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Boole | |
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Origin | Baltimore, Maryland |
Genres | Electro-industrial, futurepop, synthpop, trance |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Dancing Bull, Sonic Mainline |
Associated acts | The Apologizers, Pummeler, Noonerschaft |
Members | Brad Barkett (songwriting, vocals, sax) Mike Barkett (vocals, sax) |
Past members | Ian Andrew Hall (vocals, melodica) J.J. Barkett (vocals, guitars) Kevin Zygmontas (lyrics, vocals) |
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