The Elements popped into the Late Show with Jimmy Franks to have a chat and showcase some of their music. Listen to the band performing live in the studio by clicking on the links below: The Elements formed in 1998 under the name Sargent. They released two independent singles that year: 'The Place I'm In Today' and 'Takin' Me High', the latter being widely playlisted.
Several radio and TV appearances followed, as did a support slot on a major arena tour with Ocean Colour Scene, with whom they shared management. In 2000 they worked with OCS' Steve Cradock and sixties soul icon PP Arnold on the promotion of her 'Different Drum' single, culminating in an appearance on TFI Friday. Name change In 2001 Sargent changed management and also became The Elements, a name that everybody felt fitted them better and was totally in keeping with their vibe for real rock'n'roll. They began to write new material and build their own studio in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Heavily inspired by The La's vision of a modern day beat group and their new found identity and headquarters, they began recording new material. This mixed strong melodies, vocal harmonies and catchy songwriting with a rough and ready sound. Their playing style was also developing throughout this period, through both their studio work and the numerous gigs they were playing. Experience
On the local music scene they played many different venues and audiences over the next three years. This helped them gain massive experience as performers and musicians that maybe they had lacked as Sargent. As Lee puts it: "Sargent came about quite suddenly really, but most artists we love had been at it for years before they cracked 'it'. Doing all the pubs and clubs, the late nights playing and hanging out with the colourful characters that come with that scene, it gave us the credibility and confidence to just be ourselves." Which brings us to where The Elements are at today: one of Birmingham's most exciting bands. The band are hoping to be touring the UK soon and to release their provisionally titled album "The Elements... Do It So Well" by the end of the year. | 
