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Sharp Practise

Hiya

Sharp Practise is an original, upbeat rock group with a unique sound, great lyrics and music that will keep you humming our tunes for weeks. The band was born in April 1999 when songwriter Nigel Clothier started working with experienced record producer Mark Daghorn

A self-financed debut album, 'Hiya', is being exceptionally well received in many countries with:
• magazine coverage in the US, UK, Switzerland, Greece and Australia
• playlisting on many radio stations in the UK, USA, Australia, France, Denmark, Costa Rica (where we have a million listeners) and Argentina
• heavy rotation on KAOSFM World Underground Music show, (Australia) where our debut single, 'Eve Got Adam' entered the playlist chart at Number One and made Number Nine on the World Independent Chart.
• 'Complete History' reaches #1 on the Ison Radio Network World Underground Chart and is selected for the Hitdiscs for the months of November 2002 and January 2003 (Australia)
• 'Eve Got Adam' features on the 'Rock For Athletes' compilation album for the Fila chain of sportswear stores
• nominated for CD of The Year on Kweevak's Music Portal
• Featured Artist of the Week status on Kweevak, Amazing CDs, Make It Big Records, and loudenergy.com
• discussion on The Vibe (BBC TV Ceefax)
• enough airplay to make the US College Music Journal (Ian Bruce at 432 miles promotes us on radio in the USA)
• an article in New Australian Music Magazine's MIDEM 2002 edition
• 'It's Alright' from Hiya featured on a DVD starring Japanese TV star Chieko Mistui

They are also signed to Positive Records and we will work closely with this British Label to make sure Sharp Practise receives all the attention the band richly deserves.

So, what exactly is the media saying about Sharp practise?

"A lovely mixture of rock tunes, commercial pop, folk, ballad and even a little alternative ... eleven potential number one hits here"
Melanie Vilnis, Australian Journalist

"After I heard the album the first time, I couldn't get them out of my mind. That told me that there was something very special about this band and their music"
Michael Allison, The Global Muse

"Nigel Clothier is one of the most talented up and coming musicians in the entire UK. The melodic rythms, haunting lyrics and fantastic poetic prowess push this band to the forefront of today's music"
Alex Abercrombie, Funky Rock News

"When the last melodies of the twelth track disappear, you will be surprised how easily you have befriended these songs and how many of them remain firmly rooted in your head!"
Olga Sladeckova, Pennyblack Magazine

Other media attention of note:

Heavy rotation on KAOS FM, Australia

Artist Of The Week on Kweevak, Amazing CDs, Make It Big Records, and loudenergy.com

Listed in US College Music Journal

Article in New Australian Music Magazine's MIDEM 2002 edition

Chat Room appearance on Ground Zero TV, Australia

"It's Alright" featured on a DVD starring Japanese TV star Chieko Mistui

Be sure to visit their website to learn more about this amazing band.