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== History == |
== History == |
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Dananananaykroyd formed in January 2006, when Multiplies, the former band of members James Hamilton and David Roy, disbanded.<ref>{{cite web | title=Moshi Moshi Record - Artists:Dananananaykroyd. | url=http://www.moshimoshimusic.com/artists/dananananaykroyd|accessdate= 2007-04-12}}</ref> |
Dananananaykroyd formed in January 2006, when Multiplies, the former band of members James Hamilton and David Roy, disbanded.<ref>{{cite web | title=Moshi Moshi Record - Artists:Dananananaykroyd. | url=http://www.moshimoshimusic.com/artists/dananananaykroyd|accessdate= 2007-04-12}}</ref> |
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Calling on friends from the Glasgow music scene, they formed the original line-up.<br> |
Calling on friends from the Glasgow music scene, they formed the original line-up.<br><br> |
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In 2006 they released two limited edition 7" singles, 'Totally Bone' and 'Some Dresses' on Moshi Moshi and Jealous Records respectively. A Japan-only CD EP, collecting both singles, was later released on Tokyo's Klee/Rallye records.<br> |
In 2006 they released two limited edition 7" singles, 'Totally Bone' and 'Some Dresses' on Moshi Moshi and Jealous Records respectively. A Japan-only CD EP, collecting both singles, was later released on Tokyo's Klee/Rallye records.<br><br> |
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In November 2006, Dananananaykroyd headlined a charity gig organised by Glasgow independent promoters 'Nuts and Seeds' (run by band members Giles Bailey and Duncan Robertson) at [[Glasgow|Glasgow's]] Oran Mor venue, which was their last gig before the departure of vocalist Giles. The band's new line-up featured former drummer Calum Gunn on lead vocals and John Baillie Junior on drums and, later, additional lead vocals.<ref>{{cite web | title=Drowned in Sound - News. | url=http://drownedinsound.com/articles/1355329/|accessdate= 2007-04-12}}</ref><br> |
In November 2006, Dananananaykroyd headlined a charity gig organised by Glasgow independent promoters 'Nuts and Seeds' (run by band members Giles Bailey and Duncan Robertson) at [[Glasgow|Glasgow's]] Oran Mor venue, which was their last gig before the departure of vocalist Giles. The band's new line-up featured former drummer Calum Gunn on lead vocals and John Baillie Junior on drums and, later, additional lead vocals.<ref>{{cite web | title=Drowned in Sound - News. | url=http://drownedinsound.com/articles/1355329/|accessdate= 2007-04-12}}</ref><br><br> |
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Since then, Dananananaykroyd have released their first EP, [[Sissy Hits]], on London-based [[Holy Roar Records]] in June 2008. The band embarked on a brief UK tour to promote the EP - their last shows with that record's line-up, as not long after, drummer James Hamilton left the band to focus on his other band [[Errors]]. <ref>[[NME]] 'Radar' feature, June 2008</ref>. The new line-up, featuring ex-Russia drummer Paul Carlin, signed an album deal with the [[Channel Fly]] affiliated [[Best Before]] Records shortly thereafter and are currently readying their debut full-length album (with producer [[Machine (producer)|The Machine]] , who also helmed labelmates [[Johnny Foreigner]])'s debut 'Waited Up Til It Was Light', to begin recording in New York City in August 2008. |
Since then, Dananananaykroyd have released their first EP, [[Sissy Hits]], on London-based [[Holy Roar Records]] in June 2008. The band embarked on a brief UK tour to promote the EP - their last shows with that record's line-up, as not long after, drummer James Hamilton left the band to focus on his other band [[Errors]]. <ref>[[NME]] 'Radar' feature, June 2008</ref>. The new line-up, featuring ex-Russia drummer Paul Carlin, signed an album deal with the [[Channel Fly]] affiliated [[Best Before]] Records shortly thereafter and are currently readying their debut full-length album (with producer [[Machine (producer)|The Machine]] , who also helmed labelmates [[Johnny Foreigner]])'s debut 'Waited Up Til It Was Light', to begin recording in New York City in August 2008. |
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Dananananaykroyd are a six-piece rock, 'fight-pop' and hardcore band from Glasgow, Scotland. They were featured on Vic Galloway's '25 Scottish artists to watch in 2007'.[1]
The band
Line-up
- Duncan Robertson - guitar
- Big Boy Roy (The Roy Roy Boy) - guitar
- Laura Donaghey - bass
- Calum Gunn - vocals (formerly drums)
- John Baillie Junior - drums/vocals
- Paul Carlin - drums
Former members
- Giles Bailey - vocals
- James Hamilton - drums
History
Dananananaykroyd formed in January 2006, when Multiplies, the former band of members James Hamilton and David Roy, disbanded.[2]
Calling on friends from the Glasgow music scene, they formed the original line-up.
In 2006 they released two limited edition 7" singles, 'Totally Bone' and 'Some Dresses' on Moshi Moshi and Jealous Records respectively. A Japan-only CD EP, collecting both singles, was later released on Tokyo's Klee/Rallye records.
In November 2006, Dananananaykroyd headlined a charity gig organised by Glasgow independent promoters 'Nuts and Seeds' (run by band members Giles Bailey and Duncan Robertson) at Glasgow's Oran Mor venue, which was their last gig before the departure of vocalist Giles. The band's new line-up featured former drummer Calum Gunn on lead vocals and John Baillie Junior on drums and, later, additional lead vocals.[3]
Since then, Dananananaykroyd have released their first EP, Sissy Hits, on London-based Holy Roar Records in June 2008. The band embarked on a brief UK tour to promote the EP - their last shows with that record's line-up, as not long after, drummer James Hamilton left the band to focus on his other band Errors. [4]. The new line-up, featuring ex-Russia drummer Paul Carlin, signed an album deal with the Channel Fly affiliated Best Before Records shortly thereafter and are currently readying their debut full-length album (with producer The Machine , who also helmed labelmates Johnny Foreigner)'s debut 'Waited Up Til It Was Light', to begin recording in New York City in August 2008.
Trivia
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- Dananananaykroyd features two drummers (playing in unison).
- They have appeared on BBC Two's Music Show.[5]
- David Roy was formerly in Sputniks Down.
- Calum Gunn is also a breakcore producer going under the alias Acrnym.
- John Baillie Junior is one half of electro-house group Dolby Anol.
- Bassist Laura Donaghey is married to The Futureheads' Barry Hyde.
Discography
In 2007, Dananananaykroyd released two 7" singles:
- Totally Bone / Hey Giles on Moshi Moshi Records.[6]
- Some Dresses / Genuine Lbs on Jealous Records.[7]
A 4 track CD containing all previously released singles and B-sides was also released in Japan through the Rallye label.
Their first UK CD release, the six-track 'Sissy Hits' EP was released on June 9th 2008 via Holy Roar Records.[8]
References
- ^ "BBC - Vic Galloway's 25 Scottish artists to watch in 2007". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Moshi Moshi Record - Artists:Dananananaykroyd". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Drowned in Sound - News". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ NME 'Radar' feature, June 2008
- ^ "BBC - Music Scotland - The Music Show". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Moshi Moshi Records - "Totally Bone"". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Jealous Records - "Some Dresses"". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ www.myspace.com/dananananaykroyd
External links
- Dananananaykroyd page on Myspace
- Drowned In Sound interview with the band
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