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'''Neu Electrikk''' is a British [[experimental music]] group that were based in [[Croydon]], [[London]], formed in 1978. <ref>{{cite book |last=Panciera |first=Mario |title=45 Revolutions, The Bible of Punk/Mod/Powerpop/New Wave/NWOBHM/Indie Singles(1976/79).Volume 1 UK/Ireland|year=1976/79 |publisher=Hurdy Gurdy Books |location=Italy |page=446| isbn= 978-88-95592-00-8}}</ref>.
'''Neu Electrikk''' is a British [[experimental music]] group that were based in [[Croydon]], [[London]], formed in 1978. <ref>{{cite book |last=Panciera |first=Mario |title=45 Revolutions, The Bible of Punk/Mod/Powerpop/New Wave/NWOBHM/Indie Singles(1976/79).Volume 1 UK/Ireland|year=1976/79 |publisher=Hurdy Gurdy Books |location=Italy |page=446| isbn= 978-88-95592-00-8}}</ref>.



Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, [[industrial music]], [[post punk]], [[New wave music|new wave]]. Neu Electrikks’ influences were [[The Velvet Underground]], [[Neu]], [[David Bowie]] and [[John Cage]].
Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, [[industrial music]], [[post punk]], [[New wave music|new wave]]. Neu Electrikks’ influences were [[The Velvet Underground]], [[Neu]], [[David Bowie]] and [[John Cage]].
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The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion).<ref>{{cite book |last=Gimarc |first=George |title=Punk Diary:Ultimate Trainspotters Guide to Underground Rock 1970-1982|year=2006 |publisher=Backbeat Books |location=London |page=429| isbn= 978-0879-308483}}</ref>. Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on the Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980). <ref name="dedica.la">{{cite web|title=Neu Electrikk|url= http://dedica.la/artist/NEU+ELECTRIKK/biography|accessdate=2011-19-12}}</ref>.
The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion).<ref>{{cite book |last=Gimarc |first=George |title=Punk Diary:Ultimate Trainspotters Guide to Underground Rock 1970-1982|year=2006 |publisher=Backbeat Books |location=London |page=429| isbn= 978-0879-308483}}</ref>. Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on the Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980). <ref name="dedica.la">{{cite web|title=Neu Electrikk|url= http://dedica.la/artist/NEU+ELECTRIKK/biography|accessdate=2011-19-12}}</ref>.


Having attracted a reasonable cult following on the London music circuit [[BBC Radio 1]] [[DJ]] [[John Peel]]<ref name="John Peel">{{cite web|title=John Peel|publisher=peel.wikia.com|url= http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Neu_Electrikk|accessdate=2011-09-27}}</ref> regularly featured them on his show. [[Stevo Pearce]] founder and manager of [[Some Bizzare Records]] discovered the band via an advert in [[Sounds (magazine)]] and contacted the band via their distributor [[Rough Trade Records]]. Stevo would play Neu Electrikk during his DJ/Club nights and included their records in his Sounds magazine music chart. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the [[Some Bizzare Album]]<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|title=Some+Bizzare+Album|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url= http://www.allmusic.com/album/some-bizzare-album-bonus-tracks-r1392570|accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames. Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in [[Canning Town]] with Stevo as DJ.
Having attracted a reasonable cult following on the London [[post-punk]] music circuit [[BBC Radio 1]] [[DJ]] [[John Peel]]<ref name="John Peel">{{cite web|title=John Peel|publisher=peel.wikia.com|url= http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Neu_Electrikk|accessdate=2011-09-27}}</ref> regularly featured them on his show. [[Stevo Pearce]] founder and manager of [[Some Bizzare Records]] discovered the band via an advert in [[Sounds (magazine)]] and contacted the band via their distributor [[Rough Trade Records]]. Stevo would play Neu Electrikk during his DJ/Club nights and included their records in his Sounds magazine music chart. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the [[Some Bizzare Album]]<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|title=Some+Bizzare+Album|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url= http://www.allmusic.com/album/some-bizzare-album-bonus-tracks-r1392570|accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames.

Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in [[Canning Town]] with Stevo as DJ. Live concerts were often erratic events comprised of long passages of improvisation, silence and noise. Neu Electrikk often took to the stage to the sound of a pre-recorded tape consisting of the voice of Frank Sinatra accompanied by bird song and the sound of an industrial hammer.


Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined [[The The]] and joined [[Marc Almond]] in [[Marc and the Mambas]], <ref name=lsrfm>{{cite web|title=Neu Electrikk|publisher=[[LSRfm]]|url= http://lsrfm.com/music/database/artist/NEU+ELECTRIKK/|accessdate=2011-09-19}}</ref> <ref>{{cite book |last=Almond |first=Marc |title=Tainted Life|year=Oct 1999 |publisher=Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd|location=UK/Ireland|page=103| isbn= 978-0283063404}}</ref>Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, [[William Orbit]], co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as [[hwyl nofio]] (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member).
Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined [[The The]] and joined [[Marc Almond]] in [[Marc and the Mambas]], <ref name=lsrfm>{{cite web|title=Neu Electrikk|publisher=[[LSRfm]]|url= http://lsrfm.com/music/database/artist/NEU+ELECTRIKK/|accessdate=2011-09-19}}</ref> <ref>{{cite book |last=Almond |first=Marc |title=Tainted Life|year=Oct 1999 |publisher=Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd|location=UK/Ireland|page=103| isbn= 978-0283063404}}</ref>Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, [[William Orbit]], co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as [[hwyl nofio]] (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member).

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Neu Electrikk
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresAlternative
New Wave
Post-punk Experimental
Years active1978–1981
LabelsSome Bizzare
Synesthesia Records
Past membersDerek Morris
Steve Parry
Steve James Sherlock
Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt
Barry Deller

Neu Electrikk is a British experimental music group that were based in Croydon, London, formed in 1978. [1].


Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, industrial music, post punk, new wave. Neu Electrikks’ influences were The Velvet Underground, Neu, David Bowie and John Cage.

The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion).[2]. Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on the Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980). [3].

Having attracted a reasonable cult following on the London post-punk music circuit BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel[4] regularly featured them on his show. Stevo Pearce founder and manager of Some Bizzare Records discovered the band via an advert in Sounds (magazine) and contacted the band via their distributor Rough Trade Records. Stevo would play Neu Electrikk during his DJ/Club nights and included their records in his Sounds magazine music chart. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the Some Bizzare Album[5] is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames.

Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in Canning Town with Stevo as DJ. Live concerts were often erratic events comprised of long passages of improvisation, silence and noise. Neu Electrikk often took to the stage to the sound of a pre-recorded tape consisting of the voice of Frank Sinatra accompanied by bird song and the sound of an industrial hammer.


Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined The The and joined Marc Almond in Marc and the Mambas, [6] [7]Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, William Orbit, co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as hwyl nofio (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member).

References

  1. ^ Panciera, Mario (1976/79). 45 Revolutions, The Bible of Punk/Mod/Powerpop/New Wave/NWOBHM/Indie Singles(1976/79).Volume 1 UK/Ireland. Italy: Hurdy Gurdy Books. p. 446. ISBN 978-88-95592-00-8. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ Gimarc, George (2006). Punk Diary:Ultimate Trainspotters Guide to Underground Rock 1970-1982. London: Backbeat Books. p. 429. ISBN 978-0879-308483.
  3. ^ "Neu Electrikk". Retrieved 2011-19-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "John Peel". peel.wikia.com. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
  5. ^ "Some+Bizzare+Album". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  6. ^ "Neu Electrikk". LSRfm. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  7. ^ Almond, Marc (Oct 1999). Tainted Life. UK/Ireland: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. p. 103. ISBN 978-0283063404.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
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