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The Love Child Electric
Indie / Rock / Classical

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Birmingham
United Kingdom

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Member Since8/31/2006
Band WebsiteComing Soon!
Band Members

Paul Griffin

(Lead Vocal, Guitar)
 

Adam Roberts

(Drums, Percussion)
 

Kiki Chen

(Violin)
 

Simon Davies

(Backing Vocals, Keys)


Reed

(Bass)

 

Influences

The Beatles, Ben Folds Five, Jeff Buckley, Bjork, Dave Matthews Band, Guillemots, The Police, Primus, Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin, The Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan, Jimmy Chamberlain Complex, R.E.M, Osric tentacles, Victor Wooten, Jamiroquai, Incubus, Alanis Morissette, The Deftones, Placebo, Elbow, Doves, The Kooks, Radiohead, Scott Matthews, Arcade Fire, Breaks Co-op, Captain, The Coral, Death Cab for Cutie, The Delays, Editors, Gomez, The Stone Roses, Tom Baxter, Turin Brakes, We are Scientists, The Zutons.


 

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Emerging in 2006 as Birmingham's most recent serving of home grown talent; The Love Child Electric are driven by an eclectic spectrum of musical passions and a diverse mix of influences creating a sound layered with searing melodies, impassioned harmonies, and a smattering of good old fashioned indie-rock. The band's use of classical chord progressions juxtaposed against a sardonic critique of a life full of contradictions leads to an addictive sound that remains unpretentious.

 

The Love Child Electric spin a multitude of tales through the contrasting, tender, yet impact driven nature of their music. Images of the Stone Casanova, Montego Bay Rebel and weary every day angels are too tantalising to resist and have propelled the band to must-see status on Birmingham’s music scene.

Lead singer and songwriter Paul Griffin started writing and composing at an early age, his first musical recordings at just 11 years. Currently studying classical piano, Paul leans towards the guitar to perform and provides a distinctive and sincere voice for the band's material. Believing that music should heal, enlighten and excite; Paul’s songs are about everything inspiring and passionate in life. Most recently Paul was one of 60 finalists short listed from 3000 entrants to attend BBC New Talent’s Songwriting Master Class. His song “Find Me, Keep Me” secureing his place.

The rhythm for The LCE is found in the form of Adam Roberts, who first picked up his sticks 7 years ago, taking lessons from Kenny Clare Award Winner, Carl Hemmingsley. Drumming has greatly influenced his life and the music he listens to. Able to express versatility in drumming dexterously and sympathetically, he enjoys the company of like-minded musicians who care about the music as well as each other.

Reed. A charismatic, eclectic and experienced musician. After graduating from the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire with first-class Bachelors degree in music he embarked upon a career as a session musician touring with Virgin Records’ favourites band, Day- One and later recording with Lighthouse Family, Mis-Teeq and teenage phenomena Busted. An artist in his own right collaborating with the likes of Soweto Kinch and Jazz fusion supremo Konig.

Bringing texture, sentiment and spirit, the violin of Taiwanese born Kiki Chen helps to define The Love Child Electric’s unique sound. Learning Piano and Violin from the age of 8 Kiki completed her Masters degree in 2008 at the Birmingham Conservatoire and received the 2006 Herbert Lumby Prize for violinists. This year, she has been accepted onto the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra training scheme as a first violinist. She likes all kinds of music and enjoys the different challenges playing in The Love Child Electric brings.

Playing the piano as early as 4, Simon Davies pursued his passion training classically through his formative years and currently broadening his musical scope with Jazz and Latin styles. Greatly influenced by Jeff Buckley and The Beatles, Simon has been writing songs for most of his life and strives to better himself technically as well as musically. Also a guitarist and vocalist Simon performs with other musicians namely LP45 and occasional solo performances.

Paul, Adam, Reed, Kiki and Simon, The Love Child Electric offer a fresh and distinctive sound in the often monotonous world of guitar based music.” Birmingham University Student Paper - music critic.



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SweetKate





Jul 1 2009 9:32 PM

Hey my love Child Electric! I'm buzzing off the new recordings!!!!!!!! And it would be real deal to be able to play through my profile but no way to add. Boo hoo. Keep up the great work. Big kisses, SweetKate x
Record Finders





Mar 18 2009 3:49 AM

would love to play you guys on my radio show. Can you make that happen?

Respectfully,

Gene Pembleton
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May 17 2008 5:52 PM

Helloo fellow Brummies!
Hope all's well here?
We're now back in business with a spanking new venue for Brum. Please check out our blogs for info and gig dates now available!
Take it easy.

BSP x
Justine





Apr 25 2008 1:16 PM

Am really lokking forward to seeing you play!
Beneva





Apr 14 2008 7:35 PM

Thanks for accepting! Will have to try and get along to your gig at The Queens Arms.
Malc
Platform Promotions





Mar 27 2008 12:03 PM

Hi guys

Thanks for show last week, fantastic set and nice peeps too, hopefully work with you again soon

cheers

Bec
Fola





Mar 22 2008 8:22 AM

Good set last night, glad we popped in to see you.

Are you playing jizz fest this year?

Fola
June Mori





Mar 18 2008 10:03 PM

Looking forward to seeing you guys in Mosely this Friday! Good luck

J x
Platform Promotions





Mar 17 2008 2:34 PM

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dirtylaws





Mar 14 2008 9:36 AM

cheers ...rock n roll
VIANNE





Mar 11 2008 10:58 AM

Whato Paul.. good catchin up y'day, call you fri, V x
promo lnu1
Platform Promotions





Feb 13 2008 10:24 PM

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Feb 7 2008 12:01 PM

sweet paul good stuff. I'm sticking you and jayne on a cd and giving it to my friend next week at our london gig hopefully. songwriters thing were a right laugh, there were some intense characters there. sam
Rob





Jan 31 2008 5:12 PM

Hello! Well done for your amazing gig at the Belmont Unplugged night last night. I've uploaded some photos in my myspace gallery if you'd like to take a peak! cheers! Rob
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Jan 31 2008 5:07 PM

Thank you so very much guys :) I'm glad you had a good night. The crowd & crew absolutely loved your music, hope we can get you back in for another gig a bit later in the year?
Take care & keep in touch!
Katie, Belmont Unplugged xx
Nebula101





Jan 22 2008 7:03 PM

Hello Paul,
What's happening in rainy old brummie then?

xo
Jaeger Bull Suprise





Jan 12 2008 5:22 PM

Thanx for the add, absolutely awesome music! Make sure you put a post up when your playing local x
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Jan 4 2008 4:11 PM

Belmont Unplugged
* 30th JAN 2008 * Doors 7pm * £3 entry *

Nebula101





Jan 3 2008 2:41 PM

Happy New Year guys!!

xo
Dan Hartland





Dec 29 2007 10:17 PM

Shamefully, I was in a t-shirt when I read your comment. I have of course now swapped into a morning suit to listen to your tunes.

Hope all's well, Paul - have a good NYE.
Wellsy





Dec 20 2007 12:37 PM

Just dropped by to wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year. I hope 2008 brings you all you deserve.
Nice one.
Wellsy.
Nebula101





Dec 18 2007 9:11 AM

Have a merry Christmas and a wonderful 2008!
TheHayley





Nov 28 2007 3:19 PM

Thanks for the add:)
P.s-I really like the music
Hayley
Daddy





Nov 23 2007 3:29 AM

Hi Kate, Paul, Richard & Adam,
thanks for the ADD
and have a good Day!
Daddy - Munich
Gemma





Nov 12 2007 1:47 PM

Thanks for the invite, it would have been great to come and see you but I am away. Perhaps I can come and see you next time xxx
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