A SWINDON band are hoping to take the music scene by storm.

 

Belarus have already been compared to Coldplay and the five members of the band, who are all in their mid to late 20s, are seeking national recognition after landing a deal with independent record label Precious Iota.

 

Their debut single Standing In The Right Place was released last month, reaching number 32 in the Indie charts.

 

But drummer Richard Millin is confident they can go from strength to strength after their first experience of the big time.

 

"It's all about getting yourself noticed and allowing the public to sample your music," he said.

 

"We have been working solidly together for eight years, touring up and down the country, and have been rewarded for our hard work with this contract."

 

Richard admits they would love to replicate Coldplay's success but said they would never be as miserable as Chris Martin's band.

 

"It's great to be likened to them they've sold millions of albums and have global notoriety but they seem a bit miserable to be honest, I couldn't see us ever being like that," he added.

 

The band members, who all live in Swindon, are originally from Faringdon.

 

They started out with vocalist Lee Alder and guitarist Matt Kilford and formed a group after meeting with Richard Voyce, bass, Martin Townsend, keyboards and Richard Millin on drums at Kempsters musical shop in Commercial Road, in Swindon.

 

Although they write together as a group, the majority of their lyrics are compiled by lead singer Lee.

 

Lee said: "We're similar to the Indie rock type, kind of Coldplay-like, but certainly not as depressing as the emotive tunes of Radiohead.

 

"I like to write abstract thoughts that are thought-provoking, but the main thing is that the lyrics are left open for interpretation to our listeners."

 

The band have played at many Swindon venues, including an appearance at The Furnace, in Commercial Road and on the opening night launch at the Victoria, in Victoria Road.

 

The band have also played venues in London and have received rave reviews in this month's edition of Q Magazine.

 

Fan Adam Taylor, 21, who is studying graphic design at Swindon College said he thought the band could be the next big thing.

 

"If they can create more awareness of their music I think they have a great chance of doing well for themselves as I rate them highly,'' he said.

 

"I've heard their single on iTunes and I'd highly recommend them to lovers of Indie music."

 

The next single, Dream, and debut album Communicate are due out in the next few months. Belarus' official website is http://www.belarus.mu

 

Source: Thisiswiltshire.co.uk

how nice of him. :angry:

but certainly not as depressing as the emotive tunes of Radiohead.

 

fucking bastard:whip:

 

the Radiohead clan will catch him :veryangry: