Groningen has delivered another great pop/rock band! Duroc is making her approach and doing so by presenting a brand new EP. Since the finding of the band many shows have been given, on increasingly impressing venues. So now with this new EP in store they want to continue this trend. Time to get acquainted with Duroc.
Catchy pop/rock songs and back to basic. Duroc immediately claims full and constant attention with their songs. You should not underestimate the power of melody and that's what this band from Groningen has comprehended fully. Their music is mainly inspired by bands from The United Kingdom like The Kooks, The Beatles, but also Muse and The Police. Furthermore from their own country bands like Johan and Voicst influence them. Duroc is always aiming for beautiful music, always aiming for an open sound.
Duroc is:
Robert ten Caat; Vocals and guitar.
Yde Blaauw; Vocals and bassguitar.
Janco Klijnstra; Drums.
The band was founded in November 2006. Now, December 2008 the new and second EP "Since You've Been Around" has been released. This record has been recorded, produced and mixed in great collaboration with Guido Aalbers (Coldpay, Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Live). The mastering was performed at the famous Wisseloord Studios. This four songs containing record is expected to be received enthusiastically by the press, like their debut-EP "Place Duroc" was. But also by main venues. Therefore Duroc was able to play in great Dutch venues like De Melkweg, Vera and Het Kasteel. Furthermore the band performed at the Eurosonic festival 2008 and they have performed live at both 3FM and KinkFM radio. "Since You've Been Around" exactly reflects what Duroc stands for and proves that Duroc is a band that deserves full attention. Make sure you don't miss them!
You rock? Duroc!
Some Duroc Highlights:
06-02-2009: Live at 3FM radio, with Roosmarijn.
15-01-2009: Show at the Eurosonic festival 2009.
19-12-2008: EP release "Since You've Been Around" at Simplon
(main hall), Groningen.
25-10-2008: Support Spooner at Punt 1, Leek.
04-09-2008: Support The Faint at De Melkweg, Amsterdam.
18-05-2008: Support Blood Red Shoes at Vera, Groningen.
10-04-2008: Live at 3FM radio, with Sander Guis.
27-03-2008: Support The Hospital Bombers at Simplon, Groningen.
14-03-2008: Support The 925's at Het Kasteel, Alphen a/d/ Rijn.
14-03-2008: Airplay and live show at KINKFM radio, Dutch Delight with Stacey Rookhuizen.
11-01-2008: Show at the Eurosonic festival and September was selected for the compilation cd "Slag van Groverpop."
07-12-2007: Airplay at 3FM radio with the song "September."
15-11-2007: EP release "Place Duroc" at Simplon (small hall), Groningen.
15-09-2007: Vlieludiek festival at Vlieland.
Eurosonic about Duroc:
"Beautiful melodies and choruses you just can't get out of your head. Watch out! They'll get to you!"
Musicfrom.nl about "Place Duroc" and the performance at Eurosonic 2008:
"Duroc is a band from Groningen which plays their music with great enthusiasm to the crowd... just beautiful pop songs...Melodies that fit the songs perfectly"
LiveXS about "Place Duroc":
"The second track, September can measure up with the better pop songs. A full-length album would be nice."
8Weekly about De Slag Van Groverpop:
"Among the top 3 of the cd: "The melancholic but energetic September gets rightfully stuck in your head after listening."
Duroc 19 december 2008 Simplon Groningen,Holland from karel oscar on Vimeo .
