Indiepoet
(Gateshead)
Tuesday 8 Jul 2025, 9:30am
Hello, bear with me as I have posted ads before and not attracted the type of folk I was after
I am a songwriter looking to form a band of misfits to make some noise around the North East and beyond. The music is generally lyric driven, heartfelt indie, with the occasional synth and rock outs. I have developed my own style/voice, but might suit fans of Arcade Fire, Nick Cave, BRMC, My Bloody Valentine, Interpol, The XX etc
Here's some demos. Some newer than others. They are all home studio demos and basically live. I am no engineer so use headphones or a big decent speaker as they sound like dirge out of a mobile phone !
They are for reference only really. I'm not a great singer, but hoping to form a group that can do them justice
Some rough home demos here - www.soundcloud.com/soundsofhope
Old acoustic duo - search the spacebunker tapes on Spotify for an old 2021 ep. I am better now!
Weird to have to say this, but please don't contact if you don't listen to and adore the demos (has happened before, you strange lot) as passion for this type of music is the main thing I am looking for
At this point I am starting fresh so you'd be joining a completely new venture with new people. The female vocalist and I parted ways.
So, main things I am seeking - Drummer, Bassist, Lead guitars, Female singer, Male singer (I will do this unless someone better appears), Keys/Synths, anyone who is passionate about the demos and plays something else
Looking to share lead vocals/harmony. Passion over talent 100%! Talent can be improved by a fire in the belly from my experience.
I am the male voice on the recordings and I play guitar/bass. I am quite prolific with writing and looking more for players/vocalists than any other writers to work with, but happy to collab on parts etc. Last band had 3 songwriters and just didn't work out. Too many cooks. I have about 60 songs fully written and tons of ideas so lots of material to work with. Had radio play and great feedback at gigs with previous group.
Work ethic/drive a must! Had lots of issues previously with people who want to practice for 1 hour a fortnight. This is not the spot for that! I want to get a motivated group polished and be playing live asap, ep to follow and all that good stuff. 2 practices a week minimal for improvement
I am 37 so similar age or younger preferred
Message me here with as much info as you can be bothered to write or even better email theblacklionband@gmail.com and send pics/demos/info
I am travelling now til August but will get back to peeps chronologically
Cheers