Andreas Rex
Banned for smiling
For some reason I happen to know a lot of people in up-and-coming local bands at the mo, so thought it was worth starting a thread about things that are going on in and around Stafford.
Stafford's had a vibrant music scene for as long as I can remember...Stafford FM do a great job of promoting local stuff by playing a tune by a local artist every hour. Don't quote me on that, but I think that's their intention.
So...here's my rundown of what is currently available from Stafford-based (or Stafford-related) bands/artists. Please feel free to add to this!
A good friend of mine (and also forumite dangerousdave) is the drummer in a Wolves-based band called The Lines. They're on the verge of big things having supported Ian Brown, Ocean Colour Scene, The Charlatans and Peter Doherty to name but a few. They've just finished a mini-tour of Britain, headlining alongside The Rainband (who were chosen by Liam Gallagher to play at the opening of his 'Pretty Green' fashion chain).
They produced a great album a year or so ago and have just released a song with a very different style to what they're known for....it's been single of the week on Kerrang and has also been played on many other stations across the country.
Latest single: No Illusions (No Cheap Tricks)
Other stuff: www.wearethelines.com
Another good friend is in a band called Tyler Mae....they've recently supported Enter Shikari, Example and other notable names in the industry.
They released an EP yesterday (14/05/12) for FREE and the first single off the EP features the excellent Eva Lazarus, who is the lead vocalist with a very successful group called Dub Mafia, based in Brizzle. Eva is Stafford born & bred, so there's 2 Staffordians for the price of one for you!
Latest single: Versus White Knights ft. Eva Lazarus
Whole EP: HERE
There's also a lot going on with my brother-from-another-mother Benny Upsetter who is making nice tunes with Dean Meredith of Bizarre Inc/Chicken Lips fame, and I'm sure many others in our beautiful town! Post them here and let's have a listen!
Stafford's had a vibrant music scene for as long as I can remember...Stafford FM do a great job of promoting local stuff by playing a tune by a local artist every hour. Don't quote me on that, but I think that's their intention.
So...here's my rundown of what is currently available from Stafford-based (or Stafford-related) bands/artists. Please feel free to add to this!
A good friend of mine (and also forumite dangerousdave) is the drummer in a Wolves-based band called The Lines. They're on the verge of big things having supported Ian Brown, Ocean Colour Scene, The Charlatans and Peter Doherty to name but a few. They've just finished a mini-tour of Britain, headlining alongside The Rainband (who were chosen by Liam Gallagher to play at the opening of his 'Pretty Green' fashion chain).
They produced a great album a year or so ago and have just released a song with a very different style to what they're known for....it's been single of the week on Kerrang and has also been played on many other stations across the country.
Latest single: No Illusions (No Cheap Tricks)
Other stuff: www.wearethelines.com
Another good friend is in a band called Tyler Mae....they've recently supported Enter Shikari, Example and other notable names in the industry.
They released an EP yesterday (14/05/12) for FREE and the first single off the EP features the excellent Eva Lazarus, who is the lead vocalist with a very successful group called Dub Mafia, based in Brizzle. Eva is Stafford born & bred, so there's 2 Staffordians for the price of one for you!
Latest single: Versus White Knights ft. Eva Lazarus
Whole EP: HERE
There's also a lot going on with my brother-from-another-mother Benny Upsetter who is making nice tunes with Dean Meredith of Bizarre Inc/Chicken Lips fame, and I'm sure many others in our beautiful town! Post them here and let's have a listen!