Me and The Beast

Me and The Beast is a synthpop band from Berkshire in southeastern England.

History

Me and the Beast began as a synthpop duo by Carly Cunningham and Ashley Bull in October 2008. Singer Carly and producer Ashley ("Ash") created an eclectic mix of classic electric pop with modern alternative motifs.

In October 2008, Ash's friend Damien Bidmead ("Damo") joined the band as bass guitarist.

In 2009, drummer David Strows (known as Wooky) joined the band for shows and recording sessions.

Me and the Beast plays live regularly. Their favorite venue is the Dublin castle in Camden.

Career

Me and the Beast was named runner-up at the Live and Unsigned 2009 competition, which included thousands of bands.[1] The legendary Annie Nightingale and Sex Pistols manager, Malcolm McLaren praised the band.[2]

The band appeared on BBC Radio as part of the BBC introducing initiative and gathered fans through their website, as well as through the "Friday Night Sessions," where the band performs new songs and allows fans to help choose the songs that will appear in the next album.

"ME AND THE BEAST" – They are from London but this left-field lyrical electro pop has a Björk like eccentricity, Kate Bush enigmatics in the vocals, and even a touch of the ABBAs in the music….piano, electro keyboards with bit of Fiery Furnaces quirkiness. Really original, weird and wonderful songs. Very unselfconscious and hypnotic."

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Band members

Influences

Early 80's bands such as Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Blondie, The Cure, OMD, Soft Cell and Duran Duran influenced the band.

See also

References
  1. "BBC - Berkshire - The Session - Me And The Beast".
  2. "BANDS: Me And The Beast wins judges vote in national competition". Archived from the original on 3 February 2016.
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