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Sharp Practise has already appeared on TV in Australia and the US. Tracks from their debut album made the soundtrack of a DVD in Japan and a compilation album commissioned by Fila sportswear in Italy. The band is now looking forward to making a big impression with their new album, Radiocity.
We are a rock band that can play with influences from folk to dance yet still create a sound that is recognised as Sharp Practise and no other band. We’re fighting a crusade to get well-played, proper songs back into the charts around the world.
We want to have written as many standards as Neil Finn of Crowded House has – songs that fix moments in people’s memories. We’d like to be signing loads of autographs because people have recognised Sharp Practise as being a hard-working band with honest songs.
We’re trying to put some good playing together with some strong words and picking up on things from everyday life as if we were peeking into your diary and singing your life back to you...
We are a classic rock band but not an over the top screaming yelling rock n' roll monster, this is the sound of a band who like to keep things quiet and wouldn't say no to an acoustic set, but not tonight: tonight we wanna rock. And rock we do, through delicacy of touch, unity and controlled attack.
Radiocity is our ten-track epic of travel on various levels. ‘No Thanks’ and ‘Bed Of Rhythm’ are two rock gems in which the addition of female backing vocals elevate the choruses to epic proportions…choruses that have already invaded radio playlists the world over... clean hooks, well-played & full of great energy... we're told this gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Our lyrics are filled with imagery and their production is crisp and clean.
Those who saw Sharp Practise on our recent tour were very impressed. We are a cool and inspiring outfit. We are doing the whole rock thing just as we see and feel it. We aren't just following trends, we're setting our varied stall out and saying 'hey, we're Sharp Practise, come inside, sit down, relax and enjoy what we do'.
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Sharp Practise's new album, Radiocity, is out and receiving rave reviews.
| Read the reviews here. |
| Listen to some song snippets here. |
| Read the album song stories here. |
| Download the Skywave interview here. (28.1 meg - mp3 128kbs - Running time 30 mins) |
To purchase the album online, just click one of the Paypal buttons below, UK or Non-UK)
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US$5.99 + ( US$3.00 postage and packing for non-UK customers ) |
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We have now released our music video for Morgan's Creek. You can watch it on YouTube here. (streaming low res)
You can download a hi-res mpg file directly here. (Right click and choose - save target as -61 megs)
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We have also released a music video for Hook In My Heart. You can watch it on YouTube here. |
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Purchase Radiocity via our CDStreet outlet |
If the PayPal payment option is offline, please contact us via our contact form to arrange alternative methods of payments for our merchandise.
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Sharp Practise are a classic rock band but not an over the top screaming yelling rock n' roll monster, this is the sound of a band who like to keep things quiet and wouldn't say no to an acoustic set, but not tonight: tonight they wanna rock. And rock they do.
Download the Bed Of Rhythm Video here in Real Media format. (3.29 megs)
Get Bed Of Rhythm as a Ringtone for only 99 cents (US) from iSound.com
Visit our page at MVine.com and be sure to vote for us. |
Nigel's Solo Album purchases can be made here. It's available from Leftarm Records.
You've seen the video, now get the record - Hook In My Heart has been released via Turmic Records" and the link is here.
Vote for us at Kvibe - Vote For Me!
We've just signed up with Solarise Records, a really good place to go if you want to download only your favourite tracks from Radiocity and not buy the full album. To do so, you can visit solariserecords here.
Some of the opportunities for your music published in the September issue of The BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER
www.banditnewsletter.com
MANAGEMENT CO that concentrates on developing young bands in the ROCK and ALTERNATIVE areas and also do PR, plugging, live bookings and digital distribution.
INDIE LABEL is interested in hearing any kind of music as they currently have Indie, Rock, Folk, World and Blues artists. If they all like the music they'll put it out no matter what type it is. Submissions are welcome world-wide and they have offices in London and Dublin. Distribution will be through Pinnacle.
On-line music library licensing high quality royalty free music for uses including Pod-casts, multimedia applications, 3D illustration and animation, web-sites, video production, film and television soundtracks.
MANAGEMENT is looking for vocalists to work with a writer and producer whose CV includes many tracks working with All Saints, Usher, J-Lo, Rozalla and loads more
LABEL offers four song recording deals, followed by an album if proved successful to talented artists, managers or songwriters in the POP, R&B, SOUL or RAP areas.
One of the leading AGENCIES in the UK working with British and overseas artists performing FOLK, ROOTS, ACOUSTIC and WORLD Music, interested in new artists
MANAGEMENT/ DIG DISTRO keen to work with top class ELECTRONICA artists / producers from the UK who are looking for management and/or digital release admin.
INDIE LABEL with distribution in the UK is via Universal and in the Benelux countries by Rough Trade is interested in all types of commercial music from anywhere for consideration
ITALIAN PUBLISHER is constantly looking for new great songs and artists. They are now looking for a hit POP-DANCE tune for a platinum seller singer, some years ago number one in Europe, and this month in the studio for recording her new album.
Lead singer and manager of Chart Band, has set up his own label/publishing company which he runs alongside his current band, releases INDIE material from bands who really impress him with their musicianship, songwriting and self generated profile.
Another member of a band who had 5 Top 10 hits including 2 #1's runs a management, publishing and recording empire and concentrates on the melodic Rock market. He would like to take on an additional band or solo artist who has good songs, a strong image and a hard working ethic. You can be based in the UK or USA for this one.
Another INDIE LABEL tells me they are interested in taking on one more act in any genre but must be chart oriented and radio friendly. Another side of the business that is growing is the provision of session singers for all kind of projects. If you would like to get into this area which can bring you into contact with many interesting people send a vocal demo and photo.
****** RECORDS is looking for hot new acts from the US and UK for major record company deals in the following genres HIP HOP, R&B, and URBAN
Award winning FEATURE FILM about the drug Ecstasy is in need of music for the final soundtrack. The film has screened all over the world, including Australia, Germany, the UK and throughout the U.S. and has been well received to sold out shows at over ten film festivals.
PRODUCER looking for a creative songwriter who can put a catchy melody and lyrics to their beats. This production company is well connected with Detroit’s biggest HIP HOP/POP/R&B radio station, and can assure airplay for hot tracks.
RECORD LABEL and studio based in Los Angeles, focused on licensing to TV/ Film & Commercial media.
Their impressive string of credits include songs for the major movies Kill Bill and Prom Night, music placements on US national TV networks NBC, ABC, CBS, and tracks for MTV and VH1 is looking for new music and recording artists in any genre
Get the full details of all these opportunities FREE by siging up for a FREE INTRO SUBSCRIPTION to the
BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER at bandit.105@aweber.com.
Visit bandvillage to get our albums. Simply click the albums below.
 
Kweevak has just posted the results of this year's viewers awards. Radiocity came 35th in a competition won by Hanson (for Live And Electric) and in which former Dire Straits member David Knopler (Mark's brother) came third.
All the details are at http://www.kweevak.com/rd_cdawards.htm
You must be registered to vote on ukbands.net, if you register after clicking on the vote button your vote will be added after registration.
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| Help needed for Nicaragua's Caribbean coast after Felix hits! |
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If anyone out there can help, there's an urgent need for aid to Nicaragua's Caribbean coast after Hurricane Felix hit recently. I can provide the bank account number to send donations, just message me through this website please.
It's so bad out there even the radio station WASPAM, which has been kind enough to play our music over recent years, has been knocked down.
Any help will be much appreciated by my contacts over there.
Cheers,
Nigel |
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