Vattica

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 has 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]

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

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]

2021: Single & Music Video Releases

VATTICA released two singles in 2021; "Broken Glass"[26][27] and "Gasoline".[28] The official music video for "Gasoline" was released exclusively on TikTok.[29]

2022: TikTok influence

Alexander does a regular series on VATTICA's TikTok called "Self Made is a Toxic Myth" where they critique the idea that there is such a thing as a self made artist. The series has garnered millions of views.[30][31]

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.[32] Their lyrical content often reflects on the universal themes of the human experience, while also commenting on sociopolitical issues.[33]

Public image and activism

Alexander has publicly stated that they are non-binary[34] and queer.[35][36] They are also a part of Good Trouble Makers, a queer BIPOC-led anti-racist collective.[37][38]

Members

Current

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

Former

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

References

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