Powder were a Britpop band who existed between 1994 and 1997 and released three singles on Parkway Records. Signed in late 1994 by well known music PR agents John Best and Phill Savidge, they were the first band on the label. Powder were fronted by Pearl Lowe, with songwriters Mark Thomas on guitar and Tim McTighe on bass. Their first single "20th Century Gods", a Select Single Of The Month, sold out of its pressing of 1,500 within two days. This was followed by the release of "Afrodisiac" in June 1995 and appearances at music festivals as well as prime-time BBC music special "Britpop Now".
As the Parkaway offices were situated in Camden, Powder were subjected to a fair amount of criticism from the music press for being a "Scenester" band, though in fact none of them actually lived there. They also acquired a stigma for touring with Menswear, who were at that time continually mocked by the NME and Melody Maker.
After the release of their third and last single "Deep Fried" in November 1995 Powder stopped touring as Pearl was pregnant. By the time she was ready to tour again the band was finished, finally announcing their split in 1997 with a retrospective release of the tracks from their three singles in Japan.
Pearl went on to front Lodger and has recently released a solo album.
All i can remember is that it was a live session on Radio one. Possibly john peel, or more likely for jo whiley and steve lamaq's "evening session" show. I listened to that over and over, went out and got the single and album and was gutted that the version of Deep Fried seemed a little "over produced" whereas the live version rocked like a mofo, especially Pearls voice. Thanks for the reply! nice to know someone else got hooked on Powder, absolutely the best UK band of that time, real shame not many people could see it. Embaressingly enough back in the day i actually wrote to powder asking if they had any plans for a show near where i lived, actually got a reply hand written from Pearl :D Cheers
The version i recorded of Deep Fried off some Radio 1 session is still my favourite song of all time. God knows where that old cassette is, Wish i could hear it again.
Hey, many thanx for the add. I am utterly delighted. Always been into your music. Such a shame you stopped. Well, you will always be a fond memory. Much love, to you and yours. xxxxx
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