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The Futuristic

About Me



Is it cuz he's superficial?
Or is he too submissive?
Or did I come along and hit you with The Futuristic?
-Black Thought

"The Futuristic are an electronic-fused rock and roll band from London. With straight-driving guitars, electro-tinged beats and bass lines to get you pregnant, this band was the future of rock and roll three months before you heard about them." The Monto

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/02/2008
Band Website: [email protected]
Band Members:MANAGEMENT: Alexandra @ John Street Management, London UK

CONTACT: [email protected]

ASSISTANT: Hansel Ardiles

The Futuristic

Influences: Bobby Gillespie, George Harrison - 1966, Paul McCartney - 1969, Dee Dee Ramone, Sam Kelly, John Bonham

Sounds Like: "Can hear influences of Primal Scream, Klaxons, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and, maybe, U2 (sorry mate); and heading for more Prodigy"

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

THE FUTURISTIC AT HOXTON UNDERBELLY AND MY SKATEBOARD WIPEOUT

hey there. hansel here. the futuristic play hoxton underbelly in hoxton square this friday at 10pm. this may be their last gig before they go into the studio for the demo, so they got cheap tix (£3) f...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:50:00 GMT

SHOPPING WITH THE MISSUS; THE FUTURISTIC AT MOTHER BAR

Hey there. Hansel here. Well it's been a couple weeks since my last post, but that's because these guys have been kind of annoying. There are whispers of label deals and they've been moving into a new...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:19:00 GMT

THE BOUNCER'S GOLDEN SHOES

Hey there. Hansel here. Well, the guys are working hard right now. Tracks are developing with the producer and they are rehearsing a lot.We were out and about the other night and tried to get into thi...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:10:00 GMT

Updates: Dario falls through a skylight and other tidbits

Hey there. Hansel here. Well last weekend was stellar. Skateboarding all over the place like some grommet gang. And after rehearsal Friday night Swanny and Dario took me to a party which lasted, by al...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:55:00 GMT

THE FUTURISTIC COCK AND BALL SHOW

Hey there. Hansel here. The extraordinary assistant to The Futuristic. Well. Big weekend. Lots of skateboarding and the guys played their first gig with new drummer Swanny at Power's Bar in Kilburn. T...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:11:00 GMT

VINCE POWER BATTLE OF THE BANDS SEMI-FINAL AND SWANNY'S NEW KIT

Hey there. Hansel here. Great gig on Friday at 333 Mother. Good relaxed promoters and a good crowd came through the door. The Chilean drummer Michi was on form, but The Futuristic is looking to what's...
Posted by on Mon, 31 May 2010 01:21:00 GMT

NEW DRUMMER, GIG TONIGHT AT 333 MOTHER ON OLD STREET IN LONDON

Hey there. Hansel here. Well, after some feverish auditions, The Futuristic found their drummer: the infamous Matt "Swanny" Swan from the Gold Coast in Australia. He ha...
Posted by on Fri, 28 May 2010 03:28:00 GMT

Singing until dawn

Hey there. Hansel here. Back from holiday and it was great. And London transforms in the sunshine. I am still on my holiday early-bedtime schedule so I was climbing into bed Saturday around 10 when a ...
Posted by on Mon, 24 May 2010 02:05:00 GMT

Where's Hansel?

Our assistant better get back from the Canary Islands. We have blogs to post. What coffee barista can afford a 5 star holiday?
Posted by on Thu, 20 May 2010 14:45:00 GMT

Dario the Diva and City Showcase: Rocklands

Hi there. Hansel here. Making arrangements for Friday gig at London City Showcase: Rocklands and thought I would attach my facebook correspondence with the rep for the night. The promoter was really c...
Posted by on Wed, 05 May 2010 04:58:00 GMT