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Alternate Seduction

Baltimore, Maryland, United States | SELF

Baltimore, Maryland, United States | SELF
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"Alternate Seduction: Newest Electronic Duo on the scene"

Drive, determination, and passion drives this new electronic duo on the scene. Alternate Seduction, a new musical act, is getting ready for a show in Baltimore, MD. This group will be performing at the Red Maple nightclub on June 24th from 9-10 pm ($5 cover) in downtown Baltimore. However, if it wasn't for some mutual friends on Facebook, Alternate Seduction may have never come to reality.


It all started when Trisha Benton and DJ Adam Dutch Durham were viewing their respective Facebook pages. "I saw we had like 70 mutual friends on Facebook, but never met," said Adam. This started the process of forming Alternate Seduction. After a friend request, the duo decided they had a mutual passion for music, and Adam saw that Trisha was looking for someone to start a group with. After meeting, they decided to work on creating a new genre of electronic music.


After the recent blizzard in Baltimore in 2010, the duo decided since they couldn't meet up and collaborate on material, then they would do so on the Internet. The blizzard leads to the creation of Another Way to Mexico, a single released by the duo. Trisha explained that she had visited Mexico several times, and "loved it." Especially with the weather at the time being so cold and snowy, Mexico was helping her keep warm weather thoughts in her head while writing the song.


Trisha began playing acoustic guitar around 10 years old, and was influenced by her musically inclined parents. The Ocean City, Maryland native began to incorporate her singing acumen at the age of 14; and has not stopped since. Although Trisha has a passion for politics, she was faced with a difficult decision after she graduated form Salisbury University: Should I focus on a political career, or follow me dream in music? Benton said, "It was a struggle between music and politics." Benton still wants to get into politics, but feels she have time to pursue those goals at a later time, and clearly give all her current attention to her musical aspirations.


Adam began his DJ work in 2006, after partnering with a friend at the time. Adam was inspired during his college years after spending time with several European friends that were heavily influenced by electronic style music. This inspired him to pursue his goals of creating refreshing music that he can share.


This is a great duo that will become bigger as the year progress. Alternate Seduction will get back in the studio this summer to record additional tracks, and get them out on itunes in the near future. The tandem hopes to continue performing across the area, and line up some performances in Atlantic City and Las Vegas in the near future. Alternate Seduction, a must follow act in 2010. - examiner.com- Leroy McDuffie


Discography

Releases:
Alternate Seduction - EP

Originals:
Electric Smile
Masquerade
Don't Shut Me Out
Circus Freak
Another Way to Mexico
My Secret
Losing my Mind
Getaway

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Alternate Seduction is an electro-pop duo blending and transforming the sounds of mainstream house & lounge/chill-out to create fresh, sexy, edgy, genre-bending electronic music. Based out of Baltimore, Maryland, Alternate Seduction have just independently released their first self-titled album.

Their first album release showcases this duo’s songwriting and composition talents. Alternate Seduction is an outside-the-box electronic group, offering a diversity of vibes. Their first single, Electric Smile, was inspired by the likes of Goldfrapp, Kaskade, Stonebridge, and Lady Gaga. Another song from the album, Masquerade, was inspired by artists such as Hooverphonic and Bitter:Sweet. Their album will be available for sale on their website as well as on iTunes and DigStation. Hard-copies of the CD at live performances and some online vendors.

Before forming the group in January 2010, both Trisha & Adam worked in the entertainment industry as performers, production managers, and journalists. Both performers have played over 100+ venues in the Mid-Atlantic region. In the last year, Alternate Seduction has performed at venues such as the Party Block, The Science Club, Red Maple, The Wind Up Space, and The Paradox.