Unsigned Band of the Week

By Jade Wright on Sep 7, 07 08:48 AM

Here at the ECHO we’re always keen to promote new and unsigned talent. I’m planning to introduce an unsigned band of the week slot at the top of each week's music page, and I’m looking for your input.

I'm going to have a bit of a trail run of a small ECHO Usigned Band of the Week slot.
Have you’ve seen a great unsigned band or solo artist? Leave your comment below and tell me all about them, including their MySpace page if they have one.

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Vince said:

hello, give us a listen and throw us bone. we've just won xfm uploaded and been played on a load of radio stations such as XFM, Revolution(might be doing a live slot for them), oldham fm, highpeak fm. Were a part scouse part manc four piece Dirty indie Garage band. I know you'll love us ;) www.myspace.com/wearethesystematics Love Vince xxx

September 7, 2007 11:44 AM

nick walley said:

check out "my amiga" www.myspace.com/myamiga ive seen these guys twice in korova and at the bumper and i was very impressed. i dont quite know how to describe them. it's definetely indie music but it sounds nothing like razorlight, arctic monkeys etc. it's full of energy, the songs are catchy and theres enough fiddly little changes to keep the musos happy aswell. imagine feeding get-up kids melodies to a hot club de paris fan in a cure t-shirt. if you understood that you'll love them!

September 7, 2007 12:03 PM

G-man said:

Major Major are really good at the moment, saw them at Mathew St and they were fantastic. Really original songs, and great stage presence. They've got a myspace at http://www.myspace.com/majormajorband

September 7, 2007 3:03 PM

chloe said:

HAY!check out Kah Pow!they really are great, cool, brilliant and FUNKY!theyve played a few gigs round liverpool in places like the barfly and the korova.In fact they are playing on wed the 12th september in the magnet!so I would reccomend you to go and see them as they are the most colourful, catchy and attitudey band you wil see around!and they will blow you away!Heres their myspace, www.myspace.com/kahpow01 :)

September 7, 2007 3:55 PM

Anonymous said:

check out myspace.com/majormajorband they are bossssss

September 7, 2007 4:15 PM

Anonymous said:

The Volumes www.myspace.com/thevolumesmusic they have done a few gigs... including Creamfields, Eclectica festival, Mathew Street Festival, barfly Ive heard them on BBC Merseyside too, they sound quite good. They are only young, and have been together a few months!

September 7, 2007 7:08 PM

Joe said:

The Fountains-caught these guys about the city few times now,they are superb well worth a listen! Joe

September 8, 2007 11:02 AM

Kaz said:

Agree with Major Major! Me and my mates saw them at the Barfly on Bank hliday monday. Unbelievably fantastic! They filled the place to the back! Didn't see a band as good all that day. Have a listen to Always the Bridesmaid on their MysPace myspace.com/majormajorband a gem! Love them Kaz x

September 10, 2007 12:15 PM

Neil said:

It seems a few people have commented about us already. Let's continue the flow.. www.myspace.com/majormajorband www.myspace.com/majormajorextras www.majormajor.co.uk All the links you need to enjoy the fun and exciting world of Major Major! Neil, Major Major x x

September 10, 2007 12:19 PM

Anonymous said:

I like Major Major myspace.com/majormajorband

September 10, 2007 3:18 PM

Jordan said:

Major major! Seen them in Head of Steam many a time. ace on recordin, but out of dis world on stage! accordin to der myspace theyv played creamfields. wish id known coz i wuda caught em der! hope to see em in d echo soon so i cn show me maa who iv bin sneakin out to c ,kiddin lol jordi

September 10, 2007 8:10 PM

Phil Wade said:

What a week for Harrison Drive - supported Western Promise @ Carling Friday - got offered poss tour dates. Headlined Unsigned Bands event @ Manchester Trafford Centre Saturday - played to 2000 people - got offered festival spot by some random Hungarian promoter in crowd. Then did live session Monday night radio KCR 106.7 - and end of week go into Parr St. to record some more tunes - Phew www.myspace.com/harrisondrive.

September 11, 2007 9:26 AM

lisa dean said:

major major? theyre rubbish, harrison drive? theyre rubbish too! boooooooooring, formulaic, generic uninspired, i could go on. someone sort this out and put something good on here. since when has "dirty indie garage" been something to be proud of? ive never heard of we are the systematics but based on that i have no intention of checking them out

September 12, 2007 11:41 AM

Najor Neil said:

ooooo criticism eh?! haha excellent. I don't know where you got the "dirty indie garage" thing from, we have certainly never quoted that. Suggest a band you like yourself, it is what this page is for!! :) Thanks for having a listen all the same Lisa! x

September 13, 2007 3:51 PM

Jann said:

My choice from the state of New York for the most fabulous unsigned band of the week: THOMAS-JOSEPH & MURPHY, also known as TJ & Murph. Music has been one of my passions for years, and I just discovered these two awesome "blokes" on MySpace a couple of weeks ago! I could listen to their music all day. Their melodies and guitar are so intricately woven...and each song an intimate story...a short film begins to play in my head along with their wonderful sound. When I listen to them, I feel like I'm at the movies and a concert at the same time! SOMEONE PLEASE SIGN THESE GUYS AND DO THE WORLD A HUGE FAVOR!

September 13, 2007 9:46 PM

lisa dean said:

i got "dirty indie garage" from we are the systematics comment above. isnt there something inherently sad about suggesting your own band on these things?? as for my suggestions im really not sure, the liverpool music scene is pretty turgid at the moment. go faster are alright, but they only really have one song, they just play it 8 or 9 times a set with different lyrics.

September 14, 2007 2:32 PM

lisa dean said:

actualy let me suggest wavemachines. as they are actually good

September 14, 2007 2:35 PM

colin graham said:

Ive saw "the boohoos" twice now in liverpool and think they have a real original sound and put on a stomping performance with superb melodies.www.myspace.com/theboohoos

September 17, 2007 2:55 PM

Jack said:

They are ruddy brilliant, Nuff sed

September 26, 2007 7:41 PM

Vince said:

Well i think you have all embarressed yourself and proven that your are not the capital of culture. The Strokes, White Stripes, Hives, Clash, Nuggest album = Garage bands, also pretty succesful and not shite, but you know whatever, at least you guys have the Beatles..... and cast.....

October 5, 2007 12:57 PM

N.A.O said:

well vince.. Capital of Culture wasn't just for music so I think it is you who has indeed embarrased himself! Culture covers all areas of the arts, not just music. Liverpool has an amazing history in architecture and sport. the Africa Oyé festival was another winner among the judges! and besides... You missed out The Coral and the Zutons from your list of artists. oooo and Dead 60's, Echo and the Bunnymen, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Pete Wiley, Lightning Seeds(particularly Ian Brodie) who is now making his mark as a producer! There are loads more bands to have contributed to Liverpool being an absolutely amazing city of talented musicians but I am too young to go into the 80s on this one.

October 8, 2007 1:47 PM

vincent said:

Well done :) Liverpool is truely an amazing city. ooh Cilla Black you forgot her.

October 12, 2007 1:42 AM

Craig said:

I was lucky enough to catch The Fountains in Korova couple of months ago when I was last in Liverpool and was really into what they do-not one of the many 'trendy'or'retro sounding' bands/artists I'm so sick of hearing at gigs at the moment, unique sound, great band to watch visually to (they smile!)-The Fountains were a breath of fresh air man! Check them out on Myspace: www.myspace.com/thefountainsuk that track of there's: 'Voices' it just won't leave you're head! Craig

October 15, 2007 12:13 PM

mark james said:

My tunes are jumping , any reviews would be a help . . its a self produced , self played and written 5 song E.P. CHEERS Mark James

March 11, 2008 8:48 PM

Terry said:

Hi Jade we are a Four piece Rock/Blues band based in London we are looking for promotion,exposure to take us further.we play many gigs in & around London may i send you a c.d can you help cheers Terry. we are on myspace our website is www.thechevrons.com

May 7, 2008 12:45 PM

Dave Jone said:

Major Major are pretty cool, been done a million times though. Check out Dizzy Kings, we supported them at the Zanzibar and they are a league ahead of the other local bands. God knows why they aren't signed to be honest. www.myspace.com/dizzykings i think

May 22, 2008 1:08 PM

Clare Thomson said:

Hi Jade, I'm a 16 year old acoustic artist. Started performing at gigs 6 months ago and have only played locally so far. CHECK OUT www.myspace.com/clarethomson all opinions welcome thanks Clare Thomson xx

July 14, 2008 4:16 PM

adam sheeran said:

hello everyone,i'm in a band called The Arkanes,alright we're from skem not liverpool but give us a listen and let us now what you think any reviews would be good www.myspace.com/thearkanes nice one xx

July 14, 2008 8:07 PM

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July 30, 2008 8:16 AM

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August 2, 2008 5:21 PM

Patrick Rossiter said:

Post War Wage Slaves are playing this years creamfields and matthew street. And theyre better than nickelback.

August 16, 2008 3:44 AM

John Williams said:

Pretty nice site, wants to see much more on it! :)