The Punk Group
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The Punk Group | |
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| Also known as | "Sex Object" and "The Model" |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon |
| Years active | 2002–Present |
| Labels | Reload Records |
The Punk Group was an electro/synth-rock band originating from Portland, Oregon.
The group began in 2002 "as a joke"[1] and consists of two human members, Brian Applegate and Summer Cameron, who dub themselves and "Sex Object" and "The Model" after song titles by the German electronic band Kraftwerk. All the band's albums are self-released.[1] Critics cite the band's 1980s musical influences, particularly Devo.[2]
Style
The Punk Group frequently criticize pop culture and other artists in their songs and are known for their politically incorrect lyrics.[3] Their live shows consists of the two members who sing and play guitar, bass, or synthesizer, and are known to wear assorted costumes, white sunglasses, and augmented by a drum machine.[4]
Touring
Although the band rarely played outside of Portland Oregon, they did embark on a European tour in the summer of 2007 and Australia in 2008. The Punk Group played their final Portland show at Dante's in May 2010 before relocating to Oakland and Seattle, respectively. In 2012, they opened for Devo on numerous dates in California and performed an unofficial reunion at Dante's in August 2018.
Discography
- International Rock Stars (2003)
- Tour De Force (2003)
- Video Games (2005)
- Rock Off and Fuck On (2005)
- The Basement Tapes Vol. 1 (2006)
- The Basement Tapes Vol. 2 (2006)
- Make a Rainbow With Your Hands (2007)
- Sex, Drum Machines & Rock 'n Roll (2008)
- Self Titled (2009)
- Difficult Listening (2010)
- Pink Foam (2010)
- Fruition (2015)
Tribute album
- Shower Time! A Tribute to the Punk Group (2009)
DVD
- The Punk Group from Outer Space (2007)
