Queenadreena
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QueenAdreena are an independent rock band from London
, currently signed to One Little Indian Records
. Vocalist KatieJane Garside
and guitarist Crispin Gray
had previously collaborated in the celebrated but short-lived band Daisy Chainsaw
. They were joined by drummer Billy Freedom and bassist Orson Wajih and then released their first album, Taxidermy, in 2000, on the Blanco y Negro Records imprint. After its release, the band's name was changed slightly, from "Queen Adreena" to "QueenAdreena," and subsequent releases reflect this.
Billy Freedom was replaced in 2002 by drummer Pete Howard, formerly of The Clash
. Billy now plays with the upcoming London band Cape Fear (www.capefear.co.uk). The band signed with Rough Trade
for their second album, 2002's Drink Me
, featuring the single "Pretty Like Drugs." Rough Trade dropped them shortly after the release of Drink Me, and Wajih left the band at that time. The band signed with One Little Indian Records
and released 2005's The Butcher and the Butterfly
with KatieJane's sister Melanie Garside
on bass, who left soon after and was replaced by Paul Jackson
(not the fusion bassist
of the same name).
Following The Butcher and the Butterfly the band recorded a live album at the Institute of Contemporary Arts
titled Live at the ICA
. Later Paul Jackson was replaced by Nomi Leonard. During this time QueenAdreena independently released Ride a Cock Horse
, an album composed of early demos.
In 2008, QueenAdreena released the album Djin in Japan on Imperial Records
, however, this was not actively promoted by the band which is now effectively on a hiatus. In a recent interview, Crispin Gray stated "I wouldn’t rule out some kind of reunion gigs in the future. I don’t think there will be another record from Queenadreena though, I would be very surprised myself. I haven’t heard from Katie in well over a year and I don’t know where she is."
London
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, currently signed to One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records is a London-based independent record label that rose from the ashes of punk record company Spiderleg Records. It was set up in 1985 by members of various anarchist punk bands, and managed by ex-Flux of Pink Indians Derek Birkett. The first success came with A.R. Kane and...
. Vocalist KatieJane Garside
KatieJane Garside
KatieJane Garside is an English vocalist, lyricist, artist and writer who fronted the first incarnation of the '90s noise rock band Daisy Chainsaw and now fronts Queen Adreena, an independent rock band from London....
and guitarist Crispin Gray
Crispin Gray
Previously guitarist and songwriter in Daisy Chainsaw, currently with Queen Adreena and The Dogbones.-Daisy Chainsaw:*LoveSickPleasure EP , Deva Records*Pink Flower EP *Eleventeen , One Little Indian Records...
had previously collaborated in the celebrated but short-lived band Daisy Chainsaw
Daisy Chainsaw
Daisy Chainsaw was an English alternative rock band, active between 1989 and 1995. It originally featured KatieJane Garside as lead vocalist and lyricist on the band's early EPs and debut album, Eleventeen , before her departure in 1993...
. They were joined by drummer Billy Freedom and bassist Orson Wajih and then released their first album, Taxidermy, in 2000, on the Blanco y Negro Records imprint. After its release, the band's name was changed slightly, from "Queen Adreena" to "QueenAdreena," and subsequent releases reflect this.
Billy Freedom was replaced in 2002 by drummer Pete Howard, formerly of The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
. Billy now plays with the upcoming London band Cape Fear (www.capefear.co.uk). The band signed with Rough Trade
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
for their second album, 2002's Drink Me
Drink Me (album)
Drink Me is a 2002 album by QueenAdreena. Since the band switched labels from Rough Trade to One Little Indian, this album has fallen out of print and has become somewhat of a collector's item to new fans of the band. The original British pressing of the album featured a controversial hidden image...
, featuring the single "Pretty Like Drugs." Rough Trade dropped them shortly after the release of Drink Me, and Wajih left the band at that time. The band signed with One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records is a London-based independent record label that rose from the ashes of punk record company Spiderleg Records. It was set up in 1985 by members of various anarchist punk bands, and managed by ex-Flux of Pink Indians Derek Birkett. The first success came with A.R. Kane and...
and released 2005's The Butcher and the Butterfly
The Butcher and the Butterfly
The Butcher and the Butterfly is the third album by British Alternative Rock band QueenAdreena, released in 2005.-Track listing:#"Suck" – 3:19#"Medicine Jar" – 3:48#"Ascending Stars" – 4:21#"Join the Dots" – 4:22#"Pull Me Under" – 4:23...
with KatieJane's sister Melanie Garside
Melanie Garside
Melanie Garside is a songwriter, artist and musician whose long career in music has been diverse and often surprising. Currently releasing material under the name of Maple Bee, she is about to release her third solo album entitled These Four Worlds on Xie Recordings...
on bass, who left soon after and was replaced by Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson may refer to:*Paul Jackson , British television producer*Paul Jackson , British video game publisher*Paul Jackson , English rugby league player...
(not the fusion bassist
Paul Jackson (bassist)
Paul Jackson is an American jazz bass guitarist and composer. He has played with many of the great jazz artists, most notably playing bass on several of Herbie Hancock's seminal albums, Head Hunters, Thrust, and others. He was born in Oakland, California and began playing bass at the age of nine...
of the same name).
Following The Butcher and the Butterfly the band recorded a live album at the Institute of Contemporary Arts
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an artistic and cultural centre on The Mall in London, just off Trafalgar Square. It is located within Nash House, part of Carlton House Terrace, near the Duke of York Steps and Admiralty Arch...
titled Live at the ICA
Live at the ICA
Live at the ICA is a live album by QueenAdreena released in 2005, which includes songs from all three of their albums. The album was accessorized in April 2006 with a DVD featuring the ICA show, as well as bonus from Astoria.-Track listing:#Medicine Jar...
. Later Paul Jackson was replaced by Nomi Leonard. During this time QueenAdreena independently released Ride a Cock Horse
Ride a Cock Horse (album)
Ride A Cock Horse was independently released by QueenAdreena and sold through their MySpace profile. It contains 4-track demos of songs that were intended to be released on their 2000 debut album, Taxidermy.-Audio Track listing:#"Bridgit" – 3:45...
, an album composed of early demos.
In 2008, QueenAdreena released the album Djin in Japan on Imperial Records
Teichiku Records
Teichiku Records is a Japanese record label, run by the Teichiku Entertainment company, that specialises in enka, kayōkyoku, and similar music. Teichiku is an abbreviation for , the former name of the company...
, however, this was not actively promoted by the band which is now effectively on a hiatus. In a recent interview, Crispin Gray stated "I wouldn’t rule out some kind of reunion gigs in the future. I don’t think there will be another record from Queenadreena though, I would be very surprised myself. I haven’t heard from Katie in well over a year and I don’t know where she is."
Discography
- Taxidermy, 2000 (Blanco y Negro RecordsBlanco y Negro RecordsBlanco y Negro Records, a subsidiary of WEA Records Ltd., was established in 1983 by Geoff Travis of Rough Trade Records.Blanco y Negro was home to such artists as Bananarama, Everything But the Girl, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Dream Academy, Dinosaur Jr., Bernthøler, A House, Catatonia, The...
) - Drink MeDrink Me (album)Drink Me is a 2002 album by QueenAdreena. Since the band switched labels from Rough Trade to One Little Indian, this album has fallen out of print and has become somewhat of a collector's item to new fans of the band. The original British pressing of the album featured a controversial hidden image...
, 2002 (Rough Trade RecordsRough Trade RecordsRough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
) - The Butcher and the ButterflyThe Butcher and the ButterflyThe Butcher and the Butterfly is the third album by British Alternative Rock band QueenAdreena, released in 2005.-Track listing:#"Suck" – 3:19#"Medicine Jar" – 3:48#"Ascending Stars" – 4:21#"Join the Dots" – 4:22#"Pull Me Under" – 4:23...
, 2005 (One Little Indian RecordsOne Little Indian RecordsOne Little Indian Records is a London-based independent record label that rose from the ashes of punk record company Spiderleg Records. It was set up in 1985 by members of various anarchist punk bands, and managed by ex-Flux of Pink Indians Derek Birkett. The first success came with A.R. Kane and...
) - Live at the ICALive at the ICALive at the ICA is a live album by QueenAdreena released in 2005, which includes songs from all three of their albums. The album was accessorized in April 2006 with a DVD featuring the ICA show, as well as bonus from Astoria.-Track listing:#Medicine Jar...
, 2005 (One Little Indian RecordsOne Little Indian RecordsOne Little Indian Records is a London-based independent record label that rose from the ashes of punk record company Spiderleg Records. It was set up in 1985 by members of various anarchist punk bands, and managed by ex-Flux of Pink Indians Derek Birkett. The first success came with A.R. Kane and...
) - Ride A Cock Horse, 2007 (Independently Released)
- Djin, 2008 (Imperial Records)