24 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Reading & Leeds

Reading + Leeds 2012, Dear Prudence

Played

25 Aug 2012
BBC Introducing Stage , Reading

26 Aug 2012
BBC Introducing Stage , Leeds

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One to write home about

Brighton’s Dear Prudence took their name from a cover of The Beatles’ song of the same name by Siouxsie and The Banshees. Along with The Cure and Depeche Mode, the post-punk group are a huge influence on the band, especially their passionate frontwoman Madi Poncia.

It’s pop music with hooks and choruses but certainly not superficial - the electronic beats and Madi’s lyrics are thought-provoking and often quite dark. The tales of loneliness and fragility that pierce tracks like Valentine and China Doll are immediately effective on record and sure to defrost a few of the icier hearts at Reading & Leeds.

Set List on BBC Introducing Stage on 25 Aug 2012 at Reading

  • Valentine
  • Mourning After
  • Brittle Heart
  • Echo Beach
  • Kiss And Break Up
  • Coming Apart Again

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Dear Prudence Biography

Dear Prudence are an alternative pop five-piece-band from Brighton fronted by Madeline Poncia.

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