We’ve all gotten them: unsolicited MySpace messages from bands. Usually the bands aren’t anything you’d be interested in, they need a lot more practice, or both. In this case, we got one from Static Brigade, who described themselves as “a dc/baltimore/uk based electro-futurepop trio.” That was enough for a click, and it didn’t disappoint.

The unsigned three-man electronic group is a different breed from D.C.’s more well-known electronic groups like Thievery Corporation — they have a strong sound blending indie electronic music with industrial and other sounds: ’90s rave (“It Won’t Move for You”), Depeche Mode (“Impulse”), and more. We got in touch with band members Jarrod Feintuch, Malcolm Palin, and Brian Fortson via email.

Find them online at: http://www.myspace.com/staticbrigade

See them next: February 7 at Sonar in Baltimore

How long have you been together? How did you form?

Jarrod: Malcolm and I originally crossed paths 4 years ago and started playing in several different groups together. After a few years of indie rock we split off to form an electronic group in Jan. 2006, which after a few iterations, eventually morphed into Static Brigade.

We locked ourselves away in our studio and wrote approx. 20 songs. Since then we’ve dumped half of those songs and have honed our sound with the remainder. All the while we put out ads for a drummer and were fortunate enough to find Brian, who ended up being a perfect fit the band. So right now, we are a 3 piece and for the time being this combination works for us.