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Sounds Of The Empire

Sounds Of The Empire Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Indie / Pop / Rock

    Location London, London and South East, UK

    Profile Views: 28800

    Last Login: 10/29/2011

    Member Since 10/1/2010

    Record Label Unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    To book any gigs with Sounds Of The Empire message: sounds_of_the_empire@hotmail.co.uk Sounds of the empire was first formed in mid 2010 when musicians Stuart Dooley (an already up and coming individual artist from South West London) and Matthew Alston (A talented electric guitarist from Maidenhead, Berkshire) decided to launch a new collaborative project. There had always been musical chemistry between Matt and Stuart, having played together at several smaller scale live events. They began thinking about who to add to the mix of this new and unnamed project. Stuart had been gigging in London with Bassist Clark Buys and drummer Paul Dettman. Buys and Dettman knew his style, voice and felt comfortable playing with him so they were obvious choices. After a couple practices and one or two live gigs, the chemistry was clear. Buys' solid instinctive feel on bass and Dettman's exuberance of rhythm took the sound to where it needed to be. 'Sounds Of The Empire' was born. Coincidentally all of the boys were born in South Africa, having immigrated at various ages, but bringing with them a diversity and cultural richness which no doubt influences their sound and soul. Their 'Sound' is characterised largely by Dooley's soulful and rich voice, over-layed with uber-catchy Melodies and riffs from the electric guitar. An exciting and enjoyable act to keep an eye on!

  • Members

    Stuart Dooley - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Matthew Alston - Electric Guitar, Clark Buys - Bass/Backing Vocals, Paul Dettman - Drums

  • Influences

    John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Sting, Jason Mraz, Temper Trap, The Foals, Bloc Party, Mutemath, Mae,

  • Sounds Like

    a good time!

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  • Music Xray

    Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music  we hope there is a match. Let us know if you need any help! 

    1 year ago
  • Distract TV

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    1 year ago
  • Routine Sometimes

    Nice one, we will keep you posted, would love to see you down.
    Well the material on your profile sounds sick! Would love to catch you guys playing sometime :)
    Alex

    2 years ago
  • Routine Sometimes

    Hey,
    We are still together, but we have practiced or done any gigs in a while. We're starting up practices again this week though, so hopefully we'll start playing some more shows again
    How's it all going at your end?
    Alex
    x

    2 years ago
  • Hunter Mackenzie

    hope you have a good day !







    2 years ago
  • Akurat

    See It :)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qNsSM0s47g

    2 years ago
  • HeartBeats

    Yo guys!!

    2 years ago
  • Sarah April

    love the sound :)

    2 years ago
  • Sven the Bear

    You are rocking Stu, much love and respect. the bear

    2 years ago
  • Dead or Alive

    SOUNDS OF THE EMPIRE
    @ Punk
    14 Soho Street, London, W1D 3DN
    (tube: Tottenham Court Rd.)
    Saturday 4th December; 7.00pm

    2 years ago
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