The Fakes | es
Fakesensations is the one-man DIY pop-tronica project of Christian Ward. In the spirit of fellow bric-a-brac beatboys ('n'girls) like the Beta Band, Saint Etienne and Beck, Fakesensations make organic digital pop.
Christian started making music as Fakesensations in 2003, and in 2004 his track 'Selfish Girls Stay Thin' was released on the Wall Of Sound compilation 'We Love You... So Love Us Three'. It was played on Radio 1, XFM and Triple J in Australia. He also released a Christmas song on the label's 2004 Xmas EP 'Yule Love Us'.
His debut album 'Isaac and the Secret Chord' will be...
The Genuine Fakes is a swedish powerpop band formed in Stockholm late 2005. The band's three members are Johan Bergqvist (guitar, vocals), Mårten Bengtsson (bass, back vocals) and Johan Sundin (drums, back vocals).
The name "The Genuine Fakes" is a paraphrase of fellow swedes Popsicle's song "Genuine fake" from their 1997 album "Stand up and testify". The name means, presumably, that all music made is a result of the band/artist's influences. The Genuine Fakes want to be very clear about their own and names for example Popsicle, Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, Big Star, Fountains of Wayne and Owsley.
They have...
1) The Australian The Fakes has released one EP and one Album in 2005 and 2009. The band is currently in studio for the release of their forthcoming second full length album (TBA) in 2010. The Fakes is best described as shoegaze with influences from Mazzy Star, Ride...
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2) Prague's Dj's crew The Fakes has been on local club scene since autumn 2005. The Fakes are formed by Simon Safranek (writer, filmmaker) and Pavel Kucera (TV presenter, music journalist). Since their foundation The Fakes have formed a strong position on the Czech club scene, they had shows...
Brisbane based Cheap Fakes are a seven piece band whose sound is not confined by the limitations of styles or genres. Predominantly steeped in off beat guitars and catchy melodies, the band have been performing their fusion of funk, dub, reggae and dance music to captivated audiences since 2009.
Cheap Fakes have quickly become one of Brisbane’s most hard working live acts, performing approximately 60 gigs in their first six months of inception. Packing venues across town with their inimitable sound, the band are regular party favourites at venues such as Lock ‘n’ Load, The JOYnt, Step Inn, The Globe...
