Moev

Profile:Moev is a synth-pop band based in Vancouver, Canada. It was founded in 1981 by Tom Ferris (keyboards, percussion) and Cal Stephenson (keyboards, vocals). They were joined by Madeleine Morris (vocals) and Mark Jowett (guitar) later that year. Moev's debut album, "Zimmerkampf," appeared in 1982.

After their first label (San Francisco based "Go! Records") went broke in early 1983, band member Mark Jowett and manager Terry McBride formed Nettwerk Records in early 1984 to release Moev material. Singer Madeleine Morris departed, leaving Cal Stephenson to fill in temporarily. Christine Jones was recruited to provide vocals for the 1984 singles "Toulyev" and "Alibis."

In January 1985 Michella Arrichiello became the new vocalist in collaboration with Cal. After signing with Profile Records of New York in September 1985, "Dusk And Desire" was released. At this point, Mark Jowett left to concentrate on his managerial duties at Nettwerk, Cal Stephenson returned to school, and Michella Arrichiello left as well....

A new lineup for Moev would take shape: joining Tom Ferris were Kelly Cook (bass, drums, vocals), Dean Russell (vocals) and Anthony Valcic (keyboards, percussion) (briefly). Two successful 12" singles followed, "Wanting" and "Capital Heaven," and Moev were picked up by Atlantic Records for the next album "Yeah Whatever".

In early 1990, Moev began recording with producer John Fryer on their third album "Head Down," with Sarah McLachlan providing background vocals. The release of the 1991 compilation album "Obituary Column" appeared to be Moev's last. Singer Dean Russell passed away in 1994 after a lengthy illness.

Tom Ferris worked in various other projects until 1998, when he and Julie, his wife and new vocalist, decided to re-animate the band, recording songs they had written in the intervening years. Founding member Cal Stephenson co-wrote some songs. Kelly Cook re-joined the band. Finally Drew Maxwell (guitar player for Redshift) was added to the lineup.

Perhaps there is more in store from Moev....
URLs:http://www.moev.net/
http://www.myspace.com/officialmoev
http://www.musicmaniac.de/moev/index.html
Members:Anthony Valcic, Cal Stephenson, Dean Russell, Drew Maxwell, Julie Ferris, Kelly Cook, Madeleine Morris, Mark Jowett, Michael Balch, Michela Arrichiello, Tom Ferris
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Releases:
Cracked Mirror (12")   Noetix 1981
In Your Head / Sing / Harmonax (Flexi)   Trouser Press 1982
Rotting Geraniums (12")   Go! Records 1982
Zimmerkampf (LP)   Go! Records 1982
Alibis ◄ (3 versions)   Nettwerk ... 1984
Toulyev (12")   Nettwerk 1984
Dusk And Desire (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Profile Records ... 1985
Took Out The Lace ◄ (3 versions)   Nettwerk ... 1986
Capital Heaven (12")   Nettwerk 1987
The Early Years (CD, Comp)   CD Presents, Ltd. 1987
Wanting (12")   Nettwerk 1987
Crucify Me (12")   Nettwerk 1988
Yeah Whatever (Album) ◄ (8 versions)   Nettwerk ... 1988
Yeah Whatever ◄ (2 versions)   Rebel Rec. ... 1988
Crucify Me (12")   Atlantic 1989
Head Down (12", Promo)   Atlantic 1990
Head Down (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Atlantic ... 1990
In And Out ◄ (2 versions)   Atlantic 1990
Obituary Column (CD)   Nettwerk 1991
Suffer (CD, EP)   COP International 2000
Remixes:
Revolution EP (CD, EP) Revolution (Bi-Polar M... Interdimensional Industries 2002
Production:
Nettwerk Sound Sampler Vol. III (CD) Head Down Nettwerk 1990
Appears On:
Dead Time's Exploding Dream (CD, Comp) Capital Heaven (Extend... Nettwerk 1991
Tracks Appear On:
Nettwerk Sound Sampler: Food For Thought (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Wanting Nettwerk 1987
Nettwerk Sound Sampler Volume Two - A Food For Thought (Album) ◄ (4 versions) Open Mind Nettwerk ... 1988
Nettwerk Sound Sampler Vol. III (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Head Down Nettwerk 1990
Attitude (VHS) Head Down Nettwerk 1991
Dead Time's Exploding Dream (CD, Comp) Capital Heaven (Extend... Nettwerk 1991
Electrocity Vol. 5 (CD) Open Mind Ausfahrt 1994
Decadence (5xCD, Comp, Enh, Ltd) Alibis, Yeah, Whatever Nettwerk 1995
Decadence Disc One (1984 To 1987) Beta Pre-Release Version (CD, Smplr, Promo) Alibis Nettwerk 1995
13 Years Of Electronic Lust (CD) Wanting COP International 1996
Diva X Machina 3 (CD) Saviour COP International 2000
Retro:Active3 - Rare & Remixed (CD, Ltd) Wanting (Remix) Hi-Bias Records Inc. 2005
Selections From Decadence (CD, Smplr, Promo) Yeah Whatever Nettwerk 2005
Despair Mix ◄ (2 versions) Madhatter robotdj.net ... 2008
Unofficial Releases:
This Is The Dark Side Mixes Volume 07 (CD, Promo, Comp, Ltd) Clerk Charade (Dark Si... Dark Side Remixes Records 2009
A Tribute To Flexi-Pop Vol.3 (CDr) Cracked Mirror Flexi-Pop  
None Night Of Flexipop Vol. 2 (CDr) In Your Hand Flexi-Pop  
The New Wave Complex - Volume 4 (CDr) Rotting Geraniums (LP ... New Wave Complex  
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