Gas Club
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Gas Club were a four-piece indie
band from Sheffield
, England
and formed in 2005. Taking their name from Malin Bridge
Sports and Social Club (formerly, and still known as 'The Gas Club') at the bottom of Stannington Road.
The vast majority of their lyrics are written by Tim (vocals/guitar) but everybody has more than a say in the music writing (particularly their own instruments). They describe their music as being "slightly euphoric, slightly moody, indie based music"; their influences are Pixies, Alabama 3
, Bonnie Prince Billy, The Cure
, The Wild Swans
, Joy Division
, Teardrop Explodes, Nick Cave
, The Doors
, The Durutti Column
, Echo & the Bunnymen
and more recently The Strokes
, The Libertines
.
Previously they have supported Harrisons
(Tim's sibling Ben Stanton plays guitar in Harrisons), Milburn
, 1990s, Arctic Monkeys
, and Reverend And The Makers
, whilst still holding down day jobs. To some it will have come as no surprise when it was it was announced that they would be support Arctic Monkeys
on their Favourite Worst Nightmare
UK Tour as Alex Turner
was quoted as saying "Gas Club, they've got some decent tunes" in January 2006.
In January 2008, Gas Club confirmed that they would be releasing their debut single "Back to War" around March 2008 (the B-side is still to be decided). The single was funded by a small indie label called Dead Young Records and was recorded by legendary producer Hugh Jones (producer) who recorded Echo & the Bunnymen
, Hope of the States
, and The Bluetones
amongst others. They spent 4 days in November 2007 recording at the Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, the place where Arctic Monkeys
cut their album.
Gas Club split in 2008. Richard Rice (guitar) went on to start the band Park Brigade along with ex Harrisons vocalist Jubby Taylor, Union City members Adrian Cutts and Dave Mitchell, and bassist George Moran. www.myspace.com/parkbrigademusic
Indie (music)
In music, independent music, often shortened to indie music or "indie" is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, and an autonomous, Do-It-Yourself approach to recording and publishing....
band from Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
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...
and formed in 2005. Taking their name from Malin Bridge
Malin Bridge
Malin Bridge is a suburb of the city of Sheffield, England. It is located at grid reference and stands 2½ miles north-west of the city centre where the rivers Loxley and Rivelin meet...
Sports and Social Club (formerly, and still known as 'The Gas Club') at the bottom of Stannington Road.
The vast majority of their lyrics are written by Tim (vocals/guitar) but everybody has more than a say in the music writing (particularly their own instruments). They describe their music as being "slightly euphoric, slightly moody, indie based music"; their influences are Pixies, Alabama 3
Alabama 3
Alabama 3 are a British band mixing rock, dance, blues, country, and gospel styles, founded in Brixton, London, in 1995. In the United States, they are known as A3, allegedly to avoid any possible legal conflict with the country music band Alabama...
, Bonnie Prince Billy, The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
, The Wild Swans
The Wild Swans (band)
The Wild Swans are a post-punk band from Liverpool, England, which originally formed in 1980 shortly after Paul Simpson left The Teardrop Explodes and teamed up with Jeremy Kelly , Ged Quinn , James Weston and Justin Stavely...
, Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
, Teardrop Explodes, Nick Cave
Nick Cave
Nicholas Edward "Nick" Cave is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional film actor.He is best known for his work as a frontman of the critically acclaimed rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, established in 1984, a group known for its eclectic influences and...
, The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
, The Durutti Column
The Durutti Column
The Durutti Column are an English post-punk band formed in 1978 in Manchester, England. The band is an ongoing project of guitarist Vini Reilly who is often accompanied by drummer Bruce Mitchell. Other current members are Keir Stewart and Reilly's girlfriend Poppy Morgan...
, Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas had joined as the band's drummer, and their debut...
and more recently The Strokes
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American indie rock band formed in 1999 in New York City. Consisting of Julian Casablancas , Nick Valensi , Albert Hammond, Jr. , Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti ....
, The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty . The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall and Gary Powell for most of its recording career...
.
Previously they have supported Harrisons
Harrisons
Harrisons were a four-piece guitar band from Hillsborough in Sheffield, England. They were one of the leading bands in the so-called New Yorkshire scene, along with fellow Sheffielders Arctic Monkeys, Milburn, The Long Blondes and Bromheads Jacket...
(Tim's sibling Ben Stanton plays guitar in Harrisons), Milburn
Milburn (band)
Milburn was an indie rock band from Sheffield, England that consisted of Joe Carnall, Louis Carnall, Tom Rowley, and Joe Green. They announced they would split on 28 March 2008, with the band playing their final gig at Sheffield's Carling Academy on 24 May 2008.-Formation:Milburn's formation came...
, 1990s, Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
, and Reverend And The Makers
Reverend and The Makers
Reverend and The Makers are an indie pop band based in Sheffield, England and signed to Wall of Sound. The band is fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed "The Reverend"...
, whilst still holding down day jobs. To some it will have come as no surprise when it was it was announced that they would be support Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
on their Favourite Worst Nightmare
Favourite Worst Nightmare
Favourite Worst Nightmare is the second studio album by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys that was first released in Japan on 18 April 2007 before being released around the world. Recorded in east London's Miloco Studios with producers James Ford and Mike Crossey, the album was preceded by the...
UK Tour as Alex Turner
Alex Turner (musician)
Alexander David Turner is an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of the English rock band Arctic Monkeys...
was quoted as saying "Gas Club, they've got some decent tunes" in January 2006.
In January 2008, Gas Club confirmed that they would be releasing their debut single "Back to War" around March 2008 (the B-side is still to be decided). The single was funded by a small indie label called Dead Young Records and was recorded by legendary producer Hugh Jones (producer) who recorded Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas had joined as the band's drummer, and their debut...
, Hope of the States
Hope of the States
Hope of the States were an English post rock-influenced indie band from Chichester.-Members:* Sam Herlihy - vocals, guitar, piano, music boxes, glockenspiels, mellotron, sampler, celeste, harmonium* Michael Hibbert - guitar, harmonica, backing vocals...
, and The Bluetones
The Bluetones
The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002...
amongst others. They spent 4 days in November 2007 recording at the Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, the place where Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
cut their album.
External links
- Gas Club on MySpace
Gas Club split in 2008. Richard Rice (guitar) went on to start the band Park Brigade along with ex Harrisons vocalist Jubby Taylor, Union City members Adrian Cutts and Dave Mitchell, and bassist George Moran. www.myspace.com/parkbrigademusic