Clementine

He has the ability to take common words and scenarios and make it sound otherworldly, fresh and radiant with a distinct voice that echoes great heroes of the past.
Clementine was raised surrounded by 60s rock n’ roll and psychedelic music and from an early age fell in love with the likes of The Beatles and later on post punk guitar groups like The Smiths, artists that he is still inspired by today.
Clementine picked up his dad’s guitar at the age of 10 and after several years of obsessive strumming and excessive effort to emulate his influences he discovered the art of song writing and composition and started by ear, thru his personal life experiences, writing songs that will provide the foundation of undeniably one of the most successful bands in the country – Orange & Lemons.
He formed Orange & Lemons in1999 and with a collection of juvenile materials paved the way for independent recognition to mainstream success of the band. His role as chief songwriter, lead guitarist/creative director of Orange & Lemons, which unknown to many, has produced solid albums that has reached the ears and fancy of foreign music enthusiasts in Japan, Germany, UK and US to name a few. Songs that without doubt has a touch of international appeal.
Each album showcases his evolution as a guitarist and songwriter and his most groundbreaking and brooding work – Moonlane Gardens (2007) – ironically resulted in a fray between band mates, management and label who couldn’t handle the sudden unpredictable change. A battle between creativity and commercialism ensues and after a few months concluded in the parting of ways. Moonlane Gardens was hailed 2007 Album of The Year during the NU 107 Rock Awards, his final vindication.
Clementine went back to indie status and formed a 3 piece indie pop/rock band The Camerawalls on September 2007 and after nine months released the debut album "Pocket Guide To The Otherworld" under his own indie label -- LILYSTARS RECORDS. Currently he is also working on a collaboration with Manchester based artist Martin King (The Desertwolves & The Vermont Sugar House).
Discography:
Pocket Guide to The Otherworld - The Camerawalls - (July 2008 - Lilystars Records)
Moonlane Gardens - Orange & Lemons (2007 - Universal Records)
Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot - Orange & Lemons (2005 - Universal Records)
Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream (2003 - Terno Recordings)