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Alphaspin
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Member Since1/12/2006
Band Websitewww.alphaspin.com
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Warren Hill
Ashton Mayne
Simon Walker
James Smith

InfluencesBen Folds, Crowded House, The Feeling, Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, Supergrass, The Beatles, Talking Heads, The Police, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, Aerosmith, Radiohead, Muse, Artic Monkeys, Paul Weller, The Beach Boys, Beck, Eric Clapton, The Who, Dire Straits, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Jack Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Travis, Pink Floyd, Keane, Madness, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, David Gray, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, James Taylor, Paul McCartney, Ocean Colour Scene, Stevie Wonder, Morrissey, Ryan Adams, Van Morrison, Queen, Elton John, The Killers, Abba, Joan Armatrading, Turin Brakes, Graham Coxon, The Magic Numbers, The Zutons, The Happy Mondays, ABC, World Party, Billy Joel, The Darkness, Barenaked Ladies, My Chemical Romance, Aimee Mann, Al Stewart, Alan Parsons, The Wallflowers, Dave Matthews Band, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson, Björk, Avril Lavigne, Elvis Presley, The Eagles, George Michael, The Supremes, Bee Gees, the kooks, Gnarls Barkley, Tom Petty, Bryan Ferry, The Housemartins The Proclaimers, Echo and the Bunnymen, Midnight Oil, David Byrne, Hootie & the Blowfish, Dodgy, Fiona Apple, Bryan Adams, Jackson Browne, Jerry Lee Lewis, Electric Light Orchestra, Cast, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Maroon 5 Little Richard, James Blunt, Catatonia, INXS, Duran Duran, ELO, Phil Collins, Squeeze, Split Enz, Everything But The Girl, Neil Finn, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Garbage, Garth Brooks, Sarah McLachlan, Men at Work, Simon and Garfunkel, Simply Red, The Faces, Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Take That, The Hollies, Charlatans, The Jayhawks, Robbie Williams, Tracy Chapman, Pete Townshend, Ray LaMontagne, The Beautiful South, The Buggles, The Pretenders, Waterboys, ZZ Top, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse James Morrison, Carly Simon
Sounds LikeBen Folds, Crowded House, Jimi Hendrix, Abba, Joan Armatrading, Bloc Party, Turin Brakes, Editors, Franz Ferdinand, Graham Coxon, The Magic Numbers, The Feeling, The Strokes, White Stripes, The Zutons, The Happy Mondays, ABC, World Party, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Killers, The Darkness, Barenaked Ladies, Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Aimee Mann, Al Stewart, Alan Parsons, Supergrass, Pearl Jam, Green Day, U2, Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers, Dave Matthews Band, Britney Spears, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson, 50 Cent, Bon Jovi, Björk, The Beatles, Talking Heads, Avril Lavigne, Michael Jackson, Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Elvis Presley, The Doors, Elvis Costello, REM, The Eagles, George Michael, The Supremes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Police, Bob Dylan, Bee Gees, the kooks, Gnarls Barkley, The Libertines, Tom Petty, Bryan Ferry, The Smiths, Aerosmith, Carly, The Housemartins, The Proclaimers, Radiohead, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, Echo and the Bunnymen, Elton John, Beach Boys, Beck, Eric Clapton, The Who, Midnight Oil, David Byrne, Dire Straits, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Hootie & the Blowfish, Dodgy, Fiona Apple, Jack Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Jackson Browne, Jerry Lee Lewis, Coldplay, Electric Light Orchestra, Cast, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Maroon 5, Little Richard, Keane, Madness Peter Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, David Gray, Manic Street Preachers, James Blunt, Travis, Catatonia, INXS, Duran Duran, Paul Simon, Pulp, ELO, Phil Collins, Squeeze, Sting, Split Enz, Everything But The Girl, Neil Finn, Paul McCartney, Faithless, George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac, Traveling Wilburys, Garbage, Garth Brooks, Sarah McLachlan, Queen, Men at Work, Gorillaz, Simon and Garfunkel, Simply Red, Rolling Stones, The Faces, Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Oasis, Stone Roses, The Kinks, Take That, The Hollies, John Lennon, James Taylor, Charlatans, Ocean Colour Scene, Stevie Wonder, The Hollies, The Jayhawks, Robbie Williams, Tracy Chapman, Turin Brakes, Morrissey, Ryan Adams, Pete Townshend, Ray LaMontagne, Talking Heads, The Beautiful South, The Buggles, The Pretenders, Van Morrison, Waterboys, ZZ Top, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, Franz Ferdinand, Ben's Brother
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About the band

Being a talented foursome with individual musical flair, Ash, Si, Jim and Woz have developed a sound that does not depend upon samples, overproduction and technology to define their groove.

The purpose of Alphaspin is to give audiences a taste of the past where song craft overshadowed fashion and trend and where talent, musicianship and originality came first.

Formed in 1998 as BreakFast, the established line up was thrown together in Early 2001. To date, the band have played mainly London venues such as Borderline, Water Rats Theatre, Metro Bar, Dublin Castle, West One Four, WKD bar, Kashmir Klub, Underworld, Sound, Earls Court Olympia, and recently supported The Who at Knebworth.

The band centres around three singer/songwriters. The resulting sound varies from interesting guitar to high-energy piano led songs. All are big on harmonies crossing many borders of music.

About the debut album

Through the Solar Waves

If you're enjoying the songs above, and you'd like to listen to more, our debut album, Through the Solar Waves, is available from:

for iPod users.

Alternatively, if you fancy a hard copy of the album, it is available to purchase online from CD BABY.....Buy the Alphaspin CD.

Feedback:

'Piano-led rock' it says here. Which should bring to mind the Keane muppets. Now, get rid of that image, cos this is far better. These London based fellas are more akin to Crowded House, so yes, there are killer songs on here, full of summery pop joy. Much appreciated round here considering the present weather. A&R team, Rough Trade Shops

"I liked it - made me tap my feet quite a lot, and want to dance, it's full of energy. Did you say they had a record deal? I need to wait until they've got a bit more profile - then will get them on." Jamie Theakston, Heart 106.2

"Album of the Week" on Pulse Rated, August 2005

"A fantastic fresh and fun sound that just makes me want to jump about! These guys deserve their break" Lindsay Hooper, Pulse Rated FM

"A great new band reminded me of early Damian Rice particularly liked the last track Only you for me...." Tom Fenner Producer of Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2.

Artist of the Week on karmadownload.com, February 2006

"If you like your pop perfect, and your vocal lines instantly memorable, and your production values high, well look no further!" A&R team, karmadownload.com

"Alphaspin deliver gob smacking piano rock comparable to the likes of early Elton John and The Beatles, Abbey Road era. "A&R team, Halfmoon

"Positively smashing, and very catchy, debut by this British band! EXCELLENT!!!" A&R team, Kool Kat Musik

"Shifting between simple acoustic indie pop to piano-laden Keane-esque ballads, they have the simplistic sound and the right hooks to make it in the industry today. Sometimes simple pop-rock is the way to go. Alphaspin seem to have rounded out a solid sound with some tight musicianship, good vocals and top notch songwriting." Daniel Field, ReadJunk

About the album

The band recently decided to raise some cash and self finance an album. The demos were picked up by a number of producers, the band settling on Ian Grimble (Travis, Texas, Manic Street Preachers) and work began at 2Khz Studios. There they used a 1968 EMI desk that was originally purpose built for John Lennon and Phil Spector for the Imagine album sessions. Further to this, the band used the drumming skills of friend of the band Luke Bullen, (KT Tunstall and Joe Strummer) and the Hammond organ skills of Julian Wilson of Grand Drive.

Recording took about 30 days over the course of 3 months including a trip to Rockfield Studios in Wales, where they recorded the piano (incidentally the Bsendorfer grand played by Mercury on Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody) and the Rhodes organ parts. Ian was keen to capture the retro sound that they have, so avoided modern instruments where possible. Interestingly enough the EMI desk was removed from 2khz upon completion of the album, so it remains the last commercial album to use this legendary equipment.

The album was mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Steve Rooke (Franz Ferdinand, David Bowie and The Beatles).

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Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



Jul 24 2009 10:38 AM

Hey guys,
 Haven't heard from you in a while. How's everything going? I hope you're all doing well and staying busy!! Maybe I'll hear from my loves soon?

Love you all,
Kime
A to the double "L" ison♥

A to the double "L" ison♥



May 18 2009 6:10 PM

Hey guys!

I bought your CD online about two years ago, and I just wanted to say I still love it and listen to it all the time. You guys are great, any plans for another album anytime soon?

Best wishes,
Allison
Matilde

Matilde



Feb 11 2009 6:56 PM

Hi boys!
the Valentine's day is coming, so I just want to wish you a great Valentine's day.
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Julienne

Julienne



Jan 27 2009 11:01 PM

Hi Alphaspin boys
Hope you are all well
We invite you to have a listen to our 2 new Song Demo’s uploaded
Nobody Said Love Was Easy & Something To Believe In
Love to know what ya think?
Hope you have a great week
Keep us posted
Julie
Julienne Band
Matilde

Matilde



Dec 30 2008 8:31 PM

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Dec 22 2008 12:55 AM

I hope you'll have a wonderful Christmas and that 2009 may have only good things in store for you!

Cheers
-Koen
Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



Dec 25 2008 12:25 AM

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Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



Dec 4 2008 3:17 PM

You guys should put up one of those myspace chat room things, so when your on you can talk to everyone!! And we can talk to each other when we're on too :D.
Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



Dec 3 2008 3:58 PM

Hey guys,
Sorry to hear it's all quiet! lol We'll just have to do something to make some noise then huh? Like oh I don't know, play a concert, put up a new song (oh wait lmao you just did! ;) ), throw a party?! Or just be the sexy beasts you are and have girls screaming and swooning all over you! Okay so I'm a bit hyper right now. I'm glad to hear you guys are recording a new CD!! I can't wait to hear it and buy it. Of course I would support you also, why not your my guys?! I've been here since sort of the beginning and I'll remain until the end (which hopefully will never happen).

Love all of you on the planet Alphaspin,
Kime
Jackie Wulf

Jackie Wulf



Nov 28 2008 6:26 PM

Thankxx for accepting my friendship jackie
Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



Nov 30 2008 7:16 AM

Hey Guys,
I haven't heard from you all in a while! What's new? How are you all doing?

Love,
Kime
JES

JES



Sep 19 2008 11:14 AM

Thank you so much for your friendship and support!! Keep in touch! New music and videos coming soon!!
SELBY!

SELBY!



Sep 10 2008 4:41 AM

Good to meet you! Peace and Love, LadyFair
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Oct 20 2008 11:14 PM

I miss you guys. And the website is out of the air?

The world needs Alphaspin!
Victoria

Victoria



Aug 12 2008 6:26 PM

Hi!! how are you???
keep making music.
have a good time, greetings from mexico.
MOTUS

MOTUS



Jul 26 2008 2:26 PM

HI Alphaspin

we just stoppin to say hi. We have some rest here at myspace during our rehearsals. You need some time to pause, just to find power again.
How are you? Hope fine! Wish you a great week. Enjoy the time...

Mike Nils Arne from Motus

P.S.: Finallly released or first EP.

Check out our new EP "Light" on the iTunes-Store:
http://phobos. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=280934950&s=143443

or at amzon. com:
http://www. amazon. com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=motus+light&x=0&y=0
Under The Tangerine Tree

Under The Tangerine Tree



Jul 9 2008 5:13 PM

Hello guys....I've reviewed "Through The Solar Waves" on my blog! I think it's a fantastic album and i'm enjoying it very very much....

Emmanuel

underthetangerinetree. blogspot. com
Lisa

Lisa



May 26 2008 6:19 AM

Hey Alphaspin, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!




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Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



May 13 2008 4:56 PM

Can't wait to see the dates and were your playing!! How could I not support my boys! Just remember us little people when you guys become uber famous! lol. I love you guys, and I'm doing great :D. I can't wait to hear more music from you all!!

Love,
Kime
Kime

Kimberly Jeffries



May 8 2008 3:00 AM

Sorry I haven't been keeping in touch with you all, but school's been hectic and I almost got kicked out :(. So what's new? How's everything going and how are you all? I hope everyone is well and that things are going great!

Love,
Kime
**Clara**

**Clara**



Apr 27 2008 11:32 AM

Hey guys!!!
How are you? I miss talking to you!
Take care.
Clara
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Apr 23 2008 2:20 PM

Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to London in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens.....would love to see you at a show? I figured with you being a musician you could appreciate this show. We play the Half Moon Putney. I hope you can come down? Take care! DW
gogonutz

gogonutz



Apr 11 2008 9:24 PM

Hey guys, haven't been around in awhile. How are you doing these days? Hope all is well.

Cheers
-Koen
bumbledog

bumbledog



Mar 5 2008 5:20 PM

Thanks for the add guys, very hjappy to be in your friends. Loving your indie pop thing, nice tunes

Les gars

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**Clara**

**Clara**



Jan 3 2008 11:21 AM

Happy new year guys!
How are you? It's been sooo long!
Take care.
Clara
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