Junk Culture
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Debut E.P "The lost art of: innocence" available now from www.junkculture.info
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Junk Culture; emerging like a Phoenix from the ashes of previous endeavours and past mistakes, start fresh, with a new sound, a new name, and a new ideal. That ideal being; to rock your f***ing world.
After a fortnight in Liverpool's Crash Studio's, the band throws together a set, and takes it to local Lomax, supporting LA rockers Four Star Mary. A night to become many, demo CD's had gone like hotcakes, and with autographs a plenty, Junk Culture’s wings were fully formed.
Two years down the line, and a path full of crossroads, Junk Culture have declined the weary ways of major International Record companies, sticking to their guns and keeping the sound they know works. Signed under DI records, and under the wing of John Grant of Grant Management, Junk Culture is going places.
Their first UK tour done and dusted, and their first official EP release, in stores as you read this, the Junk Culture bible is being written at an incredible rate.
Blink and you’ll miss their rise to fame. And you’ll be sorry…
After a fortnight in Liverpool's Crash Studio's, the band throws together a set, and takes it to local Lomax, supporting LA rockers Four Star Mary. A night to become many, demo CD's had gone like hotcakes, and with autographs a plenty, Junk Culture’s wings were fully formed.
Two years down the line, and a path full of crossroads, Junk Culture have declined the weary ways of major International Record companies, sticking to their guns and keeping the sound they know works. Signed under DI records, and under the wing of John Grant of Grant Management, Junk Culture is going places.
Their first UK tour done and dusted, and their first official EP release, in stores as you read this, the Junk Culture bible is being written at an incredible rate.
Blink and you’ll miss their rise to fame. And you’ll be sorry…
Why this name?
We wanted a name that was a reflection of modern society today... or maybe we just liked the sound of it...
Do you play live?
Yeah, we play live all the time. We recently completed our first ever UK tour which was quite an experience. I'd say our most special moment would be the final date of the tour.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think the internet has got major labels running scared. Why else do you think there are so many legal battles over mp3 distribution? It's given a little bit of power back to the musicians, which is the way it's meant to be.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If it meant that we could bring our music to a bigger and wider audience, then yes.
Your influences?
Pearl Jam, U2, Led Zepplin, The Who, Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, Portishead, The Police, Metallica.
Favorite spot?
Lake ontario - Canada.
Equipment used:
Guitar 1: (Mike)
1 x Marshall 4 x12 with JCM 800 head
1 x Boss GT5 digital FX unit
Guitar 2: (Rob)
1 x Orange 4 x 12 with Marshall 9200 stereo power amp/Marshall JMP 1 pre amp/Zoom Rack FX unit
Guitar 3: (Kev)
1 x Marshall Valvestate JVT 150 Stereo
1 x 8 x 10 Ampeg Bass cab with Line 6 POD/550watt Samson power amp
1 x Roland XP80 Synth
1 x Korg Triton Synth
5 piece Pearl ELX Drum kit (1Rack tom/2 Floor toms)
1 x Symmonds Drum synth
1 x Marshall 4 x12 with JCM 800 head
1 x Boss GT5 digital FX unit
Guitar 2: (Rob)
1 x Orange 4 x 12 with Marshall 9200 stereo power amp/Marshall JMP 1 pre amp/Zoom Rack FX unit
Guitar 3: (Kev)
1 x Marshall Valvestate JVT 150 Stereo
1 x 8 x 10 Ampeg Bass cab with Line 6 POD/550watt Samson power amp
1 x Roland XP80 Synth
1 x Korg Triton Synth
5 piece Pearl ELX Drum kit (1Rack tom/2 Floor toms)
1 x Symmonds Drum synth