On 16th May 2010 Band In A Box TV travelled to one of the UK’s new music headquarters; Sheffield, breeding ground for chart bands such as The Arctic Monkeys & Little Man Tate.
We travelled to Sheffield to single out the best new band in the city and offer them the chance to win a free full scale music video exclusive from Band In A Box TV.
The lineup consisted of The Talk, Oh The Drama, Cabfire, Riotbox, Count Me In & The Von Traps. Watch Now to find out who won!
Curly Music has been established in Liverpool since 1977, originally occupying small premises on Smithdown Road and then opening at 58, Stanley Street in the City Centre It became part of the famous Musician’s quarter which until their sad demise, saw three top quality Musical Instrument Stores located within yards of each other. Hessey’s and Rushworth’s had a long history and tradition of providing instruments and equipment to most of the Bands that came out of Merseyside from the late fifties and Sixties, including The Beatles. In the late 70’s and through the 80’s, 90’s and into the new Century, it was Curly Music that as the more progressive and modern Music Store, began to thrive and prosper. … More
Exclusive Highlights from JAR Music Live’s “Plug In Showcase” at the o2 Academy in Islington, brought to you by Band In A Box TV. These highlights showcase the best of the lineup, Inland Empire, Adam Burridge, Nina, Tramp Etiquette, Morning Lane, No More Navigators & special guest performers Mad Dog.
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| The Unfortunate Incident play a unique rock/country/punk/folk hybrid and have made astounding progress since forming in 2008. They have performed throughout england – highlights being headline gigs at the plug and the academy in sheffield, a slot at the tramlines’ festival that took place in sheffield and a headline show at the prestigious ‘proud’ venue in camden. They have received airplay on radio 2, radio 6, hallam fm, radio sheffield, radio norfolk, rother fm, sheffield live and forge radio. they have been a listeners’ choice on steve lamacq’s radio 2 show alongside the likes of muse. Their session for radio sheffield’s raw talent’ show garnered a record number of responses for an unsigned band. they recently released their debut album, build your own ark’; which has received great reviews.” – The Unfortunate Incident Myspace Review | |
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| Cabfire have been going about things the right way with a string of polished sets across Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. Taking the best elements from the likes of Pulp, Keane and Muse, they combine an atmospheric sound with accomplished songs that belie their tender years. | |
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| The Von traps are a punk-indie band from Nottingham. Their influences range from The Beatles & The Who to The Jam & The Sex pistols. Their musical inspiration can come from anything that steps in direction making their punk like sound light hearted for anyone to listen to and enjoy. | |
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| Century kids are a five piece Sheffield band with a unique sound, from their massive lead guitar sound to their catchy, solid Basslines and unique drumbeats. Having two lead singers gives them an edge which will take the scene by storm, coupled with a loyal fanbase, century kids are a band that’s making some noise in Sheffied | |
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| “Climbing onto the HiFi stage for the opening slot is a young Sheffield band, The Talk. They’re quite obviously excited, and the first few numbers are punctuated by smiles and laughter between the band. The sound is punchy, and takes a rudimentary punk rock line of attack. I thought of The Buzzcocks at one point during the set, which can only be a good thing. Some numbers border more on the pop-rock side, particularly when they slow it down on a more delicate interlude. Perhaps they could have benefited from keeping the momentum going, as the launch into their faster paced material showed great promise and had the crowd keen. All the same, it’s always more of a pleasure to witness a band having fun. Give these lads chance to tighten up the screws and they could come back contending for the top spots.” – Tom Keighley |
