We wanted a catchy name and one that people would easily remember, but also, one that reflects how we want to feel- Duty Free, have nothing holding us back (see "Clean Slate"), free from responsibilities.

Yes we play live, we try to play live as often as we can because its when a band should be in its element and it keeps us sharp. Arranging gigs is an extremely hard job in our town because there are so many bands so all the venues are booked up! We already have been quoted as having an energetic live show. We prefer smaller venues (like The Grapes) because they tend to have a better atmosphere and the crowd can go nuts! A tradition we try to uphold and haven't yet broken is to have at least one new song for every gig we play, this keeps our fans on their toes and makes it even more interesting for us.

It means more bands can be heard and songs can be shared but it also means that a lot of bands miss out because their music can be copied and burnt onto CDs without their permission.

We'd sign to anyone who'd have us! But seriously, we are becoming increasingly aware of bands who are signed to majors and then either forgotten (see Jimmy Eat World) or dropped when they fail to make the executives huge wads of cash.

Duty Free was formed in late 2002. The band existed before this time with several names and line-up changes and actually began its existence in late 2000, started by best friends Nick Warne and Martin Lowes. After changes of members and instrument swapping, with about six practices over two years, the band finally got it together and played their first gig at a school band night in the summer of 2002 under the name, "Adrenaline Munkies". Over the next few months, the band began writing songs and practising weekly, hoping to make 2004 their year.
Lyrics are very important in Duty Free songwriting. The band try to convey important or uplifting messages to their audience, instead of a catchy two lines, which will stay in the heads of the general pop-public for a little while, only to be forgotten and replaced when the next trend arrives.

AFI, Akaline Trio, Bad Religion, Blink-182, Deftones, The Early November, Face To Face, The Filaments, Finch, Five Knuckle, Funeral For A Friend, Less Than Jake, Midtown, Millencolin, MXPX, No Use For A Name, NoFX, The Offspring, Pennywise, Taking Back Sunday, Tsunami Bomb, Weezer.

The whole band loves California, its where most of their favourite music comes from, the weather is great and there is skiing as well! But we are perfectly happy in our home town, Sheffield as it has most things you could want.

Fender and Ibanez Guitars, Marshall, Peavey and Laney amps (we'd like Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifiers, but it ain't gonna happen!)

Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.
Stand for nothing, fall for ANYTHING!!