Contra.
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Portsmouth,
United Kingdom
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| Member Since | 11/27/2005 | | Band Website | contrauk.co.uk | | Band Members | Rob- Vocals & Guitar,
Spencer- Drums & Vocals,
Russell- Lead Guitar,
Rich- Bass & Vocals,
| | Influences | Contra's members wear their influances on their sleeve(s). In some cases they cover the whole shirt... it shouldn't work... but it does!
| | Sounds Like | There's no point talking about the excellant demo cd's, you can hear them right now (assuming you've got speakers), here's a little glimpse at the things that get said by people on seeing Contra live for the first time...
"Contra make an impressive noise, angular guitar attacks blending with the sweetest melodies to build a wall of music, dense enough to flatten you against the back wall. They also have a frontman who has 'that' look about him, he doesn't move much or over act to get attention he just has that feel about him that makes you want to watch them...it must be something to do with the eyes, they draw you in, wrap you up in Contra's world. A very impressive band you’ll want to see again as soon as possible…"
- Vanity Project
| | Record Label | Fallen Light Records | | Type of Label | Major |
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"Hard hitting." Two words from Darren Sadler, Deputy Editor of Rock Sound, describing Contra's second demo - the blue ep. He was obviously impressed - adding that Contra are "Melodic, with plenty of grooves." It seems Radio One's Steve Lamacq would agree. "Contra boast a winning combination of strong vocals and tight musicianship that will see them go far." That was his opinion after playing For You from their first - red - ep on his Evening Session a year earlier. So far, the prophecy has proved true - and the band has gone from strength to strength since their powerful first demo was recorded at The Old Blacksmiths by Richard Tamblyn (Thirst) four years ago.
Formed in February 2000, Contra's explosive live performances, coupled with clever songwriting and an intense passion for the music they create, has led to a string of sellout shows across the South. Within months of getting together they were blowing the crowd away in the finals of the Battle of the Bands at Portsmouths Wedgewood Rooms, following up by supporting acts such as Tribute to Nothing and My Deaf Audio (both on Lockjaw Records), along with Miss Black America, Scenes and Five Knuckle. Having played support slots on the Metal Hammer Tour, their exciting and energetic live shows regularly see crowds fighting to get their hands on the latest demo, Illuminati, ensuring that not a single copy is left behind at the end of the night.
And their popularity is spreading fast. The Highbury Garage, The Water Rats, 333 Bar, Belushi's, Hayfield, Northampton Roadmenders and McClusky's are just a few of the venues to have played host to Contra's fierce and fiery act. And it doesn't stop there. Having honed their skills at the British Academy of New Music they found themselves rocking the crowd at Leicester's Demontford Hall at the National Festival of New Music just two years ago, the two-hundred strong audience reeling with wonder at the sheer force of yet another striking performance.
Radio, too, has found their sound increasingly popular. Since their debut on Radio One they can be heard all over the country on a host of University and Union stations, as well as having stolen airtime on Total Rock Radio last year. Their latest sellout gigs include support slots with Million Dead and Sparta in October. To quote one awestruck fan. "You come to these things expecting the support to be crap. In [Contra's] case, they played better than [the band I came to see]. I'll definitely be coming to see them again."
So, with their fanbase growing at an exponential rate, surely it won't be long before they score the record deal they so badly deserve? Keep listening, Contra's big break is just around the corner.
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