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iLiKETRAiNS - Biography

Since their first gig in February 2004, iLiKETRAiNS have crept in as a formidable part of the fertile Leeds scene, creating individual musical soundscapes that have stood them apart from their contemporaries. After three self-released demos, iLiKETRAiNS released their first single on the Leeds-based Dance_To_The_Radio label. It was the dark, brooding murder ballad 'BEFORETHECURTAiNSCLOSE' and sold out in the first week earning them strong praises in the national and regional press.

2005 saw them play the Carling Leeds Festival as well as a triumphant appearance at Manchester's In The City, which led to the follow up single on the new Kids label in October 2005. 'A ROOK HOUSE FOR BOBBY', was described by Room Thirteen as "an unequivocal masterpiece" and by Sandman as "nothing short of phenomenal". It sold out in two days and found them fans from all over Europe. Decked out in matching British Rail uniforms and backed by films of trains, snow and chess from their antiquated projectors, their live shows are now starting to fill venues around the UK via webzines and support from the likes of NME and The Fly. Metro warned that 'you should be sensing their chilling presence soon'. iLiKETRAiNS finished their year touring with Redjetson and ¡Forward,Russia! and recorded an XFM session for John Kennedy.

They are back in the studio in early 2006. Release details to follow.



POLAR
Are


Lyall Stephens - Vocals/Piano/Synth/Guitar
Nick Barnett - Guitar
Andy Bickley - Drums
Tom McCartney - Bass


Biography


~Polar~ formed in the spring of 2005 from the fallout of a previous band. After taking time out to regroup, rework old songs and write new material ~Polar~ won a place in the Bright Young Things 2006 Competition. This brought about a photo shoot and article in the Leeds Guide, recording time and a Showcase Gig at the Leeds Met University.

Following on from this ~Polar~ will be heading into the studio to record a debut EP at the beginning of April which will be available exclusively at gigs and via their website.

“Polar combine mechanised guitar noise, melodic piano and distinctive vocals, demonstrating a wide range of influences, from Radiohead and Interpol through to Sigur ros.” www.bbc.co.uk/leeds







Armed with their unique brand of Indie/dance/funk/rock combining stirring guitars, powerful drums n bass and soaring vocals, Codego plan to take the local scene and beyond by storm.

Having recently recorded a 5 track EP at Pravda Studio’s in Leeds and extensively gigging in the Halifax n Leeds area over the last two months, the band are now looking to take their music to wider audience.

Codego have been extremely well received at recent live shows and are starting to build quite a following, this is a band you’ll be hearing a lot more of in the very near future.