Descartes Ekman

He doesnt like eating with strangers, canned laughter and popped collars. However, he does like cleaning extremely dirty places, discussing vigilantes, and spending his day living a party way past the last guests exit. Welcome Descartes Ekman.


From the moment Descartes Ekman steps onto the stage, you might think you are at the wrong concert. Dressed like an indie rock band member, he floats in and out of a modern daydream, musically discussing his fixings on life, love and what equals a human relationship.


Well before his debut release “Return To Sender”, Descartes Ekman reached 2nd most downloaded artist on the mp3.com.au artists charts under the category of hip-hop for his free downloadable record, "Modified Opera" in late 2004. "Modified Opera" reached the 2nd most downloaded record of the hip-hop category within 2 weeks of its release. Descartes has appeared in Bizoo Magazine twice - once with the review of his first free downloadable record "Stolen Characteristics", and a second time with a detailed interview. He later went on to do shows with varing styles of artists, from the heavy rock band Mouthguard, to the Beatbox Alliance member Tom Thumb (who shares the duet beatboxing world title with Joel Turner). Experiencing the fanbase of these ranging artists styles has given Descartes Ekman a well rounded musical knowledge which created the original style of artist he is today. Descartes Ekman has also shared time with many bands. From international band Fear Factory to the homegrown band The Grates, and many other local indie bands such as Grand Atlantic, Teapot Dome Scandal, and Hunz. These experiences gave him the opportunity to share stories musical adventures from all musical genres, helping him understand the foundations of each bands style of music.


Descartes’ music compells listeners in with its intriguing depth and a clear window into what makes this artist tick. Considering Mr Ekman brings in over 550 plays monthly on his mp3.com.au webpage, its fair to say that his genre integration is a well thought out success.


Descartes Ekman is half of the group known as Black Apathy. Descartes handles the vocals, while the production is handled by a close friend, Waste (www.myspace.com/wastedbeats). The debut cd from Black Apathy is currently in the works, and is shaping up to be a very solid release.


Descartes Ekman reaches his audience with powerful lyrics, strong passion, and true life experiences. If you like emotional and complex content in music, then Descartes Ekman is a sure artist you will enjoy.