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Midget

General Info

  • Genre: Indie / Pop Punk / Powerpop

    Location Leeds/Stamford/Southampton, UK

    Profile Views: 54263

    Last Login: 2/10/2012

    Member Since 1/24/2006

    Website www.insall.co.uk/midget

    Record Label Unknown Indie

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    The band formed in 1993 whilst still at school. Played pubs and clubs across the land before signing to Radar in 1996. Toured with bands such as Reef, Feeder, Carter USM, Redd Kross, Idlewild, Bennet, China Drum and played festivals in UK, Europe and Japan. Released first mini-album "Alcopop" in Nov 97. Albums Jukebox, Lost World (B-sides album Japan only), Individual Inconsistent, and The Milgram Experiment were released between 98-2001 on Radar, Warner, JVC and Pet Sounds labels. At the end of 2001, after 8 years of constant touring and recording the band decided to take a long break to pursue other commitments. After playing a selection of gigs over the summer, the band decided to spend a few months writing and recording new material. Watch this space for the latest news! To be added to the Midget Email list, send an email to midgetinfo@hotmail.co.uk you can also MSN us using this email address. The band have a .. FORUM.., go and join it, you know you want to. See you at the front! .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ......
  • Members

    Richard Gombault :- Vocals/Guitar Andy Hawkins :- Bass/Vocals Lee Major :- Drums
  • Influences

    Ben Folds Five, XTC, Jellyfish, Weezer, The Pixies, Nirvana
  • Sounds Like

    melodies you'd kill for and harmonies you'd die for.

Comments

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  • CAtrIna CUtrIght

    Enjoying your music.

    1 year ago
  • SIXX66

    Our 2nd album out now!
    Thanks for your music.You made me.

    Cheap melodic punk band from Japan!

    2 years ago
  • Andy

    Cool well best of luck this time round and hope to see you out there soon!

    2 years ago
  • Richard Mackman

    Alright dude! been good, stressful but worth it!

    2 years ago
  • SIXX66

    Really!!?
    I'm looking forward to Midget rock show in Japan!
    And waiting for new song!!

    2 years ago
  • mesh-29

    Hello there, We've just put a free mp3 download up if you're interested. Just go to www. mesh29. com/freemp3.
    Cheers, Adam :O)

    2 years ago
  • Peter Croxson

    have you guys split up again ?

    2 years ago
  • Ilovetheverythingsclub

    i love the 90s club is FREE ENTRY last friday of January @ islington academy, see you there

    www. myspace.
    com/ilovethe90sclub

    3 years ago
  • tom RICHARDSON

    hey when r u guys gonna do afull tour including the north east?!! its been many years since i saw u play! xx

    3 years ago
  • Alcopop! Records

    Ah Midget - I was listening to Jukebox the other day... Awesome! Awesome - miss ya chaps

    3 years ago
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Bio:

The band formed in 1993 whilst still at school. Played pubs and clubs across the land before signing to Radar in 1996. Toured with bands such as Reef, Feeder, Carter USM, Redd Kross, Idlewild, Bennet, China Drum and played festivals in UK, Europe and Japan. Released first mini-album "Alcopop" in Nov 97. Albums Jukebox, Lost World (B-sides album Japan only), Individual Inconsistent, and The Milgram Experiment were released between 98-2001 on Radar, Warner, JVC and Pet Sounds labels. At the end of 2001, after 8 years of constant touring and recording the band decided to take a long break to pursue other commitments. After playing a selection of gigs over the summer, the band decided to spend a few months writing and recording new material. Watch this space for the latest news! To be added to the Midget Email list, send an email to midgetinfo@hotmail.co.uk you can also MSN us using this email address. The band have a FORUM, go and join it, you know you want to. See you at the front! .. facebook

Member Since:

January 24, 2006

Members:

Richard Gombault :- Vocals/Guitar Andy Hawkins :- Bass/Vocals Lee Major :- Drums

Influences:

Ben Folds Five, XTC, Jellyfish, Weezer, The Pixies, Nirvana

Sounds Like:

melodies you'd kill for and harmonies you'd die for.

Record Label:

Unknown Indie

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