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Hoopy Frood
Psychedelic / Electronica / Alternative

Chilled, psychedelic art-rock+electro-soundscapes



London / Reading,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/5/2009
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   Hoopy Frood: General Info
Member Since9/18/2005
Band Websitewww.hoopyfrood.co.uk
Band MembersMichelle Higgins, Ruari Hignell, Frankie Parker, Chris Read, Rich Walgate, Steve Varman
InfluencesIn no particular order! Led Zeppelin / Jimmy Page, Pink Floyd, Yes, Purple, Gong, Ozric Tentacles, Ott, Shpongle
Sounds Like

Psychonaut on i-Tunes


"Music for music fans"
As soon as you’ve taken in the opening track of Hoopy Frood’s 2004 debut album, Psychonaut, you know you are in for an eclectic, multi-faceted psychedelic treat. Beautiful guitar... Full review

"Fabulous!"
"...Just when you thought that psychedelic chill had crossed the line of boredom and repetition, Hoopy Frood comes to breath new life into this style... Full review

"I am still blown away every time I hear it"
"OK boys & girls, properly strapped in are we? Every once in a while something extra special comes along... Full review

"They open in us deep emotions"
"Hoopy Frood, a collection of genuine musicians, who know how to play most well known instruments and to create from these a rainbow of melody and sounds... Full review

"I will never tire of Hoopy Frood"
"I say - WOW !!!!!! This album is totally up my street - I really can't recommend it enough... Full review

"We suspect the work of hippies"
Hoopy Frood is the sort of music you might stumble across by accident at a festival. Bridging the gap between progressive rock and psy-chill... Full review

Record LabelAmboworld
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Hoopy Frood

New album release date: 19th June 2009, Indigo is coming!

New album: Indigo At long last the band can now confirm a date for the release of their new album, “Indigo”. It will be available from various outlets both digitally and as hard copy from 19 June 2009, just in time for the summer!

The Froods were blown away by the positive feedback received about their first offering “Psychonaut” and they’re still blown away by the many messages constantly received by those wanting more. It has taken over four years to move through the writing, recording, throwing away, trying again, sending to Ott for remixing, mastering (by Kevin Metcalfe) and releasing stages. After that seemingly endless journey they hope that those waiting for it are not disappointed.

The very few labels that the band really wanted to work with are either too busy or the Frood sound doesn’t fit the label genre, so they have decided to launch it under their own label “Megadodo Recordings”, with the help of Triskele Management. It will be available as digital download from the usual sites and as hard copy from Arabesque Distribution, Amazon, our own site and a few others, to be announced.

So, what’s it like? It’s very eclectic, covering a diverse range of musical styles and hints at a positive message and storyline. It’s very different from “Psychonaut” and is a vast improvement sonically thanks to lessons learned the first time around and the genius that is Ott. The band have always said that the music makes itself and this was certainly the case again with “Indigo”, so, expect something different but that hopefully is as organic, thought provoking and likeable as the last.

CDRs and T-shirts from www.hoopyfrood.co.uk

Psychonaut CD Tshirt available to buy
New video: Nlite

Musically, Frood is the result of a range of influences. It is not for the makers to decide on the style we simply serve the music and it makes itself, so we can only quote "Floyd crossed with Sphongle", "kind of like trippy folk music", "a unique multidimensional blend of psychedelic-folk and groovy-electro" and our favourite quote "we suspect the work of hippies".

The original ideas and concepts start with Rich and Steve who have been working on Floyd/Zep style projects since 2001 before discovering the versatilities of electronic recording and its masters such as OTT and Shpongle. Deep, mystical and psychedelic ideas provide the theme, then, once the story has been set, it is unleashed upon fellow froodsters Chris, Myshell and Frankie who help to give it life.

Our 1st offering "Psychonaut" was released with the help of our friends at Amboworld in 2004 and it has sold, albeit in a modest capacity, all over our fragile earth. Notable performances to date have been a support slot for Ozric Tentacles in Brighton in June 2005 and the Synergy Project at London's SeOne club, among other memorable evenings in the summer of 2005.

We have a message for those that wish to listen or simple tunes for those that don't. We believe in compassion, tolerance, and the importance of exploring the inner-self. "A great revolution of character in just one man will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of all mankind"it is with this thought that we take Frood on the next step in its evolution.

Hoopy Frood 2006


   Hoopy Frood's Friend Space (Top 12)
Hoopy Frood has 936 friends.
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DJ Carsten H.





Jul 5 2009 11:04 AM

Hi,
thanks for your friendship.
Your new album is great. I got a big
response from my audience when I played some tracks in my DJ set.
Greetings form Hamburg

Carsten
Mnosd Dina Atex





Jun 23 2009 5:32 PM

Very impressive music... Keep the perfect works... We like a Pink Floyd...
Bare Bones Boogie Band





Jun 21 2009 9:47 AM

Look forward to seeing you at Togfest too . . .
Keep the faith.
Luv Helen, Iain, Trev & Andy
Zoe





Jun 21 2009 6:34 AM

brilliant album launch, all the new stuff sounds amazing - hooray you rock!
terrapy





Jun 18 2009 9:08 AM

Hey, congrats for the new album, I'm anxious to listen it :)
Reading Fringe Festival





Jun 18 2009 11:07 PM

You can now follow us on Twitter :

https://twitter.com/readingfringe

Lots of Reading Festival related twitteres already following us who you can link up with as well.
Nathan Ball





Jun 7 2009 2:55 PM

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Jun 1 2009 9:41 PM

Thanks SO much for the add and the friendship. I am honored. My brand new electro EP will be out in June 2009 and I would love your support! Please join my mailing list at: http://www.reverbnation.com/robotbombshelter?add_email=true. You'll get advanced notice of new tracks, upcoming shows and new CD releases. You can also check out my band page at: http://www.robotbombshelter.com to learn more about me and my music. Thanks for your support! Jake B./Robot Bomb Shelter
STONEFISH MOSAICS





May 2 2009 8:57 PM

My beautiful dog of 15 years moved on with his final journey yesterday...to the sound of your wonderful music...thank you people...x
Sonic World





May 21 2009 7:46 AM

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Thankyou for adding Sonic World Festival, 4/5th September 2009. Tickets are available from www.sonicworldfestival.co.uk and www.myspace.com/harveybainbridgemusic as well as our own myspace site. £30 for the whole weekend, indoor toilets, free showers, free camping, bars, bar meals and restaurant, indoor venue.
Canvas Wall





Apr 21 2009 12:07 PM

Hey guys,

U guys were wicked the other night at the bullet bar... im a fan! don't forget - the feelosphere! heh

It was good to meet you all, keep it up...

Craig, CW
Karl (Music Promoter)





Apr 18 2009 2:20 PM

Hi Hoopy Frood,

Thanks for the fantastic show you put on last night @ The BULLET BAR in Camden and you are a pleasure to the ear my friends.

I hope to see you at my new venue THE LOADED DOG in Leytonstone real soon.

Have a great weekend!!

Karl
07782 492988 / 9
The Bullet bar & The Loaded Dog.

Slack Mammoth





Apr 2 2009 3:47 PM

Thank you for your friendship :~) Please come and join us as a fan at Reverb Nation.
All our music is totally free to download and you can even make your own cds of your favourite grooves,if you wish too :~) We are involved in a local competion at the moment and the band who gets the most fans in this month of April will receive some free recording time in the studio, so please help us out !!! :~)
Its nearly the weekend... So have a great one !!! :~)
All the best :~) Slack Mammmoth :~)

slack%20mammothQuantcast
Sonic World Festivals Ltd





Mar 27 2009 10:29 AM



Thanks for spotting the "Electronic Thumb". Pleasure to be here.
2na





Mar 7 2009 11:19 AM

you are more cute then me.....i just have to learn from you guy's
Gaia





Mar 1 2009 2:26 PM

Hi great artists!
Wish you wonderfull moments
Peace and love from your portuguese fan
Gaia
SCatRRbrAIn





Jan 21 2009 4:31 PM

Chasing Inspirations, what a song ,
great mix by OTT, u should release as a single or punt it round the radio stations, Janis Long R2, Alex Zane XFM sure theyd give it a go.
AIRPOWDER





Jan 12 2009 9:01 PM

Hey.
New track is out now "BLUE" Greetings from AIRPOWDER
Whole Lotta led





Jan 8 2009 4:22 PM

Thanks for the friendship and have a great new year !!!
Juno Records





Jan 6 2009 1:43 PM

Thanks for adding us as a friend! best, Warwick @ Juno Records
Ruth Theodore





Jan 5 2009 1:43 PM

Thanks for listening x
Worm Food flyer
Livewire Youth Music





Jan 1 2009 8:07 PM

Felix sit annus novus :o)
Diana Braun





Dec 29 2008 4:07 PM

hi there, thanks 4 the add!
Marti Bowley - Bass





Dec 29 2008 1:44 PM

Hi Hoopy Frood

Glad to be a friend, cool tunes, cool outlook, hope to see you at the Bullet bar.

Marti
Aix





Dec 26 2008 7:00 PM

Peace, Love and a Happy New Year from deep within the Redwood Forest in Northern California!
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