Mnemonic (band)
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| Mnemonic | |
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| Also known as | Mnemonic Groove |
| Origin | Singapore |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Modern rock Post-Grunge |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, vocals, drums, bass |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Label(s) | Angel J. Records/None |
| Website | mnemonicgroove.com |
| Members | |
| Richard Das Aaron Sequerah Andy Bett Tim Crane |
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| Former members | |
| Jonathan Skipp (1996-2001) Kiron Chahel(1996-2001) Dan Jupp(1999) Daniel Compton(1999) Vince Edwards(2001-2002) Arno Robinet (2001-2002) |
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Mnemonic is an alternative rock band based in London, England.
The formed in 1996 and released one album on Angel J. Records, entitled Non-Verbal Signs of Listening in 1997, and garnered international attention with the release of their cover of the U2 song, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" in January 2000.
The band is now unsigned. They have independently released a live EP based on their extensive touring of the London scene, and released a single ahead of their as-yet-untitled forthcoming album due in 2007. Richard Das (vocals, guitar, electronics) and Aaron Sequerah (bass) are currently the core members.
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[edit] Releases
[edit] Non-Verbal Signs of Listening
Their debut album, Non-Verbal Signs of Listening, co-produced by Dindae Sheena and the band, was released on May 23, 1997 in Singapore on Angel J. Records. Two singles from the album, "Joker" and "I Ain't Your Bodyguard" gained local airplay. Reviews of Non-Verbal Signs of Listening noted the album's dark, melodic modern rock sound.
[edit] Unplugged EP
Released independently in 2006, and based on acoustic live performances at several major venues in the London scene, the "Unplugged EP" featured songs from the band's evolved lineup in a pared-down style. One song from the debut album, the sleeper hit "This Is Where I Fall" shows up towards the end of the collection, showcasing the development of the band and featuring an additional verse.
[edit] Catch (Single)
Released in online music stores Jan 2006.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
- Richard Das - guitar, vocals
- Aaron Sequerah - bass
- Andy Bett - lead guitar
- Tim Crane - drums
[edit] Past members
- Jonathan Skipp - guitar (1996-2001)
- Kiron Chahel - drums (1997-2001)
- Dan Jupp - bass (1999)
- Daniel Compton - bass (2000)
- Vince Edwards - drums (2001-2002)
- Arno Robinet - bass (2001-2002)
[edit] References
General
Gittins, Ian (2003). U2: The Best of Propaganda: 20 Years of the Official U2 Magazine. Thunder's Mouth Press. ISBN 1560254874.
