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{{Short description|Scottish dance-punk band}}
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| genre = [[New rave]], [[dance-rock]], [[electronic rock]]
| genre = [[New rave]], [[dance-rock]], [[electronic rock]]
| years_active = 2003–2009
| years_active = 2003–2009
| label = [[Fierce Panda Records]] (UK)<br/>[[Sony Music]] (Japan)<br/>[[Dim Mak]] (U.S.)<br/>[[Nocturne]] (France)
| label = [[Fierce Panda Records]] (UK)<br/>[[Sony Music]] (Japan)<br/>[[Dim Mak Records|Dim Mak]] (U.S.)<br/>[[Nocturne]] (France)
| website = [http://www.shitdisco.co.uk Official Website]<br>[https://www.myspace.com/shitdisco Myspace page]
| website = [http://www.shitdisco.co.uk Official Website]<br>[https://www.myspace.com/shitdisco Myspace page]
| current_members =
| current_members =
| past_members = Joel Stone<br>Joe Reeves<br>[[Darren Cullen (artist)|Darren Cullen]]<br>Tom Straughan<br>Jan Lee
| past_members = Joel Stone<br>Joe Reeves<br>[[Darren Cullen (cartoonist)|Darren Cullen]]<br>Tom Straughan<br>Jan Lee
}}
}}


'''Shitdisco''' were a [[dance-punk]] band from [[Glasgow]], Scotland. They formed in 2003 while studying at the [[Glasgow School of Art]], consisting of
'''Shitdisco''' were a [[dance-punk]] band from [[Glasgow]], Scotland. They formed in 2003 while studying at the [[Glasgow School of Art]], consisting of
Joel Stone (bass, guitar, vocals), Joe Reeves (bass, guitar, vocals), Jan Lee (keyboards, backing vocals) and [[Darren Cullen (artist)|Darren Cullen]] (drums). The band's first single "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" was released in December 2005. Signed to record label [[Fierce Panda Records|Fierce Panda]], their debut album ''[[Kingdom of Fear (Shitdisco album)|Kingdom of Fear]]'' was released on 16 April 2007.
Joel Stone (bass, guitar, vocals), Joe Reeves (bass, guitar, vocals), Jan Lee (keyboards, backing vocals) and [[Darren Cullen (cartoonist)|Darren Cullen]] (drums). The band's first single "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" was released in December 2005. Signed to record label [[Fierce Panda Records|Fierce Panda]], their debut album ''[[Kingdom of Fear (Shitdisco album)|Kingdom of Fear]]'' was released on 16 April 2007.


The group have been compared to [[Talking Heads]] and [[The Rapture (band)|The Rapture]], but admitted influences ranging from [[Donna Summer]], [[Arthur Russell (musician)|Arthur Russel]] and [[The Prodigy]] to [[Gang of Four (band)|Gang of Four]] and [[The Clash]].{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} Since the release of "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" the band toured extensively in the UK and Europe, even playing as far afield as [[Bangkok]] and [[Istanbul]]. In 2007 they signed to [[Sony Music]] in Japan and [[Dim Mak Records]] in America.
The group have been compared to [[Talking Heads]] and [[The Rapture (band)|The Rapture]], but admitted influences ranging from [[Donna Summer]], [[Arthur Russell (musician)|Arthur Russel]] and [[The Prodigy]] to [[Gang of Four (band)|Gang of Four]] and [[The Clash]].{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} Since the release of "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" the band toured extensively in the UK and Europe, even playing as far afield as [[Bangkok]] and [[Istanbul]]. In 2007 they signed to [[Sony Music]] in Japan and [[Dim Mak Records]] in America.
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Jan Lee left the band in January 2008 to concentrate on his career as an illustrator, and later also entered the restaurant business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-bo-drake-10053026.html|title=Fay Maschler reviews Bo Drake|author=Fay Maschler|date=18 February 2015|publisher=Evening Standard}}</ref> He was replaced by Tom Straughan, similarly on keyboards and backing vocals.
Jan Lee left the band in January 2008 to concentrate on his career as an illustrator, and later also entered the restaurant business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-bo-drake-10053026.html|title=Fay Maschler reviews Bo Drake|author=Fay Maschler|date=18 February 2015|publisher=Evening Standard}}</ref> He was replaced by Tom Straughan, similarly on keyboards and backing vocals.


In 2009 the band split after mutual agreement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sortmusic.com/_s/shitdisco-biography,len.html|title=Shitdisco Biography|website=Sortmusic.com|accessdate=2020-06-26}}</ref> Members went on to form the bands [[Age of Consent (band)|Age of Consent]] and Ubre Blanca, while drummer [[Darren Cullen (artist)|Darren Cullen]] has also pursued a career in political art.
In 2009 the band split after mutual agreement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sortmusic.com/_s/shitdisco-biography,len.html|title=Shitdisco Biography|website=Sortmusic.com|accessdate=2020-06-26}}</ref> Members went on to form the bands [[Age of Consent (band)|Age of Consent]] and Ubre Blanca, while drummer [[Darren Cullen (cartoonist)|Darren Cullen]] has also pursued a career in political art.
[[File:Shitdisco.png|thumb|Shitdisco]]


==Album==
==Album==
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==Discography==
==Discography==


=== Albums===
===Albums===
*''[[Kingdom of Fear (Shitdisco album)|Kingdom of Fear]]'' (16 April 2007)
*''[[Kingdom of Fear (Shitdisco album)|Kingdom of Fear]]'' (16 April 2007)
*''[[The Emanator]]'' - US release of ''Kingdom of Fear'' with extra tracks (23 September 2008)
*''[[The Emanator]]'' – US release of ''Kingdom of Fear'' with extra tracks (23 September 2008)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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===Compilations===
===Compilations===
*"Disco Blood" - On Delete Yourself compilation ''Digital Penetration'' (July 2006)
*"Disco Blood" – On Delete Yourself compilation ''Digital Penetration'' (July 2006)
*"Reactor Party" - On Neon Nights Mixtape - DMC (June 2007)
*"Reactor Party" – On Neon Nights Mixtape – DMC (June 2007)
*"Reactor Party" - On The Bang Gang DJs "Light Sound Dance" - Modular Records (July 2007)
*"Reactor Party" – On The Bang Gang DJs "Light Sound Dance" – Modular Records (July 2007)
*"Reactor Party" - On Ibiza Rocks 2007 - Ministry of Sound (August 2007)
*"Reactor Party" – On Ibiza Rocks 2007 – Ministry of Sound (August 2007)


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Scottish rock music groups]]
[[Category:Scottish rock music groups]]
[[Category:Dance-punk musical groups]]
[[Category:Scottish dance-punk musical groups]]
[[Category:Dance-rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Scottish dance-rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Scottish electronic rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Scottish electronic rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2003]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2003]]

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Shitdisco
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresNew rave, dance-rock, electronic rock
Years active2003–2009
LabelsFierce Panda Records (UK)
Sony Music (Japan)
Dim Mak (U.S.)
Nocturne (France)
Past membersJoel Stone
Joe Reeves
Darren Cullen
Tom Straughan
Jan Lee
WebsiteOfficial Website
Myspace page

Shitdisco were a dance-punk band from Glasgow, Scotland. They formed in 2003 while studying at the Glasgow School of Art, consisting of Joel Stone (bass, guitar, vocals), Joe Reeves (bass, guitar, vocals), Jan Lee (keyboards, backing vocals) and Darren Cullen (drums). The band's first single "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" was released in December 2005. Signed to record label Fierce Panda, their debut album Kingdom of Fear was released on 16 April 2007.

The group have been compared to Talking Heads and The Rapture, but admitted influences ranging from Donna Summer, Arthur Russel and The Prodigy to Gang of Four and The Clash.[citation needed] Since the release of "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" the band toured extensively in the UK and Europe, even playing as far afield as Bangkok and Istanbul. In 2007 they signed to Sony Music in Japan and Dim Mak Records in America.

The members of the group produced two tracks for Japanese new-wave unit 80_pan's 2008 album, Disco Baby.

Jan Lee left the band in January 2008 to concentrate on his career as an illustrator, and later also entered the restaurant business.[1] He was replaced by Tom Straughan, similarly on keyboards and backing vocals.

In 2009 the band split after mutual agreement.[2] Members went on to form the bands Age of Consent and Ubre Blanca, while drummer Darren Cullen has also pursued a career in political art.

Shitdisco

Album

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The band began recording their debut album Kingdom of Fear at The Premises recording studio in London with former Clor guitarist turned producer Luke Smith. He had previously worked with the band producing remixes for "Disco Blood" & "Reactor Party".

The album was to be recorded in two sessions, with the 2nd session taking place after the band had completed the NME New Rave Tour (Oct 2006) supporting Klaxons. During the tour however, after a gig in Birmingham, drummer Darren Cullen fell from the roof of the band's tour bus, breaking his right wrist, requiring an operation and the fitting of a metal plate. For the second recording session Kieron Pepper, live drummer for The Prodigy, was brought in to play on two tracks, "Fear of the Future" and "Dream of Infinity". The album also featured the song "Reactor Party" which was produced by Alan O'Connell.

Kingdom of Fear, named after the last book by American writer Hunter S. Thompson, was released on 16 April 2007 on Fierce Panda Records.

DJ career

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In addition to live performances, the band have become well known for their regular DJ sets, playing from the likes of Bugged Out, Gatecrasher & Modular parties in the UK to Judgement Sundays in Ibiza, a recent North American DJ tour and extensively in the Far East.

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • "Disco Blood"/"I Know Kung Fu" (2005) (1,000 copies)
  • "Reactor Party" (2006) UK #73
  • "OK" (2007) (2,000 copies)
  • "I Know Kung Fu" (2007)

Compilations

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  • "Disco Blood" – On Delete Yourself compilation Digital Penetration (July 2006)
  • "Reactor Party" – On Neon Nights Mixtape – DMC (June 2007)
  • "Reactor Party" – On The Bang Gang DJs "Light Sound Dance" – Modular Records (July 2007)
  • "Reactor Party" – On Ibiza Rocks 2007 – Ministry of Sound (August 2007)

See also

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Reviews

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References

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  1. ^ Fay Maschler (18 February 2015). "Fay Maschler reviews Bo Drake". Evening Standard.
  2. ^ "Shitdisco Biography". Sortmusic.com. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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