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The Shrykes

The Shrykes

About Me

The Shrykes are a 6 piece alternative band, based in Birmingham. They stun audiences with an assault of vocals, guitars, synthesizers, drums and bass. The band's live shows are often said to be a real 'breath of fresh air' in today's climate, often creating interest amongst those in attendence with their intelligent use of instrumentation and effects.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/4/2005
Band Website: shrykes.com
Band Members: Tom Duncan - Vox, synths, guitar, bass.

Matt Smith - Synths, vocoder, drum machine.

Rose Hartley - Guitar, vox.

Stuart Rose - Synths, guitar.

Jim - Bass, synths.

Matt Western - Drums.
Influences: Whatever sounds we aim to produce.
Sounds Like: A mouse in a minefield. Quietly exploding.
Record Label: Pending
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Shrykes update!

Just letting everybody know what we're up to at the moment.We've inducted Mr Stuart Rose into the band, as an exra synth player/guitarist, bringing our member total to 6.Two new songs are in the rehea...
Posted by The Shrykes on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:30:00 PST

Returning in April

Hello.The Shrykes will return in April.If you are a promoter, and want to fill slots in this particular month, please get in touch. There are rumours of a huge recording project in July.We are cu...
Posted by The Shrykes on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:54:00 PST

The times they are a'changing (for the better)

Hello Shrykes fans! It's Tom here, to give you an update on band news. As some of you may know, the band have all begun university life. All of us have started courses in various academic studies. T...
Posted by The Shrykes on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:30:00 PST

A brief history of The Shrykes.

This story is told by Tom, and therefore I can't necessarily speak for everyone else too accurately. The story starts way back in the days when we were all about 4 years old. Myself and Jim both atte...
Posted by The Shrykes on Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:17:00 PST