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Leika
Rock / Indie / Pop Punk

LEIKA - London's best shit hot live band!!



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/13/2007
Band Websiteleika.co.uk
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Influences

Each Leika song is a separate entity with an exciting and immediately recognisable sound.

The comparisons we receive tend to be very diverse. Here are a few examples of what people have said we sound like:

  • Talking Heads
  • Squeeze
  • Roxy Music
  • Kevin Ayers
  • White Stripes
  • Buzzcocks
  • The Clash
  • and so on...
  • Sounds LikeHere's what people in the music industry have said about Leika:

    ‘..A very good band..Love, Love, Love is brutally contagious!’- Tim Burgess - Charlatans, solo artist, DJ

    'Leika may well be the most schizophrenic band ever to grace our pages and their EP is the manifestation of this problem...' - Some bloke called Steve @ the-mag.me.uk

    'Really loved your set! Are you signed, mate? Awesome!' - Donny Tourettes - Towers of London (bit drunk)

    'Silly Cow' is rather good. Hooky, coming in at 3:47, great chorus. Top.' - Cabaret Rat - solo artist

    ‘Feel the jolt of maximum-strength indie-pop here as Smiths-like theatrics rides a painfully bouncy wave of Go-Go’s New Wave jangle. There’s passion aplenty.’- Overplay

    ‘Addictive, driving and highly delectable rock that’s as intelligent as it’s refreshingly original.’- Big Note

    ‘Punchy rockers with elements of prog and urban indie with splashes of sax.’- B&G

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       Upcoming Shows ( view all )
    Mar 12 2010 8:30P
    Friday night **HEADLINERS** @ The Hope and Anchor London, London and South East
    Mar 19 2010 8:00P
    The Stags Head @ Hoxton London, London and South East
    Apr 16 2010 9:00P
    **Friday Headliners** @ The Bull and Gate, Kentish Town London, London and South East
    May 20 2010 8:00P
    The Water Rats - supporting *The New Forbidden* London, London and South East
    Jul 16 2010 8:00P
    ALAN McGEE’S GREASY LIPS CLUB NIGHT w/ Shadow Promotions @ The Music Cafe’ Leicester, Midlands

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       About Leika

    Are you starting to get bored of all the predictable, and often manufactured, pap that defines much of today's radio play? Is Florence a bit depressing and are Scouting For Girls a bit samey?

    Would you like to hear something unexpected yet joyous, edgy but catchy - something that is strongly original, refreshingly varied and totally new?

    If the answer to these questions is 'Yes', further explore the band who's website you have very kindly taken the time to visit: LEIKA

    LEIKA are a London-based band that were originally formed in 2006. Although currently unsigned and unplayed on any of the major radio stations, Leika have built up an ever-flourishing and loyal fan base thanks to their ability to serve up classic melodies, hook-laden songs, and blistering live performances.

    Some of the songs you are listening to are from their new EP, "Play", which showcases the attention-snatching sound that the band has arrived at from hard work and sheer bloody-mindedness. The recordings here were made at Plug Studios, Reading, by Russ Alsop who is ginger.

    Combining intelligent songwriting with tunes you can actually sing along with, the band continues to entertain, surprise, and amuse, bravely offering harmony-driven ditties to challenge the very best of indie rock.

    Leika continue to gain attention from scrapes, furtive associations, gentle nudges, and sometimes straightforward flattery from the likes of The Doves, Tim Burgess, Spencer Davis, and - weirdest of all- Bon Jovi.

    The best way to appreciate Leika is to see the band in the flesh, where their post-punk energy will simply blow you away! Check out the gig listings and for heaven's sake come along to a show!

    Leika are:

    Brian O'Connell - Drums, Percussion

    Jonathan Mann - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Keys

    Roberto Pinagli – Bass Guitar

    Keith Perry - Sax

    Romano Giorgi - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keys

    Contact us at INFO@LEIKA.CO.UK for more information.


       Leika's Friend Space (Top 28)
    Leika has 1059 friends.
     Romano 


     Emily 


     Linda 


     Danielle 


     Storm 


     Roberto 


     JESS DUNCS 


     radiohead 


     THE WHITE STRIPES 


     MUSE 


     Ennio Morricone 


     John Peel - A Tribute 


     David 


     Talking Heads 


     Lady Gaga 


     David Byrne 


     Pandora 


     Dermot Ryan 


     The Joy Formidable 


     Italia Guitars 


     Yeah Yeah Yeahs 


     Franz Ferdinand 


     Cabaret Rat 


     Bill Hicks 


     LA ROUX 


     BUZZCOCKS 


     Jay-Z 


     David Bowie 





    Leika's Friends Comments
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    Shadow Promotions

    Shadow Promotions



    Mar 9 2010 7:51 PM

    We can't wait either!!!! x
    (ϟ) Ex Machina Clothing (ϟ)

    Ex Machina Shaolin Temple



    Mar 9 2010 5:08 AM

    "The Equinox" full album on itunes here http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-equinox/id355832774


    http://www.facebook.com/notes/shaolin-temple-of-boom/explanation-on-how-the-equinox-cd-will-work-please-read/305898241876
    Because of their unique nature these CDs may actually appreciate in value as time goes on as opposed to manufactured CDs that depreciate in value so each CD may actually be considered as an investment especially since this will only go on for a limited time.

    To purchase the CD, shop with confidence at my bandcamp page as it is paypal verified.

    GO HERE and secure your limited edition "Equinox" CD http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/signed-equinox-cd-with-immediate-download-of-album-i-would-destroy-video

    Free download of Into Nothing here http://stob.bandcamp.com/track/into-nothing-demo
    Free iphone app with a ton of FREE music from Skull Candy and trueAnthem here http://www.skullcandy.com/social-widget.html?utm_source=trueAnthem&utm_medium=Super%20Widget%20image&utm_content=StoB&utm_campaign=BannerTA
    Allan Sisko

    Allan Sisko



    Mar 8 2010 7:31 AM

    Thanks for your hugs. All the best.
    Allan
    TENORI-ON

    TENORI-ON



    Mar 5 2010 1:29 PM







    Next 6th of March, Madrid will be waiting for you.

    Tenori-on-ize yourself.

    -

    Samantha

    Samantha Johns



    Mar 4 2010 7:08 PM

    Keep Music On !!!
    Peace
    Allan Sisko

    Allan Sisko



    Mar 3 2010 5:16 PM

    Welcome to Myspace's friends Jungle. Keep on rockin'
    DOLORES LUGO

    Maria dolores Lugo



    Mar 3 2010 1:13 AM

    YEAH!!! I LOVE IT LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU MAKE ME MORE HAPPY HAHAHAHAH
    Ambra

    Ambra Torello



    Mar 2 2010 2:08 PM

    ciaoo...complimenti per il tuo profilo...molto bello









    Tess Cunningham

    Tess Cunningham



    Feb 27 2010 10:08 PM

    thanks a lot, your tunes are cool x
    Japanese Robots

    Japanese Robots



    Feb 22 2010 1:14 AM

    My obsession for Japan's Robots and love for Japanese culture were the determining factors for the name "Japanese Robots". I am from the United States.
    Pandora

    Pandora



    Feb 21 2010 2:04 AM

    when people......

    X!
    Sara (promoting for Capacity now and lovin it!)

    Sara Smith



    Feb 18 2010 12:21 AM

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    You can get 1000's of INCOMING Friends and so much more! =)
    Check out Capacity Productions!







    They also hook up custom graphic websites with Free hosting and Free updates!

    -Spread the word, Capacity Productions is the best!
    ted

    ted



    Feb 10 2010 10:53 PM

    ..thru the week!
    Pandora

    Pandora



    Jan 26 2010 3:41 AM

    Such things are beyond even the powers of one such as I.

    X!
    Rock Out with The RockandRollReport

    Intense Nick



    Jan 25 2010 9:36 PM

    If you like this aural insanity







    Then check out www.7thandbleecker.com where you can get 'Dicks for Fingers' & 13 more tunes for free



    Have a great week



    Nick

    Shadow Promotions

    Shadow Promotions



    Jan 22 2010 2:08 PM

    Thanks for being our new friend ....
    Keep checking our page for upcoming gigs!!

    Tickets now on sale for
    THE TOWERS OF LONDON with THE HEROES 4th MARCH and TWISTED WHEEL with THE CHAIRMEN & KIDS IN CARS 20th MARCH
    www.ticketsource.co.uk/shadowpromotionsuk

    Hope to see you down at a gig soon!!!x
    Annabelle

    Annabelle Jones



    Jan 20 2010 7:48 PM

    ..<img src="http://brookad1.miniserver.com/~lollbroo/joker.jpgid=45id=45id=46id=46id=47
    Pandora

    Pandora



    Jan 19 2010 3:11 PM

    Strawberry flavoured carrot? In the eye??
    That's like a KKKKK review right there!!!

    X!
    Pandora

    Pandora



    Jan 18 2010 6:16 PM

    Love. Hate. It's fine line. I think Silly Cow is like bein' stabbed in the eye with a strawberry flavoured carrot.

    X!
    Pandora

    Pandora



    Jan 17 2010 4:15 PM

    I might be there. In disguise. 

    X!
    THE REFRESHERS

    THE REFRESHERS



    Jan 16 2010 12:44 AM

    have a good un tomorrow ! 
    Romano

    Romano



    Jan 16 2010 12:27 AM

    LEIKA *headline gig* tonight!!!!




    www.leika.co.uk

    xxxxx
    Cabaret Rat

    Cabaret Rat



    Jan 15 2010 3:17 PM

    What? 'Steve Holt!'?

    'Arrested Development', innit.

    Where's decent to play in that London these days?
    Charlie O

    Charlie O



    Jan 11 2010 11:03 PM

    Hey thanks for the add!! I am singer/songwriter from London and write pop music - hope you can listen to my stuff! 
    Ciao
    Charlie
    ed_mc

    ed_mc



    Jan 11 2010 9:37 AM


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