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New Single (Waiting For The Weekend) Available for Download 13th Dec |
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:01 |
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Sunday, 19 July 2009 13:43 |
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"I Dance Like This" is the debut album from Leeds-based band The Dharma. Although this mini-album only consists of six songs it is enough to give a strong feel for the band's punchy, energetic indie style. After a first listen, the songs may feel slightly forgettable but it won't be long before the catchy beats take hold and the lyrics "I'm on fire, I'm on fire" are implanted into your brain. This sound, combined with lyrics of everyday life and nights out ("I stole your heart on Saturday night...") will draw comparisons with similar bands of today such as the Pigeon Detectives; however, with The Dharma, you feel you are getting something more authentic. If it's a slice of genuine, upbeat indie you're after, this is it.
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 15:55 |
The Dharma - I Dance Like This EP
Released: 11 May 2009
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock
Arctic Top Track: You Call Me
Arctic Rating: 
Review by: Rich Pickings - 21st May 2009
Mick Jagger may have been born in a crossfire hurricane, but I was born in Leeds, the city which has wisely shed it's goth history in recent years to become the unofficial capital of indie rock n' roll. That is, if anyone can tell me what "indie" actually is in 2009: to my ears there's no difference between the last Kooks album and the Pampers-pop of the Jonas Brothers.
So someone's gotta save the music's mortal soul, right? If Tom's forgotten his roots and Pete's a mediocre prick without Carl, then we need some heroes here, 'cos otherwise I'm going to wear out my Employment MP3's and throw myself upon the mercy of the friggin' Maccabees.
Cue The Dharma, a bunch of hometown chips of t'old block who on the strength of I Dance Like This are just what the rebellion-is-a-haircut "scene" needs to wrestle the initiative back from all the eighties-chiseling scenesters around us. Wisely they've gone back to basics, recognising that the simple recipe for success here is splicing the energy of punk with new wave's short arm chops, then throwing in a dash of The Kinks Merrie Olde sixties pop for good measure. Suitably informed, opener Yes, I Play Guitar attaches electrodes to the leathery corpse of The La's, giving never-ending thrills via a chorus made for screaming on little dancefloors surrounded by steamed up mirrors.
Whether they've ever heard of any of the bands they sound like they're influenced by - Passwords is the best song We Are Scientists never wrote, You Call Me feels like The Killers covering The Wedding Present - there's no doubting the instant pedigree that I Dance Like This gives my favourite new best band. And I reckon that's worth having beer spilled on your shoes for.
Click HERE to go to review.
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The Dharma Live Phoenix Radio 96.7 fm |
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Monday, 29 June 2009 21:48 |
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Live - 6.40 Pm (28 May 09)
Podcast will be available through this site shortly. |
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Live @ The Cockpit |
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Live at Stylus, Leeds |
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Wednesday, 13 May 2009 00:00 |
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 'Cage The Elepant' supported by 'The Dharma' live at Stylus, Leeds in conjunction with Futuresound Promotions.
We are supporting our American brothers for this very special gig at Stylus, Leeds.
Tickets are available from ticket master and other online ticket outlets.
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Live at Leeds |
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Saturday, 02 May 2009 00:00 |
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 'The Dharma' are opening this years 'Live at Leeds.'One huge day of live music spread accross eight venue to showcase the best of what Leeds has to offer.
We will be on stage at 12 noon at Leeds Met University (opposite Drydock)
Wristbands are £10 for access to all venue.
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EP Preview at Northern Monkey |
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Friday, 01 May 2009 00:00 |
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Debut EP 'I Dance Like This' will get a special preview at The Northern Monkey, The Headrow, Leeds.Come and join the band for a good night of dancing.
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