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Making Yourself

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SPECTATOR IN SESSION WITH BBC ELECTRIC MAINLINE THUR 12 JULY

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“a refreshingly old school guitar band who play aggressive yet melodic hardcore” – Alternative Ulster Magazine
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“The head-shaking 'This Time Is Everything' is an energetic as Fugazi but gets to the point without messing about” – Hot Press magazine
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"Northern Irish lads Spectator fuse some heavy-hitting Rollins Band fury with the sounds of East Coast melodic hardcore" - Rock Sound Magazine
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"Spectator have a unique sound that requires open-mindness and an inclination towards original listenings" - Behind The Veil Webzine
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------- "Derry trio Spectator deal in driving, pummeling riffs that recall the crunch of mid-90s Helmet" - Alternative Ulster Magazine
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"Making Yourself E.P is absolutely fantastic!" - Stephen McCauley BBC Electric Mainline
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Spectator formed in April 2006. They all live in or near Derry City, Northern Ireland. Spectator love playing live, and seek to unsettle the listener bringing a new urgency to the scene.
Spectator have been constantly writing material since their inception and have played various shows around Ireland - the music you hear on this space provide the first glimpse of brand new material.
Slipping between their favourite genres; Spectator seeks to blur the line between Prog, Metal, Punk, Hardcore and Screamo - inviting all to enjoy their passionate shows.
This Time Is Everything!
You can contact them on
WEB - www.spectatoronline.net
EMAIL [email protected]

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Music:

Member Since: 7/4/2006
Band Website: spectatoronline.net
Band Members: John Crumlish - Guitar/Vocals
Ivor Ferris - Bass/Vocals
Craig Hawthorne - Drums
Buy Official Spectator Merchandise @

3-Track E.P
£2.15 Free P&P

Released Sept 2006

Making Yourself E.P
£3.15 Free P&P

Released Feb 2007

Listen to us Online @
spectator online Podcast

Visit Our YouTube Channel

Buy Tracks from indie store

Influences: Bands or otherwise who are not afraid to unsettle the listener
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Tour Update

Hey guys, just a wee update for you all. This past weekend we started our first UK/Irish tour with the Scottish trio Tempercalm.   Log on to our gig diaries at  http://spectatoronline...
Posted by spectator on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:28:00 PST

October Update

Hi all, Apologies for the recent lack of email updates, but we had some time out over the last few months as John had a fight with some glass and had to get an operation on his hand. But don't fret...
Posted by spectator on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:36:00 PST

July 07 Update

Hello all,   Just a quick update to let you all know what's been happening.   First of all our new E.P will be released in August. It will feature three songs and will be available to buy ...
Posted by spectator on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:41:00 PST

June 07 Update

We its been a busy few months and here is a brief update.   First off we would like to thank everyone who attended the 2FMshowcase gig in the Nerve Centre a few weeks ago. It was an amazing g...
Posted by spectator on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:03:00 PST

We made it to the 2FM 2morrow 2our

Hello Friends, Yes as it says in the subject title we made it to the Derry leg of the 2FM 2morrow 2our.   A massive thanks to all who voted for us, we would not be there without your help and w...
Posted by spectator on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:02:00 PST

Alternative Ulster E.P Review March 07

Alternative UlsterMaking Yourself E.P ReviewMarch 07 issue 34Derry trio Spectator deal in driving, pummeling riffs that recall the crunch of mid-90s Helmet but with a more cultured sense of songwritin...
Posted by spectator on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:19:00 PST

Room Thirteen Review

Room Thirteen Making Yourself E.P Reviewby Kate SharpA Promising StartKeep this under your proverbial hat: Northern Ireland is something of a hotbed of new, emerging musical talent at the moment and S...
Posted by spectator on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:46:00 PST

Behind The Veil Webzine - E.P Review

Behind The Veil Webzine - Making Yourself E.P ReviewBy Christine ParastatidouSPECTATORMaking Yourself E.PSpectator is a special band and this is something you get to realize as soon as you put this E...
Posted by spectator on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:29:00 PST

Making Yourself Launch Party, Friday 9th Feb

Hi everyone,Spectator will be holding a launch gig for their new E.P. "Making Yourself" to be released on SO Records on Monday 5th Febuary. The gig will take place upstairs in Masons in Derry on Frida...
Posted by spectator on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:15:00 PST

Rock Sound E.P Review - Feb 2007 - Issue 93

Now this is more like it! Northern Irish lads Spectator fuse some heavy-hitting Rollins Band fury with the sounds of East Coast melodic hardcore, a la Hot Water Music. One would hope that, with a litt...
Posted by spectator on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:08:00 PST