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PORTLAND RISE
Alternative / Indie / Pop

"the official
portland rise
myspace"


London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  5/4/2008
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   PORTLAND RISE: General Info
Member Since3/11/2007
Band Websiteportlandrise.com
Band MembersGeorge
Lead vocals / Bass

Paul
Piano / Backing vocals

Jem
Drums / Backing vocals

CONTACT: p.allam@ucl.ac.uk

Influences
Turin Brakes
Jeff Buckley
Coldplay
Keane
Athlete
Ben Folds
Damien Rice
Jamie Cullum
Muse
Radiohead



The most recent studio recording, ‘The Chasing Air EP’ is available to buy at gigs.

In December '07 Portland Rise recorded a live acoustic album in Jem's church in Wokingham. If you want to be posted a free copy of this CD please get in touch. (UK only)


Sounds Like
If I Only Knew live at UCLU

Type of LabelNone





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May 31 2008 8:00P
The Water Rats King’s Cross, London and South East

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   About PORTLAND RISE

"A band with intentions to win hearts and make pop music to fill academies"
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Deeds Of The Nameless





Apr 24 2008 11:56 AM

thanks for your kind words guys, love your tracks, keep in touch. we're doin this dingwalls gig next thursday if your about?

Deeds
Deeds Of The Nameless





Apr 24 2008 2:47 PM

Thanks for the kind comments guys, surface isnt our main thing this year, we've just been getting in as many dates as possible, we thought you guys were really good! Had a bit of a ben folds about it!! Good luck with your musical journey - Deeds of the Nameless
club POPAGANDA





Mar 14 2008 2:05 PM

Club Popaganda presents:



Look, Listen, Dance!


A special one off club night in aid of Bollocks to Poverty on Tour at UCL Union.



With live performances in Easy J’s Bar from:



Dynamo Garage
http://www.myspace.com/dynamogarage


Rochelle
http://www.myspace.com/rochellebanduk

and


THE CHAP
http://www.myspace.com/thechap






PLUS:


Two special fashion shows in the main bar provided by UCL’s MODO Fashion Society during the night.

DJs (Playing an eclectic mix of alt/indie/electro to keep you dancing to the early hours!):

JackJack (From the infamous ’Demo’ club night in Nottingham)
Angelo (Resident Popaganda DJ)
Chocolate Thunder!
Ed Isar

As usual, cheap union drink prices and the added feel good factor of helping out a good cause! Tickets are £5 and all profits made from the night are being donated to Bollocks to Poverty (Actionaid).



Get your tickets in advance from http://www.suents.com/ucluevents/events/index.php?page=event&event_id=19020 as there is a very limited capacity. Alternatively there will be some available at the door on the night but you might need to get there early to avoid disappointment!




See you on the dancefloor!

http://www.myspace.com/clubpopaganda

NB: You don’t have to be a UCL student to come!
Nearest Tubes: Euston Square, Euston or Warren Street.
electro acoustic club





Feb 23 2008 8:10 AM

Thanks for joining the club Gents.
IN HIS YOUTH





Feb 9 2008 4:57 AM

thanks for the add guys! x
Pete du Pon





Feb 1 2008 2:11 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks for listening - really love your tunes.

Hope to catch a gig sometime.

Take it easy,

Pete
The Runners





Jan 29 2008 10:47 AM

Hi Guys
Thanks for the add!
Good luck with everything

Take care

THE RUNNERS
All your bad habits





Jan 24 2008 10:27 AM

Ah, hello. How are you?
Good to meet you last night, enjoyed your songs i did. I loved that pub too, lovely little night. Nice to have an attentive crowd.
Im liking what i hear, here. If you are interested im pimping another project of mine called 8bitbitchslap. Its electronic, and messy.
Hope you are well, maybe see you at the star soon.
E.x
Venues&Bands





Jan 20 2008 10:08 AM

Thanks guys,

Don't forget to get a free profile!

All the best
V&B

www.venuesandbands.com
Liam Coxon





Jan 13 2008 1:12 PM

Jane Oreo is over (gasp!!) Im a free agent now! I'll hopefully catch a you at a nodol gig if i'm not too busy
Liam Coxon





Jan 3 2008 2:54 AM

Hi, liking the new stuff, within reach is great! Any Londony gigs on the horizon? peace.
Rocket Music Management





Oct 20 2007 2:09 AM

Thanks for the add. Make sure you visit our International Touring page: www.myspace.com/thebritbus

Some HUGE opportunities in 2008
Caroline





Oct 18 2007 10:57 AM

Snow, where did you go? Sniff....
Katie





Oct 18 2007 1:34 AM

Love the new look site :) x
Vince and Jabraan





Oct 16 2007 3:20 PM

Hey guys. I know you changed your name ages ago but somehow I've only just found your new site.
Very cool
New music is great, glad you've still got "Sky" up though.
Stay safe.
Vince (from Reading) x
Smokey Bastard





Sep 24 2007 8:01 PM

hahaha Axel just said that you guys sound like Nine Inch Nails

Andy S.B.
Harmonic Motion [New Song Up!]





Aug 28 2007 12:48 PM

Hey guys, it's been far too long! You gigging in Reading at all soon? Since I'll be back there soon for Uni.

Anyway, we'd love to gig with you guys again, so let us know if there are any support slots going, we've been thinking about trying to organise something again, if you're interested? I don't really know what yet, since we're all so busy, but just wondering if you might be interested?
aDORE





Aug 27 2007 4:01 AM

Hey!

Just wanted to leave you a messeage letting you know about our mini tour between September and December.

Check out our gig listings for more information - more dates TBC soon.
Want us to play in your area? Leave a comment and we'll do our best, but please come and support us at the dates we have between September & December.

We've also got a band mobile number so if you want regular updates etc then please text the number with your name and email address to 07874 622 441 (it's just a normal SIM card and number so there's no extra charge above your usual text cost, and it won't cost you to recieve anything from us!)

We should be back in the studio soon so we'll have more songs up soon for you!

Thanks for all your support and hope to see you on the tour!

Peace

aDORE xxx
Turin Brakes





Jul 2 2007 6:06 PM

Yo, you guys playing at Latitude or just hanging out? If we're playing 9 songs how many new ones would you wanna hear? Hope all is going well for your groop?
R.x
Air Traffic.





Jun 5 2007 4:57 PM

hello, you can now pre-order "shooting star" all 4 formats for just £4, at www.recordstore.co.uk.

the singles feature some great new b-sides and it's delivered straight to your door.

we also have a video blog from manchester, and a new track from our july 2nd album online: "your fractured life".

hope to see you on tour! love air traffic x
Mat Arnold’s Music





Jun 2 2007 8:01 AM

Hi guys! Thanks for the add, I stole your drummer's shoe in guildford once, remember me? Like the the songs, your vocalist has a really nice tone.
Cheers
Mat
The Carter Manoeuvre





May 30 2007 2:37 AM

Today is known as Oak Apple Day, anyone caught not wearing an oak leaf or oak apple will be pinched, kicked, or otherwise abused. Whipping with nettles is also a favourite punishment, some people even call this day Nettle Day. Go forth and abuse your friends.

Another interesting fact from lecartmanoo xxxxx

...oh and just in case you thought we were all about the knowledge, we've just uploaded a new song on our page, have a listen while you rummage for your oak leaves and bunches of nettles.
Alan Woerner





May 27 2007 8:09 AM

Dear Portland Rise,

please have a look at my new video "Wie Berlin (just like Berlin)"

All the best from Hamburg
Alan
Uber Loud Records





May 21 2007 3:21 PM

Hi!!

The new Uber Loud Record podcast is now available for download! It features the amazing Dirty Feel and Rag Doll Girl and The Alfonz live at Riffs Bar, Swindon!

To listen to the Podcast please click on the following link: <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/UberLoudRecords"> Click here to listen to the Podcast! </a> OR you can subscribe through iTunes by clicking the link below: <a href="itpc://stagnightstaffs.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/6"> Click here to subscribe through iTunes! </a>

Let us know what you think!
Uber Loud Records
Caroline





May 21 2007 4:20 AM

Yeah me too. i actually quite fancy him...
Jack





May 20 2007 8:22 AM

also i love the lead singer. George or somethin?
Jack





May 20 2007 8:22 AM

i dont know any of u guys but i have 2 say, ur awesome. i love you.
Frank Hamilton





May 13 2007 4:28 PM

Cheers for the add guys :)

xxxx
Uber Loud Records





May 11 2007 4:26 AM

Hi Guys!

Please go and download and subscribe to the Uber Loud Records Podcast!!

It can be found on iTunes by searching for Uber Loud Records.
OR
Click on the link below:
<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/UberLoudRecords"> Podcast!</a>

Let us know what you think!

Regards,
Uber Loud Records
The Velvet Hearts





May 9 2007 3:57 AM

Just a quickie to let you know that our debut EP is going to be released on Tuesday 5th June @ Centre Stage in Bournemouth. It would be great to see you if you can make it.

If you can't make the launch night, it will also be available online (both as CD and as a download) from the 6th June.

See you soon

Steve Jones
The Velvet Hearts

NEXT GIGS:

9 May 2007 Boiler Room Guildford.
13 May 2007 The Cellars at Eastney Portsmouth.
29 May 2007 Edge @ The Wedge Southsea.
5 Jun 2007 8:30 Centre Stage Bournemouth.
Olimb-Kelly





May 7 2007 12:39 AM

How you doin?
I just popped in to check in with you lot, see & hear how things were goin.
You still sound great......
O-K
Dobby





May 3 2007 10:42 AM

Hello, va faire un tour ici : www.myspace.com/martingarance
et dis moi ce que tu en penses

Dobby
Cloudy





Apr 30 2007 3:22 PM

Loving the piano in your sound gents,

Cheers for adding,

All the best,

Cloudy
Huffna's Comedy





Apr 23 2007 12:17 PM

thanks. glad you like it. you guys are great i love your music especially the acoustic stuff, love it. hopefully i will get to see you guys perform live again. and i hope to perform live again myself asap
I'm Edd -xxx-





Apr 7 2007 10:31 AM

Hey guys i like the music, its really good just wandering if uve ever thort about having a music video made for one of ur songs ??

xx
Chris.





Apr 5 2007 1:18 PM

hey
sorry for the late comment,
but i was at franks 18th the other week (month, now).
just wanted to say i really enjoyed your performance.
really inspirational stuff.
franks got me a cd the other day.
and thats pretty much all ive been listening to.
ive shown you to my mates, and you're a hit with them too!
keep up the good work guys.
(and thanks for the add)
peace
chris
x
The Krush RIP





Apr 5 2007 11:14 AM

liking it guys!
Rhys Marsh and the Autumn Ghost





Apr 2 2007 5:17 AM

thank you very much!

Rhys
Jackamo Brown