New Rhodes
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New Rhodes were a British
indie-pop
four-piece. The band was formed in 2001 when James, Joe and Jack were students together at John Cabot CTC
. During their early years the band were based in their hometown Bristol
but moved to Hackney
, London
in 2004.
regularly toured the UK
and, in addition to headlining, they have toured with Razorlight
, Bloc Party
, The Dears
, Delays
, Hope of the States
, The Killers and The Futureheads
.
They have put out seven singles
and two albums. Released through Moshi Moshi
Records (Hot Chip
, Kate Nash
, Florence And The Machine
, Tom Vek
and Architecture in Helsinki
) and their own label Salty Cat Records.
In 2005 Their second single "You've Given Me Something That I Can't Give Back" made the Top 40, charting at number 38 and In 2006 The band won a 'Vodafone Live Music Award'.
The current line-up was finalised in the summer of 2006 after Desmond became their fourth drummer. Previous Drummers include Dave Hounsome (2001-2002), Chun leek (2002-2003), and Steve Bishop (2003-2006). During their career the band have worked with a score of major producers and directors including Paul Epworth
, James Ford
, Ian Grimble, Rich Wilkinson and Matthias Hoene.
In spring 2010 the band decided to split, playing their final gig at the Fleece & Firkin, Bristol
(the same venue they played their first gig in 2001).
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
indie-pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
four-piece. The band was formed in 2001 when James, Joe and Jack were students together at John Cabot CTC
John Cabot CTC
John Cabot Academy formerly John Cabot CTC, was one of 15 City Technology Colleges that first opened for students in the 1993/1994 academic year...
. During their early years the band were based in their hometown Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
but moved to Hackney
London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough of North/North East London, and forms part of inner London. The local authority is Hackney London Borough Council....
, London
London
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in 2004.
Career
The bandMusical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
regularly toured the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and, in addition to headlining, they have toured with Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
, Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
, The Dears
The Dears
-History:The band formed in 1995 and released their first album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story, in 2000. Their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie renaissance...
, Delays
Delays
Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton, consisting of brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly. The band's sound combines guitar and synths and features Greg Gilbert's distinctive falsetto lead vocals...
, Hope of the States
Hope of the States
Hope of the States were an English post rock-influenced indie band from Chichester.-Members:* Sam Herlihy - vocals, guitar, piano, music boxes, glockenspiels, mellotron, sampler, celeste, harmonium* Michael Hibbert - guitar, harmonica, backing vocals...
, The Killers and The Futureheads
The Futureheads
The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard , Barry Hyde and David "Jaff" Craig...
.
They have put out seven singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and two albums. Released through Moshi Moshi
Moshi moshi records
Moshi Moshi Records is a small London-based record label that has released music by bands such as The Rakes, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Late of the Pier, Hot Club De Paris, Kate Nash, Junkboy, Architecture in Helsinki, Tilly and the Wall, Slow Club, Yeti, and Au Revoir Simone...
Records (Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Hot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
, Kate Nash
Kate Nash
Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
, Florence And The Machine
Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine is the recording name of English musician Florence Welch and a collaboration of other artists who provide music for her voice. Florence and the Machine's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul...
, Tom Vek
Tom Vek
Thomas Timothy Vernon-Kell is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist musician who works under the name Tom Vek.-Career:...
and Architecture in Helsinki
Architecture in Helsinki
Architecture in Helsinki is an Australian indie pop band which consists of Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland...
) and their own label Salty Cat Records.
In 2005 Their second single "You've Given Me Something That I Can't Give Back" made the Top 40, charting at number 38 and In 2006 The band won a 'Vodafone Live Music Award'.
The current line-up was finalised in the summer of 2006 after Desmond became their fourth drummer. Previous Drummers include Dave Hounsome (2001-2002), Chun leek (2002-2003), and Steve Bishop (2003-2006). During their career the band have worked with a score of major producers and directors including Paul Epworth
Paul Epworth
Paul Epworth is an award-winning British music producer, musician, and songwriter. His production credits include Adele, Cee Lo Green, Florence and the Machine, Plan B, Friendly Fires, Bloc Party, Primal Scream, The Rapture, Jack Peñate, Kate Nash and Maxïmo Park.-Lomax:From 2002-2004 Paul provided...
, James Ford
James Ford
James Ford may refer to:*James A. Ford, American archaeologist*James Ford , benefactor of the Ford Lectures at Oxford University*James Ford , cricketer*James Ford , American newsreader and journalist for WPIX...
, Ian Grimble, Rich Wilkinson and Matthias Hoene.
In spring 2010 the band decided to split, playing their final gig at the Fleece & Firkin, Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
(the same venue they played their first gig in 2001).
Members
Members were:- James Williams - Vocals/Guitar
- Joe Gascoigne - Guitar
- Jack Ashdown - Bass/Vocals
- Tim Desmond - Drums/Vocals
Discography
- "The Life Story of Nelson Scamp" [EP] - CD, Self-released 2002
- "I Wish I Was You" [Single] - CD + 7", Moshi Moshi 2004
- "You've Given Me Something That I Can't Give Back" [Single] - CD + 7", Moshi Moshi 2005
- "From The Beginning" [Single] - CD + 7", Moshi Moshi 2005
- "EP" U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
EP] - CD, So Sweet 2006 - "The History of Britain" [Single] - CD + 7", Salty Cat 2006
- Songs from the Lodge [Album] - CD, Salty Cat 2006
- "Everybody Loves a Scene" [Single] - CD, Salty Cat Records 2009
- "The Joys Of Finding And Losing That Girl" [Single] - 7", Salty Cat Records 2009
- Everybody Loves a Scene [Album] - CD, Salty Cat Records 2009
- "Quando Quando Quando" [Single] - CD, Salty Cat Records 2010
Press clippings
- "Thrilling dancefloor burning stuff" - NMENMEThe New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
- "Startlingly fresh and utterly absorbing ... our jaws dropped" - Logo
- "If the demise of painfully hip indie rock has left a void in your world, look no further than New Rhodes ... all the tunes and talent of Casablancas and Co without the pretension. ... So cool it hurts and they don't even know it" - Rocksound
- "Reminds you why you first fell in love with singles" - Sunday Times - Culture Section
- "Great songs that make the Ordinary Boys look ordinary 5/5" - Zoo
- "Perfectly illustrates why we tipped them for stardom way back at the start of the year" - NME