Supersystem (band)

Supersystem was a band from Washington, D.C. described as a mix of rock, punk, pop and dance music. Originally El Guapo, the group changed their name after adding a new drummer and because of a general dislike of the original name. El Guapo consisted of keyboardist Pete Cafarella, guitarist Rafael Cohen, bassist "Justin Destroyer" (Justin Moyer), and drummer Nate Smith; Smith left the band before they signed to Dischord. Supersystem consisted of Cafarella, Cohen, Moyer, and drummer Joshua Blair.

Supersystem
Supersystem at Black Cat, 1/7/06
Supersystem at Black Cat, 1/7/06
Background information
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
GenresRock, punk, pop, dance
Years active1997–2006
LabelsRed Skies at Night Records
Resin Records
Mud Memory Records
Dischord Records
Touch and Go Records
MembersPete Cafarella
Rafael Cohen
Justin Moyer
Nate Smith
Joshua Blair
WebsiteSupersystemBand.com

The group disbanded in November 2006. Moyer records and tours under the name "Edie Sedgwick"; Blair drums in Orthrelm; Cafarella and Smith play in the duo Shy Child; and Cohen is a member of !!!.[1][2]

Discography
Release date Album name Group name Record label
1997 Untitled 7" El Guapo Red Skies at Night Records
1998 The Burden of History El Guapo Resin Records
1999 The Phenomenon of Renewal El Guapo Resin Records
2000 The Geography of Dissolution El Guapo Mud Memory Records
2001 super/system El Guapo Dischord Records
2002 Fake French El Guapo Dischord Records
2003 Begin Live Transmission El Guapo Dischord Records
2005 Always Never Again Supersystem Touch and Go Records
2005 Born Into the World/Defcon Supersystem Touch and Go Records
2005 Miracle Supersystem Touch and Go Records
2006 A Million Microphones Supersystem Touch and Go Records

References
  1. Chea, Steven. "!!! (Chk Chk Chk) brings dance party to Harlow's". Sacramento Press. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  2. Pitchfork Media - Supersystem Calls It Quits (December 08 2006) Archived December 23, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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