VATTICA
VATTICA
VATTICA – Alexander Millar in 2021
Background information
Also known asVattica
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websiteofficialvattica.com
Members
  • Alexander Millar (singer)

Vattica, (stylized VATTICA) is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 2013. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Alexander Millar is the only permanent member of the band.[1][2][3] The band performed at venues such as The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater and The Troubadour. They were signed to a recording contract in 2015 by Another Century / Sony Music.[4]

History[]

VATTICA formed in 2013 in Los Angeles, California as a collaboration between Alexander Millar, Prentice and Joey Jane. The name VATTICA is a fusion of Old English and Latin root words and syllables: Vat (faet), meaning vessel, and Vatic/Vatical (of or characteristic of a prophet or oracle), and Ah (exclamation expressing surprise/irony).[5] By 2014 the group had performed at various notable venues and clubs around Los Angeles, including The Roxy Theater, Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room and The Troubadour.

Early Years (2014-2017)[]

In August 2014, VATTICA entered the studio to record a self-produced demo album in Los Angeles.[6][7] In January 2015, the band announced their signing to Another Century Records.[8][9]

Debut album recording (2017)[]

In 2016 VATTICA entered the studio to begin recording their debut album at The Mix Room in Burbank, California, with record producer Ben Grosse.[10] In 2017 VATTICA finished their debut album. At the same time, Another Century was absorbed by RED Music.[11][12] Alexander elaborated on the separation further in an interview with Pure Grain Media.[13] In an interview with Bi Pride UK in 2020 Alexander spoke further about getting out of the band's recording contract.[14] VATTICA then joined forces with new management and released their first single, “REMEMBER TO BREATHE”, on their own label VILLIS with distribution through The Orchard in April 2018.[15][16]

Independent success: 2018-Present[]

VATTICA released their second single and music video, "Criminal", in October 2018.[17][18][19] In 2019 VATTICA announced that the band would be appearing on the High School Nation tour.[20]

2020: EP release[]

In 2020 VATTICA released their debut EP entitled "Believe".[21][22][23] That same month the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and all of their shows were canceled and the newly added members of the group went their separate ways.[24] During this time Alexander kept writing music and VATTICA released their single "Make It (I Know)".[25] The same year Alexander publicly came out as bisexual.[26]

2021: Single Release[]

VATTICA has released one new single so far in 2021, called "Broken Glass".[27][28] Alexander publicly came out as nonbinary.[29]

Musical style[]

VATTICA’s music is alternative pop rock characterized by soaring vocal melodies, driving guitars, vast orchestration and commanding rhythm sections of wide dynamic variety.[30] Their lyrical content often reflects on the universal themes of the human experience, while also commenting on sociopolitical issues.[31]

Members[]

Current

  • Alexander Millar – songwriting, lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard, programming

Former

  • Prentice – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Joey Jane – bass, backing vocals

References[]

  1. ^ "VATTICA - Official Website for alternative rock band VATTICA". VATTICA - Official Website for alternative rock band VATTICA. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ "VATTICA (@vattica) TikTok". VATTICA on TikTok. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  3. ^ "VATTICA (@vattica) TikTok". VATTICA on TikTok. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Interview with Vattica at the Viper Room". Musicjunkiepress.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  5. ^ "VATTICA - Official Website for alternative rock band VATTICA". VATTICA - Official Website for alternative rock band VATTICA. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Tortoise & The Hare Experience Interview Vattica". Entertheshell.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-03-18. Retrieved 2017-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Interview with Vattica at the Viper Room". Musicjunkiepress.com. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2017-03-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "The Mix Room - Client List". Themixroom.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Exclusive: Century Media Founder Robert Kampf Talks About Major Label Acquisition Rumors and Company's Future - MetalSucks". metalsucks.net. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Mi2N.com - VATTICA Announces Release Of Debut Single "Remember To Breathe"". Mi2n.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  13. ^ Contributor (2020-03-30). "You Better "Believe" that Vattica's New Single Rocks". v13.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ Contributor (2020-03-30). "Alternative rock, musical metaphors and partying with unicorns – we met with lead singer and guitarist of VATTICA Alex Millar". v13.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ "Remember to Breathe". Open.spotify.com. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  16. ^ "Remember to Breathe - Single by Vattica". Itunes.apple.com. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  17. ^ Contributor (2018-10-23). "VATTICA Release Official Music Video for "Criminal"". Tattoo.com. Retrieved 2019-03-03. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ "Vattica Not Afraid to Call Out Injustice With "Criminal" | Shutter 16 Magazine". Retrieved 2019-03-03.
  19. ^ "ALEXANDER MILLAR on Instagram: "Responding to #YouTube #comments on the #new @vattica #musicvideo! More in my IG #story! Some really nice ones and some not so nice ones…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
  20. ^ "VATTICA on Instagram: "Beyond STOKED to announce that we will be on the @highschoolnation tour next month!