Suicide, an avant-garde electronic duo hailing from New York City, is widely recognized for pioneering a unique blend of minimalist synthesizer music with punk aesthetics. Formed in 1970 by vocalist Alan Vega and instrumentalist Martin Rev, their confrontational performances and gritty, lo-fi sound stood as harbingers of the post-punk and industrial waves that would follow. With Vega's haunting, often aggressive vocals and Rev's innovative use of drum machines and synthesizers, Suicide created an unsettling yet mesmerizing soundscape, which proved to be highly influential across multiple genres.

Their self-titled debut album, released in 1977, became an underground sensation, particularly with tracks like "Frankie Teardrop" and "Cheree," that challenged conventional music norms with their stark, repetitive structures and visceral storytelling. Despite never achieving mainstream success, Suicide's work resonated deeply with many musicians and has been widely cited as groundbreaking. They continued to release music and perform sporadically over the following decades with albums like "American Supreme" (2002) and "Attempted: Live at Max's Kansas City, 1980," showing their enduring impact on the music scene. They've seen a resurgence of interest in their work, with remastered versions of iconic tracks like "Dream Baby Dream" and rarities collections such as "A Way of Life Rarities," offering new and old fans alike a glimpse into the raw power of their visionary artistry.

Genres

Experimental

Experimental Rock

No Wave

Noise Rock

Synth Punk

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Joy Division

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Depeche Mode

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The Jesus and Mary Chain

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The Smashing Pumpkins

Nine Inch Nails

New Order

Latest Release

A Way of Life Rarities

Suicide

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released June 2, 2023