ARTIST/BAND: Anti-depressants
BASED IN: North Leeds - Roundhay, Harehills, Moortown
BAND MEMBERS:
Michael Tarbatt - bass, lead vocals
Chris Quick - guitar, backing vocals
Ben Preston - guitar
Chris Hood - drums
BEEN GOING SINCE: January 2003 BIOGRAPHY: The Anti-depressants combine addictive songs, fused with pop riffs and infectious harmonies, with a sweet blend of lovable lyrics.
Situated in north Leeds, from the back to backs of Harehills, and the semis of Roundhay, the band consist of four friends, drawn together by a strong passion for music. The band features Michael Tarbatt Bass and vocals, Chris Quick on guitar and vocals, Ben Preston on guitar and Chris Hood on drums. Having played together for over two years the band have played such gigs as a HMV showcase at Joseph's Well in Leeds, appeared at last year's Chapel Allerton festival as a result of winning the Chapel Allerton Battle of the Bands competition, and played as part of the line up for this year's Love Music Hate Racism Festival at the Mine in Leeds. STYLE OF MUSIC: alternative / rock
INFLUENCES: Pixies, Audioslave, Beach Boys, Nirvana
BEST MOMENT SO FAR: Playing the Chapel Allerton festival to thousands of people OTHER INFO: This May the anti-depressants have self released their debut album through their web site and gigs. An album of passion formed from a year of constant gigging and perfecting.
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