Modern Paranoia
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Modern Paranoia

Atlanta, Georgia, United States | INDIE

Atlanta, Georgia, United States | INDIE
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"DALLAS AUSTIN PRODUCES ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND MODERN PARANOIA"

Music Legend Dallas Austin has produced the new single, "I'm A Bird", for Madison Records artist Modern Paranoia. Comprised of raw talent, artistic vision and pure grit, Modern Paranoia conjure up the infectious allure of the punk/new wave scene of the 80’s. When Austin first heard the group's demo, he immediately recognized the hit potential for the song. The band soon found themselves in Austin's D.A.R.P. studio in Atlanta, GA, as he molded the group's sound and talented songwriting to perfection. The result was "I'm A Bird", the title track from their new EP, which comprises a synthesis of diverse influence and style that pushes beyond convention.

"Working with Dallas Austin was a dream come true", says Modern Paranoia vocalist Quinton “Q” Tolbert. "There is a reason he has so many platinum records to his credit". Some of the most notable clients Austin has worked with in the past include Michael Jackson, No Doubt, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, Duran Duran, TLC. and more The final touch on the music was crafted by mixing engineer Mark Needham, who had provided the influential backbone sound of the Killers debut.

"I'm A Bird" has immediately become a fan favorite, and has gained strong attention within the music industry. In a short period, the song has already received airplay in over 50 cities including San Francisco, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, and San Diego, amongst others. Additionally, "I'm a Bird" just wrapped up two weeks of competition as the new Battle Champion for KFSD Sophie 103.7 radio in San Diego, having beat out a wide assortment of top artists including Pink, Shawn Mullins, and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.

Dedicated to their music and their fans, Modern Paranoia tours endlessly, while simultaneously writing and recording new material. For further information on Modern Paranoia, please feel free to visit their site at www.MODERNPARANOIA.com.


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Discography

Machines of Modern Paranoia EP 2010
I'm a Bird EP 2011
Single - "I'm a Bird" 2011

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Modern Paranoia began as the band Soul Stash parted ways with their lead singer Chris Bartlett 2009. The four members who stood in the wake of the split, Tanner Hendon, Joel Williams, Clay Houle, and Marshall Coats, knew they were on the cusp of a completely different sound but they needed the right member to complete it.

After holding open auditions with no luck, they put an add on craigslist. "We weren't getting anywhere with our open call so we decided to use modern technology", says bassist Marshall Coats with a laugh, "The first one to respond to the ad was Quinton. The first moment I talked to him I knew we had something special."

And that was that. Q became the final member of a band now called Modern Paranoia. The sound was complete and they got to work writing and rehearsing.

Modern Paranoia recorded its first EP with the help of young Atlanta producer Wyatt Oates at Tree Sound Studios in their home town of Atlanta. They then enlisted the help of another Atlanta music veteran, producer Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra) to help them record 3 new tracks, but the band was still in search of that special song and sound. It seemed like the band was growing musically faster than they could lay the songs down or record them. Finally that magical moment arrived, a demo by the name of “I’m A Bird “.

Modern Paranoia wasted no time and took the song to producer Dallas Austin (No Doubt, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Duran Duran, Fishbone). They felt Dallas’s knowledge of synthesizers and dance rhythm is exactly what they needed. Modern Paranoia was not wrong(and seldom is). The final product, the single “I’m A Bird”, mixed by Platinum mixer Mark Needham (The Killers) and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (Foals, Gogol Bordello, Rolling Stones) is an undeniable dance smash.

In 2011 Modern Paranoia will continue promoting their 2nd EP, I’m A Bird. The single “I’m A Bird” is already capturing the attention of Alternative Specialty Show Programmers all over the US and winning Specialty Show battles night after night. Next for the band is a college radio campaign, followed by a national tour and then the release of their second single “I know”. The band is on the Atlanta indie label Madison Records and is managed by Fontanell Management (Collective Soul, Rehab).