Formed in 2005 in the Midlands UK, the DASTARDS are in the new vanguard of bands that just don't really fit into any of the typical genres. DASTARDS combine interesting lyrics with intricate guitar patterns and amazingly distinctive vocals.
Widely praised in the media for their idiosynchratic style and original sound DASTARDS show incredible maturity for such a new young band. From being FESTIBULL finalists in the Bull Ring, Birmingham to playing Music Live at the NEC, to supporting Squeeze at Chagstock 09 DASTARDS are rising to the top of the UK music scene - with inventive tracks and solid live performances - and helped on by regular radio play on Kerrang Radio, 6 Radio, local BBC stations and various Internet Radio stations.
DASTARDS have released 4 singles on Stretch Records
DASTARDS are: WAKE on guitar on vocals, JUST JAKE on bass guitar, GUITAR GEORGE on lead guitar and MUDIE on drums.
Taking the DIY route (everything done in-house) means DASTARDS retain complete control of their image and career. This also allows the band to be promoted without all the usual spin, hype and nonsense that pervades the current music scene. DASTARDS are the real deal - so no hype necessary.
Stretch Records takes care of management, promotion, the web sites and admin.
Credit for the photos go to Stretch, David Rann, Helen Williams, 616 and Steve at NSGiGn.
"I like the singer’s voice, and I like the name. And the 80’s synth arpeggios are pretty incredible." - Damian, OK GO
"Really like this track, especially the arpeg. synth. A tight production as well" - James Digital A & R Columbia / RCA
"Ah, good, rocking at speed through some kind of fuzz-drenched blues swamp. Its rough, its ready, it rocks and if you want anything else from Lynrd Skynrd on toad-lick, you want too much"
Up to its skinny English knees in Americana, quaver vox, churning guitars, its got the full set and talking of guitars, which, face it, we were bound to at some stage, The Dastards have quite an impressive armoury. Listen up, listen here"
- Unpeeled Magazine
"Wake leads their assault with his amazingly individualistic vocal work - really strange, wavering, quavering and God knows what! Strange but stunning!! The overall sound and style is memorable, refreshing and slightly American-esque. Mature, classy and thought provoking songwriting adds massive strength to the guys' silky-slick, often breathtaking performance" - Toxic Pete
"Slick indie rock" "like swimming in a sea of chocolate" - PowPowPow
"Some might say Placebo but I wouldn't.
I think this band are better than Molko and his cohorts!"
- Johnny English
"The heart and driving force of Dastards is the unique and exciting singer /songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist, Wake. And this guy is something quite special, very special, frighteningly special!! - Toxic Pete
"Awesome" - Kerrang Radio
To contact or book the band please contact us by Email
STAYING OUT by DASTARDS at CHAGSTOCK 09 Filmed by JAK WAKEFIELD
Hey DASTARDS, just wanna let you know our NEW E.P. 'The Making' is out November 30th, samples of the Tracks are on our myspace or check out www.thebeatpoets.com
£leTriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check £leTriKa out!
Hugs from Brazil, Claudio David
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Valeu demais a força! Quando rolaumtempinho, me fala o que achou da £leTriKa. Agente junta Metal com umasparada Brasileira. Tamutendumbom feed nas rádios gringas nos quatrocontos. Mantenha contato, blz?
Hey! Thank you so much... My EP, A Moment to Break, is now available on iTunes and Amazon. You can also join my mailing list at www.jamielynnnoon.com-- I couldn't be more grateful for the love and support! :) Always, Jamie -- www.jamielynnnoon.com www.twitter.com/jamielynnnoon www.facebook.com/jamielynnnoon
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Hellomyspace peeps – breaking news for me just in – my conscience has finally told me if I don’t start telling people about my gigs no one will ever know and I will just end up performing my heart out to empty venues – so fate has had it that I need to start telling all you music fans about my gigs – my music – and my perfomance - i am playing the Actress and Bishop on the 7th of November - really looking forward to the gig now - if you can make it would really appreciate it - my band site is www.myspace.com/thedirtyknecks - i have videos on youtube too -
If you havn't yet checked out our new 4 track EP - you can listen to it on our band page - and we have videos on you tube - below are 4 videos from 4 different venues - Madhouse Asylum 2 - Nicoles Jewelry Quarter - Actress & Bishop - The Station Kings Heath.
1. I've been a Fool - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuZDFWBS41w 2. Hey Joe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_W7VDIkNqc 3. Riff Raff - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6iFX_7HZzo 4. Bright Lights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Zb2wnfmJE
Hope to see you at the gig - my band is first up - i'll be there early but if you're there 20:00hrs can chat before the gig - Dave!
Thanks a lot for the add ! EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out!
Friday 30th October 2009 THE ACTRESS & BISHOP 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH
Stage time: 9pm/9:15pm (doors at 8pm) Entry Cost: £5
This gig has the thumbs up from Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music, also by The Bridge 102.5, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire and BBC Stoke, who have all been playing our debut single "Comfortable Shoes" this week..
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CALLING ALL OPEN MIC ARTISTS... NEWS...LAUNCH PARTY!!!
A BRAND NEW WEEKLY "OPEN MIC NIGHT" LAUNCHES THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER AT THE GREEN ROOM / PORTMAN
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Hope to see you...Keep It Sweet & Keep music live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget "REVOLVING DOORS" Open Mic Night Every Tuesday @ O'Neill's, Bournemouth from 9pm : Free Entry
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