Hella Better Dancer
London, England, United Kingdom | INDIE
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Electrifying riffs, classic vocals, tight drumming and a powerful groovy bass drive this debut record all the way home. The freshman EP is simply way ahead of its time. The maturity of the songwriting displayed by these young musicians is purely mind blowing. “The City Sea,” really brings the record full circle, displaying the band’s true talent. With a spacey, unforced intro, intricate guitar rhythms quickly build and morph this journey into an explosive all out jam. - iRock
Discography
March 2010 - Roundhouse Records Launch EP. Released on Roundhouse Records - digitally distributed by AWAL. Available on iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and live streamed on Spotify.
July 2010 - Please Stay Here EP. Released on Roundhouse Records - digitally distributed by AWAL. Available on iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and live streamed on Spotify. Premiered live as part of the 2010 iTunes Festival.
February 2011. New EP (title tbc).
Released on Roundhouse Records - digitally distributed by AWAL. Available on iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and live streamed on Spotify.
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At aged 17 the quartet's expansive, intricate and epic sound juxtaposes the thoughtful, introspective lyrical content, bringing a fresh sound to the London music scene. The dynamic music pulls and pushes the listener into unexpected territories; full of breaks, time changes, climax and resolve.
Hella Better Dancer formed at London's legendary Roundhouse Music Venue in 2007 after winning the Battle of the Bands competition. The line up consists of electric guitars, vocals, bass and drums.
In terms of influences the band draws inspiration from Arcade Fire, Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene: as much for their unity as a band as for integrity of the music they create.
In 2009 the band went from strength to strength - performing at the Big Chill Festival and the Emerging Proms Festival as well as recording their debut single, Hands.
2010 saw Hella Better Dancer sign to independent label Roundhouse Records, the first of its kind in the UK. In July 2010 Hella better Dancer released their debut EP, recording with Kevin Paul, whose credits include David Bowie, Depeche Mode and Nick Cave. They premiered their EP as part of the 2010 iTunes Festival, filmed by Live Nation for ITV television.
Hella Better Dancer are ambitious to grow and gain success without losing that vital connection to their ever-growing fanbase. With drive, strength and a desire to produce important and profound music, the future is looking promising for Hella Better Dancer.
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