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Naked Gravy
Naked Gravy are an energetic indie, ska and tango 4-piece band based in Leicester.
Naked Gravy
Nemisto
A four member indie band that bagged a place on the Futureheads line up at the Athena in March 2008. They have been around since about 2006 and
have supported such acts as The Hoosiers, The Underground Heros, Captain Dangerous, and Blakfish.
Nemisto
Neon Sarcastic
This five member powerpop, pop punk band puts on an energetic show with a raft of "let's get everyone to dance" tunes. Formed in April 2007, they are surging ahead and putting on ripping parties whenever they play.
Neon Sarcastic
New Type
A 3-piece, Leicester based band who produce alternative, rock and industrial sounds. New Type create music influenced by bands such as The Cure, Tool and Depeche Mode.
New Type
Obsidian
Grindcore/Thrash/Death metal. 5 peice band performing "insane live shows ... brutal breakdowns ... using old school riffs with a new school twist. If you like it rough, dark and heavy, this is the band for you.
Obsidian
Oliver Kennett and the
Big Sticks
Well respected lead singer,
own music and jazz, blues style.
Oliver
Kennet
The Outbreaks
Four member indie and
classic rock band. Taking influences from
the Beatles and the Stereophonics, they
offer a melting pot of styles blended into
their own original sound.
The Outbreaks
Partnerz in Grime
Partnerz in Grime
Pedestrian Missle
Pop/punk band formed in the summer of 2006 by three members. Influenced by Blink 182 and New Found Glory.
Pedestrian Missle
Penfold Gate
Four member band based
in Shepshed. 'Filled with youthful energy,
indie-riffic looks, and a talent beyond
their years, Penfold Gate is an Indie lover's
wet dream! The band has creative lyrics
filled with amusing mental images and thought-provoking
metaphors. Sounds like the early days of
I Was a Cub Scout. Highly creative and
refreshingly different in style, this band
will go far.
Penfold Gate
The Penny Hangers
The Penny Hangers, currently a three piece indie band who started out late 2007. Originally set up for a laugh and hobbie, now working hard and writing their own songs, this leicester based band are starting to hit the superb local music scene and intend to be gigging in the city and around the local areas on a regular basis.
The Penny Hangers
The People Versus
Four member indie rock band
The People Versus
Phil Harbour
Phil harbour
The Picks
Indie, rockabilly, surf band with 6 members, formed in November 2005. Reflecting the influences of the Rolling Stones, The Who, The Clash, The Strokes, Babyshambles and similar. The Picks
Primigenia
This 4-piece rock, metal and thrash band are based in Leicester and are inspired by influential bands such as Iron Maiden and AC/DC. Primigenia gig all over Leicestershire and have built up a solid fanbase.
Primigenia
Propshaft
Four member Classic/hard rock band from Loughborough.
Propshaft
The Procession
A 4-piece band based in Leicester and Birmingham, The Procession collaborate Rock, Alternative and Indie music styles to create a fresh new sound. They were originally formed in 2004, however they completed their line-up in early 2006 and now boast a debut EP and have many more catchy new records in the making. Their 'no-boundaries' approach to music hints at an exciting future!
The Procession
Product Recall
A band signed to Romulus X records, which will soon release their debut collection. The band is currently undergoing a lineup revamp. Influences are drawn from NOFX, Rancid, Nirvana, Deftones, Placebo and a variety of similar bands. Three band members are looking for others to join them. They say they are guided by metal and driven by punk. They are setting out to re-define British Grunge.
Product Recall
Project Notion
They came from nowhere and now they are everywhere! One fine band with quality vocals from lead singer Tori Maries, this Melton Mowbray band has a fine set of songs and are already putting on polished sets. They are even playing Summer Sundae 08! Beautifully crafted songs and rich guitar backings, this is one delightful band that we will want to see more of.
Project Notion
Proud to Have Met You
This band has won many
competitions and have a large following.
Stunning vocals.
Proud To Have Met You
Purple and The Rains
Classic rock/blues band with lead vocalist and guitarist George Davey, whose hendrix like playing has earned him a considerable reputation. This young three member band has built up a name for itself in a fairly short period time. Purple and The Rains
Quaternary Limit - r.i.p.
now defunct but was ...
Four member indie
band with some very memorable songs. Good
sounds and much loved by fans and other
bands alike.
"Featuring superb guitarists and fine vocals, this indie band has a hint of punk about it. They have a busy summer playing Leicester venues, which is great because they have some great songs for us to listen to, such as "Gimme Some Love" sung by James Robinson, lead vocalist.
Random Outcome
Hardcore punk band Random
Outcome
Razmataz
 Razmataz is a young indie, new wave band from Leicester that has been making quite an impact on the local gig scene. They have succeeded in getting on to the line up for the Glastonbudget festival.
Having written nine songs, two of which they have recorded, they have an increasingly busy gigs programme. Catchy, foot-tapping melodies and acutely observational lyrics combined with an energetic stage performance, has marked this band out and attracted an enthusiastic following.
The band plans to build up their fan base, play bigger venues, go out on tour and support bigger bands. The band plans to record several new songs over the next few months. A band with energy, gusto and creativity - they should go far and are well worth supporting
Razmataz
Reborn
Reborn perform a mixture of rock, pop punk and indie music in a variety of venues throughout Leicestershire. They are made up of 4 members and describe themselves as having an 'energetic sound, that has the attitude to unite young and old.'
Reborn
Redcarsgofaster
Formed in 2004, this indie band has made considerable progress. Its now signed to High Voltage records.
Redcarsgofaster
Recover
Recover is a male and female 6-piece band who perform a variety of classic rock and pop cover tracks, new and old. They formed in 2003 and specialise in wedding, party, club and pub performances.
Recover
Red Sheridan
A midlands based 3-piece rock band whose influences range from Pearl Jam to The Killers.
Red Sheridan
The Retro
Formed in 2003 ‘The Retro' are a four piece indie/rock band from Leicestershire. Since forming they have performed material written by themselves in various locations, accumulating fans as far away as Manchester and London whilst continuing to be enjoyed and respected by fans in their home town of Market Harborough. The Retro have been in the recording studio on several occasions to create a compilation of their most favoured songs striving to achieve the sound and passion they show live. The boys cite a number of bands as influences on their music including ‘The Stone Roses,' ‘The Who,' ‘The Clash' and ‘Oasis' amongst others. Live, the band has an aura of destiny and self belief about them. They mean every note they play and every word they sing. This, along with the bands on stage chemistry brings to their audience a confident delivery of compelling lyrics and exciting music. It's not about the past and it's not about the future the right time is always now. Enjoy the ride!
The Retro
Rhythm Warriors
Rhythm Warriors describe themselves as a '2 man rhyming, songwriting, beatboxing entertainment unit' and are based in the midlands.
Rhythm Warriors
Rider
Powerpop band with five
members. From the very beginning, their intentions were clear: to form a band with both ability and experience ... a band which would be respected by fellow musicians. More importantly, a band which the UK can be proud to call their own! With the "masterplan" firmly set in stone, Rider embarked on what is proving to be an exciting and challenging journey. April 2007 saw the release of the highly anticipated debut EP 'Rider', which received radio airplay within the first two weeks of release, and has been heavily compared to the early work of the Manic Street Preachers;which comes as a huge compliment to the band!
Rider
Round 2
Hardcore punk from this 5 piece band drawing its influences from Youth of Today, Bane, Champion. Judge, etc. Formed in 2005. Round2
Scarred Perfection
Scarred Perfection is
a four-piece Dark Rock band based in Leicester
but hailing from various places around
the UK. Blending the doom of Paradise Lost
with the thrash of Megadeth plus throwing
some punk and progressive elements in there
and whatever else we feel like at the time,
all resulting in a band whose sound is
hard to pin down at the best of times and
nigh impossible to categorise at the worst.
Powerful vocals and performances from lead
singer Neal make this band a must for hardcore
and metal fans.
Scarred
Perfection's MySpace
The Screaming Eagles
The Screamin Eagles are a heavy-blues based rock band. They consist of Sam (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Joe (Keyboard, & Rhythm Guitar), Rob (Bass Guitar) and Ray (Drums). The band started life in December 2006 and since then have gone from strength to strength, creating their own unique style and honing their live show. They have just been in the studio to record their debut E.P. , which should be completed by May 2008.
The Screaming Eagles
The Screening
 Possibly the most important band from Leicester right now, these guys have just set off for a sell-out tour of the USA. Having got good reviews from Drowned in Sound, NME, and other top journals.
Formed almost 2 years ago, Steve Lamacq has already played the debut single "Take it or leave it" and their demo of "So Cool" on his "Radio 1" and "BBC6 Music" shows, with the demo winning a "‘new band of the day" text vote. After that the boys went on to win "band of the year" at a local awards bash, which in turn led to airplay on various BBC music shows. The Screening have been supporting quality acts like We Are Scientists, Morning Runner and The Maccabees, all at sold out shows.
The
Screening website/ MySpace
The September Flaw
This young band are fairly new but have some stunningly original songs. Alternative sound with influences from some of the biggest current US bands - massive backing sound but stamped with their own originality. Powerful and tuneful vocals from lead singer Jon. Watch this band !!
September
Flaw
 Set in Stone
Four member rock band
with a metal and classic rock edge. They
stand out as having one of the best vocalists
in Leicester/shire - Steve Faulkner who is
one hell of a good singer. Steve sings with the band but also has a career as a soloist.
Backed by
three superbly good musicians, this is
one of the most promising of our local
hard rock bands. Hard working and dedicated
guys, they have recently recorded an
EP. Since their formation in 2004, the
band has changed the lineup a couple
of times, but now they are offering some
epic gigs, with their melodic songs, classic guitar sounds, searing riffs, chugging baselines
and pounding drums. Always a winner at every gig they play, Set In Stone is one of the ace bands within its genre and style.
We have heard that Set in Stone have split up. July 2008. Very sad news!.
Set in Stone
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter, a polyrhythmic,
polycultural outfit from Leicester via
South Africa and the shores of Lake Michigan,
are one of the East Midlands' best-kept
secrets.
Shapeshifter
Shenanigans
Four member band with a bluesy 60's sound. They draw their includes from The Beatles, The Kinks, The Doors, The Libertines, etc.
Shenanigans
Shortly After Sunrise
Shortly After Sunrise are a 4-piece rock, alternative and punk band who are based in the midlands and are influenced by Arctic Monkeys and Angels and Airwaves.
Shortly After Sunrise
The Shreds
The Shreds, formerly known as Radar were formed
in the summer of 2002. Based in Leicestershire, they are a four-piece
outfit playing a combination of alternative, indie, power-pop. Their
influences range from ‘60’s music up to present day.
Striving for diversity, their music ranges from sonic walls of sound
to melodic anthems. Their music can be easily digested with instantly
memorable hooks that grab the listener’s attention. They hope
to achieve by way of their music songs that are appreciated and
accepted, both intriguing yet simple.
The
Shreds
Shortwave Fade
This young band are fairly new but have
some stunningly original songs. Alternative
sound with influences from some of the
biggest current US bands - massive backing
sound but stamped with their own originality.
Powerful and tuneful vocals from lead
singer Jon. Watch this band !! Shortwave
Fade
Showwaddywaddy
Arguably Leicester's
most famous band. Formed in 1973, this
band is still playing and touring, with
their colourful offering of old school
rock 'n roll. The band has had numerous
chart hits including several no 1 hits
in the top ten chart. Offical website
Silent Devices
Harborough band with
four members. Having been around for
three years, the band has produced an
EP and have supported Rooster and Linchpin.
They have played many gigs in Leicester
and further afield and are proving to
be a popular band.
Silvent Devices
The Sixth Circle
Three member pop rock
indie band from Melton Mowbray. Their
main influences are the Stones, the Beatles,
Oasis and the Flaming Lips. They put
on an amazing live show where band members
end up in the audience, lights are flashed
and party poppers are popped (Warning:
The front three rows WILL get covered
in bubbles). Imagine The Rolling Stones
with an even camper front man, a guitarist
with all his own blood and a drummer
who knows what\'s going on .. this is
the Sixth Circle.
The Sixth Circle
Skam #
 SKAM# is an excellent
local rock band. The band perform their
own lyrics and songs and have a dedicated
fan base. Most of their songs are their own but they can also play a wide selection of well known covers.
These 3 guys really
rock and everyone will love their shows. Complete with flashing lights and strong performance, Skam is a band that can easily play a complete show on its own.
Lead vocals from Steve Hill, a very accomplished band singer and solo artist, make Skam a quality band.
Local Leicester lads,
these guys really know how to rock and
roll - you will be thrilled. Available for private bookings.
Skam's
web site
SKYlight
Three piece Leicester pop-punk, rock band. Two well balanced lead singers Sam and Matt are accompanied by some skillful drumming from Ben. Their energetically paced songs get the audience going. Stomping punky rhythms make them a superbly entertaining band. Fun music for people who want to dance and have a good time.
Skylight
Slaine
A four piece heavy metal band based in Leicestershire. We take influences from a wide range of bands like Killswitch engage, Metallica, Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, All That Remains, Pantera.
Formed in early 2006 they have gone from strength to strength, producing increasingly complex riffs, drumlines and soaring vocals. Drawing inspiration from a range of influences they aimed to produce an original sound and are set to record their first demo/EP, "To End Our Days" in spring 2008.
Slaine
Smoking Kills
Five piece band
from Melton Mowbray formed in January
2007. The band has gone from strength
to strength and now enjoys an increasing
reputation. Influences ranging from
Guns 'n' Roses to Iron Maiden, this is not just another metal band. The have skillfully blended a range of sounds and have come up songs that are original and exhillarating. "These
boys are like East 17, but on speed"
- Leicester Sound.
" Balanced raw edge, with layered flowing over tones " - Esse Showcase.
Smoking Kills
Smokestacks
This 4-piece band performs improvisational and impulsive music combining the styles of blues, classic rock and jamming and are based in Leicester.
Smokestacks
Smokin the Profit
Formed in 2006, Smokin the Profit are a 4-piece punk-rock and indie band based in Leicester and describe their music as having a 'burgeoning punk-rock-indie with a slice of ska sound.'
The band supported Ed Tudor Pole of punk legends Ten Pole Tudor and presenter of The Crystal Maze.
Smokin the Profit
The Solutions
Covers band with a
wealth of experience and a love of the
Beatles and the Stones. Their hard edged
60s sound features tight harmonies and
driving rythms. This band is a great
choice for private parties and party
based venues. The Solutions
Sons of ITTO
Three member “No
Wave” rock band. Hailing from the three
corners of the UK, Sons Of Itto write, perform and
record alternative music. Think Sonic Youth jamming
out Pixies songs and you get the gist; but still don't
come close to the immense wall of melodic white noise
this trio can produce. To quote Martin Young from
fanzine Elephant Juice. “…an half hour shock and awe
campaign of ‘sonic freak-outs', that will put ideas
in your head and faith in your chest”. Sons Of Itto
are also the resident band of the Leicester music
venue Firebug hosting their own monthly night on Wednesdays.
Sons of ITTO
The Staves
Loud, sharp and
catchy indie rock band, driven by a
love of classic 70s punk and 80s
post punk.
The Staves
Stereohigh
Our latest information
is that this band has now split up and
is no longer playing.
Sticks and Stones
Four member indie/funk band formed in 2006. Influences include the Beatles, The Kinks and the Who. The band is devoted to kick ass, foot tapping songs that make the audience want to rock n roll. Backed by some strong guitar work from Joe Culverwell, Sticks and Stones have a set of creative and entertaining songs.
Sticks and Stones
Stone Dogs
Five member blues grunge band from Leicester. Describing themselves as a "bunch of beer loving reprobates",
these guys use the influence of their seriously eclectic taste in music to make some badass rock'n'roll tunes.
Stone Dogs
Stone Vibe
A band playing funky original songs, drawing on influences such as Radio Head, The Breates, Cream, Morrissey and many more classic top bands.
Stonevibe
Strange Gods
Four member band. Playing
melodic rock songs.
Strange Gods
Sub-rosa
Described as playing
rock, indie, experimental, this five member
Leicester band has achieved a considerable
reputation and following. Fronted by the
powerful vocals of singer Col Beattie -
this band pumps out high energy sounds and an electric presence. See these guys live - they really rock!
Sub-Rosa
Subdude
Four member band from
Coalville with front man Ian Waterhouse.
Strong performances and a solid set of
songs, this band is going from strength
to strength with each performance. One
great song and dance band, they get the
audience to their feet with catchy tunes.
When it comes to live rock, these guys
are stars.
Subdude
The Sunday Club
Five member southern rock and pop band. Recently acquired lead singer Oli Dickinson previously had a notable solo career as a singer songwriter. The band has been established for some time and has earned a considerable reputation for the fine quality of its songs and its professional musicianship.
The Sunday Club
Sunday Frills
A three member indie band whose influences include
the Beatles,
Rolling Stones,
Bob Dylan,
the LA's, Morrissey, and
Velvet Underground, among others. They been around since 2006 and play a few gigs now and again. Sunday Frills
Sweet Lady
Four member band playing
their own classic style rock songs. Having
formed in February 2006, the band's talented
lead singer Stef D'Cruz has written many
of the songs they perform. In doing this,
Stef has been influenced by Freddy Mercury
and Queen. Guitarist and vocalist Matt
Lonsdale is also a gifted song writer.
These highly talented musicians and singers
put on a great show, and audiences clearly
love their songs and quality vocals. The
band is unusual in having piano and keyboards
by Stef D'Cruz. Although a young band,
these guys are making music that sounds
like they have been playing for years.
Sweet Lady is following in a great rock
tradition but also clearly has broken the
mould in what they are achieving musically.
Sweet Lady
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Talons Deep
Formed in 2006, an exciting 3 piece indie
band.
Talons Deep
The Tall Orders
Based in Leicester, The Tall Orders play a mixture of indie, alternative and rock music. They are made up of 4 band members and describe their music as a 'beautiful chaos!'
The Tall Orders
Taste the Chase
Formed in late March 2007, this four member band has recorded a number of tracks which can be heard on their MySpace page. The band is creating new sounds that will appeal to the current tastes of rock fans. Thier ska rythms and catchy tunes provide an enjoyable set, which build on the traditional ska style to bring something fresh and exiciting. This young band has a vibrance and originality that will carry it a long way. They have just released an EP and are attracting a following from the gigs they are playing. Full of promise and large on potential, this is definitely a band to watch out for.
Taste the Chase
Team 12am
Grunge, punk band with four members, formed in 2005.
Team
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Tea Monkeys
Four member pop rock
and reggae band.
Tea
Monkeys
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Themselves
Four member alternative, pop, new wave band. We haven't seen them at gigs yet and don't know much about the band but if their myspace recordings are anything to go by, we will want to see a lot more of them and soon.
Themselves
Theories - r.i.p.
Was an Indie
pop rock band with 4 members. Having started
in Leicester in Spring 2006, they have
now played some of Leicester's top venues
and have supported Amy Studt. Sadly
the guys have split up and gone theri various
ways.
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This Party Melts
Formed from former band Lazy Love Makers, the band offers strong performances and lively songs.
This
Party Melts
Through the Glass
A newly formed three member band who have been working in different bands for a couple of years and decided to form a hardcore, post-punk metal band featuring the drummer from TRAVOLTA.
Through the glass
The Truth
A five member band from Leicester who play a mixture of their own songs and covers. They have established themselves as a busy and popular band, entertaining audiences with their reggae, rock and r n b sets.
As a full band The Truth has five members which formed in the summer of 2007. They write their own songs and perform some well known covers, such as Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No cry'. They have played many local venues and recently featured in an open stage set in Humberstone Gate. Lead singer Chrissie joined the band in the spring of 2008 and Siobhan was soon to follow as their resident drummer.
The Truth
Tired Irie
Four member indie band, signed to Try Harder Records. NME said that they "...boast a sparkly party rollock" and went on to say "As sweatily kenetic as they are artfully tuneful .. Tired Irie has supported Does it Offend You, Yeah? and nearly got on to a lineup with Crystal Castles. Manchester Music glowed: "
This is the first band at least recently, if not ever, to successfully combine serious electro funk disco with an eerily contagious indie rock sensibility. Mindblowing material from the Leicester quartet." Their songs echoe Foals, Hot Chip and Kings of Leon. Healthily original, it think it will be soon that some bands will be quoting Tired Irie in their influences.
Tired Irie
Tommy Switch
Also known as Benjamin Robinson, a one band band in Leicester creates and performs indie, alternative and shoegaze music.
Tommy Switch
Twenty Below Zero
Alternative Leicester
band Twenty Below Zero, influenced by Biffy
Clyro G, Love and the Special Sauce and
Bloc Party are set to tour some dates with
the Fun Lovin' Criminals in the summer.
They have a laid back yet up beat sound.
Twenty
Below Zero
Twisted Whistle - r.i.p.
A 4-piece metal, rock and hardcore band based in Melton Mowbray whose eithic is to play hard party hard! Sadly this excellent and enjoyable band has now split up.
Twisted Whistle
Uglybus
Traditional four peice
covers band playing at pubs and clubs through
Leicestershire. Their playlist includes
songs from the 60s through to the present
day, inlcuding The Beatles, the Kinks,
The Who, The Jam, Thin LIzzy, Oasis, Kilers,
Kasabian, Artic Monkeys and many more.
Uglybus
Until I Die
Until I Die are a 5-piece metal band from Leicester who describe their sound as a 'crushing and powerful listening experience!'
Until I Die
The Up!
An indie, soul and southern rock 3-piece band whose influences range from Ryan Adams to Otis Reading.
The Up!
 The Utopians
Leicester indie band,
formed from a previous band called Nocturnal.
Gifted songwriters and strong vocals from
lead singer Jason Westall with the support of lead guitarist James Shaw. Managed by Leicester
agency Get Your Band On.
The Utopians have
recorded a number of their own songs and
now have a new drummer and bassist.
They have written several songs that have all the feel of hit songs including There's a Train and Pissed up in Prague.
They were featured in a live interview on BBC radio Leicester, with a live performance by Jason and James.
The Utopians has an increasing popularity with young fans and is thought likely to get signed in 2008. They went on a UK Tour in January/February 2008 and produced a three part video of this, which can be viewed on Youth Tube. The first part is included below. The
Utopians MySpace | Utopians
official web site | Video: A Month With The Utopians
Vanity Press
Leicester band (Folk rock/alternative/electroacoustic) stopped performing in November 2007 to pursue other projects.
Veil
Pop rock indie band with
four band members. Great songs, happy beat,
strong rhythms.
Veil
The Verified
Indie, blues rock trio
with influences like Led Zeppelin, Queen,
Blur, Stone Roses, Radiohead, and many
more.
Verified
Who is Bob McGee
Who Is Bob McGee is a
3 piece jam band from the Market Harborough
area of Leicester. It consists of Gavin
Storey on bass, Huw Beynon on drums and
Martyn Storey on guitar. The band have
many many influences, the main ones being
Dave Matthews Band, Dream Theater, Porcupine
Tree, Steve Vai, Rush and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Each song they play is unique, and is made
up virtually on the spot. The band has
recently finished recording their first
EP in Beaten Track studios.
Who is Bob McGee
With a story
Was a Four piece 2-step indie
band. Strong lead vocals from hot front
man Ross Wimperis was backed by strong
guitars and drums. Formed at the start
of 2006, the band produced fine performances
and foot tapping songs.. They broke up in June 2008.
With a story
Xerox Covers band.
Xerox
The Yarbles
Four member indie band,
set up in 2003. Now a successful band with
a strong following.
Yarbles
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