The Ghost Frequency
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The Ghost Frequency were a UK band signed to the label City Rockers
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The Ghost Frequency formed in a bedroom in Spring 2005 and begun writing songs and recording demos on a 4 track recorder. Drummer Ben Chetwood joined the band in November of that year and the band began rehearsing for live shows in 2006. After a year of writing and gigging, the band were signed up by City Rockers and begun work on their debut single 'Nightmare' which was released as a limited edition 7" red vinyl in August 2007, with the accompanying video becoming a favourite on the MTV2 channel as well as on YouTube. The band received extensive coverage in the music press and online, including an article in NME's coveted Radar Section.
The band toured the UK throughout the autumn, including joining Hadouken!
on their UK tour as main support.
On December 10, 2007 The Ghost Frequency released their second single 'Never Before Have I Seen A Man Alive That Looks So Exactly Like A Skeleton', again on limited edition 7" vinyl. The band recorded a suitable macabre video as a promo clip for the song, which received play on MTV2, NME TV, and E4 music among others, and was again popular on YouTube. The single was also popular on Radio 1 receiving the support of DJ Zane Lowe, and XFM
's John Kennedy among others.
In December 2007, the single 'Nightmare' was voted 2nd in NME's club chart of the year, the band were also tipped in other magazines' "Tips for 2008" section.
In Spring of 2008 drummer Ben Chetwood left the band, and was replaced by Jason Adelinia.
The band have remixed numerous acts including a remix of Outcry Collective's single "New Franchise Mess", This City's "Kid's with Fireworks", and Death Ciggarettes "Bleed You Dry".
The band split in spring 2009. Some members are involved in solo projects.
City Rockers
City Rockers is a UK based indie label.Their current signed artists include The Sunshine Underground, The Ghost Frequency and The Blood Arm.Past releases on the label came from bands such as The Rakes, Felix Da Housecat, The Duke Spirit and The Boggs....
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The Ghost Frequency formed in a bedroom in Spring 2005 and begun writing songs and recording demos on a 4 track recorder. Drummer Ben Chetwood joined the band in November of that year and the band began rehearsing for live shows in 2006. After a year of writing and gigging, the band were signed up by City Rockers and begun work on their debut single 'Nightmare' which was released as a limited edition 7" red vinyl in August 2007, with the accompanying video becoming a favourite on the MTV2 channel as well as on YouTube. The band received extensive coverage in the music press and online, including an article in NME's coveted Radar Section.
The band toured the UK throughout the autumn, including joining Hadouken!
Hadouken!
Hadouken! are an English grime, electronica, dance band who formed in Leeds in October 2006 by singer, writer and producer James Smith, alongside his girlfriend, synth player Alice Spooner, guitarist Daniel "Pilau" Rice, and drummer Nick Rice. The band name is taken from the name of a special...
on their UK tour as main support.
On December 10, 2007 The Ghost Frequency released their second single 'Never Before Have I Seen A Man Alive That Looks So Exactly Like A Skeleton', again on limited edition 7" vinyl. The band recorded a suitable macabre video as a promo clip for the song, which received play on MTV2, NME TV, and E4 music among others, and was again popular on YouTube. The single was also popular on Radio 1 receiving the support of DJ Zane Lowe, and XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
's John Kennedy among others.
In December 2007, the single 'Nightmare' was voted 2nd in NME's club chart of the year, the band were also tipped in other magazines' "Tips for 2008" section.
In Spring of 2008 drummer Ben Chetwood left the band, and was replaced by Jason Adelinia.
The band have remixed numerous acts including a remix of Outcry Collective's single "New Franchise Mess", This City's "Kid's with Fireworks", and Death Ciggarettes "Bleed You Dry".
The band split in spring 2009. Some members are involved in solo projects.
Members
- Doran Edwards - lead vocals, programming
- Barney Ward - synthesizers
- Anthony Murphy - guitars
- Ross Colgan - guitars, bass, synthesizers
- Jason Adelinia - drums