Check out the reviews from our debut single "Mexicola Bare Essentials"
"Mexicola Bare Essentials is considerably more angular / electro pop than would normally be my cuppa
tea but Im actually surprised how much im liking it. Hayley Mitchells voice is up to the job
and the song itself is very catchy giving this top 40 potential with the right radio support."- International DJ magazine
"I like it, it’s a very interesting project, looking forward to hear more from them."- BBC Radio 1
"Manchester based ‘Dead Wasps’ debut single ‘Mexicola Bare Essentials’ is a fine example of electro pop with a funky bass that will stay in your head for days. Hayley Mitchells sultry voice sitting nicely on top. Don’t be surprised if you hear the chant ‘Roll a J, and drink some wine’ at clubs home and abroad this year." - The Skinny Magzine
"The original single is magical and should be a huge mainstream hit."
Charted at 8 w/b 15th January 2007. - Bestival Radio 87.7FM
"This tune is bangin !!" - Freeze FM
"Classy doesn’t even begin to describe it - cold showers optional but advisable. Those with suitably whetted appetites are heartily recommended to head straight for their my space site at www.myspace.com/deadwasps and check out the simply alluring ’Precious Time’ - a deceptively distracting nugget that should by rights be one of the surprise soundtracks to this years festivals - think primarily New Order and the early 90’s Manchester club scene fused succulently with prime time Massive Attack and Everything but the Girl - killer stuff."- Losing Today magazine
"I can see this becoming a club-land favourite" - Toxic Pete website
Record Label
US Licensing: Purley Sounds LLC (001) 323 644 3242
During the Summer of 2005, Gaz Wildsmith and Hayley Mitchell set about creating new music in an old renovated mental asylum deep in the wilds of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
After spending the rest of the year putting together a collection of tracks that showcased their eclectic musical style, they upped sticks and moved to Manchester.
Early 2006 and a frenzy of gigging and networking soon followed and culminated in them enlisting percussion supremo Mike Chung, and scratch DJ Neil Cookson to enhance the live setup.
After more refinement, their live shows evolved to encompass striking visuals alongside their relentless beats.
Early 2007 saw the release of debut single "Mexicola Bare Essentials", with the launch party packing out The Attic in Manchester, and radio airplay and critical acclaim followed.
Late Summer '07 saw them release "Precious Time" which sold all it's limited edition run at the single launch and continues to do well with downloads in excess of the 1K mark, taking them to the end of a very successful year.
2008 is looking eventful already, having just been featured on the MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2008, a successful month long US tour completed in June that included an appearance on the LA based entertainment industry tastemaker show - Hunnypot Radio, and a debut album released on ITUNES that will see them seize their place as one of Manchester's finest new electronic acts.
Hey there my friends! Listen, I have turned so many people on to your sound....everyone loves it, just like I knew they wood! Just wanted to say hello and hope all is well....(big ass high five)!
I might come and join you next year on your tour, I'm having withdrawal of NY already!!! Course we'd love to have you!! Wouldn't be the same without the waspies!!! At the mo, the date is August 9th so put it in ur diary. Just waiting to check with daz,nath etc but so far so good. Will be in touch, see u soon xxx
hey guys, cant wait to hear about the tour, no doubt those yanks loved u!! there is a woodfunk comin soon, dad's already planning it to be bigger and better (u know what he's like). u guys up for playing again, the woodfunk crowd loves u!!! x
its really good to hear that you lads and lass got back to manchester in one piece. you totally have a place to crash and shows to play in portland (and possibly on the west coast...once we get to touring). we had a blast playing and hanging out with all of you and wish you the absolute best in the lovely music you create. much love and we shall share a stage again.
Hey I missed you guys too! I want you to know that I was the first to leave feedback on itunes after buying your album....I will support you guys in anyway I can. It was awesome to hear you guys on MTV!!!!!!!
I told you, as soon as the album is on something other than sh*tty itunes i'll buy it! Bring me a copy on cd in to work and i'll buy a copy off itunes! Can't say fairer than that now can I? ;-)
Awww so sad you guys left :( I love your songs they are amazing. I hope the states were everything and more! Awesome I'll be in a movie, can't wait to see it :)
Thanks for the add, feel free to add me and my twin sister on our shared myspace account: www.myspace.com/thebakertwins and also add the ‘BT Girl Calendar’ page at: www.myspace.com/btgirlscalendar
Ok, stop fannying around in the U.S now and get back here! All the big deliveries are due in next week. Plenty of cardboard for you to rip Lol. Hope you are having a great time. Have fun in your last few days.
hello my little waspie friends! I've been watching ur videos and they are amaaaaaaaaaazing, you look like your having a brilliant time! live it up, enjoy urselves and i can't wait to hear every single detail when you get back. Lie up ur last week and half. Loe u all, ur all stars xxxxx
