The Punk Group

The Punk Group is an electro/synth-rock band originating from Portland, Oregon. The group began in 2002 "as a joke"[1] and consists of two male members, Brian Applegate and Tony Cameron; who dub themselves "The Model" and "Sex Object" after song titles by the German electronic band Kraftwerk. They record and release all their albums themselves.[1] Critics cite the band's 1980s musical influences, particularly Devo.[2]

The Punk Group
Also known as"Sex Object"and "The Model"
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
Years active2002–Present
LabelsReload Records
MembersBrian Applegate
  • Tony Cameron

The Punk Group frequently criticize pop culture and other artists in their songs and are known for their politically incorrect lyrics.[3] "We like to put people in their place and knock them down a few pegs, you know, make sure they don't get too big for their britches," said one member.[1] Their live shows consists of the two men (who sing and play guitar, bass or synthesizer), a drum machine and are known to wear assorted costumes.[4]

The Punk Group played their final Portland show at Dante's in May 2010 before relocating to San Francisco and Los Angeles respectively. They appeared opening for DEVO in California in 2012 on numerous dates and performed back at Dante's as an unofficial reunion in August 2018 to a sold out crowd.

Touring

Although the band rarely played outside of Portland, they did embark on a European tour in the summer of 2007 and Australia in 2008.

Discography
  • International Rock Stars, 2003
  • Tour De Force, 2004
  • Video Games, 2005
  • Rock Off and Fuck On, 2005
  • The Basement Tapes Vol. 1, 2006
  • The Basement Tapes Vol. 2, 2006
  • Make a Rainbow With Your Hands, 2007
  • Sex, Drum Machines & Rock 'n Roll, 2008
  • Self Titled, 2009
  • Difficult Listening, 2010
  • Pink Foam, 2010
  • Fruition, 2015

DVD
  • The Punk Group from Outer Space, 2007

Tribute Album
  • Shower Time! A tribute to The Punk Group, 2009
  • Over 20 bands (both Nationally and International) contributed interpretations of their favorite songs by The Punk Group, some were straight covers while others were more dramatic in execution.

This album is out of print and considered a rarity by collectors.

Equipment Used
  • Allen & Heath ZED 428 mixing console
  • Behringer B-2 condenser microphone
  • Boss VT-1 vocal transformer
  • Boss DR-5 drum machine
  • Boss DR-880 drum machine
  • Boss ME-80 guitar effects
  • DBX DDP rack mount digital dynamic processor
  • Elektron Machinedrum drum machine
  • Fender 4 string electric guitar
  • Fender bass guitar
  • Korg Kaossilator
  • Korg MS2000 synthesizer
  • Lexicon effects processor
  • Line 6 pods
  • Logic
  • Moog Voyager synthesizer
  • Moog Sub Phatty synthesizer
  • Moog minimoog model D reissue
  • Moog Mother 32
  • Moog DFAM
  • Moog Grandmother synthesizer
  • Nord G-2 synthesizer
  • Omnichord
  • Pro Tools
  • RAT distortion pedal
  • Reason
  • Roland Jupiter 6 synthesizer
  • Roland Juno 60 synthesizer
  • Roland U-20 keyboard
  • Roland TR-08 (808 reissue) drum machine
  • Roland VT-3 voice transformer
  • Shure SM-57 microphones

References
  1. "Portland Tribune Review", December 2005 (link)
  2. "Willamette Week", 2007 (link)
  3. "Punknews.org", 2006 (link)
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