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Teen band aKadem to release debut single<\/p>\nTeen band aKadem to release debut single<\/p>\n
Teen band aKadem release their debut single this September after being spotted by \u00a0veteran producer, Mike McEvoy, at the Sound Clash battle of the bands at Olby\u2019s in Margate last summer.<\/p>\n
The single, Hurricane, was \u00a0engineered by Eli Thompson at Olby\u2019s Creative Hub and produced by Mike and marks the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling rise.<\/p>\n
To celebrate the release, aKadem will perform at grassroots hotspot, Ramsgate Music Hall on 26 September, then take to the stage for their first London show at the legendary Dublin Castle in Camden Town on 2nd October.<\/p>\n
Support at the Dublin Castle comes in the shape of Sven Stears, English National slam poet champion, folk-punk duo, the Resurrectionists, and indie-pop singer-songwriter, Max Runham.<\/p>\n
The band is made up of \u00a0Brooke (Faversham) on vocals, Ethan (Faversham) lead guitar, Beth (Canterbury) bass guitar, Rhythm Guitarist Zac (Ramsgate) and drummer Aston (Ramsgate).<\/p>\n
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All 19 years old, they combine ferocious riffs, youthful energy, and a wide palette of influences \u2013 from Foo Fighters and Fontaines D.C. to Blur, Lola Young, and Jimi Hendrix.<\/p>\n
Their debut single Hurricane is released on independent label, Rezzonator Music on 26 September.<\/p>\n
Mike, from Rezzonator Music, said: \u201cNow and again a band truly stops you in your tracks. I was blown away hearing the energy, musicality and songwriting skills that naturally radiate from this incredibly talented band. #<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to mentor and produce aKadem, and I\u2019m very excited to see what the future holds for them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brooke added: \u201cWe\u2019re a young band, but we\u2019re old school. Not moody and emo, but vintage \u2013 classic rockers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike is a \u00a0producer, writer, musician and director of Rezzonator Music. His credits span Ian Dury, Scritti Politti, Soul2Soul, Steve Winwood, Paul Oakenfold and many more.<\/p>\n
Live Shows:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 26 September \u2013 Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate, Kent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n 2 October \u2013 The Dublin Castle, Camden Town, London<\/a><\/p>\n