Combining portions of Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock and Electro into one melodic element of noise, welcome to the new innovative sound of The LaFontaines
Hailing from Motherwell, the old industrial heartland of Central Scotland, The LaFontaines have already forged a dedicated following after showcasing their energetic live set at venues such as King Tuts, 02 Academy, ABC, Classic Grand and Strathclyde University. Their unique genre mash-up has gained critical acclaim from press and radio throughout the UK and continues to spiral as the band strive to conquer new ground.
“It shouldn’t work, but it does. The LaFontaines are the real deal” - Rachel Devine (The Sunday Times)
The young, fun and exciting five piece fronted by boyish teenager Kerr Okan express their views on everything from partying hard to their Spock-tastic views on Star Trek and then round everything off by using their socially conscious lyrics to take pop shots at today’s unvarying rap scene.
"After they were described to me, I was almost expecting a Rage against The Machine clone. Thankfully The LaFontaines have a hell of a lot more to offer." - Jim Gellatly (BBC Radio Scotland)
The bands name stems from no other than the late great Don LaFontaine. The band were huge fans of the voice-over legend and were thrilled when the man himself wanted to work with the guys on some voice-over material for their live shows and CD’s. Sadly to the bands deep despair, Don LaFontaine passed away shortly after committing to the project. The LaFontaines carry on his name and legacy as a tribute to the legend that was Don LaFontaine.
So far ‘09 has brought the band a sold out headline show in Glasgow’s top venue ABC2, where they released their debut self titled EP. On the back of this success they hope to build on what has already been achieved by supporting top acts such as N-Dubz, Kid British The Cool Kids, Mongrel(Arctic Monkeys, Reverend and the Makers)The Xcerts, Flamboyant Bella, and Beardyman (UK beat boxing Champion).
The LaFontaines were also part of the NME/Guitar Hero sponsored Britbus tour, which took them out and about all over Glasgow on an open top double decker tour bus playing live to thousands as they were driven slowly around the city.
To book or get in touch with the band directly please contact through myspace or email @ TheLaFontaines@hotmail.com
“The time is surely ripe for the world to take notice of Motherwell’s The LaFontaines” – (The Herald)
“I can't remember the last time I heard a song that so obviously screams hit, it has to be the strongest debut of the year.” - Steve McKenna (Real Radio)
"The LaFontaines make Glasvegas sound like they come from Bearsden” - Tom Morton (BBC Radio Scotland)
“Sounds cool” - Mikey Rocks (The Cool Kids)
“That was sick!” - Beardyman (UK BeatBox Champion)
The Vulcan
First Music Video - WATCH IN HD!!!
Rap Boy
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Cheers go to our chum Bruff for helping to design this myspace. For designs - info@bruffstar.com
Nathan Sawaya over in New York for the amazing artwork he does - www.brickartist.com
Sandy Jones and to all at Foundry Music Labs for all their help with recordings and pleanty else.
Everyone that has taken the time to help us out with live photos, Fraser Anderson, Keef, John Bell, Lesley, Cam you know who you all are...
Shootback Productions for their filming expertise ala The Vulcan Video/Rap Boy etc, always a pleasure Stu
Hello my friend. Hope all is well here. I have a new track called "Everything". Please come and listen it, and if you can leave a comment on youtube. You can listen it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD4IE_Wok2o Thank You very much. Joshua
Girl you're one in a million, I need you, I need ya, I need you, I need ya, baby I need you, I need ya, I need you, I need ya, baby I need you, Baby I need you, baby I need you, Baby I neeeeeed you.
Blaaaaaaaaaaaa!
New tunes are crackin y'all.. good show! Lets do some gigs together next year.. Neil x
Lol its cool, I am was skint myself and it was a ridiculous time in the morning...but it picked up bit before we went on and we managed to sell some stuff which is always a plus.
As for your auld crabbit self.. It could be worse, you can be 24 next year like me!
Next glasgow show is probs feb time...super gutted I can't make your 02 academy show. There are several gigs I wanted to go to on the 12th but I need to go to a friends 21st in ayr :(
It will be amazing for you guys tho!!
Anyways...maybe make a point of hangin out sometime?
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