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THE BEAT MARAS
Indie / Punk / Rock

THE BEAT MARAS



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/24/2006
Band MembersAlex T-Ward - Vocals

Alex T-Ward - Vocals



Stuart Ward - R.Guitar

Stuart Ward - Rhythm Guitar



Edward Miller - L.Guitar

Edward Miller - Lead Guitar



Robert Bond - Bass

Robert Bond - Bass



Louis Sherr - Drums

Louis Sherr - Drums



All tracks currently heard are produced by Ian Button

Music Videos By Tim Winter and Bob Harwood

Art work by Carrie May
InfluencesThe doors, Bob Dylan, Led Zep, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Smiths, Paul Hawkins, Michelangelo, Jeremy Naydler, Tom Waits, Amon Tobin, Anthony Anderson Project, The Rakes, The Jam, Trencher, An Albatros.
Record LabelJezus Factory
Type of LabelIndie


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THE BEAT MARAS!
THE BEAT MARAS


:::ABOUT:::



The Beat Màras came to life through meeting friends of friends.

Playing thier first live set at Molly Malones in 2006, the band have gone on to play various London venues such as The Old Blue last, Rhythm Factory, 12 Bar Club and the Barfly.

After rehearsing all over the south from friends Barns to Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly studios. The maras can now be found either in their squat rehearsal room off off Brick lane or in their studio in Hitchin.

Described as sounding something between the BRMC meets the Doors round the Babyshambles House... their sound continues to impress...



:::PRESS:::



"An almost diamond like find...Well worth checking out" - Repeat Fanzine (www.repeatfanzine.co.uk)

"ultra f**king cool" - Losing Today (www.losingtoday.com)

"The Beat Maras are trashy, throbbing & on course to reek havoc!" - J.C, www.subba-cultcha.com

"If they ever made a documentary on the life of Pete Doherty this would surely be the sound track" - House of Tracks magazine (www.houseoftracks.co.uk)

"there’s enough here to suggest that maybe, just maybe there could be something special about The Beat Maras" - Pete Whalley (www.getreadytorock.com)



:::RECORDS:::



THE HUARAZ EP - OUT NOW - LIMITED EDITION - ONLY 200!



The Huarez EP - Out Now - ONLY 200!

Buy your copy now at Amazon.co.uk



DEBUT ALBUM 'BAT AND THE ASTRAL PHOENIX' AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW - OUT 18th AUGUST!



Bat And The Astral Phoenix - The Beat Maras

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Don't want to wait til 18th August? Swing by www.jezusfactory.com to buy your copy now for the tidy sum of £8!

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:::VIDEOS:::



Fast Fading / Not Made To Last





Blue Rock (early demo)

The Beat Maras - Blue Rock

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My Basic Chemistry





Getaway Car (Alt. Version)

The Beat Maras - Getaway Car

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:::RADIO:::



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Animal Cannibal - new songs!





Jul 4 2009 12:23 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, come and listen to "all ostia" a few songs from the new album cannibal animal, lovers of muscle,AMANTES DEL MÚSCULO
 
 
 


Skilf - new music vid OUT NOW!!!





May 27 2009 11:13 PM

Hey there

Check out my new video for the single 'Slow Me Down', it's pretty different from your usual 'rap vid', as I try not to take myself too seriously! Hope you enjoy the mutiple costumes, this vid was a bag a fun to make!



If the vid doesn't appear on your page just click this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117clUAxrd0

All the best

Skilf
Skilf - new music vid OUT NOW!!!





May 27 2009 12:20 AM

Hey there

Check out my new video for the single 'Slow Me Down', it's pretty different from your usual 'rap vid', as I try not to take myself too seriously! Hope you enjoy the mutiple costumes, this vid was a bag a fun to make!



If the vid doesn't appear on your page just click this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117clUAxrd0

All the best

Skilf
Soccer Six





May 15 2009 1:33 PM

SOCCER SIX!

THE MUSIC TV & FILM INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST CELEBRITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO CHELSEA FC 24TH MAY!

Chelsea ledge Ron ‘chopper’ Harris, NDUBZ, JLS, Babyshambles, Bianca Gascoigne, Waterloo Road stars, Soccer AM, Charlotte Mears, Nicola Mclean, The Hoosiers, The View, Omid Djalili, Milton Jones , Lee Mack, John Bishop, Maff Brown, Russel Howard, Reverend and the Makers, Justin Hawkins,Freddie from Skins, Toploader, Steve Norman, Shelley Preston, Ziggy Liam and Anthony from BB, Jay from the Inbetweeners, Shystie, Jason Manford, Caprice, Ben’s Brother, Michelle Heaton, Carl from Shameless, Ben Adam’s, The X Factor’s Austin Drage, Danny Dyer, and Tamer Hassan. Stay tuned for more names comming in the following days and weeks!
Tickets are £12 adults and £10 junior.
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Soccer Six





May 15 2009 1:33 PM

SOCCER SIX!

THE MUSIC TV & FILM INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST CELEBRITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO CHELSEA FC 24TH MAY!

Chelsea ledge Ron ‘chopper’ Harris, NDUBZ, JLS, Babyshambles, Bianca Gascoigne, Waterloo Road stars, Soccer AM, Charlotte Mears, Nicola Mclean, The Hoosiers, The View, Omid Djalili, Milton Jones , Lee Mack, John Bishop, Maff Brown, Russel Howard, Reverend and the Makers, Justin Hawkins,Freddie from Skins, Toploader, Steve Norman, Shelley Preston, Ziggy Liam and Anthony from BB, Jay from the Inbetweeners, Shystie, Jason Manford, Caprice, Ben’s Brother, Michelle Heaton, Carl from Shameless, Ben Adam’s, The X Factor’s Austin Drage, Danny Dyer, and Tamer Hassan. Stay tuned for more names comming in the following days and weeks!
Tickets are £12 adults and £10 junior.
http://WWW.TWITTER.COM/SOCCERSIX
http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SOCCER__SIX
http://WWW.BEBO.COM/SOCCERS172
http://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM-CUPSOCCERSIX

Remember, you wont be able to buy tickets on the day at this event so make sure you get your tickets now to avoid dissapointment!
A limited number of Soccer Six tickets are available now from Ticketmaster on 0870 534 4444 and www.ticketmaster.co.uk and from www.chelseafc.com/tickets.and are available priced at just £12 for adults and £10 juniors
BOY CRISIS





Apr 8 2009 5:49 PM

Hey, Boy Crisis are coming to the UK and we will be in London  at the Forum supporting Friendly Fire on the 30th April - come party!
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Mar 12 2009 4:23 AM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?

A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:

Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella

Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.

Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.

I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here:
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Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

NOPSE





Mar 8 2009 6:27 PM

MEHO PLAZA NOPSE REMIX EP Image and video hosting by TinyPic available on cassette from ick ick records...available digitally from better looking records... vinyl is in the works too from sp1records...........

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Faber Optimé





Feb 10 2009 11:08 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.

I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.

For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).

Take care and keep in touch.

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Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

Paul Dixon





Feb 10 2009 7:33 PM

Hey!
Hope you enjoy the music.

Paulxxxxxx
The Candy Twins





Feb 6 2009 11:37 PM

Hello THE BEAT MARAS

Our debut label EP Sad Glad Songs is out next week on Lostmusic Records - launched at our February 12th gig at Gramapahone, London E1 where we're appearing with The Gresham Flyers, Kelman and Hari and Aino. The entire EP is streaming on our Myspace - the first four songs.

Then we're doing a few dates including:
14th Feb - FREE Valentine's gig, The Wight Rock Bar, Ryde, Isle of Wight
21st Feb - Cardigan Arms, Leeds
26th Feb - Grey Horse, Kingston

And Rocker is playing our song Until The Daydream Dies this month on his show on the John Peel inspired internet station, Dandelion Radio.

Exciting!

The Candy Twins x

My Left Boot





Jan 17 2009 2:08 PM

My Left Boot - Devils Kitchen 2009
Australia's premier festival of stoner / punk / rock.
carrie may





Dec 15 2008 11:26 PM

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Nov 21 2008 2:47 PM

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Thee Intolerable Kidd
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Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon!

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Oct 27 2008 10:02 PM

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Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences - Maida Vale Radio One Session and interview with the wonderful Huw Stephens this Wednesday 29th October.

One song will be played between 9 and 10 in the evening, then 3 songs and an interview between midnight and two.

You can hear the session for a week any time after Thursday on the BBC iPlayer.

http://www. bbc. co. uk/huwstephens
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Oct 19 2008 10:01 AM

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Sep 15 2008 10:57 AM

Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences - 'We Are Not Other People'. ALBUM OUT NOW. Available from www. jezusfactory. com and all good record shops.

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“Paul Hawkins sounds like no one. someone doing something truly on their own and making the rules up as they go along.” - Artrocker

“Laden with Pure Charisma” – NME

“If indie music is plagued with soulless rats then Hawkins is the new pied piper” – Moderate Rock

“It seems to be customary to compare Hawkins to Nick Cave and Tom Waits. This does him a huge disservice; he’s a considerably more marginal and interesting figure than these decidedly mainstream oddballs” – Drunken Werewolf Magazine

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Sep 14 2008 1:54 PM

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Sep 2 2008 11:01 AM

Have a wonderful day, my friend

best regards
Gordon
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Sep 1 2008 9:22 PM

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Room Thirteen
The Beat Maras seem to be constantly compared to the Libertines and Babyshambles if their press is to be believed, but even though these comparisons can be apt at times • this band hark back more to the blissful time before either band existed • taking cues from the source of the sounds that those bands steal unashamedly from; old school 60s pop meets 90s indie fuzz with a present day awkward-jaggedness. They have a very real, fuzzy, raw sound but at the same time seem infinitely more polished, solid and coherent than the Doherty comparisons may indicate and they also have a vocalist with style and the ability to hold a tune together which is always a big plus.

“Bat and the Astral Phoenix” leans heavily on The Doors, especially tracks like ‘Saturday Nightin’’ which has retro cool spilling from every note, and it also moves through nineties indie and alt rock soaking up the atmosphere as it goes • and yes of course with such obviously strong influences it is highly derivative but there are plenty of moments of interest. Thankfully many of the tunes have a healthy disregard for ‘standard’ structure and rhythm, wandering off into moments of jagged riffage and awkward drums, but they keep it all together with melodies that are memorable and catchy and those loose yet ordered vocals.

This feels like one of those albums that’s destined to be a classic, it’s hard to imagine that this band will stay in the shadows for too long • a blast of that eternally popular 60s pop sound, off kilter beats and a live feel to the production practically guarantees Radio 1 daytime coverage.
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Aug 22 2008 12:26 PM

People, THE BEAT MARAS 'BAT AND THE ASTRAL PHOENIX' is out to buy now from all good record shops or direct from www. jezusfactory. com
Chaotic Kittie ~*~





Aug 20 2008 10:29 PM

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