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London, United Kingdom (2006 – present)
Deathline is a duo from London, UK. Members Jennie (bass guitar, vocals) and Kaoru (guitar, vocals and programming) formed the group after quitting garage / post-punk band Electric Shocks.
Deathline play a lo-fi blend of electronic backing and harsh, garage rock style overdriven instrumentation, that was labelled “rock noir” by their supporters due to its dark and atmospheric nature with elements of disco and old school rap and electro backing entering the mix, especially noticeable in their use of samples from classic Roland drum machines in their backing tracks.
Swedish-born Jennie’s vocal style has been likened to “a punk rock Nico”, while the group’s mixture of electronic textures and beats, harsh guitar sounds, feedback and repetitive lyrics have drawn comparisons with the likes of The Fall, The Jesus and Mary Chain, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Raveonettes.
Deathline first played live in late October 2006 and have been seen regularly in the London independent venue and club circuit since then, as well as making a brief tour of the East Coast and Midwestern USA in Summer 2007, which coincided with the limited edition release of their EP “Rock Noir” (now available as a free download).
They released their first full-length collection “Sixty-Nine” in autumn 2008 and embarked on a short Autumn 2008 tour of Scandinavia and Germany as the first stage in its promotion. Subsequent dates in the UK included a high profile support with Electric Six at Barfly Camden.
Deathline are known for their dark, glamorous and androgynous image, which Kaoru perhaps draws on from his time as lead guitarist with notorious late 90’s drag queen punks, Six Inch Killaz.
Deathline play a lo-fi blend of electronic backing and harsh, garage rock style overdriven instrumentation, that was labelled “rock noir” by their supporters due to its dark and atmospheric nature with elements of disco and old school rap and electro backing entering the mix, especially noticeable in their use of samples from classic Roland drum machines in their backing tracks.
Swedish-born Jennie’s vocal style has been likened to “a punk rock Nico”, while the group’s mixture of electronic textures and beats, harsh guitar sounds, feedback and repetitive lyrics have drawn comparisons with the likes of The Fall, The Jesus and Mary Chain, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Raveonettes.
Deathline first played live in late October 2006 and have been seen regularly in the London independent venue and club circuit since then, as well as making a brief tour of the East Coast and Midwestern USA in Summer 2007, which coincided with the limited edition release of their EP “Rock Noir” (now available as a free download).
They released their first full-length collection “Sixty-Nine” in autumn 2008 and embarked on a short Autumn 2008 tour of Scandinavia and Germany as the first stage in its promotion. Subsequent dates in the UK included a high profile support with Electric Six at Barfly Camden.
Deathline are known for their dark, glamorous and androgynous image, which Kaoru perhaps draws on from his time as lead guitarist with notorious late 90’s drag queen punks, Six Inch Killaz.
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draGnet wrote:
Deathline are donating Bandcamp sales of our album SixtyNine this week to the Japan Tohoku Earthquake Red Cross appeal. Act now. http://thedeathline.bandcamp.com/
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LuxuryStranger wrote:
Be nice to do some shows together... ;o) (Simon York - Luxury Stranger) http://www.luxurystranger.com
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draGnet wrote:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deathline/6956479055
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draGnet wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Deathline's debut album can be downloaded for free until January 6th alongside demos from our forthcoming second album and live tracks. Read more here http://deathline.co.uk/news/063/ No obligation to sign up but join our Facebook page if you like us. You can find a link at the link above x
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lightfm wrote:
Deathline! You are our rock n roll heroes!!
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CodyCodester wrote:
We the citizens of Sistiana in Nova Albion... want DeathLine to RAWK the Bunker Klub once again!!
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draGnet wrote:
Deathline play a free party on Saturday 12th June at Artrocker HQ. Message me for details!
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needmymusictoda wrote:
Cupcakes! I'm there! ok, in spirit anyhow - hey i'm going back this awesome music! WOW! thank you
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teenrobo3 wrote:
This is one of the greatest band I've found in a while. Love I Cannot See.
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draGnet wrote:
There will be beautiful Deathline cupcakes baked by our friend Kimberley at the gig on Wednesday. You better come!
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vjsupersaint wrote:
http://rock.warmwebradio.com/#home Catch Deathline on tonight's show. From 2100-2300 CET. Or 2000-2200 GMT. Worldwide listeners will need to check their clocks with these timings. The show is hosted by Sussilo. But she's too modest to say so. I'm not, modesty doesn't do when this great lady. Gives her all to getting great lesser known artists heard. Please bring all your fans/friends with you. The show is really worth listening to. Thanks to all that do.
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sussilo wrote:
Wow!! This is really GREAT music! Lovelove it!
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draGnet wrote:
Great reviews of Deathline here: http://artrocker.com/node/15184 http://theletter.co.uk/index/5025/deathline_-_sixtynine/full
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draGnet wrote:
19th July - Tomorrow at The Legion - Nephu Huzzband, Deathline, Thought Forms and Suicide Party. 7pm, 5 quid be there http://www.last.fm/event/1105872
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draGnet wrote:
Playing tomorrow night (Wed 24 Jun) at Water Rats: http://www.last.fm/event/1038328 Add the event for £4 cheap list xx
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wildenull wrote:
Deathline live am 31.10. at Monster Ronsons* Berlin-Friedrichshain! Halloween-Party!
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- Deathline posted a news item ‘photo’. November 2011
- Deathline posted a news item ‘Robot can squeeze under obstacles’. November 2011
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- Deathline posted a news item ‘I am no longer drinking alone. Though of course deep down we are all alone...’. November 2011
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- Deathline posted a news item ‘Last day of Kate's group show. Please try and go if you haven't. It's great.’. November 2011
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