Clockwork Radio (band)
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Clockwork Radio are an alternative rock band from Wales/UK formed in 2007 in Caernarfon
, North Wales now based in Manchester with members originating from Egypt
and the North West, they have released two EPs and have had recent success in parts of Europe
.
Early reviews include features on the BBC Introducing site stating "Essentially an epic but considered style, their music is effortlessly “large” with Williams’ vocals powerful & melodic” a feature on Music-Dash.co.uk giving the band 4.5 out of 5 and Shakenstir.co.uk "(the) band simply blow away, So much in fact that I want to play the whole of their EP on my Radio Slot and feature them here on ’shake’ Four songs of high calibre and a vibe that is akin to the first time I got an EP from a band called Coldplay
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Over the last 18 months the band have appeared on the same bill as The Prodigy
, The Hives, Supergrass, The Holloways, Skunk Anansie, Bombay Bicycle Club, Blood Red Shoes and Pete and The Pirates.
Their music is available free of charge from various websites connected to the band and they are currently touring the UK and Europe building followings in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg & Portugal.
They are the first independent band to create a 360-degree interactive music video that is available on their website
Dan Wiebe - Percussion;
Iwan Jones - Vocals/Guitar;
Nadim Mirshak - Vocals/Bass;
Sam Quinn - Piano/Synths
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Other videos from the band can be found, including live performances, can be found on their Youtube
channel, Clockwork Radio.
Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a Royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, with a population of 9,611. It lies along the A487 road, on the east banks of the Menai Straits, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is to the northeast, while Snowdonia fringes Caernarfon to the east and southeast...
, North Wales now based in Manchester with members originating from Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
and the North West, they have released two EPs and have had recent success in parts of Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
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History
Having started their career with the release of the single "Lost" in 2007, recorded and produced by the band and released on their own label. They have achieved national airpay on Radio One, Radio Wales and other British radio stations. They also featured on Radio One's "Best of Unsigned" podcast.Early reviews include features on the BBC Introducing site stating "Essentially an epic but considered style, their music is effortlessly “large” with Williams’ vocals powerful & melodic” a feature on Music-Dash.co.uk giving the band 4.5 out of 5 and Shakenstir.co.uk "(the) band simply blow away, So much in fact that I want to play the whole of their EP on my Radio Slot and feature them here on ’shake’ Four songs of high calibre and a vibe that is akin to the first time I got an EP from a band called Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
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Over the last 18 months the band have appeared on the same bill as The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
, The Hives, Supergrass, The Holloways, Skunk Anansie, Bombay Bicycle Club, Blood Red Shoes and Pete and The Pirates.
Their music is available free of charge from various websites connected to the band and they are currently touring the UK and Europe building followings in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg & Portugal.
They are the first independent band to create a 360-degree interactive music video that is available on their website
Members
Rich Williams - Vocals/Guitar;Dan Wiebe - Percussion;
Iwan Jones - Vocals/Guitar;
Nadim Mirshak - Vocals/Bass;
Sam Quinn - Piano/Synths
Discography
| Name | Label | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Soul Harmonic EP The Soul Harmonic EP -Members:Clockwork Radio*Rich Williams - vocals, guitar*Dan Wiebe - percussion*Iwan Jones - vocals, guitar*Nadim Mirshak - vocals, bass*Sam Quinn - piano, synths... |
Clockwork Radio | November 22, 2010 |
| State of Mind EP State of Mind EP State of Mind EP is the first studio album by the English alternative rock band Clockwork Radio. Produced by the band, the album was released on July 4, 2010, through the band's own label, Polytune.-Track listing:-Members:... |
Clockwork Radio | July 4, 2010 |
| "Foxtrot Bravado" | Clockwork Radio | October 14, 2008 |
| "Lost" | Clockwork Radio | November 28, 2007 |
| "Please You" | Clockwork Radio | November 22, 2010 |
Videography
| Name | Album | Label | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please You | The Soul Harmonic EP | Clockwork Radio | March 8, 2011 |
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Other videos from the band can be found, including live performances, can be found on their Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel, Clockwork Radio.