Spraydog
Spraydog are an English band from Newcastle upon Tyne, who formed in Chester-le-Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Band members
The current line-up consists of
- Steve Robson,
- Maria Fontana,
- Phil Tyler
- James Atkinson and
- Jonny Partington.
Recordings
They have released five studio albums, four on their own label, Ferric Mordant, and numerous singles and compilation contributions on a variety of independent labels including Fierce Panda, Stupidcat and Fortuna Pop! and nine EPs on Beautiful Pigeon Records. Their most recent album, Karate Summer Camp was released in late 2006.
They also recorded two BBC Radio 1 sessions for DJ John Peel. They kick-started their career touring with the band Kenickie and continue to play live both in their hometown and occasionally elsewhere in the UK and Europe.
According to their MySpace profile, their musical influences include Pixies, My Bloody Valentine and Pavement. NME magazine described them in 2006 as "very great, scrummy lo-fi scuzz". Spraydog celebrated their 10th anniversary in April 2007.Additional information
