"Baby Gasoline" was the song that revealed
Plastica to the Portuguese mainstream musical industry. It was selected
to be the single for the Optimus 2000 project; "Baby Gasoline" reached
the tops and was the most played song of the year on the Portuguese airplay
charts. Catchy melodies and choruses are an absolute trademark from
Plastica, showing audiences that this is definitely a "song" band. All
Radio Stations are thankful, and it all sounds like the best pop/rock made in
her majesty's United Kingdom, all this led to Plastica being chosen as
the opening act for bands like: Oasis, James and The Cranberries.
The highlight in 2001 happened on the main stage from
"Vilar de Mouros Summer Festival" where the band played side by side with
Alanis Morrissette and Sonic Youth. This media exposure offered the band a
record deal for 4 albums with the Portuguese major label, EMI Records, which
had been following Plastica´s highlight at the scene. The rest of
2001 was spent at the studio recording their debut album "Pop Songs &
Rock People". The album was produced by Rick Peet who had previously worked
with bands such as Muse, Charlatans and Six by Seven, and gave the record the
international touch that the band had always wanted for their songs.
At
the end of 2001, the band was invited to be the special guest opening act at
the Lisbon Coliseum and Porto Coliseum for James on their last world tour.
"Sleep all day" was the single chosen between the 14 songs from the
debut album "Pop Songs & Rock People". A special edition EP with
three songs definitely unveils one of the most interesting pop/rock acts made
in Portugal.
"Sleep all day" went to #1 on the Portuguese charts
and was the song that had the most airplay of 2002! This was definitely
Plastica´s year. The band goes on tour promoting their debut album
with more than 90 live shows all over the country. Interviews, press, radio;
special TV appearances took the band to the limelight including the performance
at the "Sudoeste Summer Festival" side by side with bands like Muse and The
Cure.
"Honey Honey" was the 2nd single from "Pop
Songs & Rock People", it took the band on the road again and they were
the special guest opening act on the tour of London´s Suede. After
"Pop Songs & Rock People", after "Baby Gasoline", "Sleep all
day" and "Honey Honey", after more than 90 shows in one year, the
band spent the year of 2003 writing their 2nd album. "Sleep all day" is
the single chosen to be released on the well known compilation "NOW 6"
alongside bands like Coldplay and U2…
Creative
incompatibilities with EMI Records led the band to a new record deal with the
Portuguese independent label Metro. Produced by the band members, the recording
sessions took place at Plastica´s own "Red Light Studios" - a true
relaxing and spiritual bunker located underground, where the red light flow is
as inspiring as relaxing. "The Red Light Underground" is the name of the
2nd album that shows Plastica at their best creative point on their
career. The 15 songs reveal a new concept of making a CD release. A split CD
with two sides just like the old fashion vinyl records. The whole vinyl concept
is recovered and assumed by the band in the "The Red Light Underground"
CD release (retro sleeve artwork, retro sound and a 2 sided recording
format).
On Side A Plastica stuck to the best retro Rock
sessions ever made in this country in seven classic (drums, bass, guitars,
vocals) rock songs with catchy choruses. On Side B we can find all of the
70´s psychedelic influences in eight songs full of beautiful ambiences
and sound experiments. All this takes you back on a mystical trip to the old
vinyl classic format that is almost forgotten by the mainstream.
"Bugs and Astronauts" is the single taken from this album to
show the new Plastica to the Portuguese musical mainstream. This song is
fresh, this song is something new! This song is the new Rock 'n' Roll!
Yes…"The Red Light Underground" is the record that the true music
lovers want to listen and enjoy.
2004 is the international year for
Plastica, and the band played at the "International Pop Overthrow "
Festival in Liverpool - UK at the famous and mythical The Cavern Club where The
Beatles made their first appearances. The band signs a record deal with the
Spanish independent label, Liliput Records, releasing "The Red Light
Underground " in Spanish territory with a special artwork sleeve and extra
booklet with pictures and lyrics, taking The Red Light Tour to some of the most
important Spanish clubs. "Boys, Girls & Toys" is the song chosen to
be on "INDI * RADIO " - a compilation of the most important international new
bands of the moment released by the Spanish label El Diablo Records.
The great acceptance for "The Red Light Underground" in Spain
led Plastica to sign a major deal with Clippers Music - one of the most
important publishing agencies in the world, that works with artists like The
Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd or David Bowie among many others…
Plastica are definitely on their way to the top.
Arriving in October 2006, Plastica brought forth the highly
anticipated new album - "Kaleidoscope" - a complete rock'n'roll meal
with straight to the point, even catchy, songs capable of connecting you to
daily life feelings but also to psychedelic mind trips, therefore - the natural
successor for "The Red Light Underground"! Today, the band from
Almada/Portugal knows that in indie music and in the digital age, where the
trend is escaping the established label structures, there's nothing better than
holding their destiny in their own hands. That is the reason behind the early
release in Spain and later one in Portugal. Touring on the neighbouring country
made it possible for Plastica to broaden their spectrum towards Europe.
"Kaleidoscope" is the result not only from
Plastica´s musical experiences but also from everything that they
have gone through and learned from their own lives. The spontaneity of live
performances is clearly noticeable in "Kaleidoscope", recorded in the
Red Light Studios - the band's spiritual bunker, takes an approach based on the
beauty of the songs and musical arrangements rather than studio gimmicks. With
the hand from producer Masaki Liu from The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, at his
own Onewaystudios in San Francisco / California, this record is above all, a
vehicle to get back on the road with new songs like: "United Lonely
People", "Memory Lane" or "The Lisbon Boys"…
"Kaleidoscope" inspires itself from the graphic imagery related
to the psychedelia of the late 60´s and early 70´s. A pure
Kaleidoscope of 13 songs in a 69 minute trip, with the last song hiding an
ending surprise. Anything can happen during this period of time, because the
path of these musicians was always made of challenges.
The Kaleidoscope
Tour went through Portugal and Spain, through clubs, theaters and festivals,
showing live to the audiences all those psychedelic sensations and much more,
being the highlight performance at the Alive Festival with The Smashing
Pumpkins and The White Stripes. Plastica are at the moment finishing the
Kaleidoscope Tour and preparing a new set of songs for the next album.
The highlight in 2001 happened on the main stage from
"Vilar de Mouros Summer Festival" where the band played side by side with
Alanis Morrissette and Sonic Youth. This media exposure offered the band a
record deal for 4 albums with the Portuguese major label, EMI Records, which
had been following Plastica´s highlight at the scene. The rest of
2001 was spent at the studio recording their debut album "Pop Songs &
Rock People". The album was produced by Rick Peet who had previously worked
with bands such as Muse, Charlatans and Six by Seven, and gave the record the
international touch that the band had always wanted for their songs. 
"Honey Honey" was the 2nd single from "Pop
Songs & Rock People", it took the band on the road again and they were
the special guest opening act on the tour of London´s Suede. After
"Pop Songs & Rock People", after "Baby Gasoline", "Sleep all
day" and "Honey Honey", after more than 90 shows in one year, the
band spent the year of 2003 writing their 2nd album. "Sleep all day" is
the single chosen to be released on the well known compilation "NOW 6"
alongside bands like Coldplay and U2… 
"Bugs and Astronauts" is the single taken from this album to
show the new Plastica to the Portuguese musical mainstream. This song is
fresh, this song is something new! This song is the new Rock 'n' Roll!
Yes…"The Red Light Underground" is the record that the true music
lovers want to listen and enjoy. 
Arriving in October 2006, Plastica brought forth the highly
anticipated new album - "Kaleidoscope" - a complete rock'n'roll meal
with straight to the point, even catchy, songs capable of connecting you to
daily life feelings but also to psychedelic mind trips, therefore - the natural
successor for "The Red Light Underground"! Today, the band from
Almada/Portugal knows that in indie music and in the digital age, where the
trend is escaping the established label structures, there's nothing better than
holding their destiny in their own hands. That is the reason behind the early
release in Spain and later one in Portugal. Touring on the neighbouring country
made it possible for Plastica to broaden their spectrum towards Europe.
