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NEBRASKA
Indie / Alternative / Rock

"The Path To The Silent Country-Available Now!"

Blackheath, London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/8/2008
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   NEBRASKA: General Info
Member Since7/14/2005
Band Websitenebraskamusic.co.uk
Band MembersMichael - vocal
Ben - guitar
Stax - bass
Jarrod - drums

InfluencesThe Smiths, Smashing Pumpkins, Elliott Smith, Stone Roses, Nick Cave, The Pogues, Pixies, Husker Du, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, Red House Painters, Weezer, Bob Dylan, Afghan Whigs, Pearl Jam, Manic Street Preachers, At the Drive-in, The Replacements...
Sounds LikeEverything that keeps you awake at night. Everything that makes it worth getting up in the morning.
Record LabelHometown Jam Records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About NEBRASKA

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Nebraska : The Grewat Divide - Single cover image

"... absolute stone-cold classic, must-have single of 2008"
Rocklouder.co.uk

Available now
Buy OnLine

THE PATH TO THE SILENT COUNTRY

Nebraska : The Path To The Silent Country - Album cover image

"A Stunning debut ... surely destined for greatness"
Artrocker Magazine

Available now
Buy OnLine

indy music awards Nominated Artist

It was in late 2005 that renowned producer/engineer Adrian Hall (The Clash, Live 8, Ray Davies) picked up a rough demo that had been laying on his cluttered desk for a number of weeks. On hearing Nebraska's 'The Sound Stars Make' he was hooked and instantly picked up the phone to get in touch with songwriters, London-based Welsh-born Benjamin Todd (Guitar) and Michael J Hall (Vocals).

Following various incarnations that had seen Nebraska play up and down the country and at dozens of London venues over the previous two years, the band had begun to rise to prominence on the much-touted New Cross anti-scene that heralded the likes of Bloc Party and Art Brut, and had a wealth of material just waiting to be realised with a willing and able producer.

The resulting album 'The Path to the Silent Country' was recorded by Adrian in early 2006 and released in October of that year through Hometown Jam Records, the label operated by his prot--g-- Zoe Smith, becoming one of the brightest shining hidden gems of the year. An album that traverses the personal and the political in epic fashion while always maintaining an intimate, off-kilter warmth, it has garnered a wildly enthusiastic response from both fans and the underground press. Featuring the anthemic stomp of 'A Divine March', the otherworldly grandeur of 'First Russian Winter' and the lachrymose pop of crowd-pleaser 'One Cold Kiss' it is an album that stands as a testament to the incredible songwriting talent of the band and the immense faith and passion they instil in every moment of their music. A glorious album launch gig at London's Water Rats Theatre saw Nebraska not only sell out the venue but proceed to fill it with the entire album, live and in sequence, to rapturous response.

In following months the band found it's definitive line-up:
Ben Stack - Bass
Jarrod Storm - Drums
Benjamin Todd - Guitar
Michael J Hall - Vocals.


Having been compared favourably to any number of wonderful bands (The Smiths, Afghan Whigs, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Manic Street Preachers) Nebraska continue into 2007 with many more London shows booked, increasing radio and industry/media attention (including a double-page feature in Time Out London), a UK tour beginning in March and an ever-increasing fanbase of ultra-dedicated true-believers. Nebraska are, and always have been, a self-funded, self-realised DIY band with an absolute dedication to music and a belief in honesty and soul over fashion and trend.

"A Stunning debut, surely destined for greatness" Artrocker Magazine

"Songs to illuminate stadiums" new-noise.net

For management & booking enquiries: Def hedd Management
For all other enquiries: nebraska@hometownjam.com

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Nebraska : The Grewat Divide - Single cover image

"... absolute stone-cold classic, must-have single of 2008"
Rocklouder.co.uk

Available now
Buy OnLine

THE PATH TO THE SILENT COUNTRY

Nebraska : The Path To The Silent Country - Album cover image

"A Stunning debut ... surely destined for greatness"
Artrocker Magazine

Available now
Buy OnLine

indy music awards Nominated Artist


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NEBRASKA's Friends Comments
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And She Said...





Oct 7 2008 5:07 PM

Evening,

We've uploaded the fifth and final track "Me" from our recent recording if you fancy a blast.

Cheers
Ourobouros Podcast





Aug 23 2008 8:05 PM

Ourobouros Podcast #67 featuring 'New Uniform' and other tracks from the 'Keep Britain Tidy' compilation is now online. You can find it at ourobouros. co. uk or listen through the flash player on the myspace page.
alt.photo





Aug 20 2008 12:51 PM

glad you like the photos!!! a xx
dan





Aug 15 2008 12:45 PM

Excellent show last night boys. Ripped that 12 bar wide open.

So when do we get to buy the new stuff. You've been threatening for an age. Your people demand new tunes for their portable whatsits...
earwax





Aug 4 2008 10:56 AM


Ceri James





Jul 31 2008 9:59 AM

enjoyed the show last night should see u at the 12 bar on the 14th Aug.
New track sounds epic!C
Ceri James





Jul 9 2008 10:09 PM

See u @ the Fox on Saturday!
Spoon Of Music





Jul 3 2008 8:52 AM

Cheers for playing last night gentlemen! Its always a pleasure!
I really liked the new songs! See you down at the windmill for Seymours night!
Lee
x
Spoon Of Music





Jun 30 2008 4:33 PM

Nebraska play the Windmill this weds (2nd Jul) with Little Trophy, The Skuzzies & Plastic Passion..

Only £4??? Imagine that.

Sizzle.
x
Music Tourist Board / Artful





Jun 12 2008 2:36 PM

not seen you since the earwax session and our free dates / your tour dates always clash.

hope you are having lotsa laffs and seeya soon X
earwax





May 22 2008 1:45 PM

Come on down!

the understudies





May 14 2008 4:02 PM

Hi Michael, can we use your comments to promote ourselves, pleeeeeaaaase?

you coming to the fox sunday?

Photobucket
earwax





Apr 7 2008 9:39 AM

Thanks again for a really great gig yesterday! Recordings coming soon.
earwax





Apr 2 2008 9:59 AM

WILLIAM





Mar 15 2008 4:49 PM

congratulations on the nomination boys!
Ruthie





Mar 15 2008 2:31 PM

I LOVE 'The Great Divide'...and yes, you rocked the Windmill xx
Nebraska Bands





Mar 15 2008 4:20 PM

Thanks for the ADD.
Chants





Feb 28 2008 9:23 PM

Great gig last night at the Windmill. :-)

xx
2bob music





Feb 14 2008 3:52 AM

Photobucket
Summer-time Sue....





Jan 28 2008 12:47 PM

Thanx 4 tha ADD...Love the site
Combine the Victorious





Dec 18 2007 1:51 AM

Hello from the colonies. Merry Xmas et al.

MRH
2bob music





Dec 14 2007 10:05 AM

:)

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Special Benny
'twinkle like Christmas lights and remind
me of all the times I wept as ET said goodbye'
- Artrocker

William
‘William are amazing!’ - John Kennedy (XFM)
'rousing jerk-rockers that should fill
indie dancefloors very soon' - Drowned in Sound

Blah Blah Blah
fresh from kate nash tour. if chas+dave joined
up with eddie argos to do rousing squeeze-ish
tales of urban love+loss, with a healthy dose of
anti-scene piss-taking?

Mozzy Green
'mozzy green are uber fresh....'
- frank turner (ex-million dead legend)

Russell Joslin
‘Explosive, hard hitting folk’ - Subba-cultcha
Darkroom Project





Dec 13 2007 12:27 PM

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WILLIAM





Dec 1 2007 1:19 PM

Where can I pre order the single?
Open Mouth





Nov 30 2007 1:07 PM

The new single's wonderful.

Are you up for quite literally DOING the Fox on Friday 19th January with Ten City Nation?
xxx
CACTUSK





Nov 29 2007 8:58 PM

Yes yes. That new song is wonderful. It's like Mew crossed with U2 except with a big gay singer that likes Guns 'n' Roses!
alt.photo





Nov 28 2007 1:35 PM

last night was ace... LOVE the new track hope you're going to record it soon!

anni x
Music Tourist Board / Artful





Nov 14 2007 4:54 PM

You know where the cheap drinks are!
Thanks for starting this night up...
Seeya soon
x

Music Tourist Board tips... THE SKUZZIES (Newer Wave Punks) "the best band in London in the last five years". (Gordon Raphael) + BLAST (punky rock) "Controversial young stars" Guardian Guide."Waiting to explode in the UK" (Classic Rock Magazine) + GUARDIANS OF THE ANCIENT WISDOM (punky hip hop) Punk, Politics and Resistance with Don Letts on the Thursday then gracing the Session on the Sunday! + JOE FOX (charismatic new star) + DJ LEE PUDDEFOOT (Artrocker, Spoon Of Music).
Duck N Dive Bar, 1st Floor, ULU, Malet Street, London WC1. Affordable bar (18+), including all pints at £1.80p! Live music ends 10.30pm - event ends 11pm

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27-Jan-007 it's INNERCITY PIRATES + LESSER PANDA @ The ULU Sunday Sessions
WILLIAM





Nov 6 2007 6:48 PM

24th November! I'm there. :)
2bob music





Nov 5 2007 4:52 PM

lookie here

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Martin (now at myspace.com/myuill_photography)





Oct 31 2007 7:32 AM

Nebraska. Yup, you were great on Sunday!
John





Oct 30 2007 6:37 PM

Balloons!!!!! Fooking ace at the ULU, chaps.

:)
Ruthie





Oct 30 2007 12:11 PM

Bloody brilliant gig at ULU on Sunday x
Polstar* Photography