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Solarise
Alternative / Electro / Pop



Brussels,
Belgium

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   Solarise: General Info
Member Since9/15/2005
Band Websitesolarise.info
Band MembersRodger Hughes
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Jean-Philippe Risse
Vocals & Electric Guitar

Lionel Walrant
Bass Guitar

Daniel McGuire
Electric Guitar & Onstage Craziness!
InfluencesdEUS, Vive La Fete, Zita Swoon, Magnus, BLIMEY!, Kraftwerk, Tortoise, and Ghinzu.
Sounds LikeSolarise blend a distinct mix of Euro-pop, Electronica, and Art Rock.
Record LabelAlien Do God [Netherlands]
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Solarise
In 2001 Belgian singer-songwriter, Jean Philippe Risse moved to Glasgow in Scotland. The placement of an advert in a music store led to him meeting Rodger Hughes, and inspired by their love of music, they started writing songs together. They approached Gary McMillan and Daniel McGuire and formed Solarise.

In 2003 the band released their debut EP ‘Songs for the Devil’ It immediately caught the attention of the Scottish media, inspiring one radio presenter to proclaim Solarise as “One of the most exciting & innovative bands of the year!”

They soon attained much international interest with increasing airplay throughout Europe, and were soon approached to perform at a range of festivals and music venues throughout Belgium, and The Netherlands.

Through extensive live performances, Solarise quickly earned themselves a reputation as one of the most interesting and exciting live bands in Scotland, combining their eclectic blend of electro-rock music with stunning visual images.

In autumn 2004, the band started recording their debut album ‘Still The Same Dream’ Preview tracks were quickly released and impressed BBC Radio 1 presenter Jo Whiley so much, she included the band in a weeklong Best of new British feature on her show. The album was recorded in Scotland, with the final mixing being undertaken by Producer Rudy Coclet at Sunrise Studios in Belgium during the summer of 2006.

Solarise began showcasing tracks from ‘Still The Same Dream’ in the autumn of 2006, with live performances around some of Scotland’s established cultural Music & Arts venues. The band then returned to Belgium to prepare for another series of live performances throughout The Benelux Region.

2007 seen the European release of ‘Still the Same Dream’ through the Dutch Label ‘Alien Do God’, and distributed via ‘Konkurrent’ The band launched the album in Amsterdam at the prestigious ‘London Calling’ music festival playing alongside Kate Nash, The Enemy, The Pigeon Detectives and The Wombats.

The band have taken a break from playing live to concentrate on recording new material in the studio.



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flO





Apr 18 2008 2:51 PM

Thanks for the add!

flO.
La !





Mar 4 2008 4:19 AM

just popping by to say hey to rodger liking music its hot!
Thirteen





Jan 23 2008 4:36 PM

'Still The Same Dream' is disgustingly amazing, guys. Really special stuff.
Trike





Jan 6 2008 10:07 PM

so cats

we doing a show together in holland?

xo
trike
Garner





Dec 27 2007 10:17 AM

Thanks for the add.
Nice music
And welcome to Garner's World

Garner
Mrs Harold Bishop





Dec 8 2007 10:31 AM

thanx for accepting my add :-)
xx
The Scuffers





Nov 16 2007 2:31 PM

Hello Roger and JP! Long, long time no hear. Just released our debut album "The life I've had" last week. Going down well.

How's things?

Gav.
teun





Oct 31 2007 7:04 PM

bedankt!
The Garden Party





Oct 11 2007 2:23 PM

Hey Guys,

Cheers for the add.

TGP
Voodoo Lounge





Oct 2 2007 3:12 PM

Really like what you guys are doin here.Belgium meets Kilwinning!They said it would never work.Were they wrong!
All the best guys.
Zephyr Happenstance





Sep 25 2007 11:33 AM

howdy!hows tricks?
Dirty♪Techno♪Debs





Sep 23 2007 3:28 AM

Im startng a petition for Solarise to do a gig in Glasgow! lol x
Camper Dog





Aug 22 2007 6:19 AM

Hey sexy Solarise,

Thanks for the friendship.

CD ;)
Pearl and the puppets





Jul 27 2007 6:49 AM

thanks gaz. glad you liked it :)

katie x
Pearl and the puppets





Jul 27 2007 1:12 AM

cheers big ears for the add guys!

diggin it!

katie x
Zephyr Happenstance





Jul 15 2007 1:21 PM



cheers for connecting,long time no see Roger and JP,glad to see you lads doing so well!
VICKY FEE





Jul 7 2007 4:59 AM

hiya!
thank you soooo much for the new Solarise Album - i have had it on in the car - think its the new addiction
well done lads
Awsome work
V xxx
Crimson Stardust





Jul 4 2007 11:57 AM

thanks for the add. Nice tunes here. Belgian influences. Nice. Really like it. CheersCrimson
biba





May 20 2007 3:45 PM

well, i happen to stumble upon about you guys on a forum and really liked your cover of Heartbeats. and i heard a lot of comparisons to dEUS so i figured the album would be worth the bucks i paid for, but it was more than that... it was fucking fucktabulous!
biba





May 19 2007 11:36 PM

hey guys, is there any chance you could get Heartbeats available for download?

oh, and, i just got a copy of "Still the Same Dream", and i tell you, it's the best record i've heard in months!
Isla





Apr 12 2007 4:54 PM

hi JP, ça va? Hope all's well in Belgium. I'm actually planning to move to The Hague late this summer, so I won't be that far away... who knows, I might even finally make a gig one day!!!
michelle claire





Apr 2 2007 1:26 PM

haha gosh did you really like kate nash?
i didn't get that whole hype around her haha.. there was this guy and he was in love with her or something it was so funny but i don't get it
she's not that great..
Fueled By Robyn





Apr 2 2007 11:26 AM

your welcome :)
I got the ep and love it!
+ you guys were amazing at LC
hope to see you soon
xx
michelle claire





Apr 2 2007 9:22 AM

yes it was during the long blondes :)
but i liked many things like the pigeon detectives, we are the physics, these new puritans but i liked all bands actually.. which did you like?
and offcourse i'd love to come and check you guys out! it would fun :D
michelle claire





Apr 2 2007 7:19 AM

oh im definitely gonna be there!
just let me know when and where exactly and i'll buy you guys some beers!
your guitar player gave me your ep and i really enjoyed listening to it!
did you like playing at london calling?
michelle claire





Apr 1 2007 12:42 PM

you guys were really great last friday! :)
Dirty♪Techno♪Debs





Mar 27 2007 1:10 PM

Have a ball in Amsterdam guys! :o)
Eline





Mar 27 2007 10:24 AM

haha LOL. That's a bargain!
cya friday
Eline





Mar 27 2007 9:20 AM

yaaaay that's cool! I love tequila! It'd be great to meet you there! Have fun and good luck!

Eline xxx
Eline





Mar 27 2007 7:17 AM

heey!

I like your music a lot! Great you're coming to Amsterdam. I've got my tickets for London Calling, so I'd love to see you there!

Eline xxx
sasj


Is Online


Mar 27 2007 12:16 AM

Hey Solorise!
thanx for the request,I will see you friday at paradiso!

Sasj
Maris





Mar 26 2007 12:52 PM

Oh :) Enough time to 'get the Amsterdam feeling'.. Next to Solarise? :) Air Traffic, Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. and because I loved them so much the previous time The Pigeon Detectives! And you? are you going to watch other bands?
x
Maris





Mar 26 2007 11:29 AM

Haha well I can remember this thing.. last year at London Calling when Bromheads Jacket was kinda drunk.. Hampton jumped of the podium but nobody could hold him.. Result, Hampton fel on the ground, came back on stage with a bleeding head and a big smile.. At the end of the concert he broke his guitar.. It was an amazing show anyway!.. And I guess you're not in Amsterdam much?.. just make a great evening out of it :D
Maris





Mar 26 2007 11:01 AM

I will be there! Won't miss it for a thing.. Understandable you can't wait to go to Amsterdam, it's fucking amazing!
<3
Kevin





Mar 26 2007 6:25 AM

Should be a good one friday. Looking forward to it! Cheers
sassa





Mar 25 2007 3:11 PM

Have a good one at the festival in holland guys xXx
Dirty♪Techno♪Debs





Mar 9 2007 1:11 PM

Hey,

When are you guys gona play Glasgow again? I need my fix! :o)
marco renton





Mar 7 2007 10:31 AM

I like your music. it's really good! Looking forward seeing you at London Calling in Amsterdam by the end of this month!
dimitri





Mar 1 2007 2:06 AM

your music sounds great !
sassa





Feb 28 2007 2:57 PM

Hey Guys thanks for the add, lovin the tunes xXx
~*Aniek*~





Feb 28 2007 1:20 PM

Heeey!
Thanx for the add ;]!
Nice music =)!
Xx Aniek
Bart





Feb 28 2007 7:44 AM

hee thanx for the add
looking forward to see you at London Calling!!
Cheers,
Bart
xx rqwelkj 22:20 haha,aaa





Feb 27 2007 5:23 AM

Yes, off course i'm coming! But, this might be a very rude question, do you places on the guestlist for a friend of mine on the Friday? He's such a London Calling freak, has been the owner of the forum and now there's a little bit of panic 'cos he can't make it. Perhaps? No prob if it isnt you guys.
London Calling Festival





Feb 27 2007 4:35 AM

Amsterdam can't wait to see Solarise!
xx rqwelkj 22:20 haha,aaa





Feb 26 2007 10:48 AM

im very fucking OK! Looking forward to your gig at London Calling?
*Colour it in*





Feb 22 2007 4:40 PM

olla..thanx for the comment hehe i hope all is well!! u guys got any gigs lined up? wuld like to see ye's playin again!! xx
DOMO





Feb 14 2007 1:26 PM

Lullaby Sexy Girl Mix is a well decent tune keep it up!
Miss Atlanta