DRESS CODE: Sonic Boom E.P.

Dress Code

Sonic Boom E.P.

© 2004 Derek Holley (659696075429) (format: CD-R)

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Funky Rocktronic Dance Music--an eclectic mix of breakbeat, electro, and house with rock, funk, and hip-hop influences.

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Dayton, Ohio's Derek Holley grew up during Dayton's rich funk music scene. Add that to years playing various local rock bands, along with an interest in electronic and dance music and you have a style for both the rock and club scenes.

"I get bored listening to just one kind of music all the time", Derek says of his eclectic influences. "I wanted a sound that would be a mix of what I liked most about music--something that could be groove based, be catchy, and have energy.

Derek co-founded Dress Code in the early 90s as a duo and "musical experiment" with a style that had rock, funk, dance, and pop influences. Dress Code later released their debut CD, About Time. Music from this release has been featured in various MTV, VH1, and independent film projects.

Now Dress Code has returned as a "virtual band", with Derek writing and performing all new material in a harder style than in the duo version of Dress Code--combining throbbing bass lines, crunchy rock power chords, funky rhythms with hip-hop delivery and banging electronic/dance beats.

Why the name Dress Code? Derek explains, "It's not about fashion itself. The name is sort of a play on words, since a dress code is basically a list of rules about style and/or appearance. I want to do the opposite and make music that's based from different backgrounds, but not limited to one particular style."

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  • AMAZING AS EXPECTED
    author: J-FORMER NRM

    Derek has done well, of course, having worked with him before at a retail music store, i heard older stuff, and this new stuff still kix, excellent sound, great stuff...keep it up ....

  • grovein
    author: jackie (black dog promotions)

    since i love to party, and it is hard to find a good music track, but this cd is da bomb it is good for dancing and going crazy very energetic

  • Hot, electric, get up and dance CD
    author: Teresa (Black Dog Promotions)

    This is a CD you can really dance to. It is full of energy, and the stuff great songs to get you moving are made from. Definitely get this CD!

  • Great CD that really moves you GO BUY IT!
    author: David Wittke

    Hey im doing this reveiw because i got an email from: BLACK DOG PROMOTIONS This CD has great beat and can really get you moving I thank BLACK DOG PROMOTIONS For emailing me about this CD I'd have to say this CD really kicks ass and get you going. rockuhard55808@yahoo.com

  • Slammin beats!!
    author: Big Daddy (Black Dog Promotions)

    Dayton should be proud! Derek has taken all of his musical influences and packed them into one helluva slammin' dance album. This E.P. makes an excellent soundtrack to a wild night out on the town! I would not be surprised to see Dresscode at the top of the charts in the near future!

  • very good. im gonna buy it soon.
    author: britney

    its so good. i heard about it from black dog promotions. theyre going somewhere.

  • Very upbeat without being nauseatingly so
    author: Mandi Frodsham:

    The songs are definitely in the techno genre, but not annoyingly so. This disc would be a good one to toss into a Saturday night party mix to liven up the dance floor. Loaded with energy, it keeps bodies moving.

  • Great dance songs with catchy beats
    author: Edward Douglas (Black Dog promotions)

    This CD displays Dress Code's talent. The songs are infectious, memorable and enjoyable, and the CD is well worth the money. (Black Dog promotions)

  • Its full of energy.
    author: Joanna- Black Dog Promotions

    The music sounds really kool, and i would see myself hearing it in local clubs. I love it because its a mix of all the music I like.

  • AWESOME
    author: CM

    Man this EP is top notch! This is what's known as an "INSTANT CLASSIC". The electric guitars sound sick over those beats! I already ordered so I can play it in my store, and in the car. I'd like to see these guys live! check out Black Dog Promotions www.blackdogpromotions.com

  • Great Dance EP! Check it out today!!!
    author: Black Dog Promotions

    "Songs...celebrate dance-floor culture with booty-moving grooves.." Dayton Daily News "A hard-hitting dance record" Dayton City Paper "Punchy, danceable electro-pop" City Beat (Cincinnati, OH)

  • author: Dayton City Paper

    A hard-hitting dance record

  • author: City Beat (Cincinnati, OH)

    Punchy danceable Electro Pop...

  • author: Dayton Daily News

    Songs...celebrate dance-floor culture with booty-moving grooves...

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