Driver Drive Faster
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Driver Drive Faster are a rock/indie band from Chorlton-cum-Hardy
in Manchester
, England.
, in the winter of 2008, Dylan, Peet and Yuri locked themselves away in a make-shift studio above a tanning salon in Chorlton, and began writing and recording new material. They built up a significant back catalogue of songs, and in the Spring of 2009 recruited the drumming talents of German born David and started gigging around Manchester and London. Since then they have supported acts such as The Aliens
, Japandroids
, Erland and The Carnival, The Drums
and ex-Pavement's Marble Valley
. They have received strong support from BBC radio 6 DJs Marc Riley
and Steve Lamacq
, as well as Radio 2's Radcliffe & Maconie show. In February 2010, DDF released their debut single 'They May Talk' through Lex Records
, along with remixes of the song by The Young Knives
and Manchester's May68. The latter of which received numourous plays on BBC Radio 1.
The band are currently adding the finishing touches to their album which is to be released in the summer of 2010.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of the city of Manchester, England. It is known locally as Chorlton. It is situated about four miles southwest of Manchester city centre. Pronunciation varies: and are both common....
in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England.
Members
- Dylan Giles (vocal, guitar)
- Yuri Caul (bass)
- Peet Earnshaw (keyboards, backing vocals)
- David Schlechtriemen (drums)
Info
After the demise of their previous band, PolytechnicPolytechnic (Band)
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, in the winter of 2008, Dylan, Peet and Yuri locked themselves away in a make-shift studio above a tanning salon in Chorlton, and began writing and recording new material. They built up a significant back catalogue of songs, and in the Spring of 2009 recruited the drumming talents of German born David and started gigging around Manchester and London. Since then they have supported acts such as The Aliens
The Aliens
The Aliens are a Scottish band consisting of former Beta Band members Gordon Anderson , John Maclean and Robin Jones...
, Japandroids
Japandroids
Japandroids is a Canadian rock duo from Vancouver, British Columbia. The group consists of Brian King and David Prowse . Formed in 2006, Japandroids rose to prominence in 2009 following the release of their debut album Post-Nothing...
, Erland and The Carnival, The Drums
The Drums
The Drums are an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, NY with members stemming from the shortlived band Elkland . The band is currently on the Moshi Moshi/Island , Universal and Frenchkiss labels.-Formation:...
and ex-Pavement's Marble Valley
Marble Valley
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. They have received strong support from BBC radio 6 DJs Marc Riley
Marc Riley
Marc Riley is a British musician, alternative rock critic and radio DJ on BBC 6 Music. Formerly a member of The Fall, he had his own record label, In-Tape, and also worked as a record plugger...
and Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq , sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo or "The Cat" is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.-Early career:He was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire...
, as well as Radio 2's Radcliffe & Maconie show. In February 2010, DDF released their debut single 'They May Talk' through Lex Records
Lex Records
Lex Records is an independent record label founded by Tom Brown in 2001. The label was an imprint of Warp Records and run from their North London offices, until September 2005.Lex has a low volume of releases, rarely releasing more than three albums annually...
, along with remixes of the song by The Young Knives
The Young Knives
Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book....
and Manchester's May68. The latter of which received numourous plays on BBC Radio 1.
The band are currently adding the finishing touches to their album which is to be released in the summer of 2010.
Discography
Singles:- "They May Talk" (Single/EP) - Lex RecordsLex RecordsLex Records is an independent record label founded by Tom Brown in 2001. The label was an imprint of Warp Records and run from their North London offices, until September 2005.Lex has a low volume of releases, rarely releasing more than three albums annually...
- Included Remixes by May68, The Young KnivesThe Young KnivesYoung Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book....
and Pariah. - Plus b-side "The Lookout".
- Included Remixes by May68, The Young Knives