Blackbud
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Blackbud are an English
indie rock
band from Wiltshire
, comprising Joe Taylor (guitar, vocals), Adam Newton (bass, backing vocals) and Sam Nadel (drums, backing vocals). Blackbud have been compared to artists such as Jeff Buckley
, Radiohead
and Led Zeppelin
, and have toured extensively, to critical acclaim, having attracted the attention of Jimmy Page
, Michael Eavis
and Steve Lamacq
, amongst other noteworthy people. In January 2010, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.
The band's debut album, From The Sky
, was released on 31 July 2006, while their self-titled second album, Blackbud
was released on 8 June 2009, with digital-only single "You Can Run" preceding it by one week.
in their hometown of Bradford on Avon
, Wiltshire
. Having discovered they had the same musical interests, Taylor, Nadel, and Newton formed Blackbud in December 2002. The name, amongst many various interpretations, probably being derived from the bud of a plant/flower. Blackbud began as a covers band, and secured a residency at a local pub. They would mainly play sets comprising covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix
, Bob Marley
and Stevie Ray Vaughan
. As time went on, Taylor began writing his own songs and three demo CDs were recorded during the band's first 18 months.
, a British independent record label whose roster includes Gomez
, Travis
and Embrace. The deal came after several major labels showed a considerable amount of interest in the band. After much deliberation, the band concluded that an independent would best suit their ethos. This record deal was a result of coming Joint First in the Glastonbury 2004 Unsigned bands competition.
.
In January 2010, the band entered an indefinite hiatus, stating:
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, comprising Joe Taylor (guitar, vocals), Adam Newton (bass, backing vocals) and Sam Nadel (drums, backing vocals). Blackbud have been compared to artists such as Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
, Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
and Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, and have toured extensively, to critical acclaim, having attracted the attention of Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin.Jimmy Page...
, Michael Eavis
Michael Eavis
Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis, CBE , is an English dairy farmer and the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, which takes place on his farm.-Personal life:...
and Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq , sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo or "The Cat" is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.-Early career:He was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire...
, amongst other noteworthy people. In January 2010, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.
The band's debut album, From The Sky
From the Sky (album)
From The Sky is the debut studio album by British rock band Blackbud, released on July 31, 2006, on Independiente.- Track listing :#Barefoot Dancing#1:5:8#Switch#Heartbeat#Goodbye Song #Steal Away#Sitting By the River#Forever...
, was released on 31 July 2006, while their self-titled second album, Blackbud
Blackbud (album)
Blackbud is the second studio album by Blackbud, released on June 8, 2009 on Independiente Records.Upon release, drummer Sam Nadel stated that the album: -Track listing:#"Left Your Arms Empty" - 3:21#"You Can Run" - 3:36#"Wandering Song" - 3:29...
was released on 8 June 2009, with digital-only single "You Can Run" preceding it by one week.
Formation
The band met at St Laurence SchoolSt Laurence School
St Laurence School is a state secondary comprehensive school in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK.-Admissions:The school is also a specialist Arts College, formerly in the district of West Wiltshire. The current headteacher is James Colquhoun. It takes pupils also from Atworth, Monkton Farleigh,...
in their hometown of Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon is a town in west Wiltshire, England with a population of about 9,326. The town's canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists....
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
. Having discovered they had the same musical interests, Taylor, Nadel, and Newton formed Blackbud in December 2002. The name, amongst many various interpretations, probably being derived from the bud of a plant/flower. Blackbud began as a covers band, and secured a residency at a local pub. They would mainly play sets comprising covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
, Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
and Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stephen Ray "Stevie Ray" Vaughan was an American electric blues guitarist and singer. He was the younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan and frontman for Double Trouble, a band that included bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton. Born in Dallas, Vaughan moved to Austin at the age of 17 and...
. As time went on, Taylor began writing his own songs and three demo CDs were recorded during the band's first 18 months.
Record deal
In 2005, Blackbud signed to Independiente RecordsIndependiente Records
Independiente is a record label formed in 1997 after Andy MacDonald sold Go! Discs Records to PolyGram in 1996 for a reported £30 million. In the UK, the label is distributed Vital PIAS....
, a British independent record label whose roster includes Gomez
Gomez (band)
Gomez are an English indie rock band from Southport, comprising Ian Ball , Paul "Blackie" Blackburn , Tom Gray , Ben Ottewell and Olly Peacock . The band is distinguished for having three singers and four songwriters, employing traditional and electronic instruments...
, Travis
Travis (band)
Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy , Dougie Payne , Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose...
and Embrace. The deal came after several major labels showed a considerable amount of interest in the band. After much deliberation, the band concluded that an independent would best suit their ethos. This record deal was a result of coming Joint First in the Glastonbury 2004 Unsigned bands competition.
Self-titled album (2009) and hiatus
In 2009, the band released their second studio album, BlackbudBlackbud (album)
Blackbud is the second studio album by Blackbud, released on June 8, 2009 on Independiente Records.Upon release, drummer Sam Nadel stated that the album: -Track listing:#"Left Your Arms Empty" - 3:21#"You Can Run" - 3:36#"Wandering Song" - 3:29...
.
In January 2010, the band entered an indefinite hiatus, stating:
Studio albums
- From The SkyFrom the Sky (album)From The Sky is the debut studio album by British rock band Blackbud, released on July 31, 2006, on Independiente.- Track listing :#Barefoot Dancing#1:5:8#Switch#Heartbeat#Goodbye Song #Steal Away#Sitting By the River#Forever...
(2006) - BlackbudBlackbud (album)Blackbud is the second studio album by Blackbud, released on June 8, 2009 on Independiente Records.Upon release, drummer Sam Nadel stated that the album: -Track listing:#"Left Your Arms Empty" - 3:21#"You Can Run" - 3:36#"Wandering Song" - 3:29...
(2009)
EPs/singles
- The Livewire EP (2005)
- "Heartbeat" (2005)
- "Barefoot Dancing" (2006)
- "Forever" (2006)
- "Going to Therapy Pending" (2008)
- "You Can Run" (2009)
Members
- Joe Taylor - guitar, vocals
- Sam Nadel - drums, backing vocals
- Adam Newton - bass, backing vocals