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We recently filmed some of the bands from the recent cycle at a London recording studio. Each act performed one of their songs and gave a short interview about themselves.
BUNNY COME - ‘After the K’
Stealing Signs were chosen as the 6th band to be signed to the people’s record label. They are ready for an exciting single release campaign that needs everybody on board to break into the top 40 charts. We have started a new vote, choose the single to release. Listen to each track ‘Batteries’ and ‘So’ and then decide which song should be the single to release.
Stills from the pilot video for Band Republic. Our aim is to showcase the acts from the vote, which will include a live performance in a London recording studio and an interview.
Presented by Tony Lundon (Liberty X)
Featured bands/artists:
New Artists // New Vote // New Cycle
So what else is ‘New’ at Band Republic Towers we you ask? Well very shortly you will be able to get voting all over again as we begin another cycle of new bands. You will have the usual 5-8 eclectic bands/artists for you to peruse and choose your favourite to sign to the record label. Don’t forget that our aim is to begin breaking NEW bands or artists into the UK Top 40 on a regular basis. It all comes down to enthusing you our members to not only want to vote but to also purchase the single at the end of each voting cycle. Suggestions please of what sort of things you would like as an incentive to help run ‘the people’s record label’.
Tuesday night was the beginning of Band Republics Live presence on Central London’s Denmark Street. The night proved to be an instant success with a fantastic vibe and an audience who listened and enjoyed all of the artists performing. First up was singer songwriter Brooke Supple performing her own songs with the backing of her guitar assisted by backing from a Ukulele. Brooke’s great vocals really shone through and managed to have the audience enthralled during her first set of three songs. It was obvious that Brooke has great potential as both singer and songwriter as well as the presence and showmanship to shine onstage. Next up we had Josh Flowers who has moved down to London from Leeds. Josh’s set was interesting and heartfelt and really brought the audience into his World gaining a hush throughout the room as they listened to his warm ballads as they witnessed an artist whom will only grow as he gigs more and more. Josh’s Bob Dylan cover was very well received and with the added backing from Cajon and backing vocals finished his 1st set on a high. Following on from Josh Flowers, Paul Adams took to the stage. It was interesting to see someone whom was clearly vastly experienced onstage and had the confidence and songs to wow the crowd trying out both brand new, 1 song was written the night before, and songs from his vast repertoire. All very well received. In all the quality of the night was of the highest caliber as the night flowed quickly from artist to artist really giving the audience an amazing night. It was really interesting to see the audience completely enthralled by all of the artists and not doing the typical London thing of chatting loudly during performances. The 1st half was brought to a close with the only band of the evening, albeit a two piece called Philadelphia mainline. These guys were loud, and had the composure and vigour to pull off a much bigger sound than a two piece would normally generate. Their bluesy set was very much in keeping with the setting of Peter Parkers and the history attached to the room as they brought the first half to a very ‘loud’ close leaving the audience very much wanting more. Well with the way that band republic’s Live nights work that’s exactly what the enthusiastic crowd got. Having now been warmed up by great performances and booze the 2nd half of the evening flew by with each of the previous performers taking to the stage again. It was a testament to all of them how they managed to gauge the atmosphere and sustain the audiences attention throughout. As a great finale to the evening Brooke Supple took to the stage and performed three effortless covers as chosen for by the audience on the night. Performing with a massive smile on her face it was obvious that not only had the performers really enjoyed themselves but the audience as a whole had too. It was a testament to how the night runs, giving the punters an eclectic mixture of great performers and fast changeovers between acts that they really had seen a fluent night of great entertainment from all new artists.
Tomorrow we launch our new Live gig nights in the heart of Central London at Peter Parker’s Rock n Roll Club, on Denmark Street, the former recording studio for the Rolling Stones first ever album and The Kinks huge hit, ‘You really got me going’. We will be regularly hosting a monthly night at this intimate venue. It has a great vibe and bands simply ‘Love’ playing here.
Check out the article NME have put on their website about Headspace performing outside their offices. Great photos of how the stunt went and it was a great success. Well done to everyone involved, the ban, and a warm welcome to any new Band Republic members. This is just a taste of what happens on the people’s record label.
