Unsigned @ Bonded – 27th of Feb

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unsigned sunderland, pmp-music productions, studio 47 & 107 Spark FM.

Its that time again folk’s unsigned @ bonded’s feburary showcase  is fast approaching and this time its even bigger and better ! Not only will we be showcasing some of the north easts talent we are inviting 1 band from out of town and because we are not satisfied at showcasing this talent to just the people in sunderland and surrounding areas we thought we’d showcase them on sky tv too !
This month see’s the launch of a new tv show ” this is not the tube” and its being filmed @ the bonded warehouse so if you wanna be a part of it come along and join in fun.

the line up

(in no particular order)

Seven Heroes
http://www.myspace.com/sevenheroes
Talent and creativity are just part of the Seven Heroes phenomenon. They’ve rocketed to the forefront of their local North East scene in record time, fuelled by sheer focus and determination. The buzzword is ‘different’ and they certainly are.
Refusing to pigeonhole themselves in one particular genre, they cite influences as varied as ‘roots music’, Blur, Rage Against The Machine and Biffy Clyro.
Comprising of Dan Gibson on lead vocals/guitar, Dave Smith on lead guitar/vocals, Jeremy ‘Jez’ Dickey on bass and Stu Gibson on drums and vocals. Seven Heroes are currently promoting their debut single ‘Million Faces’.
The band has gigged constantly since teaming up in May 2005, building a loyal following. From sell out dates at local Sunderland Uni and the acclaimed Richmond festival to sought-after support slots with the likes of The Kooks, Battle and The Golden Virgins, to little achievements like playing Newcastle Carling Academy and being told ‘you can’t have 50 more tickets to sell & it would be unfair on the other bands.’
Fortunately, wisdom prevailed and the Academy invited the band back to do their own ‘headline’ show, for which they could have as many tickets as they liked. Subsequently, a confirmed ’sell-out’ crowd witnessed their ascension from support act to headliner in a blisteringly energetic show that confirmed Seven Heroes as more than ‘just a little bit special.’
Oozing natural talent, from Dan’s timeless vocals to Dave’s impressive Hendrix-esque stage escapades, Seven Heroes have earned rave reviews and are definitely a band to be watched – assuming you can keep up with them!

Mishkin
http://www.myspace.com/mishkin
Mishkin are a progressive rock/metal 5 piece Leeds, UK:
Where to start? Mishkin so far…
Formed in Leeds in 2005 they have -
- Appeared as tour supports for sepultura, hed (p.e), enter shikari and skindred.
- Headlined two tours of china playing to audiences in excess of 1,500 people
- Embarked on several headlining UK tours
- Done a live BBC radio acoustic show
- Recorded an E.P with the shanghai conservatory orchestra
- Written and recorded a song for the 2008 Beijing Olympics games along side New York soul legend Carlton.J.Smith
- Had artwork hand painted for them by the legend that is Ralph Steadman
- And of course gone through more drummers than spinal tap

Edge Of Autumn
http://www.myspace.com/edgeofautumn
we understand that you have come here tonight to witness the sonic recreation of the end of the world….
soz like
not gonna lie to you ladies and gentlemen we’re a bunch of lads who enjoy listening to music, making music and playing music. and we love to put smiles on your pretty faces.
being on stage is where we love to be most, help us get there. have a listen, tell all your friends and yeah…
…enjoy :]

The Purnells
http://www.myspace.com/thepurnells
About The Purnells
The Purnells formed in December 2007, bringing their influences of high-tempo, dark edged music you can’t help getting drawn into. The lads have been working hard of late, writing, recording, and gigging like a small group of crazy things because, after all, they love what they do. So please enjoy the tunes, let the lads know what you think

Polarsets
www.myspace.com/Polarsets
Reviewed by Christian Allen
Recently I was lucky enough to gain work experience as an intern at 6music over the extended Uni Christmas holidays. Contrary to what you’d think it wasn’t all about making cups of tea and coffee either, granted I did excel at this. I got to spend most of my time working on the Tom Robinson’s Introducing Show and as a result feel more clued up on new music than ever. One of the main jobs was sifting through the recommendations we got sent, which contained an unusually high amount of North-East contributions. Amongst them were Newcastle’s very own Polarsets, which, after maybe 10 seconds of listening, I put through and with Tom’s seal of approval made it into the show last week.
Now, safely back in the North-East, NSR have been sent their new E.P, available for free at polarsets.bandcamp.com, 3 tracks which cement the band as one of the strongest in the region. ‘Just Don’t Open Your Eyes Yet’ and ‘Then a Girl Falls In Your Arms’ are strong, hook laden tracks you’d expect to hear on any daytime radio show, the latter as catchy a pop song I’ve heard all year.
Obvious similarities can be drawn between the band and fellow Tyne natives Little Comets, jangly guitar riffs, frantic drumming and high pitched vocals; complete with golden vocal harmonies is the closest thing the North-East has to a ‘sound’. Parallels can also been drawn to The Wombats, Go Faster and Hot Club De Paris, all with the ability to write a track to chant along to that isn’t necessarily seen as ‘Lad-Rock’. However, the fundamental connection these bands share, above all else, is that they sound like their enjoying themselves.
They’re apparently pioneering a genre they call ‘Deep Disco’, a sound which conjures up images of the Bee Gees and Kool and the Gang being banished to the sewers. But on this evidence, this is indie-pop at its catchiest. The E.P has a genuine sense of exuberance, optimism and energy hugely lacking from a host of ‘ones to watch’ acts and promises much for future releases. They’re playing a host of dates around the North-East, well worth investigating.

No Rest
(bio to follow)
Tickets

advance tickets £4 – entry on the door £5

tickets avaialble from
the bands (contact them through myspace )
willies drum shop (sunderland tavistock place )
the bonded warehouse
unsigned sunderland (inbox us )


Event

unsigned at the bonded warehouse , low street , sunderland
doors 7pm first set 7:30pm