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Portobella

About Me

From the title of their first single, Covered In Punk to lyrics from Say What You Wanna Say:I don't want no culture shock/and I don't want your dirty socks/I don't want no traffic jams, no groping hands, no desperate Dans/I don't want no plastic music/West End shows and home improvements/I don't want no Simon Cowell/So Simon Cowell be quiet now!Portobellas lyrics are always witty and observant. Teamed with the catchy, inyaface melodies, one thing is clear: Portobella make songs with balls.The band came togetherwith a desire to make a record that sounded British in the traditions of some of the classic post punk acts. They have been influenced by a wide range of music over the years, including Police, Blondie, Transvision Vamp, Sex Pistols, The Jam, N*E*R*D & Roxy Music and Goldfrapp. Tired of formulaic safe pop, the product of endless Pop Idol and Fame Academy type shows, they felt that it was time for something different. They have fused their musical backgrounds and influences and created a sound that incorporates electroclash synths with pop melodies and punk guitars. Inspired by their time spent together at London clubs like NagNagNag and Trash they sought to make music for this scene and take it on a stage further. The first three limited releases: Freakin In Stereo, Covered In punk and Viva La Difference have seen them continually top the uk buzz charts. featured in the MTV series Breaking Point, it is the beginning of exciting times for the band. Check out the videos for Covered In Punk and Viva La Difference below. MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator .. .... width="425" height="350" ..

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Member Since: 11/21/2005
Band Website: Under reconstruction
Band Members: Luciana Caporaso, Michael Gray (Producer), Nick Clow (Co-Producer)
Influences: David Bowie, Blondie, Goldfrapp, The Clash, N.E.R.D., Sex Pistols, The Police, Siouxie and the Banshees, Iggy Pop, The Slits, Bow Wow Wow
Sounds Like: Gwen Stefani, Goldfrapp, Blondie, Republica, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Slits, Sex Pistols
Record Label: Eye Industries UK
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by portobella on Mon, 21 May 2007 10:20:00 PST

wow.....detox time

hey all been bad.been naughty. been all over the place.been smoking again.been crazy times. loving it. thanks again for all your comments. you been making me laugh. been writing more tracks. been eati...
Posted by portobella on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:48:00 PST

i'm in the blood charts

what can i say people.my god........this is the week that the bodyrox song is on sale and i need your support to get it to the top 5!!! i can't believe this is happening and i'm forever pinching mysel...
Posted by portobella on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:51:00 PST

yeah yeah video on the box

you can see the video for yeah yeah on the box as from today - selection 130phone the box 09056 525252or text box 130 86600ciao and thank you X
Posted by portobella on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:45:00 PST

yeah yeah video on the box

you can see the video for yeah yeah on the box as from today - selection 130phone the box 09056 525252or text box 130 86600ciao and thank you X
Posted by portobella on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:55:00 PST

new trackx

Hey people - just put Y Bar back on my page as well as Cover Boy a few days ago - you people have good memorues - thanks for the messages. The Bodyrox track is doing really well - video is on the box,...
Posted by portobella on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:02:00 PST

new my space page for moi

Hey people. I have set up an additional myspace page to include some of the things that I do outside of Portobella. You can find me at myspace.com/lucianacaporaso - come and say hi   ciao Luciana...
Posted by portobella on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:16:00 PST

yeah yeah all over the radio - over you!!

Yeah Yeah has been on the radio this week - Jo Whilley, Edith Bowman and Scott Mills yesterday... I sent him a text while I was stuck on the M40 saying thanks for playing the track and he read the tex...
Posted by portobella on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:51:00 PST

yeah yeah

just found out that yeah yeah is no. 1 in the coolcuts chart.... which is fabulous. radio 1 have given the track a few spot plays and I'm hoping for more - who knows?!Anyway life is hectic, I have so ...
Posted by portobella on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:24:00 PST

Bodyrox Yeah Yeah featuring moi

Hey Guys, you can hear me guesting for Bodyrox on their latest track Yeah Yeah....released on October 30th. Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Jo Willey have all been playing the song this week so hopefully i...
Posted by portobella on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 05:56:00 PST