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“Junkyard Scientists have unearthed the perfect floor-filling equation. Seriously one of the best bands I’ve had on the show.” - Linda Serck, BBC Berkshire


"Junkyard Scientists' gigs aren't about the stage, they're about the dancefloor!"
- James Milloy, musflash TV
"Junkyard Scientists manage to add a whole new history and vitality to funk music, twisting it into a fresh new Hip Hop bitten beast. The tunes are all carefully manipulated, yet delivered with such verve and musical desire that heart and head can't help but agree. Junkyard Scientists - better than sex and nothing like Lenny Kravitz."
- Luisa Garcia, Blah Blah Magazine
"Although heavily influenced by soul and funk pioneers [Junkyard Scientists] are far from a retro-themed band 'recreating' sounds from their predecessors, and are as much influenced by contemporary artists...which has a healthy effect on their music. The Junkyard journey will be an enjoyable one to watch grow through their future releases and already staggeringly creative live performances."
- Liberation Frequency Magazine
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Junkyard Scientists are a soul, funk, rock & hip-hop inspired outfit like nothing else around. Formed in Reading and London in 2007 by a collective of musicians, producers and event organisers, the Junkyard sound is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Jamiroquai.
The group started out by running their own independent live music residency at FairTrade venue; The Global Cafe, and went on to release their self-titled, 7 track debut EP at Zavvi Megastore in Reading with an in-store launch gig. Since then they have gone on to support acts like Portico Quartet, Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly and James Taylor Quartet as well as play respected venues like The Camden Jazz Cafe, The Troubadour and Concorde 2.
Airplay by Eddie Piller (Acid Jazz Records) on Q Radio and BBC Radio 6’s Tom Robinson along with live performances on BBC Radio Berkshire and a feature in the 'What's Hot' section of the iTunes store has seen the popularity of the ‘Junkyard Scientists EP’ grow and the band are recording new material this year.
Junkyard Scientists joined the Raison D’Etre Music Collective in late 2008 ( “The London Clubbing phenomenon ” - Time Out) and are now looking for a suitable manager or booking agent after recently securing a non-exclusive publishing deal through Boosey & Hawkes.
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For bookings, mailing list, demos, promotional material and anything else please email: [email protected]
Or call: 07950 210 431 (Phillip) 07828 125 415 (James)
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Member Since: 09/05/2007
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/junkyardscientists
Band Members:
Ed 'Chewey' Hoyland - vocals, keys
James 'Jimbo' Breen - drums
Jonny Beale - guitar, synth/keys, backing vocals
Jonny Owens - guitar
Phillip 'Philly C' Ashwood - trumpet, vocals
Simon Lovelock - bass
Also featuring: Ed Keene AKA 'The Green Man': sax, flute, percussion

Junkyard Scientists EP credits:

Backing vocals: Natalie & Charlotte Hamson of The ACM Gospel Choir
Saxophone and percussion: Gavinash Sirisena
Artwork: Sam & Luke @ http://www.myspace.com/godejong
James Breen 'BreenJam designs'
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Junkyard Scientists residency 'Thats The Jam' @ Global Cafe/ RISC, Reading


That's The Jam is a night of live music & DJ's at The Global Cafe/ RISC in Reading, run & promoted by Junkyard Scientists and dedicated to bringing you the best in funk, soul, hip-hop, international & dance music.
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Debut EP AVAILABLE ON iTUNES NOW!

Hey peoples!The Junkyard debut EP is now available to download from the iTunes store. Just type in Junkyard Scientists in the search field or click the iTunes link to purchase the tracks online!iTunes...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:24:00 GMT

INFLUENTIAL TRACKS on LIBERATION FREQUENCY

Junkyard took some time out recently to chat to Liberation Frequency about tracks that have inspired us and our playing over the years which you can check out on their website by clicking the link bel...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:43:00 GMT

EP review - Liberation Frequency Magazine

Hey Junk Fans!Our debut EP has been reviewed in Liberation Frequency - an independent music magazine distributed in London.Enjoy...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:52:00 GMT

CAMDEN JAZZ CAFE - Thurs 5th Feb!

Hey Junk Fans!Just getting in touch to let you know about our showcase gig at CAMDEN JAZZ CAFE on THURSDAY 5th Feb. Organised by Time Out critic's favourite: DJ Healer Selecta & the Raison D'Etre coll...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:23:00 GMT

NEW HONEYCOMB LIVE VIDEO - UP NOW!!

Hey Junk Fans,We are pleased to finally present you with our brand-spanking new Honeycomb live video! The video & audio is completely live, all done in one take at The Troubadour in Earls Court London...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:24:00 GMT

That’s The Jam Fri 21st Nov - 2 Floor Extravaganza!

JOIN THE FACE BOOK GROUP: Click HereFriday 21st November 20088pm-1amFREE entry " FREE entry " FREE entry " FREE entryGlobal Cafe & RISC, 35-39 London Street, ReadingThe most eclectic night of live mus...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:46:00 GMT

BIG LONDON GIGS!

Hey Junk Fans!We got 3 big London dates coming up for you, so for good times, party vibes and sexy grooves in the big city - you know where to come!Junkyard xTONIGHT @ TROUBADOUR, Earl's Court - £5 en...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:22:00 GMT

MASSIVE READING GIG TOMORROW NIGHT/RAISON D’ETRE

Yo, in case you don't already know (and if you know about Junkyard you will do), we're returning to Reading with our first gig in the town for four months, tomorrow night at 3Sixty, Reading University...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:49:00 GMT

NEW RESIDENCY: Graffiti Breakz @ The Purple Turtle, Camden

Yo, After playing a wicked set at the awesome Graffiti Breakz night at The Purple Turtle, Camden, last month, we're now a resident band at the night and will be starting our residency there on S...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:55:00 GMT

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!!

Using and abusing MySpace to promote our presence on a rival website, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Facebook fan page and also the event page for our biggest, most exciti...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:44:00 GMT