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Leeds, England

Duels are a five piece band from Leeds, England.

The band, which consists of core members Jim and Jon Foulger (guitar and vocals respectively), drummer James Kirkbright and bassist Jon Maher, have recently been joined by ¡Forward, Russia! guitarist Whiskas. Additional Duels members include, or have included, Katherine Botterill on keyboards and backing vocals and violinist Lesley Turner.

They create dark and often anthemic new-wave pop with sinister undercurrents to craft a unique, vibrant sound, while recalling legendary artists such as Wilco, Robert Wyatt, David Bowie and Pulp along the way.

Their first album, ‘The Bright Lights & What I Should Have Learned’ was released in August 2006 to widespread critical acclaim and after extensive touring, Duels commenced work on their second full-length release, the self-produced ‘The Barbarians Move In’.

Recorded in a converted barn on the North Sea Coast and showcasing a darker, more organic sound, Jon Foulger suggested the album is about “nature fighting back”. It was digitally released via duelsmusic.com on Valentine’s Day 2008, with a UK physical release on This Is Fake DIY Records on April 28th.

The band are currently working on their third full-length album, details of which can be found on www.duelsmusic.co.uk
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  • deathandsequins

    came on my mix radio... can't believe I've never heard Duels before, loving them...

    6 Dec 2010 Reply

  • vdg007

    Can't find The Bright Lights and What I Should Have Learned, really need this album =|

    5 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Kita-Kitsune

    It's new music for me.. Great)

    8 Sep 2010 Reply

  • SirMothy

    remember these guys from FIFA 06. Potential Futures was awesome.

    17 Jun 2010 Reply

  • tinybluebox

    hurry back duels. we need you.

    1 Jun 2010 Reply

  • AleksTitarenko

    "The Bright Lights and What I Should Have Learned" the best album

    18 May 2010 Reply

  • ToffeeTongue

    Have a listen to the new Novello's single, Not So Sure. It's mint. XX

    9 Feb 2010 Reply

  • MartMcFly

    nice

    26 Nov 2009 Reply

  • san_alberto

    Love at first listen. Impressive!

    22 Oct 2009 Reply

  • sovokot

    superable

    21 Oct 2009 Reply

  • gshizzy

    Also, does anyone have a version of Silver & Gold they can send me, please? I miss that song, I loved it when they did it live.

    18 Sep 2009 Reply

  • gshizzy

    Duels are great. I love Duels

    18 Sep 2009 Reply

  • _grape

    LOVE IT!

    6 Sep 2009 Reply

  • tapescrambler

    Ok so I was just wondering if anyone here has a copy of the acoustic version of 'Bright Lights & What I Should Have Learned' that duels recorded back around 2006. I managed to find a track on the net I think that this is from the album im after. They did record the album acoustic as I was working at Dance To The Radio at the time and seen as Duels and DTTR are good friends they had given DTTR a copy. There was at one time footage on youtube of Duels playing the album acoustic although now I can't seem to find it. I think the original intention was to release it but Nude scrapped plans i think. So I have The monsters are loose Acoustic can anyone help me out please??

    28 May 2009 Reply

  • LeislVonTrapp

    The difference between "old" Duels and "new" Duels is pretty astounding. I'd urge anyone giving Bright Lights the odd listen to haul arse over to Barbarians sharpish. Don't bother looking back. Not necessary.

    21 May 2009 Reply

  • monochords

    Listening to their stuff again. Probably one of my favourite bands ever.

    3 Mar 2009 Reply

  • acko_1689

    Possibly the most under rated band around

    26 Jan 2009 Reply

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    24 Aug 2008 Reply

  • LeislVonTrapp

    Can't believe they get so little listens... they're so bloody good.

    16 Jul 2008 Reply

  • Kordian459

    I bought new album's mp3 in their official site. 7-8 euros for a real bargain ;)

    17 Jun 2008 Reply
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