Voting Band of The Month February 2010
Voting for band of the month is now open until 7th March 2010 midnight UK time.
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Leave the name of the band in the comments section below.
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The Soft Pack
The Soft Pack, from Los Angeles, originally called The Muslims, they changed their name after continual racist comments. Matt Lamkin (Vocals / Guitar), Danny McLoughlin (Guitar), Dave Lantzman (Bass) and Brian Hill (Drums) have released three singles, two EPS and an eponymous LP which came out in February 2010 The Soft Pack *.
Straight forward music [...]
Archy and Mehitabel
Archy and Mehitabel, from New York in the USA are an acoustic duo, Alexander Horwitz (piano, harpsichord, production) and Lee Waters (voice, lyrics). Alexander is a classically trained pianist and composer, while Lee is a folk singer song-writer, who has gained influences from his time in Russia.
Much of the work produced by Archy and Mehitabel [...]
Emily Jane White
Emily Jane White from the USA, writes songs of deep reflection drawn from her upbringing in Fort Bragg, California and is influenced by Blues, Folk and mythology. Her output of sad reflective songs is something she feels drawn to and not something she wishes toshie away from. Touring extensively both in the USA and Europe, [...]
Voting band of the month January 2010
Difficult to believe but just a month ago was the start of the New Year, but here we are at the end of January and voting for the band of the month is now open.
Votes made between now and midnight UK time on the 7th February 2010 will be included.
There are three ways to vote. [...]
Vermillion Sands
Vermillion Sands from Italy are a four piece band comprising Anna (guitar & vocals), Nene (bass), Ciao (drums) Kran (fuzz and rhythm guitar). Formed by two bands merging in to one a couple of years ago, their out-put is dramatically understated.
Bopping round the room, is perhaps not the best way to write an article, but [...]
Robotnik
Robotnik, from Ireland, make for a first for the inde bands blog, as Chris Morrin will be known to readers of the blog, as playing guitar with Reader’s Wives, making him the first musician to feature in two completely different guises and Robotnik, with the melding of electronic beats and melody together with strong performance [...]
Fez
Fez, who originate from Chepstow comprise: Jon Chantarasak (Drums / backing vocals), Mike Clarke (Bass / Backing vocals), Will Jacks (Vocals / rhythm guitar) and Alex Smyth (lead guitar), have moved to London, where the group of friends who have known each other since school are beginning to stretch their musical wings, with gigs in [...]
The Drums European Tour February 2010
The Drums are just about to head off on an extensive tour of the UK, finishing with three shows in mainland Europe.
27th January Dingwalls London 20:00
4th February O2 Academy Newcastle 20:00
5th February Glasgow Barrowland 20:00
6th February Manchester Academy 20:00
7th February O2 Academy Leeds 20:00
9th February Rock City Nottingham 20:00
10th February UEA Norwich 20:00
11th February O2 [...]
The Pocket Gods – Plan Nub Behind the Fridge
In the inimitable style that is The Pocket Gods, I received a promo copy of their new LP, Plan Nub – Behind the Fridge, which the introduction track announces is an aural homage to B Movies, snacks and UFOs.
And with that we have lift off into Nub Country, with Trailer Park on Mars which is [...]
