Artist description "A cross between the Stone Roses and ...erm... The Monkees". That's how one punter described B@SiC, a four-piece guitar-based rock band, based in the East Midlands & Hampshire (UK). They perform in various pubs, clubs, churches, universities and village halls (!?!) across the country( in fact they'll play anywhere!!). To date, they have 4 self-produced EPs to their name. Their most memorable gigs have probably been; headlining at the Nottingham Trent University "Absoloot Pleasure" freshers' night in 1999 at Rock City (Nottingham, UK), on Stage 2 at Greenbelt (Cheltenham Racecourse, UK) in 2001, and at Manchester University in 2003.

Music Style Indie-rock

Musical Influences REM, Gomez, Oasis, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Similar Artists None of the above

Artist History Going strong since '97!!

Group Members Dan Friend, John Leary, Colin Leigh, Phil Kinsman, Dan Rowntree, Rob Oag

Press Reviews Review of "Signs of Life" EP in Unsigned Showcase Magazine, Issue 1 September 2002 "How do you decide whether a band is good or not? Do they have to be able to make a lot of money, or just sound great? That looks like an easy question to answer, I don't think it is though. B@SiC are a very good band. They play melodic rock that seems to be more focused on lyrical content and musical skill than taking a specific direction, which sounds great. The first riff on White or White shows the band has great taste in what inspires it. Reminiscent of Jimi and pals it bounces its way through the first track. Writing about things such as timing are pointless with a band such as this, because of course they have it, no question. The singing on here is great as well, in fact the more I think about it the more I can't think of anything to criticise. Despite not being more interested in musical extremities I have to acknowledge that talent has made this a great CD to have." Dhan Whitelock, Unsigned Showcase Magazine, Issue 1 September 2002, p.19 Review of "www.ep.com" EP in Cross Rhythms Magazine July/August 2002 6 out of 10 "This five-track ep is at its best when they stick to a more Britpop sound, such as on the excellent "Something". When they try to be too heavy, the sound ends up a little too light to be comfortable. Overall, a good effort, and I'd be interested to see how these translate live." Steve Best, Cross Rhythms July/August 2002, p.34

Location Southampton, Hampshire - United Kingdom

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