"I feel it is our duty to speak on behalf of the band to let you know that Wire Jesus are calling it a day.
We'd like to thank each and every one of you who has stuck with us, come to the gigs and bought our music, but most of all it was the reaction we felt from you that encouraged us to go on for as long as we did. Your messages and comments meant the world to us. There has also been many gracious bands who have told us how much we've influenced them and you can't ask for more than that as a musician.
As any band will tell you, it's a hard slog and we've watched many Reading bands come and go, while we kept evolving. It's time for us to evolve once again into our lives and so with many fond memories we say.....
Adieu.
Love to you all,
Mike & Amy
& Wire Jesus. xx "
"Wire Jesus are special. Very special indeed." Linda Serck bbc.co.uk
"They are a highly impressive group, combining the usual acoustic rock accoutrements with accordions and cellos. If this, along with the male/female lead vocals, suggests an affinity with bands such as the Arcade Fire, then good, as on a number of songs they captured the dramatic tension, musical sophistication and epic aspiration of the Canadian wonders." oxfordbands.com
"Wire Jesus have it all. People call it X-factor and that is perhaps the best description. Somewhere between their emotional intensity, sheer ragged beauty (the best kind), stories of human significance and insignificance and heart wrenching melodies can be found a dominant artistry, a decadent coherency, and above all a very real talent which at the moment burns very bright indeed. Josaka.co.uk
"Success will surely follow." The Morning Star
"Too good to be true. If only it were a fair world we could never afford such a band." Music On The Hill Festival
Buy the Oxjam Reading CD for £3 at Oxfam Music in Reading, online or at a Wire Jesus gig. Loads of great Reading bands for just £3. We've got Six Foot Crow on there. Click on the picture for more details.
Our top 8 will change regularly to promote those who are involved with us at the time PLUS the odd WJ fan who catches our eye by shamelessly plugging us!;-).
TOYKULT plays British Music Week 2009 & we invite you to download our latest EP featuring tracks from our new album FREE @ 192kbps: http://www.toykult.com
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Junkyard Scientists, Dust, Big Tunes, Beat Feast, Resonance and WhiteHouse Team up to bring you Readings best mix of Funk, Hip-Hop, Dub, Jungle, Dub-step, Rock, IDM, Ambient + Visuals!
....and its FREE!!!
ROOM 1 (Main Hall)
OM CORPORATION 3 Piece Jazzy Jungle Ambiency
JUNKYARD SCIENTISTS Sporadic Instrumental set from the Reading Funksters
BLACK ROAD HOME Stoke Based Grungy Rock
LEGAL EYES Funk Rock Dubsters
+
LOFTY Good Vibe Drum n Bass
BINGE Beats and Bobs from the Reading Turntable Master
Junkyard Scientists, Dust, Big Tunes, Beat Feast, Resonance and WhiteHouse Team up to bring you Readings best mix of Funk, Hip-Hop, Dub, Jungle, Dub-step, Rock, IDM, Ambient + Visuals!
....and its FREE!!!
ROOM 1 (Main Hall)
OM CORPORATION 3 Piece Jazzy Jungle Ambiency
JUNKYARD SCIENTISTS Sporadic Instrumental set from the Reading Funksters
BLACK ROAD HOME Stoke Based Grungy Rock
LEGAL EYES Funk Rock Dubsters
+
LOFTY Good Vibe Drum n Bass
BINGE Beats and Bobs from the Reading Turntable Master
Described as: 'like Soulfly if Trent Reznor were part of the band,' their debut album "There's No Profit in Truth", mixes the pent up frustration of acts such as Rage Against The Machine with the raging, highly charged riffs of classic Machine Head. Good, honest, politically aware and highly charged Metal at its best...
Hey Froodsters! So at long last the new album “Indigo” is ready and is being released on 16th June. It’s all a bit last minute but we have managed to secure a swanky venue in Soho for a launch party and hope that you can all make it there to help celebrate our second offering.
The new album will be available at the show at a discounted price and we will be joined by at least one other act for the night. The Froods will play an hour set, containing much of the new album and a few “oldies” thrown in too.
The doors open at 7PM and entry price is £FREE, with doors closing at 10pm. The venue is The Green Carnation, 5 Street, Soho.
Hey Froodsters! So at long last the new album “Indigo” is ready and is being released on 16th June. It’s all a bit last minute but we have managed to secure a swanky venue in Soho for a launch party and hope that you can all make it there to help celebrate our second offering.
The new album will be available at the show at a discounted price and we will be joined by at least one other act for the night. The Froods will play an hour set, containing much of the new album and a few “oldies” thrown in too.
The doors open at 7PM and entry price is £FREE, with doors closing at 10pm. The venue is The Green Carnation, 5 Street, Soho.
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
....also we've just been confirmed for Beach Break LIVE and Secret Garden Party this Summer! Roll on Sunshine!
Upcoming Gigs in May 16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines 17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton 22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading 23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke 24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex
Just a comment to let you know that we have our very first London gig next Sunday (17th May) at SOUND in Leicester Square with performances from Jamie Scott (headline), Koala Friday, Juliette Ashby, Jake Reid, Stacey Skeete and Orchid Thieves. It will be a night filled with music industry, press and maybe even a few celebs, so come on down and enjoy a stunning line up of new music. Will you be able to make it? If you have any promo flyers you'd be welcome to hand them out.
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