Vattica, is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 2013. The band currently consists of Alexander Millar, Isaac Waters, Jonny Rosé and Ryan Linderman. The band performed at venues such as The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater and The Troubadour. They were signed to a recording contract in 2015 by Another Century / Sony Music.
History
VATTICA formed in 2013 in Los Angeles, California as a collaboration between Alexander Millar, Prentice and Joey Jane. The name VATTICA is a fusion of Old English and Latin root words and syllables: Vat, meaning vessel, and Vatic/Vatical, and Ah. By 2014 the group had performed at various notable venues and clubs around Los Angeles, including The Roxy Theater, Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room and The Troubadour.
Early Years (2014-2017)
In August 2014, VATTICA entered the studio to record a self-produced demo album in Los Angeles. In January 2015, the band announced their signing to Another Century Records.
In 2016 VATTICA entered the studio to begin recording their debut album at The Mix Room in Burbank, California, with record producerBen Grosse. In 2017 VATTICA finished their debut album. At the same time, Another Century was absorbed by RED Music. Alexander elaborated on the separation further in an interview with Pure Grain Media. In an interview with Bi Pride UK in 2020 Alexander spoke further about getting out of the band's recording contract. VATTICA then joined forces with new management and released their first single, “REMEMBER TO BREATHE”, on their own label VILLIS with distribution through The Orchard in April 2018.
Independent success: 2018-Present
VATTICA released their second single and music video, "Criminal", in October 2018. In 2019 VATTICA changed their lineup, adding guitarist Jonny Rose and bassist Isaac Waters, prior to the announcement that the band would be appearing on the High School Nation tour.
2020: New lineup and EP release
In 2020 VATTICA solidified their lineup with the addition of drummer Ryan Linderman and released their debut EP entitled "Believe".
Musical style
VATTICA’s music is alternative pop rock characterized by soaring vocal melodies, driving guitars, vast orchestration and commanding rhythm sections of wide dynamic variety. Their lyrical content often reflects on the universal themes of the human experience, while also commenting on sociopolitical issues. The band adopts a cinematic quality to both their creative process and musical style.
Members
Current
Alexander Millar – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming
