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The M Machine
Background information
Origin	San Francisco, California, United States
Genres	Electro house alternative dance progressive house
Years active	2011–2017 (on hiatus)
Labels	Owsla, Mad Zoo
Members	Ben "Swardy" Swardlick Eric Luttrell
Past members	Andy Coenen

The M Machine is an American electronic music duo from San Francisco, California, United States, formed in 2011 and currently consisting of Ben Swardlick and Eric Luttrell. They have released four EPs, a single and two remix collections on Skrillex's label Owsla. The group has reached the overall #1 slot on Beatport on multiple occasions.

Music career

The group originally went by the moniker Pance Party. They initially had viral success with a teaser video for their planned full-length album Metropolis, which later became split into two EPs. Their double A-side "Promise Me A Rose Garden" / "Glow" was released on Skrillex's label OWSLA in 2011, becoming the #1 Electro House release on Beatport, and #2 overall release for an entire week. "Promise Me A Rose Garden" was named Hottest Record in the World on October 20, 2011, by Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1.

In April 2012, the group released Metropolis Pt. I, the first installment of their two-part concept album. Metropolis Pt. I premiered online in Rolling Stone magazine, followed by a worldwide release the next day, reaching number one on the Beatport overall chart. Metropolis Pt. II was released February 19, 2013 on Owsla to critical acclaim, also reaching the number one overall spot on Beatport.

Inspired by Fritz Lang's influential film Metropolis, together the two EPs tell the story of the dystopian city of Metropolis. A text/illustrated version of the story is also available in the form of digital liner notes on the band's website. The Metropolis saga was completed with the release of Metropolis Remixed, a revamped retrospective of the previous two EPs that featured remixes from Kill The Noise, Digitalism, Robotaki, and more.

Also in January 2014, the group released the single "Superflat" on OWSLA, followed by the Just Like EP in November of that year. Just Like signaled a change in direction as the group moved towards more underground, club-oriented sound. A remix pack, Just Like Remixes was released in April 2015 featuring Manila Killa, CRNKN, and Worthy among others.

On January 28, 2015, Andy announced his departure from the group to pursue his interest in programming and technology, making the former trio a duo.

On February 23, 2017, they released their debut album Glare on Mad Zoo.

The group has toured in support of acts including Skrillex, Porter Robinson, The Glitch Mob, Madeon, Markus Schulz, and more, in addition to a slew of their own headline runs. They have also played premier music festivals including Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Holy Ship!, Hard Summer, Outside Lands, South by Southwest, TomorrowWorld, Mysteryland, Electric Zoo and Shambhala.

The group has contributed official remixes for Bruno Mars, Passion Pit, Empire of the Sun, Dog Blood, Madeon, Mat Zo, Arty, Datsik & Kill The Noise.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Other appearances

Remixes

References

1. ^ "The M Machine say goodbye to 'Metropolis' and get personal for new album – Dancing Astronaut". 5 June 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
2. "New Song: The M Machine Featuring Blake Hazard, 'The Palace'". MTV. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
3. "The M Machine". OWSLA. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
4. "The M Machine are Kicking Their Own Asses". 4 March 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
5. "Interview: The M Machine – NEST HQ". 29 August 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
6. "Pance Party is The M Machine (formerly Metropolis)". Freshwetpaint.com. 2011-03-30. Archived from the original on 2014-08-10. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
7. "The M Machine Archives". OWSLA. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
8. Zane Lowe. "Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Hottest Record – The M Machine – Promise Me A Rose Garden". BBC. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
9. Rogulewski, Charley (2012-04-23). "Exclusive EP Stream: The M Machine, 'Metropolis Pt. I'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
10. "The M Machine Discuss Sci-Fi Animation And The Making Of Their New Video 'Tiny Anthem'". MTV. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
11. "The M Machine Builds iPad-Controlled Light Show From Scratch". WIRED. 2012-04-24. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
12. "The M Machine Announces Debut Album | SF Station – San Francisco's City Guide". Pulse.sfstation.com. 2012-04-10. Archived from the original on 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
13. "Music — The M Machine". The-m-machine.com. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
14. "A message from Andy to our fans". Facebook.com. 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2015-01-29.

External links

• The M Machine on Beatport

• Alternative dance musical groups
• American electronic musicians
• Kitsuné Musique artists
• Musical groups established in 2011
• Musical groups from San Francisco
• Owsla artists
• 2011 establishments in California