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Alternative / Rock / Ambient

New EP available now! www.risen-records.com



Canterbury, South
United Kingdom

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   eben: General Info
Member Since4/10/2006
Band Websitewww.ebenband.co.uk
Band MembersOlly Knight - voice / guitar / piano.

Tom Upfield - electric guitar.

Greg Struthers - bass.

Shane Thatcher - drums.

Alison Parish - voice / synth / piano

InfluencesOlly - Sigur Ros / Jeff Buckley / Craig Armstrong / Radiohead / Arcade Fire / Zero 7 / Elbow.

Tom - Godspeedyoublackemperor / Mike Einziger / Jonny Buckland.

Greg - Mark McClelland/ Tim Commerford/ Idlewild/ Doves/ David Fitzgerald.

Shane - Mike Portnoy/ Virgil Donati/ Buddy Rich/ Jack DeJonette/ John Bonham/ Greg Bissonette/ Ben Love/ David Carr

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Sounds LikeAt every show people have told us of our unique and original style. We have had slight comparisons with being; "a rocky Sigur Ros" and simularities with Radiohead/ Muse/ Explosions In The Sky"

Record LabelRisen Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About eben
Eben are producing beautiful, anthemic faith-filled songs that have captured many hearts since the band’s creation in April 2006. Eben seek to take listeners on an intimate, dynamic and uplifting journey. With each member engineering new sounds and penning both new and familiar emotions, eben bring their diversity to the forefront. At some moments a soaring chorus, others a string crescendo or vocal sampling. There are hints of eben frontman Olly Knight’s folk influences, and songs that point to a wealth of classical, alternative, experimental, and poetic loves. The reoccuring themes in eben's songs could be compared with classical pieces and push away from typical verse and chorus structures. Eben push the boundaries of a conventional rock band, treading where other bands may not.

Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.

The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.

"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.

Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."

Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."

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BME





Jul 3 2009 12:25 PM

ACCUSTIC HEROES IS CALLING ALL ACCUITIC BANDS. This is a chance to auditon for one day in the studio and to play live at the Theater Royal on the 28th of November. Stating at the World bar in Margate on the 30th of July at 7pm. ( THIS IS A FREE AUDITION BANDS DONT MISS IT )
Firefalldown





Jul 1 2009 7:29 PM

Firefalldown Live @ Camden Underworld, London

Just a quick reminder! Catch us at the Camden Underworld this Thursday, 2nd July at 8pm! It'll be a scorcher! Tickets are £5 at the gate.

Address is:
174 Camden High St
London, NW1 0NE
(right outside Camden Town station)


Hevy





Jul 1 2009 9:34 AM


Hevy Music Festival 2009 flyer
SUPERSLUG





May 30 2009 10:15 AM

New Open mic night
Diegland





May 28 2009 11:15 PM

hello!!

EBEN FOREVER!!!

DIEGLAND IN SPAIN

www.myspace.com/diegland
BME





May 15 2009 8:40 PM

Hey guys, make sure you don't miss the Rockfest at Westcoast Bar, Margate, Kent.

The doors open Saturday 6th April from 6pm - late.
It will cost £5 at the door.

We hope we will see you there,

From BME
A SINGER MUST DIE : gig pics!





Apr 30 2009 12:40 PM

New demo songs are up.

For French readers : un entretien avec ASMD est paru sur le Guide de Musique Classique ResMusica. Par Christophe Le Gall.

http://www.resmusica.com/article_6694_entretien_a_singer_must_die_la_renaissance_d_un_groupe.html
Syd Arthur





Apr 27 2009 1:11 PM



Syd Arthur & Friends Live @ The Farmhouse - 16th May, 8.30PM Bring down a flyer to save a 100 pence on the door.

Would be great to see you there xx
BME





Apr 20 2009 4:42 PM

Hi guys come to the BME Rockfest on the 6th of June at the Westcoast bar Margate. Doors will be open from 6pm.

Hope to see you there it will be great
Jimmy the Fingers





Apr 11 2009 1:01 PM

Hey sexy raccoon it's Jimmy The Fingers!
If you haven't seen this video please take a peek...
This is me singing my song "Grace."
If you buy one mp3 this year make it a jimmy!
BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!!
sorry for the blatant plug but if i don't plug it, no one else will innit!



BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!!
Eben Kostbar





Apr 11 2009 6:21 AM

Cool bro, comgrads and look forward to hearing the new tracks!
NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW





Apr 8 2009 1:59 PM


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Eben Kostbar





Mar 27 2009 7:07 AM

Hey guys I hope you'll are doing well. Anyway I just finished another film and I'm bout to start another this fall. I think one of your songs would be perfect.
Keep up the great music and we'll be in touch in the future!
High Frequency





Mar 19 2009 4:31 PM

Hey guys, thanks for accepting our add request.
You guys rock!

Check us out sometime and leave us some feedback or something.
Cheers!
((( Dreamer School ))) Music





Mar 14 2009 8:46 AM

Hey ... eben

not dropping by
but making a special trip to call on u...

do u like sea ?
sometimes it looks calm and peace
but sometimes it makes waves

did u got covered with spray ?
maybe u wonder why does i ask so ..
well , coz just now
i have finished my newest tune named spray :)

spray is very beautiful and thrilling in the twinkling of an eye
it's so out of control that we r hard 2 catch its come and go

what's ur come and go ?
i sincerely invite u 2 listen ( or experience ) and leave me a review
if u r willing 2 share ur personal spray in life
also welcome 2 my newest blog "New Tune Release : Spray"

give u a friendly hug like spray in peace

@_________________^

((( dreamer school ))) music make dreams come true
The Boxing Octopus





Feb 21 2009 10:01 AM

Syd Arthur





Feb 5 2009 4:39 PM



Syd x
Motion Picture soundtrack





Dec 13 2008 12:44 PM

MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK

- THE SHAPES WE FEAR ARE OF OUR OWN -
*LIMITED EDITION*

AVAILABLE NOW @ WWW. MYSPACE. COM/MPS

Syd Arthur





Dec 5 2008 8:23 PM

Moon Poster Syd Arthur & The Moon Music Orchestra return to Orange Street Music Club for some foot-stomping live music. Print off a flyer and bring it down to save £1 on the door! Syd x
Bender Crack Corn





Dec 3 2008 2:42 PM

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Hevy





Oct 29 2008 6:20 PM

The Welcome Dynasty (¡¡Nueva canción y video!!)





Oct 25 2008 10:23 AM

Hello! Now you can vote on Levis contest. Vote The Welcome Dynasty to make our dream of playing on Wintercase '08 come true. You can vote every day!A few cliks on your mouse can do a lot of good to us, help us!Thank you so much for doing that, it means so much for us!



XX

Dani
Attic Trax





Sep 29 2008 10:38 AM

The long wait is over! The Attic Trax debut album “Where what where” is now out on CD baby and iTunes.

Take a generous portion of Lemon Jelly and Blue States. Add a bit of Zero 7, Air and UNKLE. Finish with a sprinkling of The Cinematic Orchestra and what have you got? Attic Trax‘s debut Album “Where what where?”.

A big thank you to those that appreciate the above acts for your really supportive comments. Much appreciated. Try out the new tunes on our site.
Bender Crack Corn





Sep 24 2008 10:05 AM

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SNIPPET-THE T-SHIRT EP IN PREVIEW





Sep 20 2008 10:52 PM

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