Joel Tanner
elvis@interference.com

Once upon a time... I was dreaming of a U2 site like no other. A site that would push the limits, and be everything it could be -- everything in-between. Well, out popped this crazy idea for Interference.com. But history is in the past... and I am not Interference.

So let me tell you all a little bit about me.  I'm a twenty- something kid (24 currently), I am primarily a web designer, computer, and network guru . I deal with the overseeing of corporate websites, CD-ROM productions.. etcetc... blah blah... As far as my web talents go, I specialize in original (funky) graphics and GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces - for those non-computer junkies), and most would say that I am fabulous at weighing down a page with plenty of graphics :-). My friends think I'm a work-aholic (as does my mother). Overall, Interference.com has become not only part of my living expense, but a genuine hobby and something I value deeply.

From the dark and mysterious (devious, perhaps?) days of when we released Discotheque.mp3, to the POPMART tour, to the dormant Interference, to finding someone else who had an interest in helping (Des), to building the Team that we now have... Interference.com has continued to evolve in character, and will continue to do so -- much like myself.

One thing that hasn't changed though is that I'm IRC junkie. I have been a 'reg' in #U2 EfNet for about 5 years now. My nick changes with my mood, but you may usually find me as {e|vis}.

If you wanna know the old stories of Interference and all the shit that's went down.. you're in the right place.

Welcome to my piece of the intangible part of the globe.
Please keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.
 

 
Laura Bernt
nikita@interference.com

I got involved with Interference.com through IRC... I'm N|k|Ta on the efnet #u2 channel when I get a chance to actually be on IRC anymore. I sometimes design desktop backgrounds for Interference, and did the IRC page on Interference, but now I'm working on some top secret Interference.com stuff that is going to blow your mind!  I'm a creativity junkie by all means no matter what it is... graphic design, web design, cd-rom design, photography, sewing, poetry, crafts, cake decorating, etc.  I love the TV show "La Femme Nikita"... however since
I don't have cable right now I haven't been able to watch it!  Have my AA degree and a couple years worth of experience in the design and print industry... I can't say that I've been a lifelong U2 fan or an avid Wire-ling, however I do love the music and I appreciate how creative and different U2 has always been and how they are always striving to be better... Anyway, thanks for letting me be member of this partly demented but truly cool team :)
 

 
Katrina Daniels
kat@interference.com

Greetings U2 fans, my name is Kat. I've been a U2 fanatic since "Mysterious Ways" caught my attention, and "One" blew me away. From there, I moved backwards in time buying "Under A Blood Red Sky," and I couldn't believe I hadn't paid much attention to this band before.

Coming into college, I thought I had pretty good size U2 collection, and then I was introduced to bootlegs. I later was bitten by the homepage bug, and my little hobby soon gave way to Van Diemen's Land, which later gave birth to the ZooNews Archive. Then, Des stepped in, offered me fame and software, and here I am today!  Go figure.  I'm ready for what's next!  
 

 
Peter Hanning
crayon@interference.com

Elvis works in mysterious ways. After a brief dislike of the site and the man behind it I got to learn him a little better and found out that he is a decent chap. Really! :P

Back in 1996 Joel asked if I wanted to contribute to the site but I was a bit reluctant. Anyhow, I let Interference.com host a mirror of the "Discotheque Diary" pages from my previous U2 site, Expect Nothing. Much later, when I didn't have enough time to keep my site alive and it had not been updated for quite some time, I was again asked by Joel if I wanted to help out. This time I accepted the invitation, but little did I know about the journey ahead.

The early days seem a bit blur to me now and I can't remember all the details. But, thanks to Joel's perseverance, a team of very skilled individuals were brought together in what we like to call Team Interference. My contribution to the team and the site includes a bunch of secret (at this time) projects, the Pop Invaders game, u2 remixes, rare multimedia and programming.

I'm a 28 year old IT consultant from Stockholm, Sweden. Shortly after getting my first CD player I bought Achtung Baby and I've been a U2 fan ever since. Within a year I had bought all albums and most of the CD singles. I joined Wire in 1995 and it was around this time that my collection started to grow.

My interest in U2 and collecting inspired me to make a website devoted to them. The site was called Expect Nothing and it featured mostly stuff not found on other sites. You can find some of the old pages like the U2 POP EPK and The Unofficial U2 Studio Cam Archives here on Interference.com.

I'm presently in charge of the Swedish mailing list "U2 Sverige" and I'm a member of the @U2 Collectors group. I've also done some work to help enhance FLOM.

Look forward to great things to come. Don't say I didn't warn you! :-) 
 

 
Kevin Campisi 
Kevin@campisi.org

Way back in 1997, I had this vision of an internet home, where fans from around the world who were  interested in following the PopMart Tour could gather, talk about the tour and the shows, trade tickets, rides, and possibly make friends for life.

With the help of Eran Lahav, the result of that was PopTour97.com (currently U2onTour.com).  While we had hopes, I never dreamed that it would get as big as it did (7,000 users a day from 12 countries) and affect so many lives.

That being said, I almost didn't do it for this tour. But thanks to Joel and that infectious enthusiasm that he has, before I knew it I was working 18 hours a day to get it finished by the day the dates were released. (U2Tour.com)

Anyway, stop reading this and go put something in those databases.  You never know who you might meet, and how that experience may totally affect your life.

See you on the road... 
  

 
ShadowROM
shadowrom@interference.com

Not much is known about this mysterious individual. We have  had reports that he sucks down Jolt Cola by the 12-pack, but this has not been confirmed. We do know that he hosts some sort of strange internet game for nerds, which is currently located at ACCESS DENIED, where apparently he likes to taunt his visitors with seemingly impossible riddles. We have also had reports of ShadowROM uploading custom MP3 files to MP3.com in the techno section, but we shudder to think what sort of strange tunes this character would conceive. There is only 1 photo known to exist of ShadowROM, all other people who have reportedly seen him have mysteriously disappeared (mysteriously, because there is always a residue of Jolt Cola left behind...). ShadowROM (if he is the real ShadowROM) apparently created the Interference news ticker program, which he uploads to Interference servers in the wee hours. Who knows what his motives are, because, frankly, we didn't ask him to create a ticker -- but we like it so we let him. 
 

 
Christine Spencer
shecatu2@interference.com

Achtung babies! By day, I am Christine Spencer, mild-mannered news assistant and weekend reporter. By night, I am SheCatU2 (notice the subtle reference to an early U2 hit), scouring the darkest depths of the Internet to bring YOU the latest and greatest in U2 news.

Okay, a little history...I was a fairweather U2 fan during the Joshua Tree release, but I became hooked around the Achtung Baby/Zoo tour era. I think it was Bono's PVC vinyl pants. I have a weakness for anything shiny and glittery. Since then, what can I say? U2 old and new...I love it all.

I tripped into Wire around 1995, and I've been there ever since. I know Wire has had its ups and downs, but I've never met a Wireling I didn't like. Viva Wire! Viva Interference! Viva U2! Look for me during the next tour. I'll be the one in the vinyl pants.
 

 
Simon Thain
spleeen@interference.com

Like most of those before me, I too was asked to join Interference.com through the efnet channel #U2 on IRC.  Here and also on a variety of chat programs on the net, I am known as spleeen.. yes, that's 3 e's and not 2! However, the true way of saying it is by overemphasizing the "eee" so that you end up with spleeeeeeeeeen!!

Although loving singles such as Pride (In The Name Of Love) through to those from Achtung Baby, my love of U2's music did not develop into a full blown obsession until Zooropa was released.  Once I saw the video clip for Numb, I was truly hooked, and since then I have strived to get everything ever released by U2 -- mind you, rather unsuccessfully thus far.  Despite this tragedy, I do however run a website known as "Rejoice" where I upload rare and obscure tracks by the boys that are no longer in print or extremely hard to find.  Come by and have a look sometime! 
 

 
Anthony Zaidan
zaidan@interference.com

U2 Man of Mystery and master of his realm.  Anthony is webmaster of U2 Dublin and is responsible for providing Interference.com with exclusive Real Media.  Also, Anthony maintains the U2 Webring, which is now hosted by Interference.com.