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Archive of bands prior to 2009This page is mainly for historical information and not all bands listed here are necessarily still playing. See our main list of all current original bands in Leicester - now on another page. List of all pages concerned with rock music and bandsLeicester BandsPunk rock, nu rock, metal, alternative, melodic, emo, classic, progressive, indie, ska, gothic ... Leicester is home to all kinds of rock music. With two live music venues playing bands almost every day of the week and many other venues playing bands at last once a week, there are lots of opportunities to hear live music. Leicestershire is unusual in having a concentration of really good rock bands and several busy, live music venues offering regular rock gigs. Some of the best rock bands in the UK have begun life in Leicester - Kasabian , the Displacements, to give two examples ... Most major bands have played at Leicester's live music venues at some time, including Blur, Coldplay, Primal Scream, Artic Monkeys, The Subways, Proud Mary and many more. Leicester Rock Bands A to Z (text only)Band names beginning with The are listed under the letter of the next word. To find a band name quickly type control F (Windows computers) 1000 Scars Uncompromising punk, metal, alternative band with 3 members. A band with a tight chemistry and explosive new sound. 27 Brigade Four member indie band formed in 2005. Experienced musicians from different musical backgrounds, playing music because they enjoy it and their enthusiasm for what they do rubs off on those around them, with followers and fans making repeat visits to their live shows. With songs that demand your attention, part time professionals with full time jobs, their full potential to produce music to blow everyone away has not yet been fully realised. 2nd2last They're back! These goovey punk dudes are spinning out their Blinky brand of dancey-punk again with a new line up. The three power-pop warriors are heading to the stage once more to create more mosh mayhem, so get your shorts on and watch out for their gigs. See also their Blink-182 tribute band - if your having a party, hire them and get moshing! 8 Score Draws Constantly changing and progressing 3-piece band with an indie sound, unique to the band itself. From Coalville and Quorn, this band has a well rounded sound with tight musicianship and excellent vocals. They have recorded some very excellent songs and their gigs are sought after events for fans of great songs and enjoyable music. Accidental President Well established ska band with a big following. Actionforce Originally a four member band formed two years ago. They describe themselves as "shoegaze", experimental. Now a five piece, they actually have a drummer! They used to rely on samples etc for beats but they have the real thing now... they have become a bit more electronic since doing the songs on myspace but havent moved too far away fromtheir shoegaze roots :). Actionforce are releasing a single (got got need) on cambridge label 'Isn't Anything' in august and recenty did a UK tour with notable dates supporting the Race, Elle Milano and Oppenheimer which all went down a treat. Admirals Daughter's Quarters (ADQ) A young four member band playing hardcore, punk and garage. This young band are attracting a strong following, with their indie, punk, pop style songs. Aikon (Now called Roxum) Five member band playing alternative rock and metal since 2004. They do have their own versions of some covers. Aikon is however primarily a band playing original music. Airport Scene Formerly known as No Problemos, Airport Scene are a Leicester based band who formed their current line-up in 2005. Their music is described as a mixture of power-pop, pop punk and emo to create a catchy new sound. Aisle 13 - Now split up r.i.p. Aisle 13 are Leicester's own blend of dynamic pop punk sounds and melodic rhythms. Reforming in late 2006, Aisle 13 returned to Leicester's Music scene with their vibrant new EP "This Flight". Turning life's situations into anthem-like songs, Aisle 13 have created a brand new sound for fans to listen to. With the intention of spreading their unique sound across the Uk, Aisle 13 are writing new material all the time. All Systems Fail A poprock band with two members - just like "I was a cub scout" - producing some inventive stuff in the field of ambient electronica. Catchy tunes with voice synths, these guys are pushing the edges out. A discovered shared interest in Electronic music eventually found the duo in homebuilt studios using simple keyboards and low spec computers to produce high end electronic music. The duo have remixed songs for artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Chemical Brothers, Frou Frou and even Gene Simmons of Kiss fame! Now the duo have turned their attention to their unique brand of Electronica which is already receiving rave reviews from across the globe Amber Means Go These four friends in Leicester formed Amber Means Go in 2005, creating a sound that combines alternative, emo and rock music. An Honest Ghost This post-punk, indie and metal 3-piece band create music that exudes raw energy and are currently touring around Leicester. Any Other Time Three piece powerpop/punk band. Well established and talented musicians, with a set of catchy melodies and irresistible harmonies. The Apostacy Sadly, this fine band has now split up. Metal, progressive and "hippycore", three member band from Hinckley. A busy band with a large following and a fresh and original approach to their style of music. We started in the winter of 2008 from the demise of two local Leicester bands FreeFallFelix, Centauri and Milton Keynes based band Six Point Five. Arms of Cuba (r.i.p.) Sadly, AOC has decided to call it a day. They will be missed and we thank them for the excellent gigs they have performed. They were a five piece band indie band playing original music. Leicester band Aromattics are a 3-piece alternative band from Clarendon Park, Leicester. The band consists of Callum Goddin, 18, with Guitar and Lead Vocals, Michael Burnage, 18 on Bass and backing vocals and Jordan Birtles, 16 on Drums and backing vocals. The three members have a very wide range of influences from electronica to rock 'n' roll... and the Middle East to Kingston. The bands music particularly reflects the reggae, funk and punk influences. Ashdowne - Artsin Featured Band Formed in 2004, Ashdowne are a four piece indie rock band from the outskirts of Leicester. More biog on their MySpace Astromaniacs - Artsin Featured Band A four piece indie band formed early in 2008 from students at Countesthorpe College (where Kasabian came from). Authentics (r.i.p.) Now performing as Black Page Turns. This well established band has a huge following and a busy list of shows. This is one of the most established and successful of Leicester's unsigned bands. Autohype Previously called Squid Ate Lucy, this five member indie band changed it's name to Autohype in late 2007. They have written and recorded several new songs, in order to capture a distinctive sound, more in keeping with their vision of the new band. The use of a synth in many of their songs, closely orchestrated with their two guitars, has produced a rich and original sound. All five band members are students at Leicester University. As Squid Ate, the band played at the 2007 Glastonbudget Festival. Now, as Autohype, the band is regularly playing gigs both in Leicester and elsewhere in the UK. They are signed to size records. The band take a serious approach to their songs and performances, being very attentive to details and strenuously committed to polishing their arrangements. Their indie songs are characterised by memorable lyrics ("Is there any chance"), very danceable melodies and catchy hooks in the guitar riffs. Aversion Metal/hardcore band with five members. Market Harborough's claim to musical fame is that it is the base for one of Leicester's most exciting new wave bands - Backline. This band puts out a high level of energy, fuelled by the amazing vocals of lead singer Chris. This is one of Leicester's hotest young bands and certainly one for A&R scouts to watch. After recruiting guitarists Matt and Adam in early 2005, BackLine started gigging heavily across the Midlands. They began to take things a hell of a lot more seriously which then paid off, as they wrote new, improved and generally much better songs.Thus, this led to the band gaining a strong fan base in their local Leicestershire area and across the Midlands. BackLine recorded a new E.P, in October 2006 at Deadline Studios, with Adam Ellis (producer of My Awesome Compilation). Backline's Debut Demo E.P titled "Make It Last" containing 6 tracks came out in December 2006. BackLine's main influences are Feeder, Foo Fighters, Papa Roach and Creed. Barnyard Masturbator Female fronted punk band. "Female fronted punk metal that's fast, furious, filled with turbo-bitch potty-mouthed blasphemy, on-sleeve satire, and backed by filthy breakneck speed metal thrashing and the odd crazy disco rythm" - Metal Hammer Dec 2005 They bring together a mix of hardcore 80s punk and modern hardcore punk/metal sounds, they keep the ethic of proper punk alive. The Beat Club Four band members who started to play in May 2006 and are now playing mod, rock, motown, with influences including the Beatles, Paul Weller, The Who and The Jam. They do a mix of covers and their own original music. Beautiful Repulsion Four member rock metal grunge band. They met together on the performing musician course at Leicester College and started playing in 2008. Before All Time Four member band playing punk and poprock. Belvoir Sweet A trio playing powerpop showtunes who formed around about 2006. Big Deal Rock / Funk / Pop playing Big Deal formed in 1997 by founder member Terry. The nine years the band have been together Big Deal have established themselves as one of the regions most popular bands with an ever-growing following. The bands repertoire is very diverse playing songs by bands such as U2, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Queen, Oasis, Prince, The Darkness and even some Rock n Roll and Status Quo thrown in! In other words something for everyone. New band, just getting going, comprising Jack Voss, Kiah O'Rourke, Luke Mansfield, Luis Harper and George Billson. Black Fingers Metal with classic rock and blues influences: buckets loads of disorted bass riffs, thundering sounds and lightening beats, exploding guitar passages and a large slab of originality - adding up to one awesome band. Highly recommended for serious rockers. Black River Project Probably the most awesome death metal band in Leicester. These 4 guys turn out a fearsome volume of amazing sounds, with huge vocals from front man Paul McGlennon. Influences from Obituary, Bloodbath, Machine Head, The Haunted, and Iron Maiden - this is the darkest, most frightening band you will hear around here. Loud, hairy, head banging and not for the faint hearted. Three piece indie rock band with influences including Smashing Pumpkins, Motley Crue, Muse and others. Management is Live Band Jam. See more on our Gig Notes page Thrash metal band Bloodstruck have got them selves out there and are busily playing gigs around Leicester. The three peice are hoping to record their first tracks soon. Blue Light District (now called Smokestacks) Leicester's alternative blues rock band. They play their own original songs and some covers, ranging from B.B King to Eric Clapton. Breek Breek hails from Melton Mowbray - famous for its pies but soon to be famous for its fine selection of rock bands. Passionate singing from lead vocalist Ady Thompson and the electrifying drumming of Russell Fenby, seasoned with the light hearted playfulness of Bassist Karl Gee, make this a band that stands out from the rest. The band recently recruited a new member: guitarist Sean Tyler. They produce a rich and exciting sound , slightly on the heavy side, but powerful and distinctive. Breek are a busy band, gigging on a regular basis and they have a fine collection of original songs. Definitely a band to enjoy if you can get to one of their gigs. Buenos Aires A four member band playing progressive/alternative hardcore. Formed in 2007 the band offers a spikey blend of epic post-hardcore. Their record label says: "Think of the riffs of early Biffy, the fury of Glassjaw, the refrains of Trail of Dead, and the ... acrobatics of ThisGirl. It's bloody brilliant." The Buzzards Three piece rock band. They have supported the Enemy, Sons and Daughters, Paddingtons, Screening, Ego Armalade, the hours and many more. Their drummer is also the drummer in The Utopians. Their style is roughly pop punk and geezer punk. Capture the Flag Five member band formed at the beginning of 2008, paying a mixture of ska, hardcore and punk. They have produced an EP which they recorded at Park Farm Studios. The band played at the 2008 Glastonbudget Festival and at the Shed and the Charlotte. A popular band with a talented line up of young musicians. The Carnabys Classic Rock / Big Beat / Acoustic with five members. Awesome songs with a cocksure rootsy edge, passionate vocals and bounce and slide bass lines added are driven guitars, clickly leads and move to the beat drums. Influences include The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks and Oasis. Critical Frustration Point (CFP) An energetic four piece heavy metal band from Leicester that produce stunning live performances. Sadly they broke up but at least one of them went on to join another band. The Chairmen The Chairmen are one of Leicester's outstanding bands. Their ability to write hit songs marks them out as being one of the most popular and tuneful bands in the County. The five band members discharge a stream of catchy and highly polished songs. Their songs have a widespread appeal and they claim to have invented the musical idiom of "turbo-folk". Definitely a premier league band with a future. They know how to work an audience and there is always a great sense of occasion when they play a gig. They have a massive following and can draw some of the largest crowds any of our local unsigned bands. Hinckley based indie rockers, the five lads have achieved a great deal since they started out. They were the national winners of the Surface Unsigned festival 2008, beating thousands of other bands for the coveted top prize. They have supported top bands such as The Wombats, The Rumble Strips, Kula Shaker, Good Shoes, The Displacements, and The Young Knives. They played the main stage at the Summer Sundae festival 2008. They won the OBS competition, held at the Shed in 2007. Good reviews and accolades have poured in for this band. Surface Unsigned has teamed up with Music Live to give a chosen National Showcase band the opportunity of playing the main stage at the N.E.C. (National Exhibition Centre) at Europe's largest music-making event. The winners of this year's Surface Unsigned Festival The Chairmen will perform in front of thousands of people which will include fans, music celebrities: Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), Kerry King (Slayer), Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), journalists and trade manufactures. Find out more about Music Live The Chairmen | News and reviews of the Chairmen Charlie Don't Surf This 4-piece Leicester band perform and record post-punk music and are currently touring around the Midlands, supporting established bands such as The Futureheads! A four piece band playing punky indie rock with a lot of verve and some skilled work on the strings. We saw them playing at the weekend and were impressed by their tightness and the energy of their live performance. Chimpanzees Four member band formed in December 2007 but with members who previously played in other bands. Describing their music as power-pop and "sludge", their crazy humour belies their strength as a band. Influences from Sonic Youth, Devo, Kyuss, Pixies, through to the Ramones and even Tina Turner are quoted by band members as having fed their musical tastebuds. Craig's synth and keyboards adds a big layer of sound to the bass of Aaran and guitar work of Ben, pushed along by the drumming of Ryan ( 'Fuk Stick'). The band plays its own songs on the whole but might throw in a cover or two if needs be. The band played a qualilty set at the Pavilion on 6th September and has played the Charlotte and Sumo. An album is being planned. A band with a high energy set of songs with a fist full of originality and creative mayhem, great set to listen to live and a band well worth supporting. They record their songs in their own studio - as you can tell if you listen to their myspace. Cloned Spirit Cloned Spirit are a Midlands based band who play progressive metal that also incorporates classical opera. They are described by the editor of The Guardian as a band who's music has 'an immense slab of in-your-face symphonic metal power.' The Codes Young and dynamic 5 piece band who play an exciting fusion of indie and rock music. Due to release their new single "I cant dance", in March, the Codes have a great selection of hits songs to offer. Set to become one of the rising indie stars of Leicester, the band is receiving rave reviews and is well worth seeing at one of their shows. Comafilters Five member indie/electro band. Common Side Effects Four member pop-punk band (two lads and two girls) with influences ranging from the Sex Pistols, Greenday and Blink 182 through to the Specials. After a year of working together, the band has written a set of catchy songs and is now out gigging, collecting fans and promoting their tracks. Their songs reflect strong rythms, a punky sound and commitment to making enjoyable music. Creativity in the Kitchen Young trio with their characteristic mix of jazzy, poppy sounds. "... little musical monkeys ..." play a variety of instruments. The Criminals A young 4-piece Leicester born band performing alternative, indie and rock music. Highly talented and with a strong set list of modern indie covers, The Criminals have been playing to large crowds of delighted fans. They plan to write their own songs. Crisis Confirmed are a 6 piece Metal Band From Leicestershire, formed in late 2008. We are dedicated musicians who strive to make songs that are catchy and not easily forgettable to the listener. We all love making the music we do and are optimistic about any opportunities that may arise for us to share it with the general public. We are dedicated to providing a crushing live show that will be enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate any feedback given to us and look forward to gigging near you! Critical Frustration Point Was a thrash metal band that formed from students at Rawlins College who played together for about five years before splitting up. Crocofile Coats Five member experimental folk band. The Cut have been together for about 6 months practicing new material (Olly and Andy where in a band called pictures paint words for 7 years before) and our genre is kind of indie rock/alternative/prog rock sounding. Influences mainly Braid, Sunnyday Real Estate,Led Zepplin, The Cure, At The Drive In, Smiths, Mars Volta, Pink Floyd, Stooges etc. Olly Bennett 28 (me): guitar/vocals, Simon Mayfield 23 : guitar, Hannah Henson 22: Drums, Andy Malony 27: Bass. all live in leicester except Andy (nuneaton boy). Cyanide The band formerly known as "oblivion", featuring Adam Sharland, former front man of Oblivion and ace guiratist. The Dandilions A young band with a huge following and a busy shows programme. One of the rising young bands in this area. Darren Jones and The UP! Three piece hailing from Sapcote near Stoney Stanton, fronted by singer/songwriter Darren Jones. Describing themselves as 'rock 'n soul' , they take their infleunces from free, Ryan Adams, CCR, Steely Dan and others. The Deadlock A hard rock trio from Leicester. (Although we might be looking for another guitarist in the near future). We play dirty/classic rock n' roll with a slight modern twist. We are currently recording one or two demo songs. We haven't had any public gigs as of yet but look to launch in about September! Bringing together the weirdness of Radiohead, the urgency of Muse, and the rough edges of Pavement, Leicester's Dead Slow generate their own twisted-but-tuneful sound that keeps your mind guessing and your ears ringing. Since forming in 2006, the band have been busy gigging up and down the country, playing anywhere and everywhere from strange small-town clubs to cult London venues like The Dublin Castle and The Hope & Anchor. Young four piece punky/metalish band with influences from Gallows, Metalica and Nirvana. They also like Bullet for my Valentine! and are fans of Spirtyus - so that's good. They played their first gig at the Shed on 8th April, having formed in february 2010 and did a cover of "Killing in the name of." They come from Market Harborough. all four musicians are 16 years old and have clock up a fair number of gigs since they started. Formed, we are told, by musicians from Ego Armalade, they already have a prestigious list of gigs over the summer and a really great set of songs. Death of London Four member progressive band signed to a couple of record labels. As we said in our review of their set at the Pavilion earlier this year ... pumping out shovel loads of sound, their distinctive, short songs served up some delightful cocktails of punk, metal and progressive sounds. Like the bands that followed them, Death of London have devoted themselves to breaking with conventions. Heavy staccato beats, overlaid with shouts and yells, underpinned by pounding drums and lots of yearning, distorted bass riffs, it was a set in its own class. Sinister opening riffs followed by tightly pinched rhythms. Lots of stops, fragment the songs into wedges of sound. At one point the backline stopped and the band members did a spot of accappello chanting. Their songs evoke something primal, even tribal. Deceptikon Metal/rock band at the melodic end of the spectrum, with four members who formed in 2006. They have produced an EP and a video. T-shirts available The bands myspace seems to have been deleted. If anyone knows whether this band is still in operation, please let us know. Ed. Nov 08. Desparados Four member glam rock punk and rock band. With influences ranging from Iggy Pop, and Hanoi Rocks through to New York Dolls, this is one fun-filled, happy band. If you want rock n roll, check out this band. If you like wild parties, book this band! De Sade High energy classic rock sounds with exciting lyrics and awesome performance from their lead singer. The Dirty Backbeats Legendary band describing themselves as "a high octane 5 piece combo from Leicester blending Beefheart's mystic blues skitz, Love's RnB infused psychedelia and a healthy dose of English eccentricity." Good summary. Highly original songs and performance from leader singer Grant, the Backbeat's show brings something completely different. Having been playing for about five years or more, they have achieved a national reputation. Their songs have been played by Steve Lamaq, Rob Da Bank, Marc Riley and Huw Stephens on BBC 1 and 6. Influences from Kings of Leon and The Cramps can be seen in their work. Grant's vocal performance is blissfully manic and riotously theatrical but it perfectly depicts the music. Here is one group of musicians that are definitely not content to tread the well-worn paths of conventional rock music. However odd and fragmented their sets appears to be when you see it for the first time, its easy to let go and get drawn into an exciting and unusual musical experience. Even though they are not signed, the band has an enviable reputation. Displacements (Now called Little Night Terrors) Highly talented young musicians with a growing reputation. One of the most notable young bands for miles around they are signed to Stiff Records. One of Leicester's outstanding and original bands. Displacements | The Displacements in Wikipedia | Down and Out Video on Youtube The Dobsons A young five piece band who have won an enthusiastic following. They played several well attending shows around Leicester and are planning to record new material. They formed early in 2007. They draw on The Sunshine Underground, The Libertines, The Maccabees, Brand New, Bloc Party and Radiohead. Doof If you like catchy songs that will stick in your head and riffs that will make you smile, check out Doof. From NOFX to The Ataris, Doof will guarantee you'll be coming back for more. Doof formed in 2004 with 4 band members. Doof are gigging regularly, creating a very rounded sound and increasing the band's popularity in Leicester. Downliner Performing frequently in Leicester, Downliner are a 4-piece band who describe their rock and indie music as 'amixture of head-nod beats, rocked out riffs and dancy overtones.' Downriver Not necessarily a rock band - more a band that includes rock songs in its extensive repportoire. Not all from Leicester, Down River play a lot in Leicester, the four musicians being very solid and professional in what they do. Great pop songs, mainly covers. Drive By Disco - Artsin Featured Band Formerly called For The Record Drumlins A 5-piece indie band from Loughborough who's influences range from Radiohead to The Prodigy! Dumfound Dumfound are a three member indie band with influences from Radiohead and The Doors. There style and "interesting" live performances have gathered many crowds from all over Leicester and at times branching out to further destinations such as Strattford, Birmingham and London. The Eaves Fine musicianship from this indie/melodic rock band, solid, tight playing and at least one potential hit song. New material coming out all the time. Lead singer Nick gives a strong performance and they have recently added a keyboard player who lends a new dimensions to their foot tapping and memorable sound. Echolocation Five band members with a wealth of talent and instrumentation, pushing against the boundaries to create experimental and alternative sounds. Egeszsegedre The name of this band derives from a Hungarian phrase meaning "to your health" or is equivalent to the English term "cheers". The name is pronounced "eg-er-shay-ger-dray". Described as being a combination of ska, funk and rock, this large band (often playing with 8 or more musicians) has brought something fresh and original to Leicester's music scene. Formed in September 2007, the band has attracted enthusiastic comments from many of the other local bands and the more adventurous fans. Behind some of the catchy dance rythms and colourful orchestration, shades of Hunagrian folk music can be detected. Different, but pure enjoyment. A rare musical treat. Ego-Armalade An important band who were definitely heading towards being signed and national recognition. Now reported to have split up. Elaine Easom Regular performers on the Leicestr live music scene, Elaine Easom are a 5-piece Leicester based metal, death metal and grindcore band who recently formed in 2007. A three piece indie/soul band, consisting of Darren Jones (guitar vocals and pedal steel), Kris grant (bass), and Sam Hall (drums/backing vocals). The band was formed in mid 2008. The band is building up their following and plans to branch out soon. The Elite This 4 piece indie/ska/rock band has been playing in and around Leicester since 2004. They play their own original material and are developing an awesome reputation for their high energy live performances. Emitremmus Experimental / Progressive / Breakcore with five members. A young band striving to achieve great things. Escape Artists A 3-piece Rock band in Leicestershire formed by singer Calder McLaughlin. Now defunct, Calder has formed another band. Escher Rocks Classic rock covers band with 4 members. They have been rocking venues for the past year at both music venues and private parties. They have recently recorded a 10 track CD. The Essentials Four member indie band from Hinckley, formed in July 2007. A young band they have a busy gigs list and draw influences from Arctic Monkeys, Jack Penate, The Wombats, Pidgeon detectives, and The Kooks among others. They had four songs recorded by July 2008 and plan to release a CD by Christmas. Evangelion Metal, hardcore, thrash band from Leicester with five members, founded in 2007. Brutal pounding instruments but with clear melodic vocals, dark, foreboding lyrics and some scintilating guitar riffs. Influences include: Killswitch Engage, All Shall Perish, Bring Me The Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Porcupine Tree and Lamb of God Fall of Jupiter Although going back longer, they formed in February 2007 with the new line up. Indie rock band with three members. Hard lyrical sounds of the original band have been replaced with fizzing, sparky songs and an electrifying performance by lead vocalist Nathan Lewis. The superb drumming of Mark Brewin and pounding rythmns of Alex Taylor also deserve mention. This band will provide an unmissable experience. Fallen Angels A party band based in Leicester, Nottingham and other parts of the Midlands. They are a 3 pieceband featuring, keyboard, guitar and vocals. Formed in April 2006, Fallen Angels are an experienced and professional party band available for parties and events. Their carefully selected set list is offered to include upbeat, fun tunes to enjoy and dance to. Fatal Error Hinckley based band with four members who write all their own music. The band is soon going into the recording studio to record new songs for the their demo CD. The band describes their style as alternative, indie, punk. The band plans to go on tour in the summer. Members of the band have been playing together for three years. Before composing their own sings the band performed covers ranging from Greenday to the Artic Monkeys. Fat Kids in Jump Suits A young band playing funky popular songs and original music with a large and varied set of musicians. Fazed (was called Degna Curve) Good solid indie band with excellent lead vocalist Dave Sherratt. Plenty of performance experience. Formed in August 2008, the four members of The Fear compose their own songs. Nick on the keyboards, Mike on the Bass, Cameron on Drums and vocals from Joe, they hail from a variety of places around the UK including Hinckley. Their influences include The Doors, Acoustic Lady, Cocoroses, Captain Audio, Muse, Shangri-la and Bob Marley. The band has played the Shed, The Queen Vic and the Pavilion and their aim is to keep playing and writing new songs. As a band they have carved out their own musical niche of alternative, experimental and theatrical songs that is characteristically their own and ideosyncratic. Rather than carrying around musical baggage from mainstream conventions, their almost cabaret-like act provides a provocative yet exciting experience, pushing boundaries to bring audiences something completely different. Joe's amazing vocals add a lot to the to the moody, atmospheric set of songs and, as one member of another band put it after their set, "fucking brilliant", which summed them up nicely. They have started playing in Leicester and have met with a bunch of favourable comments, following their gig at the Queen Vic on 6th September 2008. The band recently decide to change its name to Dr. Hypnos. A band that oozes creativity and style, they have an admirable sound and some ground breaking songs. The Fiasco Fiasco are four piece band from Hinckley playing covers and rock/indie, who formed in 2006. They are influenced by bands such as The Stereophonics and We Are Scientists. Firebrand Indie band with female front singer. Gathering a large fan base and considerable reputation. The Flaming Ice Cubes A four peice band which consists of a singer, 1 bass player, 1 drummer and 1 guitarest! The music they play is their own but also they do do some covers. The band's main influences are different because each member of the band likes different syles. They like people like Blink 182, +44, Maroon 5 and other bands. They enjoy all their music and love to perform for people, and take critism well as long as it is constructive! The Flamonics - have now split up Formed in October 2008, really quickly, the three band members met just the month before, whilst studying performing arts at college. They decided to put their instruments together and liked what came out. Within the space of three weeks they had written a full set of orignal songs and started gigging. They went out with the intention to entertain at gigs, because they knew they could, with a strong performance background. Influences are derived just from general people, funny people, actors, musical theatre actors, composers and son on. Next year, the band hopes to carry on having as much fun making the music and playing gigs and entertaining as many people as they can hopefully in increasingly bigger and better venues. The Flange This pop/rock cover band are based in Leicestershire and provide the perfect entertainment for any wedding, party or pub night; offering a wide range of music from the 60s to today! The Fores Four member indie band formed in 2006. "The Fores sound is guitar driven rock n roll, with elements of blues and classic rock. Excellent guitar ideas, from complex, interesting basslines to progressive, winding guitar solos they created satisfying tracks, and played with skill and precision. Solid percussion from Shaun and a strong rock n roll voice from Guy completed some well-written and well-structured songs. Clearly having impressed the other bands, they went through to the second round on the musicians vote." (BBC). In the short time the band has been together their accomplishments include- an excellent performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, a fantastic demo recorded at Blitz records in Coventry and an original sound thats got more than potential. Dexter Kingston recently joined the lineup as the band's new drummer. The Fores | Listen to The Fores Braunstone based Formal Warning are a phenomenon. This young band suddenly burst on the Leicester live music scene earlier this year and wow'd everyone with this astounding 'X-factor' performances and enjoyable songs. Since their first gig they have won through to the grand final of the SB Battle of the Bands and won themselves a place at the Glastonbudget festival. They have played at the Pavilion, The Shed, The Charlotte, The Loaded Dog and a variety of other venues and every appearance they made has been a fantastic show. The young quintet has a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm and lead vocalist Ash gives a thrilling amount of stage presence every time he takes to the stage. The band is always accompanied by a crowd of fanatical fans who totally adore their band and always go mad at every show. Formal Warning have composed some top class songs of their own but they also play some huge pop classics such as 'The Boys of Summer' and 'Summer of 69', which they pull off remarkably well. Ash is backed up on the stage by Kyle and Leon who dance and jump around, whilst Zoe pounds away on the drums, supported by Alun on the guitar. The band's influences are easy to see in their style of playing: Angles and Airwaves, Blink 182, the earlier Greenday, My Chemical Romance and Kids in Glass Houses. Although still new and lacking some of the 'gig miles' of other young local bands, Formal Warning has got off to a cracking good start and the more people that discover this gem of a band, the more their fan base will grow. Formal Warning • Meet the band on the Braunstone Town website For The Record - reformed as Drive by Disco. This newly formed 4 piece band are group of serious musicians who play a blend of acoustic/alternative/punk pop. Amazingly good vocals and strong team work, this is possibly one of the most promising of Leicester's new young bands. For Untold Reasons Metal/hardcore band Forty More Autumns Young five member punk band. Theyhave recorded several tracks and are gearing up for the launch of their new EP. Their influences include Sum 41, New Found Glory and Rise Against. Formed early in 2007, the band is steadily attracting fans on the Leicester circuit. Five piece band drawings its influences from a range of bands including Pink Floyd, Faithless, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead and many others. They are set to play at the Summer Sundae festival this year and have also appeared at Glastonbudget 2009. Featuring Mike Sole on Keyboard. FreeFall Felix Leicester top Ska band. They have played to some of the biggest audiences ever known at the Shed. Originally fronted by ace vocalist Charlie Drew, the band played at the Shed on 19th August 2008 and Charlie announced that he was leaving the band. Happily this highly talented band intends to carry on playing. Formed in 2006, the five member group soon headed off on tour and released an EP. 'Meltdown' was released on May 4th with a sold out show in their hometown of Leicester and followed by another highly successfull month long tour taking in most of the UK, which included prolific shows with bands such as Rx Bandits, Big D and The Kid's Table and Mad Caddies. The band have also received Airplay from Iron Maiden's vocalist Bruce Dickinson on his BBC6 radio show. Playing a superb set of of their own songs, they have a lively and entertaining stage presence. Fuckit Hardcore, punk, thrash band with 4 members, formed in 2006. Attitude, energy, and great fun. Full Circle Hardcore punk band wih four members, they draw their influences from Pennywise, Strung Out, Rise Against, loads more! Based in Loughborough they formed three years ago. Awesome drumming from Danny and strong vocals from James. Serious punk! Full circle are, in our view, of the best nu punk bands around. Their music is like a fierce engine driving out fast, throbbing tunes and electric riffs, backed by tight but frenetic drumming. These guys are a dedicated team who are justly proud of what they achieve. Even to those who are not devotees of punk, this is one exciting band, whose gigs are always an awesome experience. The Fusions A four member indie band with lead singer Kat Oram backed by all three of the other members of the band. Catchy tunes and a strong stage prescence make this a very enjoyable band. Their flagship song "naked in the ktichen" is popular with their fans, who sing along with it and it's got a good chanty chorus. The band formed about two years ago but the current lineup was put together in August 2008. The band made its debut at Melton's Big Night Out 5 in October '08. The pop rock quartet just play what they think is good and judging by their music they know what is good. Over the next few months the band plans to do some decent recordings to replace the rough cuts current on their Myspace. The band also played at Big Night Out 6 and in October '08 they performed at the Valefest event. They competed in the Live and Unsigned competition, where they performed at The Assembly in Leamington Spa and The Corn Exchange in Bedford. They got through to the semi-finals of the competition and also played at a private function at the National Space Centre in Leicester. The Fuss are on a par with other young bands such as Astromaniacs, Third Time Lucky, The Hordes and Beauty Killed the Beast. These are bands with considerable talent, making great strides despite comparatively little experience but they clearly have a strong sense of what good music is all about and have star quality and lots of future potential. Garland Greene (Now called "A horse! A Horse!") Garland Greene are a Leicester Grindcore,Techno, Drum & Bass, 3 piece band. By co-incidence they were they 1000th band to sign up to the myspace page of Get Your Band On, one of the fastest growing UK Rock Band promotions agencies. To celebrate, GYBO gave them an award. Ghandi's Flip Flop Five piece punk band playing original songs in their own style. Formed in 2004 with Tweet on vocals and Abbo on bass and backing vocals, the line up now includes Coxy on guitar 1and Savage on guitar 2 and with a new arrival on drums - Smigy. They are taking their high energy sound and show on the road. Glitch Talented indie band with leading singer/songwriter. Well established and with strong track record of gigs, Glitch are one of the city's leading indie bands. The Great Imitation Yet another band from Melton Mowbray - what is it about that place? These guys do hip hop, electro and their lead singer is like a gerbil on speed. They are reforming at the moment but have played several successful shows in Leicester this year. The new singer sounds like Maroon 5. The Haize Classic indie rock band from Market Harborough. Five members who have been together for over four years, this band has supported Nazareth and turns a thum;ingly good night of sensational music. Well worth a visit but they dont play locally that much. Half inch heroes Up coming 4 piece band that prides itself on the instrumental capabilities of its members. Influences range from Muse to NOFX. Hard Suction A four member band covering a range of artists from U2 and the Rolling Stones, to present day artists including The Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers, Oasis and Green Day, making them an ideal choice for weddings, birthday parties and other special occasions. Members of the band are all serving FireFighters with Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service. The name HARD SUCTION comes from a piece of Fire Service equipment used to extract water from an open water source. Have a go hero Hinckley based indie band with 5 members, active from 2003 to 2007 but now deceased. Hazardous Materials Three talent teenagers whose pop punk songs have been bringing some good times to the Leciester venues. Harking back to Blink 182, the early Greenday and the Sex Pistols, these three lads show lots of potential ad have been busily creating their own sound. Her Last Confession Five member band formed in early 2008. Experienced musicians playing a wide range of music mainly including Rock/Indie and Alternative. There EP is hoped to be realised in early 2009. They put on a lively performance at gigs, and work hard on stage, which has resulted in a large youth following mainly from the Leicestershire area. Stay tuned for there latest gigs and music at ... Herbedacious Acoustic folk rock band formed in 2004. Herbedacious have their own musicial style which combines acoustic folk/blues/rock with a dash of country. Dick and Steve's savagely sweet guitars and backing vocals complement Andy' dangerously silky soft voice, forming the unique laid back sound that is Herbedacious. Based in Leicestershire, the Herbs create their own material and love to please their audience. The Heroes Four member indie rock band; now with new drummer Craig Blockley and bassist Alister Lee, most observers see the band as having a fresher, much improved and tighter sound. The band recently competed in the OBS showcase at the Shed. 'Lead singer and rythm guitarist Alex Totman works alongside lead guitarist Alex "rooster" Van Roose to weave the vocals of the Heroes, with a stuccato style, almost speaking rather than singing the lyrics. The band lists amongst their numerous influences, The Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, The Fratellis, the Cribs and so on. So, here is a four member band with two lead singers, making catchy dance songs and busily touring the local gig haunts, after only a few months of being on the road. The Heroes ooze with stroppy talent and meticulous hairstyles but with a few more playing hours under their belt they will undoubtedly head for the big time.' Strong stage presence, irresistable rythms and a burning desire to succeed. A young band that has developed strongly over the past year, the Heroes have now become a major force on the Leicester rock scene. Having written a set of modern indie songs, they have demonstrated considerably ability as composers, matched by their great stage presence. Their catchy, dance tunes have won them a following amongst the rock devotees of Leicester. The band failed to get through to finals of the Original Bands Showcase, being eclipsed by M48 and the Codes. Even so, they easily won a place at the Summer Sundae Weekender, where they are billed to open the main stage on the first day of the festival. The Heroe's songs are joyous and just the kind of lyrics and tunes that makes their audience want to song along or get up and dance. They are a band with a massive amount of potential and promise and their songs mark them out as very able and successful music makers. As we have said before, they could easily be heading for the big time. Herra Hidro They're back. We are not sure where they have been but they are definitely back. The three member, alternative, progressive band plan to play at the Musician on 7th August. With a selection of new songs, Hiro fans will be flocking down to Clyde Street to see the reincarnation of this well-known band. Our local answer to Biffy Clyro, fans of originality over conventionality will be delighted to see the trio back on the stage. Hired Goons Young punk rock band Iconics Indie, alternative band with four members formed in 2006. Uncompromising lyrics with things to shout about (q.v. their edgy song "corporate shit"), they are a new, original group based around Leicester. Creating a fusion of indie rock music with soaring synths, saturated guitars and extremely tight basslines. Memorable songs, strong lead vocalist and a well-rounded sound, The Iconics are an enjoyable band. They plays songs that you can remember after the show and sing along to while you are there. ICTUS ICTUS is one of the better known bands in the city. Recently back from a European tour, these lads have an enthusiastic following. ICTUS have played at many venues around the UK and have a large and enthusiastic following locally. They have recording several albums and a professionally produced video. Their write all their own songs and have many which people will remember and sing along to at the gigs. They have a great performance on stage, being able to set up an instant rapport their their audience. Well established now, ICTUS will certainly be placing Leicester on the musical map. Infectious Alternative, psychedelic band from Melton Mowbray. Four band members. The Initial Thing Alternative / Rock / Funk four member band that started in 2006. They their own original songs and the occasional cover. Internal Conflict Metal at its best - raw, roaring, pure aggression. Founded in 2004, the band plays constantly changing rythms with relentless speed and disturbing harmonies - pure Death Metal thrash. In the Back of the Real In The Back Of The Real are a four piece shoegaze/post-rock band, originally from Derby but relocating to Leicester. With influences including Jeniferever, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth, they explore epic walls of sound with underlying meandering melodies, pounding drums and powerful bass lines. They've been going for almost 3 years and have been playing shows for almost as long. Their music can be compared to that of Kyte (q.v.) The Irony Four member indie band with influences drawn from Kings Of Leon, The Strokes, The Libertines, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin. ist Funky, often quirky but always highly original. IV Experimental, alternative, ambient, with four members. Influences include Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Marley, The Breakfast Muffins. Jacaranda Chaos Band Four member band consisting of James Robinson: lead vocals, backing guitar, Tom Ugli: lead guitar, backing vocals, Kevin Crosby: bass and Ciaran Danaher: drums. The same members previously played under the name Quaternary Limit. Describing themselves as "indie-punk", the band's name derives from a pub in Liverpool in which they band played. The band puts on a lively set with some strong vocals from read singer James "Robbo" Robinson. Jack of Hearts Band A talented group of musicians performing jazz and blues rock, noted for fine performances within this genre. Jersey Budd Rock solost, inspired by his fathers love of Dylan, Springsteen, Lou Reed, Cat Stevens, Paul Weller, and also later captivated by Oasis, Jersey picked up a guitar as a teenager and taught himself to play. The result is a collection of classically crafted songs, shaped by his peers, yet effortlessly his own; his unique voice, soul, and talent for a melody having led to Jersey being tipped as one to watch after only a handful of gigs, albeit supporting Kasabian, The Enemy, The Rifles and Hard Fi. Jif Stoney Stanton's only Metal band! Six member band formed in 2002 and providing a quality blend of vocals. Josiah Well established signed band, playing shows internationally. Progressive, psychedlic rock sounds reflecting the influence of the 60s and 70s, they play powerful riffs to create a high octane live rock experience. They have released a series of albums since their formation in April 2000. Josiah web site | Josiah on MySpace Just For You Four member pop punk band who have been around for a couple of years. They have been working on their first EP -- which is going to be full of fast crunchy punk riffs and catchy vocal melodys. Just for you's live performance is full of fun with great jumpy pop punk songs and crowd involvement makeing you feel part of the band. Just Norris An indie/acoustic/hiphop/ partially reggae band from Leicester. 5 young members with broad minds. Original and with a compelling direction. Rough and tender vocals spliced into flowing rap with intelligent lyrics. Kalena Five member indie band with a strong fan base and a solid track record of shows. KASABIAN Now a world class band, these guys started in Blaby and Countesthorpe. Several local band members remember going to school with Kasabian founders at Countesthorpe College. Kasabian opened the NME Awards at Hammersmith Palais with a 2-track set ( Stuntman and Empire ), and fittingly were back on stage later in the night to pick up the Best Live Act award, presented to them by Noel Gallagher Kasabian - Wikipedia | Kasabian website Karbon Copy Classic poprock covers indie band - an events function band covers band available for private parties, weddings and gigs. Kicking Habits, a 4 piece band from Leicester in the Groby area made up of close friends. Michael 17 - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Adam 17 - Vocals/Lead Guitar, Briggsy 17 - Vocals/Bass Guitar and Jake 15 - Vocals/Drums. They play indie style music and have a similar sound to the "Artic Monkeys." Formed late 2008 and write their own songs and do a few covers. They can be found gigging at the shed or at their local schools/pubs in and around groby. Our band of the month for January 2010. Kid Vicious Kid Vicious is Leicester's youngest punk band! Already establishing themselves on the live music circuit, this 4-piece band has a very exciting future ahead of it. Kids in Cars Hinckley based four piece indie band Kids in Cars have recently emerged as one of the most promising bands in the county, though they have been around since 2007. Not only do they write appealing, memorable and catchy songs but they perform them exceedingly well. The vocals of front man James Stafford are very engaging - his quality voice is plied skillfully with the backing of a very tight group of musicians. KIC's songs are modern indie and comparable favourably with the best songs being released now from the top indie bands. They might not emulate the frenetic stage acrobatics of some bands, they might not slap the ear with penetrating decibels of noise, but their songs are totally spot on. Tasting of Radio Head, Elbow and the early Pumpkins, their melodic tunes and intriguing lyrics captivates the listener and their measured and restrained delivery are in keeping with the alternative, progressive style of indie that they engender. The long incubation period spent refining their sound has paid off. They now have their own distinctive sound and a cart load of creative and original musical ideas. There is a passion, energy and freshness behind what they are doing and that will carry them a long way. Kids in Cars is very likely to attract a sizeable following as well as attention from the industry. Certainly a band to watch over the coming months. KillQuicks Five member band playing some very distinctive indie, alternative songs. Tuneful lead vocals and unusual instrumental blends. The Kinells Four members indie band that started up early in 2006. Komatone This band has split up, so it seems. Kyte Kyte is one of Leicester's top signed bands. The five member ambiet/electro band formed in the summer of 2006. Kyte's members are: Nick Moon - Vocals and Kaoss Pad, Tom Lowe - Guitar and drones, Jamie Ward - Guitar, Keys, Glock and percussion, Ben Cox - Bass and Scott Hislop - Drums. In the summer of 2008 they played at the De Montfort Hall (it was pretty near full for their set) as part of the Summer Sundae festival. They also completed a successful tour of Japan. Their style of ambient, electro pop places them on the edge of the mainstream of rock and yet they clearly have a large and devoted following in the UK. Kyte play music to listen to; it's not party dance music and no mosh pit will ever form at one of their gigs. But for people who are musically sophisticated, the reflective tracks are a great pleasure. Read our review of Kyte's set at the De Montfort Hall. Lazy Love Makers - now called THIS PARTY MELTS (see below) Lambone Splinter Acoustic band. Four piece band playing its own pop punk songs. They have been going for about nine months and will soon be launching a three track EP. Alternative, lounge, funk trio from Leicester influenced by US band Shellac. The Lowreys have now disbanded Four member indie, ska, alternantive band. The Band has been together for about a year and is currently trying to build up the fanbase and get a single recorded. Collectively the four band members have clocked 12 years experience of playing. The band's blend of indie, ska and rock creates a blend of catchy melodies and driving music. Lux Mundi Based in Melton Mowbray, Lux Mundi base their music around pop, indie and rock styles of music. They are a 5-piece band who describe their music as totally original and unique. M48 This 4 piece indie band have been playing in Leicester for 2 years, during this time they have acquired a loyal and devoted fan base. They were the overall winners of the Original Bands showcase, which led them to play at the Summer Sundae Festival. They supported the Displacements at their homecoming gig. See our review of that set. Mai 68s Four member band playing indie, folk and death metal. Maine Pop-rock, indie band with a growing reputation and a bright future. Major Motion Picture This band has been has been formed from members of other bands such as Taste the Chase, A Horse A Horse, Manufactured God, Emit Remmus and The Packaways. So, will be watching this new pop punk band with keen interest. Manchurian Candidate Six member metal band not afraid to experiment, formed in June 2006 these determined young musicians have created some inspiring sounds and are beginning to appear at local shows, where they are gathering a dedicated fan base. Mango Mafia Now split up, they were a Ska Punk band with four members, playing a set of funky songs, with vitality and a rich sense of fun. They formed mid/late summer 2008, they have produced an exhilarating set of songs, based on ska punk but laced with reggae and pop sounds and playing through to 2009 when they disbanded. Manhattan Project Three member rock band with strong sound, exhillarating vocals and skillful riffs. A band holding a strong position in the local rock hierarchy. The Mannix A three piece band playing metal and punk. The band originated in 1983 and formulated what they call the "beer metal" sound. The band split up in 1990. The band re-formed in 2007 and are now actively gigging as before. Manuleon A four member band formed in 2004 and playing alternative music. They do not gig much. Messini Assault An alternative, grunge rock group with four members. They have a busy shows schedule and a sizeable fan base. A well organised band they draw on System of a Down, Radiohead, the Chillie Pepers, Nirvana, Ash ... quite a long list. Method in Madness Awesome metal band - always highly exciting, they lead the field around here for this style of music. Well organised, they always put on a great show. The Midbeats Four member indie band who got together in the summer of 2005. A popular and successful band, they record a hit single 'You Can't Complain'. They don't quote any influences but you can hear the Mersey Sound in their songs. Midst 5 member band playing thrash, screamo , hard metal. The Mile Hugely talented band from Syston who have been playing in one form or another for over five years. Superb vocals from front man Nick and an inventive and varying line up of original songs. A popular band with a strong following, this indie band is about to export Brit Rock to the USA on its forthcoming tour. They have a busy schedule of shows. The music created by The Mile carries across most boundaries, something that becomes only too obvious if you were to go see this band live. You find a room full of people that seemingly have absolutely nothing in common: young, old, and every colour and persuasion you could think of all sharing in their love of the sound and experience that is The Mile. Their music has a broad and basic appeal. Minnaars Five members indie band with a bunch of songs that are likely to get them noticed. Certain to go a long way. Strong stage moves and a cool image. Leicester's answer to Foals. Minus Sam Screamo post punk band from Coalville with five members. A band with a huge lineup of shows and equally huge following. Currently unsigned the band is trying to break the UKs infamous music scene. Soon set to explode onto the scene the band have recently recorded there debut EP, due to be released in early May 07, which they are proud of and hope will start the cogs moving. This band is a band that needs to be listened too! There stage presence is not a thing to be missed so get out to one of there shows and support the UK unsigned scene. This is a band that do not disappoint and they are a band that are out there just for the fun of it and they hope to make people enjoy there music as much as they do. Formerly called Radio Collective, the band has re-named to Missing People, but still an excellent group of musical stars. Moitessier Nuneaton three peice band (pron. moi-tess-i-ay) started playing Leicester venues in April 2008, and have been putting on some really good shows. All three band members sing, especially the drummer Sam who also has a wikkid line in chat between the songs. A good set list of rock songs, in some places you can hear influences from Foals, Kings of Leon and The Cure, these guys play with a sense of fun, passion and energy which makes their gigs engaging and enjoyable. A really nice trio of lads with some good sounds, catch Alex, Sam and Adam at a gig near you if you can. All band members are from Nuneaton but they often play in Leicester. More Amour My Awesome Compilation One of Leicester's most successful signed bands My Awesome Compilation web site My Jaded Hero Pop punk band with five members including Krissie female lead vocalist. They have played at Glastonbury and have released an EP. My Own Undoing Four member band formed in 2006. Describing themselves as "an eclectic bunch of monkies with a variety of musical influences, anything from Audioslave to Disturbed" they have played a few gigs but have ambition to become a top band. Naked Gravy Naked Gravy are an energetic indie, ska and tango 4-piece band based in Leicester. Nemisto A four member indie band that bagged a place on the Futureheads line up at the Athena in March 2008. They have been around since about 2006 and have supported such acts as The Hoosiers, The Underground Heros, Captain Dangerous, and Blakfish. Neon Sarcastic This five member powerpop, pop punk band puts on an energetic show with a raft of "let's get everyone to dance" tunes. Formed in April 2007, they are surging ahead and putting on ripping parties whenever they play. New Type A 3-piece, Leicester based band who produce alternative, rock and industrial sounds. New Type create music influenced by bands such as The Cure, Tool and Depeche Mode. Obsidian Grindcore/Thrash/Death metal. 5 peice band performing "insane live shows ... brutal breakdowns ... using old school riffs with a new school twist. If you like it rough, dark and heavy, this is the band for you. Oliver Kennett and the Big Sticks Well respected lead singer, own music and jazz, blues style. One Third Nerd We are a three piece band from Coalville, Leicestershire. We just finished recording our new live demo and we're looking to get back out and start gigging again. 'Tis what it's all about after all! The Outbreaks Four member indie and classic rock band. Taking influences from the Beatles and the Stereophonics, they offer a melting pot of styles blended into their own original sound. Four piece band from Leicester playing rock/alternative. Having been together for about four months (June 2010) they have some recordings up and a list of gigs. Their music gives off the impression these guys have an infinite list of influences. Songs such as the experimental 'Show me the world' attempt something new and pull it off with style, as it proves Paladin possess maturity beyong their years. Yet 'Drowning' possesses the raw break-neck pace of an early 'Nirvana'. Check out their Myspace and listen to their songs then go see them at one of their gigs. It sounds good to us! Paris Revolution is a Leicester pop rock band who have just got going after a bit of a break; good vocals from lead singer Robin Martin with some solid backing vocals from Kalada Bruce - Jaja. Bouncy, and some blistering guitar solos from Sam Fox, listenable songs, tightly played, makes this a band well worth going to see. Partnerz in Grime Pedestrian Missle Pop/punk band formed in the summer of 2006 by three members. Influenced by Blink 182 and New Found Glory. Penfold Gate Four member band based in Shepshed. 'Filled with youthful energy, indie-riffic looks, and a talent beyond their years, Penfold Gate is an Indie lover's wet dream! The band has creative lyrics filled with amusing mental images and thought-provoking metaphors. Sounds like the early days of I Was a Cub Scout. Highly creative and refreshingly different in style, this band will go far. The Penny Hangers The Pennyhangers have not been playing for that long, having started out in November 2007, but have now emerged as one of the leading indie bands in Leicester. What makes them stand out is their ability to write crackingly good songs. They are thoroughly able musicians and members of other bands often turn out to their gigs to see them play - always a good sign. Lead singer James Percy and bassist Paddy Steel are old friends and have been in a previous band together. PHs is a band that enjoys a large and dedicated following, who go to all their gigs whether in Leicester or out of town. The band is due to play the Glastonbudget festival in May 2009. They have appeared live on Radio Leicester and other stations. They are now finding that they can get good out of town gigs in key venues, as their reputation grows. If you are wondering where the strange name comes from, it is explained on their myspace page. It kind of reflects the rock and roll lifestyle of the band members and their army of adoring fans. The band also benefits from a very busy and able manager - Blake Edwards - who works diligently for the band, arranging their gigs, publicity and transport. We think that Pennyhanger's songs are so good that they are one of the Leicester bands likely to get signed in the year ahead. The People Versus Four member indie rock band Seven piece ska/punk/hardcore outfit who have been a round for a while, trying to convert the world to ska and doing a nice job at that too. They have performed with the Splitters, Hype Psyhco and Smokin the Profit, so they seem to be doing pretty well really. Phil Harbour The Picks Indie, rockabilly, surf band with 6 members, formed in November 2005. Reflecting the influences of the Rolling Stones, The Who, The Clash, The Strokes, Babyshambles and similar. The Pickpockets The Pickpockets originally got together in January 2008
with Omar, Glenn and another friend. Glenn invited John down to a practice session
where they decided to add him into the band. After agreeing on Pickpockets as
the band name, the original drummer left and for a few months the band split
up. When Omar wrote songs, he occassionally showed John what he'd written. Pluto An excellent group of skilled musicians and vocalists, Pluto have played some thrilling gigs in Leicester and Hinckley and never fail to perform top quality sets. A band that can play almost anything and can jam like no other, this three member band from Stoney Stanton played a storming good set at the Glastonbudget Festival 2008. They never fail to please. Highly recommended for those who are connoisseurs of fine bands. Primigenia This 4-piece rock, metal and thrash band are based in Leicester and are inspired by influential bands such as Iron Maiden and AC/DC. Primigenia gig all over Leicestershire and have built up a solid fanbase. Propshaft Four member Classic/hard rock band from Loughborough. The Procession A 4-piece band based in Leicester and Birmingham, The Procession collaborate Rock, Alternative and Indie music styles to create a fresh new sound. They were originally formed in 2004, however they completed their line-up in early 2006 and now boast a debut EP and have many more catchy new records in the making. Their 'no-boundaries' approach to music hints at an exciting future! Leicester based four piece that started in June 2009 and playing their first gig in July 2009. Following a recent heat at the Musician, the band has gone through to the semin-finals of the OBS. Produkty are comprised of Andy (Vocals/Guitar), Jason (Guitar), Kerry (Bass) and Nikki (Drums), the boy-girl dynamics of the band giving them a sort of indie-Abba vibe. The band's debut EP features the live favourites Girlfriend Gone, Torn My Secret, All Over Yourself and Probably Will. The follow up (The Fat Nerves EP) features the new tracks Fuck The Planet (And Everybody On It), Still Life, Boom Yeah! And Rock N Roll Has Made Fools Of You All, and will be released in March 2010. Product Recall Leicester heavy rock band formed in 2004. A band signed to Romulus X records, which will soon release their debut collection. The band is currently undergoing a lineup revamp. Influences are drawn from NOFX, Rancid, Nirvana, Deftones, Placebo and a variety of similar bands. Three band members are looking for others to join them. They say they are guided by metal and driven by punk. They are setting out to re-define British Grunge. The five band members play hard rock and have an album coming out on 26th June that will be available on Amazon and iTunes and from Rockaboom Records in Leicester's St Martin's precinct. Project Notion They came from nowhere and now they are everywhere! One fine band with quality vocals from lead singer Tori Maries, this Melton Mowbray band has a fine set of songs and are already putting on polished sets. They are even playing Summer Sundae 08! Beautifully crafted songs and rich guitar backings, this is one delightful band that we will want to see more of. Proud to Have Met You This band has won many competitions and have a large following. Stunning vocals and a strong live presence, this four member band formed in 2003. They were the overall winner of the Original Band Showcase, held at the Shed in 2006 and appeared at the Glastonbudget Festival main stage in 2008. Describing themselves as 'heavy funk rock', Leicester four-piece Proud To Have Met You bridge the gap between funk, soul and light-hearted metal rather well. Purple and The Rains Classic rock/blues band with lead vocalist and guitarist George Davey, whose hendrix like playing has earned him a considerable reputation. This young three member band has built up a name for itself in a fairly short period time. Quaternary Limit - r.i.p. now defunct but the same group have reformed under the name The Jacaranda Chaos Band - listed in the previous page Four member indie band with some very memorable songs. Good sounds and much loved by fans and other bands alike. "Featuring superb guitarists and fine vocals, this indie band has a hint of punk about it. They have a busy summer playing Leicester venues, which is great because they have some great songs for us to listen to, such as "Gimme Some Love" sung by James Robinson, lead vocalist. Radio Collective Originally going by the name ''Radio Collective'' the band played both the local and national scene, blowing away small but faithful crowds with their craft. Songs such as the piano led and reminiscant ''Too late to Change'', the pulse racing energy of ''Love Song'' and the semi-biopic inner city portrayal of ''Urban Sonnet'' make their music stand out in a world full of bands that simply sound the same. Random Outcome Hardcore punk band Razmataz Razmataz is a young indie, new wave band from Leicester that has been making quite an impact on the local gig scene. They have succeeded in getting on to the line up for the Glastonbudget festival. Having written nine songs, two of which they have recorded, they have an increasingly busy gigs programme. Catchy, foot-tapping melodies and acutely observational lyrics combined with an energetic stage performance, has marked this band out and attracted an enthusiastic following. The band plans to build up their fan base, play bigger venues, go out on tour and support bigger bands. The band plans to record several new songs over the next few months. A band with energy, gusto and creativity - they should go far and are well worth supporting Reborn Reborn perform a mixture of rock, pop punk and indie music in a variety of venues throughout Leicestershire. They are made up of 4 members and describe themselves as having an 'energetic sound, that has the attitude to unite young and old.' Redcarsgofaster Formed in 2004, this indie band has made considerable progress and was signed to High Voltage records. Sadly the band appears to have ceased. Recover Recover is a male and female 6-piece band who perform a variety of classic rock and pop cover tracks, new and old. They formed in 2003 and specialise in wedding, party, club and pub performances. Red Sheridan A midlands based 3-piece rock band whose influences range from Pearl Jam to The Killers. The Renegades Four piece indie band who play a set of thumping songs. A larger than life front man with a theatrical stage presence gives the band a strong character and they have a varied set list. They draw their influences from The Libertines, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, The Clash, The Verve, etc. An amazing drummer, some nifty guitar playing and a rock star front man add up to a thrillling band with an entertaining offering. The Retro Formed in 2003 'The Retro' are a four piece indie/rock band from Leicestershire. Since forming they have performed material written by themselves in various locations, accumulating fans as far away as Manchester and London whilst continuing to be enjoyed and respected by fans in their home town of Market Harborough. The Retro have been in the recording studio on several occasions to create a compilation of their most favoured songs striving to achieve the sound and passion they show live. The boys cite a number of bands as influences on their music including 'The Stone Roses,' 'The Who,' 'The Clash' and 'Oasis' amongst others. Live, the band has an aura of destiny and self belief about them. They mean every note they play and every word they sing. This, along with the bands on stage chemistry brings to their audience a confident delivery of compelling lyrics and exciting music. It's not about the past and it's not about the future the right time is always now. Enjoy the ride! We are Ricochet and we are pretty new to the Leicester scene and have been together for a few months now. We are all 17 and are good friends of the Pickpockets. We have played a couple of gigs at The Shed and The Musician
and have recorded one of our tracks yesterday titled 'Ready, Aim, Fire'. It is
now up on our profile because we only created a myspace recently. Rider Powerpop band with five members. From the very beginning, their intentions were clear: to form a band with both ability and experience ... a band which would be respected by fellow musicians. More importantly, a band which the UK can be proud to call their own! With the "masterplan" firmly set in stone, Rider embarked on what is proving to be an exciting and challenging journey. April 2007 saw the release of the highly anticipated debut EP 'Rider', which received radio airplay within the first two weeks of release, and has been heavily compared to the early work of the Manic Street Preachers;which comes as a huge compliment to the band! This band was formed in september 2008, the members are: Round 2 Hardcore punk from this 5 piece band drawing its influences from Youth of Today, Bane, Champion. Judge, etc. Formed in 2005. Sam Smiles sam smiles has stopped playing while members are away at University but previously ... they were a four member indie band from Leicester. A band with a set of extraordinarily good songs - catchy, memorable lyrics and lashings of good funky tunes. Ace vocals from Mike Hendey and Joe Morrello. Not a well known band but one which suggests huge potential. If they play in Leicester, get down and support them. One mint band! Scarred Perfection Scarred Perfection is a four-piece Dark Rock band based in Leicester but hailing from various places around the UK. Blending the doom of Paradise Lost with the thrash of Megadeth plus throwing some punk and progressive elements in there and whatever else we feel like at the time, all resulting in a band whose sound is hard to pin down at the best of times and nigh impossible to categorise at the worst. Powerful vocals and performances from lead singer Neal make this band a must for hardcore and metal fans. Scarset Excellent metal band from Melton Mowbray, formed in September 2006. Tight riffs and strong vocals are part of a massive sound that is both awe inspiring and thrilling. Great on stage, you can sense the influences from Machine Head, Slipknot and Soulfly. The Screaming Eagles The Screamin Eagles are a heavy-blues based rock band. They consist of Sam (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Joe (Keyboard, & Rhythm Guitar), Rob (Bass Guitar) and Ray (Drums). The band started life in December 2006 and since then have gone from strength to strength, creating their own unique style and honing their live show. They have just been in the studio to record their debut E.P. , which should be completed by May 2008. The Screening Possibly the most important band from Leicester right now, these guys have just set off for a sell-out tour of the USA. Having got good reviews from Drowned in Sound, NME, and other top journals. Formed almost 2 years ago, Steve Lamacq has already played the debut single "Take it or leave it" and their demo of "So Cool" on his "Radio 1" and "BBC6 Music" shows, with the demo winning a "‘new band of the day" text vote. After that the boys went on to win "band of the year" at a local awards bash, which in turn led to airplay on various BBC music shows. The Screening have been supporting quality acts like We Are Scientists, Morning Runner and The Maccabees, all at sold out shows. The Screening website/ MySpace The September Flaw This young band are fairly new but have some stunningly original songs. Alternative sound with influences from some of the biggest current US bands - massive backing sound but stamped with their own originality. Powerful and tuneful vocals from lead singer Jon. Watch this band !! Set in Stone Four member rock band with a metal and classic rock edge. They stand out as having one of the best vocalists in Leicester/shire - Steve Faulkner who is one hell of a good singer. Steve sings with the band but also has a career as a soloist. Backed by three superbly good musicians, this is one of the most promising of our local hard rock bands. Hard working and dedicated guys, they have recently recorded an EP. Since their formation in 2004, the band has changed the lineup a couple of times, but now they are offering some epic gigs, with their melodic songs, classic guitar sounds, searing riffs, chugging baselines and pounding drums. Always a winner at every gig they play, Set In Stone is one of the ace bands within its genre and style. We have heard that Set in Stone have split up. July 2008. Very sad news!. A young band that has been playing at The Shed and some other local venues. The threesome formed in October 08 but now have a fourth member. They play a mixture of own songs and covers and display a fairly good level of skills and vocals. A talented young band that should do well. They will be playing at the Glastonbudget Festival in 2010. Shapeshifter Shapeshifter, a polyrhythmic, polycultural outfit from Leicester via South Africa and the shores of Lake Michigan, are one of the East Midlands' best-kept secrets. Psychedelic, alternative, experimental reminiscent of the happenings during the hippy era. Shapeshifter | Shapeshifter new web site Shenanigans Four member band with a bluesy 60's sound. They draw their includes from The Beatles, The Kinks, The Doors, The Libertines, etc. Shortly After Sunrise Shortly After Sunrise were originally a 4-piece rock but are now a trio, alternative and punk band who are based in the midlands and are influenced by Arctic Monkeys, You Me at Six, The Audition and Angels and Airwaves. Their sound combines epic guitar riffs, catchy bass lines, powerful drums and dual vocals from George and Keith. They won the Battle of the Bands at Loughborough Town Hall in 2008. The Shreds The Shreds, formerly known as Radar were formed in the summer of 2002. Based in Leicestershire, they are a four-piece outfit playing a combination of alternative, indie, power-pop. Their influences range from ‘60’s music up to present day. Striving for diversity, their music ranges from sonic walls of sound to melodic anthems. Their music can be easily digested with instantly memorable hooks that grab the listener’s attention. They hope to achieve by way of their music songs that are appreciated and accepted, both intriguing yet simple. Shortwave Fade This young band are fairly new but have some stunningly original songs. Alternative sound with influences from some of the biggest current US bands - massive backing sound but stamped with their own originality. Powerful and tuneful vocals from lead singer Jon. Watch this band !! Showwaddywaddy Arguably Leicester's most famous band. Formed in 1973, this band is still playing and touring, with their colourful offering of old school rock 'n roll. The band has had numerous chart hits including several no 1 hits in the top ten chart. Silent Devices Harborough band with four members. Having been around for three years, the band has produced an EP and have supported Rooster and Linchpin. They have played many gigs in Leicester and further afield and are proving to be a popular band. This six piece band from Leicester University played at the Shed on 10th June. The experimental, ambient rock band played a scintillating set of funky, blues and soul numbers that was as refreshing as it was vibrant. With vocals from the two front singers Jessica Pilkington and Danielle Chung, they produced a finely rounded sound and an engaging selection of songs. The band gradually came together and now delivers a fine line-up of their own original songs and some choice covers. Good stuff and well worth seeing if you like moody, atmospheric melodies delivered by skilled musicians. A trio comprising Nick (17) , Amy (15) and Josh (17). Together they make somewhat experimental acoustic rock songs with a goodly dose of verve and creativity. Delightful and engaging. The Sixth Circle Three member pop rock indie band from Melton Mowbray. Their main influences are the Stones, the Beatles, Oasis and the Flaming Lips. They put on an amazing live show where band members end up in the audience, lights are flashed and party poppers are popped (Warning: The front three rows WILL get covered in bubbles). Imagine The Rolling Stones with an even camper front man, a guitarist with all his own blood and a drummer who knows what\'s going on .. this is the Sixth Circle. Skam # SKAM# is an excellent local rock band. The band perform their own lyrics and songs and have a dedicated fan base. Most of their songs are their own but they can also play a wide selection of well known covers. These 3 guys really rock and everyone will love their shows. Complete with flashing lights and strong performance, Skam is a band that can easily play a complete show on its own. Lead vocals from Steve Hill, a very accomplished band singer and solo artist, make Skam a quality band. Local Leicester lads, these guys really know how to rock and roll - you will be thrilled. Available for private bookings. Skarots are a leicester based 5 piece new indie band, combining
the fusion of indie/rock/ and occasionaly a bit of ska. They met on internet
site Gumtree and poached the front man from sheffield. since June 08, they have
been writing songs as a unit, and taking the lyrics, from guitarist Nick Cox,
which are all about daily life out on the streets of Leicester. This involves
those that claim benefits and rob from those, like the band, that graft very
hard. The band involves 2 nurses ( Will Coltman, bass and Chris Teunisson, drums),
a plumber ( Rich Greaves, guitar), a bricky (Nick Cox, guitar), and and office
worker (Nob, singer) .The band members have gelled together and now have a couple
of gigs under their belt. They are hoping to take Leicester by f**ing storm. SKYlight Three piece Leicester pop-punk, rock band. Two well balanced lead singers Sam and Matt are accompanied by some skillful drumming from Ben. Their energetically paced songs get the audience going. Stomping punky rhythms make them a superbly entertaining band. Fun music for people who want to dance and have a good time. Slaine An outstanding four piece heavy metal band based in Leicestershire. They take influences from a wide range of bands like Killswitch engage, Metallica, Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, All That Remains, Pantera. Formed in early 2006 they have gone from strength to strength, producing increasingly complex riffs, drumlines and soaring vocals. Drawing inspiration from a range of influences they aimed to produce an original sound and are set to record their first demo/EP, "To End Our Days" in spring 2008. They have played with metal legends Alterbridge and won through to the finals of the Pavilion Battle od the Bands in 2008. Smoking Kills Five piece band from Melton Mowbray formed in January 2007. The band has gone from strength to strength and now enjoys an increasing reputation. Influences ranging from Guns 'n' Roses to Iron Maiden, this is not just another metal band. The have skillfully blended a range of sounds and have come up songs that are original and exhillarating. "These boys are like East 17, but on speed" - Leicester Sound. " Balanced raw edge, with layered flowing over tones " - Esse Showcase. Smokestacks This four piece band performs improvisational and impulsive music combining the styles of blues, classic rock and jamming and are based in Leicester. featuring guitarist Rajiv Mohanlal. Previously known as Blue Light District. Smokin the Profit Formed in 2006, Smokin the Profit are a 4-piece punk-rock and indie band based in Leicester and describe their music as having a 'burgeoning punk-rock-indie with a slice of ska sound.' The band supported Ed Tudor Pole of punk legends Ten Pole Tudor and presenter of The Crystal Maze. The Solutions Covers band with a wealth of experience and a love of the Beatles and the Stones. Their hard edged 60s sound features tight harmonies and driving rythms. This band is a great choice for private parties and party based venues. Sons of ITTO Three member "No Wave" rock band. Hailing from the three corners of the UK, Sons Of Itto write, perform and record alternative music. Think Sonic Youth jamming out Pixies songs and you get the gist; but still don't come close to the immense wall of melodic white noise this trio can produce. To quote Martin Young from fanzine Elephant Juice. ".an half hour shock and awe campaign of 'sonic freak-outs', that will put ideas in your head and faith in your chest". Sons Of Itto are also the resident band of the Leicester music venue Firebug hosting their own monthly night on Wednesdays. The Steptoos A top class band with a crackingly good set of songs and some sparkingly good sounds, this is a band that really gets a gig to take off. The Hinckley five peice is a band with a set of amazingly good songs - 'Out Tonight' is a geezer rock classic, with a catchy ska beat sprinkled into the chorus. A band with a set of star musicians, they know how to blend instruments to make captivating sounds. Vocalist Ollie also puts on some marvellous solo appearances and when playing with the band wips out a harmonica in between playing the guitar and singing. The Steptoos are a band with a very modern set of songs, and you can hear influences ranging from Oasis through to the Pigeon Detectives. Crisp, clear vocals where you can hear all the words are intoned with a vaguely northern rock accent. Listen to 'Girl You Amaze Me' - you'll see what I mean and checkout the soaring backing sound. With a good producer and a decent studio, these guys could hit the charts. The Staves Loud, sharp and catchy indie rock band, driven by a love of classic 70s punk and 80s post punk. Stereohigh Our latest information is that this band has now split up and is no longer playing. Update: the band is back - new review coming soon. StereoTrash Four member band from Ashby playing pop punk and americana. StereoTrash started when four skaters took a look at what music is around today, what kids were listening to at school and thought 'To hell with this!'. With child-like energy, a fresh raw sound and some messed up punkster prankster antics, this is what makes StereoTrash the band they are today. With mouth-watering solos, no bullshit and to the point lyrics, tasty bass lines, ear-bursting drum beats and riffs that will make your Grandma dance, if fast, hard and catchy music your thing, Then StereoTrash are the band for you. StereoTrash started when four skaters took a look at what music is around today, what kids were listening to at school and thought 'The hell with this!'. With child-like energy, a fresh raw sound and some messed up punkster prankster antics, this is what makes StereoTrash the band they are today. With mouth-watering solos, no bullshit and to the point lyrics, tasty bass lines, ear-bursting drum beats and riffs that will make your Grandma dance, if fast, hard and catchy music your thing, Then StereoTrash are the band for you. BTW we have a new demo up of one our songs Sticks and Stones Four member indie/funk band formed in 2006. Influences include the Beatles, The Kinks and the Who. The band is devoted to kick ass, foot tapping songs that make the audience want to rock n roll. Backed by some strong guitar work from Joe Culverwell, Sticks and Stones have a set of creative and entertaining songs. The Stiggz This four member indie band is from Coalville. A young indie band that formed in February 2008 they are already making people sit up and listen on the Leicester rock scene. Having written a set of infectious tunes that have stuck in the audiences mind long after the gig is over they have demonstrated considerably ability as composers, matched by their great stage presence. Their catchy tunes have seen them gig on a weekly basis around Leicestershire, Nottingham and Derby and they have recently been offered four dates at 'The Vic' in Coalville one of Leicester's key venues. Having walked away with the Coalville Youth Battle of the Bands title in June, they have also played the Bardon Rock, The Whitwick Festival and a charity gig in Stapleford, Nottingham raising money for the Queens Medical Centre which was covered by Trent FM, Central television as well as the Derby and Nottingham media. The Stiggz songs are infectious view of the world from a teenager's eyes, with a blistering pace and just the kind of lyrics and tunes that make their audience want to sing along or get up and dance. In the first six months, their myspace site had over 10,000 hits with the band gaining a strong fan base in their local Leicestershire area and across the Midlands as the word continues to spread. Stone Dogs Five member blues grunge band from Leicester. Describing themselves as a "bunch of beer loving reprobates", these guys use the influence of their seriously eclectic taste in music to make some badass rock'n'roll tunes. Stone Vibe A band playing funky original songs, drawing on influences such as Radio Head, The Breates, Cream, Morrissey and many more classic top bands. Strange Gods Four member band. Playing melodic rock songs. Sub-rosa Described as playing rock, indie, experimental, this five member Leicester band has achieved a considerable reputation and following. Fronted by the powerful vocals of singer Col Beattie - this band pumps out high energy sounds and an electric presence. See these guys live - they really rock! Subdude Four member band from Coalville with front man Ian Waterhouse. Strong performances and a solid set of songs, this band is going from strength to strength with each performance. One great song and dance band, they get the audience to their feet with catchy tunes. When it comes to live rock, these guys are stars. Subjects of the City James Brookes Buckley (born in Audenshaw, Manchester) attended Leicester University where he formed a group called Saint Simon. Performing the main Leicester circuit they were seen and hired by bar promoter Andrew Tomlinson who quickly became a valuable exporter of the band’s music. They continued the group throughout University, both attending midlands Universities. Not long after Saint Simon disbanded and James became the drummer for Corky’s Alibi. James and Jimmy found they had an uncanny love for similar music and they quickly became a tight musical unit often practising on their own (a la White Stripes). Steve and Jimmy forged on, building a strong repertoire and crafting a new sound. They became Subjects of the City (the name inspired by the great Twentieth Century artist, George Grosz) shortly after recruiting new drummer Steve Billingham. After recording one EP with Billingham, They Dream Tomorrow, the band reached a hiatus and parted company with their drummer. Shortly afterward, James Brookes Buckley (who had resisted the lure of playing rock music for two years), was recruited and resulted in a vast overhaul of the band’s sound and two new EPs, One Cure For Man and The Age of Amnesia. After building a strong live reputation and attracting attention of the press, Subjects of the City are now working towards recording their debut album to be finished in early 2009. The Sunday Club Five member southern rock and pop band. Recently acquired lead singer Oli Dickinson previously had a notable solo career as a singer songwriter. The band has been established for some time and has earned a considerable reputation for the fine quality of its songs and its professional musicianship. Sunday Frills A three member indie band whose influences include the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the LA's, Morrissey, and Velvet Underground, among others. They been around since 2006 and play a few gigs now and again. Sunflower is a new and delightfully different band. Their brand of funky, jazz rock fusions is in the mould of Pink Floyd, Courtney Pine and John Coltrane, with a hint of El Pussycat thrown in. They are not the only band with a female sax player (q.v. Pressure) but in their case they have made good use of the brass section to forge an emjoyable set of songs, ably delivered by Lead singer Tom Hackwell. Formed in December 2009, Surrender The Coast have, in the short time they have been active, earned themselves the reputation of being one of Leicester's most exciting bands. The six peice band recently, booked and supported Shadows Chasing Ghosts at a private party in Leicester. Shadows Chasing Ghosts were so impressed that they have asked the band to support them when they will play the new 02 Academy Leicester when it opens in September. The band have also secured a slot supporting Memphis May Fire, Broadway, Evita and Elijah in Reading this coming October, as well as having supported acts such as Maths, Jairus, Blakfish, The James Cleaver Quintet and Cats & Cats & Cats. Surrender The Coast have been likened to early Alexisonfire / Emarosa / Deaf Havana, and hope to keep growing and progressing as a band. Obviously, this takes a lot of hard work, which of course they are willing to do. On June 21st they will be releasing their self funded debut EP 'Avert Your Eyes', a four track CD that is the culmination of months of writing and honing the songs so that they are exactly what the band wants them to be. Sweet Lady Four member band playing their own classic style rock songs. Having formed in February 2006, the band's talented lead singer Stef D'Cruz has written many of the songs they perform. In doing this, Stef has been influenced by Freddy Mercury and Queen. Guitarist and vocalist Matt Lonsdale is also a gifted song writer. These highly talented musicians and singers put on a great show, and audiences clearly love their songs and quality vocals. The band is unusual in having piano and keyboards by Stef D'Cruz. Although a young band, these guys are making music that sounds like they have been playing for years. Sweet Lady is following in a great rock tradition but also clearly has broken the mould in what they are achieving musically. Switch Nx THE Band names beginning with "The" are listed under the letter of the next word. Talons Deep Formed in 2006, an exciting 3 piece indie band. The Tall Orders Based in Leicester, The Tall Orders play a mixture of indie, alternative and rock music. They are made up of 4 band members and describe their music as a 'beautiful chaos!' Taste the Chase Formed in late March 2007, this four member band has recorded a number of tracks which can be heard on their MySpace page. The band is creating new sounds that will appeal to the current tastes of rock fans. Thier ska rythms and catchy tunes provide an enjoyable set, which build on the traditional ska style to bring something fresh and exiciting. This young band has a vibrance and originality that will carry it a long way. They have just released an EP and are attracting a following from the gigs they are playing. Full of promise and large on potential, this is definitely a band to watch out for. The band is reported to have split up. Team 12am Grunge, punk band with four members, formed in 2005. The - look for the band under the first letter of the next word Tea Monkeys Four member pop rock and reggae band. Band names beginning with "The" are listed under the letter of the next word. Themselves Four member alternative, pop, new wave band. We haven't seen them at gigs yet and don't know much about the band but if their myspace recordings are anything to go by, we will want to see a lot more of them and soon. Theories - r.i.p. Was an Indie pop rock band with 4 members. Having started in Leicester in Spring 2006, they have now played some of Leicester's top venues and have supported Amy Studt. Sadly the guys have split up and gone theri various ways. Band names beginning with "The" are listed under the letter of the next word. This young trio from Coalville won a Battle of the Bands competition at the Shed on 1st July 2009. Lead singer Zack Whisehall has an x-factor quality and does better with his stage presence that many front men twice his age. Young and still a bit wet behind the ears musically, this band shows a lot of promise and could be going places once they get some flying hours under their belts. This Party Melts Formed from former band Lazy Love Makers, the band offers strong performances and lively songs. Celtic/traditional folk-rock band with six members, based in the East Midlands, who have been amazing audiences from big festival stages, ceilidhs, barndances and weddings, right down to smaller, more intimate pub gigs, with their unique, energetic style, humour and musicianship! The celtic and traditional folk they play is sometimes electric, sometimes acoustic, sometimes rocked up and occasionally with the odd contemporary song thrown in, but always in their own style and with a level of musicianship and flair that leaves the audiences wanting more! Through the Glass A newly formed three member band who have been working in different bands for a couple of years and decided to form a hardcore, post-punk metal band featuring the drummer from TRAVOLTA. The Truth This band has split up (July '09) The Truth are a hard working Leicester band who have been playing loads and loads of gigs at all the Leicester venues and a couple of festivals and outdoor events. Playing an entertaining set of reggae, roots and RnB rock songs, they have delighted many audience, either as a full electric band or in their acoustic sets. The Truth won the Best Combo Act prize at the 2008 Pavilion Acoustics Competition. A five member band from Leicester who play a mixture of their own songs and covers. They have established themselves as a busy and popular band, having formed in the summer of 2007. They write their own songs and perform some well known covers, such as Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No cry'. They have played many local venues and recently featured in an open stage set in Humberstone Gate. Lead singer Chrissie joined the band in the spring of 2008 and Siobhan was soon to follow as their resident drummer and Nick on bass. They joined forces with founder members Deven (Guitar/keys/vocals), and Zak (Guitar/vocals). A band with conviction and ideals, their memorable lyrics often have something meaningful to say (e.g. 'Insecuritae'.) Widely applauded by both audiences and other bands, The Truth adds a solid and quality contribution to our live music scene. Tired Irie This band has split up (July '09) Four member indie band, signed to Try Harder Records. NME said that they "...boast a sparkly party rollock" and went on to say "As sweatily kenetic as they are artfully tuneful .. Tired Irie has supported Does it Offend You, Yeah? and nearly got on to a lineup with Crystal Castles. Manchester Music glowed: " This is the first band at least recently, if not ever, to successfully combine serious electro funk disco with an eerily contagious indie rock sensibility. Mindblowing material from the Leicester quartet." Their songs echoe Foals, Hot Chip and Kings of Leon. Healthily original, it think it will be soon that some bands will be quoting Tired Irie in their influences. Tommy Switch Also known as Benjamin Robinson, a one band band in Leicester creates and performs indie, alternative and shoegaze music. Toxin When Toxin played at the Shed tonight, finding that one expression was easy: "exhilarating". Toxin are a band of young musicians who show wagon loads of potential. Toxin are a band that offer an exiting cocktail of Metal blended with lashings of punk and classic rock. It is now only July and this band started playing only "earlier this year" and yet I have heard bands twice their age do half as well at making music. The band has two ace guitarists, Ben and Mark, who put many a string player in the shade with their fingering fireworks. When they were up on the stage at the Shed you sensed a group of young guys who were genuinely enjoying what they were doing. So after after only a few months of playing these brilliant young guitarists look set to soar upwards to lofty heights. Fast moving songs with lots of sparkling riffs and complex passages of sound, Toxin sprinted through their tracks, showering the audience with rocket trails of brightly coloured guitar passages, backed by Chris's frenetic drumming and cunning bass lines from Matt. Toxin is a band with that "world is our oyster" vision of what they can achieve. They found themselves on the main stage at the Glastonbudget Festival earlier this year, shortly after having played their audition gig, with festival organisers cooing over their youthful talent. Their dream is to support Iron Maiden. Hopelessly naive? In the world of rock, anything can happen. I think if Bruce Dickinson or Steve Harris were in the audience tonight they would be saying to their manager: "get these kids on with us". They would have loved them. Twenty Below Zero Alternative Leicester band Twenty Below Zero, influenced by Biffy Clyro G, Love and the Special Sauce and Bloc Party are set to tour some dates with the Fun Lovin' Criminals in the summer. They have a laid back yet up beat sound. Twisted Whistle - r.i.p. A 4-piece metal, rock and hardcore band based in Melton Mowbray whose eithic is to play hard party hard! Sadly this excellent and enjoyable band has now split up. Uglybus Traditional four peice covers band playing at pubs and clubs through Leicestershire. Their playlist includes songs from the 60s through to the present day, inlcuding The Beatles, the Kinks, The Who, The Jam, Thin LIzzy, Oasis, Kilers, Kasabian, Artic Monkeys and many more. Until I Die Until I Die are a 5-piece metal band from Leicester who describe their sound as a 'crushing and powerful listening experience!' The Up! An indie, soul and southern rock 3-piece band whose influences range from Ryan Adams to Otis Reading. The Utopians Leicester indie band, formed from a previous band called Nocturnal. Gifted songwriters and strong vocals from lead singer Jason Westall with the support of lead guitarist James Shaw. Managed by Leicester agency Get Your Band On. The Utopians have recorded a number of their own songs and now have a new drummer and bassist. They have written several songs that have all the feel of hit songs including There's a Train and Pissed up in Prague. They were featured in a live interview on BBC radio Leicester, with a live performance by Jason and James. The Utopians has an increasing popularity with young fans and is thought likely to get signed in 2008. They went on a UK Tour in January/February 2008 and produced a three part video of this, which can be viewed on Youth Tube. The first part is included below. The Utopians MySpace | Utopians official web site | Video: A Month With The Utopians Vanity Press Leicester band (Folk rock/alternative/electroacoustic) stopped performing in November 2007 to pursue other projects. Veil Pop rock indie band with four band members. Great songs, happy beat, strong rhythms. The Verified Indie, blues rock trio with influences like Led Zeppelin, Queen, Blur, Stone Roses, Radiohead, and many more. The Waits The Waits is an indie/new wave trio from Coalville, formed in late June 2008. After four months they produced their own album. Having played the main festivals on their home area, they went on to play the first round of national bands competition Surface Unsigned. Strong vocals from lead singer David Hammersley and memorable melodic songs make this band stand out. A four piece indie/alternative band formed in 2009 and currently writing and recording new songs. See ouir reviews page and gig notes page for coverage of the band's gigs. Weekend Schemers were our band of the month for October 2009. Four piece rock band formed in September '09, they recorded
their first two songs in December '09 and started playing live in January '10 Who is Bob McGee Who Is Bob McGee is a 3 piece jam band from the Market Harborough area of Leicester. It consists of Gavin Storey on bass, Huw Beynon on drums and Martyn Storey on guitar. The band have many many influences, the main ones being Dave Matthews Band, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Steve Vai, Rush and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Each song they play is unique, and is made up virtually on the spot. The band has recently finished recording their first EP in Beaten Track studios. Featuring Pascal Mowla, a new folk rock band. With a story Was a Four piece 2-step indie band. Strong lead vocals from hot front man Ross Wimperis was backed by strong guitars and drums. Formed at the start of 2006, the band produced fine performances and foot tapping songs.. They broke up in June 2008. The Working Projects The band was formed in the summer of 2008 on the sands
of Deauville in France. Joseph Faulkner and I, James Sides, met on the beach
for the first time and found in conversation that we lived only a few miles apart
in Leicestershire. We shared the ambition of a band and decided to put one together
when we returned home. The Wry Dogs write melody driven tunes about everything from global conflicts and crazed ex girlfriends to their constant pursuit of domestic bliss. They are currently recording material for an album to be released on iTunes towards the end of 2009, with new live dates to follow shortly thereafter. Covers band featuring some of the musicians from the Jack of Hearts band. The Yarbles Four member indie band, set up in 2003. Now a successful band with a strong following. A new four piece band playing a punky-metally sound; they have been together for about a year and come from Oadby. They have a strong lead vocalist (Rob) and are planning to write some new material over the year ahead. Archive list ends here |
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