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The Human Machine

Welcome to the Machine…

Wes Hawkes and Matticus Peterkin (former members of the band PaliN) welcome you to the Human Machine; a mysterious, introspective look at the precepts of the human mind – through a union of sound and music. In a society driven by sheep the Human Machine dares to be different, as can be seen by their mere two-piece ensemble. One might think to oneself, how much can be done with just a bass and some drums? Well to that they reply, “We ain’t no White Stripes, if that’s what you’re thinking”.
Indisputably not! In fact, the Human Machine has been compared with much more technical bands such as Primus and The Mars Volta, utilizing such concepts as bass loops, improvised noise jams, and electronic drum beats, all of which can be performed live on stage! “We don’t like to leave anything out of our live performances. I guess you can say we cheat a little, but cut us some slack, there’s only two of us for chrissakes.”

The two acknowledge the fact that most people get an initial misunderstanding of what their music entails.
“It’s not easy telling people that we’re a drum and bass band. People hear drum & bass and assume we’re some dancy thrash band or something. Not that there’s no concept of that in our music, I just think that we’d be better defined as something else, something different, but people ask and we want to give them an understanding.”

And so the duo dubbed the term “stoner rock”, which loosely translates to a variant degree of alternative, experimental, progressive, jazz based rock improvisation, with an edge. Their smooth and groovy bass lines layered over extensive percussion and edgy vocal melodies definitely make the Human Machine a sound for sore ears. Currently in the process of recording their debut LP, the Human Machine is busy at work playing shows all over the So Cal area while continuing to push the limits of the human psyche. Definitely do not miss this pair when afforded the opportunity.

Do not deny yourself what you are; you cannot stop the Human Machine.