Who's in the band? Carolyn - Singing and Woodwinds
Dave - Singing and Guitar
Chris - Guitar and Glockenspiel
Richard - Drums and Percussion
Imogen - Bass Guitar
Lexi - Keyboards and Percussion
Martin - Trumpet, Melodica, Percussion, Trombone Where are you from? The band's geographical centre lies somewhere in Bournemouth. Describe your music. Death-pop, played with zeal and vigour by the musical wing of a sinister youth-movement. When did the band form? I'm not sure that it has properly formed yet, it's been a vaguely-defined amorphous blob of a thing since 1999, people have been coming and going all the while. The current line-up has been together since early 2005, and thus far the chemistry seems to be working very well. How did the band get it's name? It's just a noise. We thought that if we used an abstract word we'd never have any problems with other bands choosing the same name. As it turns out, there's a singer from Cameroon called Betika. She releases records in France. Apparently it's pronounced differently though - we're 'Be-tick-a', she's 'B'teeka'.. Perhaps we're destined to meet one day on a far-away festival stage... What are your musical influences? Sleep deprivation; alcohol; a tiny glimmer of hope that will not be extinguished. What is your most memorable gig? The most recent one. My long-term memory is not what it used to be. I like the ones where the audience throws it's inhibitions to the wind and dances and joins in playing percussion. 'Inclusivity' is a watchword of the modern day Betika. What's your favourite song to play live? I love them all equally, with the even-handedness a father should have in dealings with his children. Interesting band facts. Richard used to be friends with Rick Astley. Apparently he's quite good on the drums. Carolyn has a tennis racquet signed by Terry Nutkins. 'Betika' is a popular name for dogs in Romania.
Have a listen to Betika’s demo and tell us what you think. | 
