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ORCA
Rock / Alternative

"the kites are coming! so look to the sky...."

Plymouth,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  9/7/2008
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   ORCA: General Info
Member Since1/6/2006
Band Websiteorcaband.co.uk (under construction)
Band Memberstommy-guitars/voices, si-guitars/voices, nick-bass, marc-drums, dan-voices,
Influencescaffeine + alcohol + nicoteine + poetry + anything / anyone that makes sounds we find interesting!
Sounds Like listen to the demos and decide for yourself!
Record LabelCurrently unsigned
Type of LabelNone




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   About ORCA
Formed in 1999 as a 4 piece in the small town of Ivybridge, Devon. Orca made only one recording and played a limited number of shows before becoming a 5 piece band with the addition of Tom Ward in late 2000. With a second guitarist and 3rd vocalist now on board the live shows took on a very energetic appearance as the music began to change from primitive Nu-Rock to intelligent Post Hardcore. Recording in local studio 'PMC' became a frequent event and very quickly this paid off with Steve Lamacq highlighting the band in 2001 as 'Unsigned artist of the week' on BBC Radio 1. This was not to be the only time Radio 1 backed the band with other EP's being played by well known DJ's such as John Peel, Marian Hobbs, and Scott Mills. In 2004, BBC3 TV got behind the band in a program about the UK's unsigned music scene by interviewing the band and screening some live footage of Orca on stage. Orca's most succesful CD release to date came in 2004 with 'The Days Are Restless....But The Nights Are Explosive' EP, featuring 5 new tracks. The CD was released nationally through 'Casket Records' and so was available in retail shops such as Virgin and HMV for the first time. Initial sales went well and together with the CD sales on Orca's third national tour, all 2000 initial copies had gone. The band also backed this CD release up with their first music video for the song 'Punchline' which was played on networks such as MTV, MTV2, MTV USA, Scuzz and continues to be shown today. 2005 was a year which saw the band make a brave and bold statement by anouncing that all material written over the past 6 years was to be archived and never played live again. The bands reasoning behind this was that Orca were being increasingly catagorised and labelled as something the band knew they weren't. There was a belief in the band that they could do bigger and better things, but first they wanted to take time out and write the new material that would set them on their true path. So with the experience of 6 years behind them and exciting new material in their locker, 2006 looks to be a great year for the band. Demo's are being finished off and an album is already planned for the summer. This already energetic live band now looks forward to upcoming shows so they can get back to doing what they do best.
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Aug 29 2008 1:31 PM

Have a wonderful day, my friend

best regards
Gordon
Fisherman's Mission





Aug 26 2008 6:59 PM

Hello to you friend.

Fisherman's Mission here,letting you know that
we have some demos recorded and up on our myspace for your listening pleasure.
Feel free to drop us comments and shit like that and if you
would like a copy of this on cd (which is much betterquality)
then let us know and we can sort something out.

Thank you for reading

Fisherman's Mission
Luke, Rob, Phil, NJ and Scott.
x
Scientist The Orange Pip (new songs up!)





Aug 11 2008 1:04 PM

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GOOD BOY PROMOTIONS [GBP]





Aug 10 2008 8:54 PM

POUND A PINT
AT THE RABBIT!! 12:30 TILL 2
COME DOWN FOR THE LIVE MUSIC BEFORE HAND!!

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Paper Box Promotions


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Aug 5 2008 1:30 PM

hey, check this out, it's going to be pretty fuckin' epic...

SAM ISAAC + full band
'beautiful, pounding, love pop' - NME
'a very special talent' - HUW STEPHENS
www. myspace. com/samisaac

support from:

THE NATURALS
'the naturals are at least 10 years younger than how stupidly talented they are, think interpol playing minus the bear covers'

TALL SHIPS
'dancey, mathy, indie disco from falmouth'

OUR GREAT LIFE STORY
'dan broadley plays deep, soaring acoustic with his heart on the strings, think frank turner, dallas green, *with full band*'


THURSDAY 7TH AUGUST
VOODOO LOUNGE, PLYMOUTH
DOORS AT 8PM
£5 OTD
18+ bring ID

OR TICKETS £4 AT THIS LINK...
www. wegottickets. com/event/29816


hope to see you there!
pbp xx
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Jul 26 2008 2:32 PM

hey,

What..s distribution without promotion?
What..s promotion without distribution?

let me know!
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Jul 19 2008 2:52 PM

Hey ORCA!






Exposed to noise
Yonah Records

Cheers!
Absent





Jul 18 2008 9:36 PM

Hello, hope all is good just dropping by to say our album is now only £2+postage, for 12 tracks on limited edition cd our shop is http://d67. bigcartel. com, thanks and take care, Absent.
FIST FIGHT PROMOTIONS





Jul 17 2008 12:59 PM

get on lads, aint seen you play in a while, would you be up for playing the underground on mutley plain sometime soon? its been refurbished and is starting to look real nice. DEATH OF LOLAROSE have their 1st gig of the year with new drummer and bassist next week don there and its free entry, come have a gander.
16th july
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Jul 9 2008 2:45 PM

Hey ORCA,

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SPREAD THE WORD
The Avalon





Jul 6 2008 11:55 AM

thanks mate, means alot to get some feedback from you guys.

im really up for a show together, when you guys free to do one, should be easy enough booking one at scholar or something, could even get a rabbit one if i ask dan soon x
The Avalon





Jul 5 2008 10:00 AM

hey booooooooooooooooooys

the set sounded too good for words the other night, was mental to hear some of the older stuff =]

this is our new page, we used to be aim for grace

was wondering if you wanted to check out the song we have up..

you guys have always and will always remain huge influences on our musical direction.

thanks

x
Devonport Underground CALLIN ALL BANDS/SOLO ACTS





Jul 1 2008 11:41 PM

Hey ORCA
Devonport Underground is an awesome new small venue at 5 Fore St, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4DN. NEXT GIG 19th JULY!!!

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Jun 28 2008 5:30 PM

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Jun 14 2008 11:21 PM

http://southwestunderground.net


MOO!


www. southwestunderground. net
Coombeshead Studios





Jun 11 2008 9:34 AM

Coombeshead Studios are now looking to take on summer 2008 recording slots. If you are in a band and need a professional recording, we offer sessions at just £12.50 an hour on weekdays and £20 an hour on evenings (after 6pm) and weekends. All this paid time can be spent recording - mixing and editing can be done afterwards at no extra charge. If you wish to arrange a session, please message us and we will give you a list of available dates. Check out our top friends for examples of the recording quality, and the ’music’ section to see who we have worked with!

We also offer CD duplication at between 75p and £1.50 per CD for most requirements. This gets you a case, a print directly onto the CD face (no stickers!) and inlays. Contact us with your requirements for a quote.
Recordings do not have to be made at Coombeshead to qualify for this offer - if you already have recordings let us know and we can provide duplication for you!
Scientist The Orange Pip (new songs up!)





Jun 10 2008 4:44 PM

hey, hows things?
we have a new single called 'deplore the door', you can download both tracks, 'absence is bliss' and 'la foret de sevres' for only 77p each here -

Buy our downloads from indiestore.com



take care,
the pip x

JAKEY. [GBP] .


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Jun 9 2008 6:21 PM

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Jun 6 2008 9:36 AM

GOOD BOY PROMOTIONS [GBP]





Jun 3 2008 10:18 PM

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Jun 2 2008 10:08 PM

HI ORCA
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May 26 2008 9:48 PM

cool!

yeah im doing fine, any gigs lined up?

will all 7 eand up on a cd as a mini album then?
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May 26 2008 2:33 PM

Glad to see you're recording guys, nice one.
♥=kev=♥





May 24 2008 11:23 PM

hows the recording going then dudes?
The Best Of Me





May 9 2008 3:23 PM

Whats going on with you guys?
Do you still exist? Please say yes.
x x x
CRAZY ARM (debut album finished)





May 5 2008 12:41 PM

Head to Guildhall during the day (Kelly Kemp's playing, amongst others), then this lot in the eve.


xxx
Devonport Underground CALLIN ALL BANDS/SOLO ACTS





May 1 2008 2:26 PM

Hey ORCA, Opening night a roaring success now join us for our 1st hip-hop nite


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Devonport Underground Plymouths new place to be!!!
Scientist The Orange Pip (new songs up!)





Apr 24 2008 11:18 AM

hey, hows things?!
we have two new tracks up on our myspace...'Absence is Bliss' and 'La Foret de Sevre'. would be amazing if you could have a listen and let us know what you think.
the pip xx
Devonport Underground CALLIN ALL BANDS/SOLO ACTS





Apr 18 2008 3:45 PM

don't forget Devonport Undergroung opens on the 26th with our first ever gig!

check out our pics for an idea of the venue!!!

To guarantee entrance arrive early! Only 70 people capacity!!!!!

Hope to see you there,

Willow x
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