Mesh-29

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Mesh-29

Background information
Origin Peterborough
Genre(s) Indie Rock, acoustic, pop-rock
Instrument(s) Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Years active 2005–present
Label(s) Media addiction records
Website Mesh29.com

Mesh-29 is an indie rock band from Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK. Formed in 1996, the band currently consists of Adam Mezzatesta on lead vocals and guitar, Anthony Shiels on Piano/keyboard and backing vocals, and Dave Jackson on drums.

Mesh-29 made it into the UK top 40 chart with their single "Over The Barricade", reaching number 35 in the singles chart announced on 8 July 2007.

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[edit] Biography

At the age of 13, the two founding members of Mesh-29, Adam Mezzatesta and Anthony Shiels, had already began what would become an extensive songwriting partnership[citation needed]. After starting on the pub scene at 16, things soon developed after they were taken on by their first manager, Bernie O'Mahoney[citation needed]. This gave them the confidence to concentrate on their songwriting and live performance. They signed to AMS management in 2005[citation needed]. Subsequently, work began on their debut album, Dead Machine, and began their regular Met Lounge nights in home town Peterborough[citation needed].

The popularity of Mesh-29 grew after being chosen to be a featured artist on myspace.com in early 2006[citation needed]. Later that year they were also featured in the NME as part of their search for the best unsigned bands[citation needed].

Dead Machine received positive reviews in local press[citation needed] and became Peterborough Virgin Megastore's top selling album during its first week of release[citation needed].

In March 2006 they embarked on their first UK tour, supporting bands including Blackbud, The Crimea, and Mohair across England, Ireland and Scotland[citation needed]. In September 2006 Lee Reynolds was recruited as drummer for live shows[citation needed].

In October 2006, the band dismissed their management, split with their label and bought the rights for their album, setting up their own record label, Media Addiction records[citation needed].

In January 2007 Mesh-29 were voted second to Mika in Core Radio's search for the best new music of 2007[citation needed]. Also listed were The Fray and Klaxons[citation needed].

Lee left the band in early July 2007 (shortly after Over the barricade was recorded) when his other band The 925s was signed by a Dutch record label. He was replaced by Dave Jackson (who had played drums on the Dead Machine album)

On July 2, 2007, Mesh-29 released their single "Over The Barricade", which got to number 35 in the UK singles chart[citation needed]. In more recent times, the band has supported Scouting for Girls and Air Traffic among others[citation needed]. They were interviewed (and played three live tracks) on the Janice Long show on BBC Radio 2 on August 30, 2007[citation needed].

Album closer "Alone" has been used on the soundtrack of the MTV series The Hills[citation needed].

They're currently in the mixing stages of their 2nd album which is to be titled 'Secret Traffic'. It's due for release in this summer.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Dead Machine (2006-03-27)

  1. "Waiting for the Day"
  2. "Closing Scar"
  3. "Alive"
  4. "My Brand New Lullaby"
  5. "Dead Machine"
  6. "5AM"
  7. "Cigarette"
  8. "Close My Eyes"
  9. "Turning"
  10. "Strange Words of Comfort"
  11. "Broken Home Sweet Home"
  12. "Alone" (Piano Version)

[edit] Singles

"Over the Barricade" (2007-07-02)

  1. "Over the Barricade"
  2. "Questions"
  3. "Cigarette" (Remastered)

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