Built From Scratch - Swin.5 EP

Self Released - 2004

Members - Chris Idle (Drums) / Dave Baguley (Guitar/Vocals) / A J Hadfield (Guitar/Vocals) / Mike Jones (Bass)

Built From Scratch were a four piece Manchester UK based Punk/Ska band who were active in the late 90's and early 2000's. They self released two E.P's during there time as a band and were a well known sound with in the scene in Manchester and the North West during that era. Built From Scratch played Live all over the UK and were starting to pick up some traction and interest before they unfortunately split in 2005. They were renowned for their fast paced edgy sound and also off stage antics which quite often got them into some ' Interesting Situations '. Built From Scratch played for some of the biggest promotors and venues, supporting the likes of ' The Fight' 'Vanilla Pod' and 'The Wayriders' during their small stint as a band together. Shortly after the original lineup went their separate ways a new band was formed with a few of the existing members named Swin.5.

Swin.Point.Five

Dot Cotton

Messed Up

Woodsmoor - Manchester UK - 3 Piece Band.

Self Titled E.P - Woodsmoor - Released 2007

Woodsmoor were a 3-piece band from Manchester UK, they were typically described as an 'Indie/Punk/Grunge' band, however they developed their own very unique sound which was received with mixed reviews. Described as being ahead of the time and considered an experimental sound Woodsmoor struggled to promote themselves to a wider audience and were constantly hitting barriers in regards to there progress as a band. Woodsmoor did however attract the ears of some aspiring promoters and established music professionals in their short career they managed to perform some high profile gigs including the 'In The City Showcase'.

Woodsmoor

4. Its Over

3. Castaway

2. Woodsmoor

1. Smoke Siren

Swin.5 - Self Titled EP

Released By Swin.5 - 03/2005

Swin.5 - Punk / Ska Band - Active 2005 - 2006 - Manchester UK,

Members - Chris Idle (Drums) / David Baguley (Guitar/Vocals) / A J Hadfield (Guitar/Vocals) / Mike Jones (Bass)

Swin.5 was founded after the original members of Built From Scratch reformed shortly after the band dispersed. As Swin.5 the band released one self titled 3-track E.P / Demo - This was recorded by Tim G (MTV) and was unfortunately the only music they produced during their small stint as an active band.

3. Code Red

2.Unknown

1.Running On Empty

Zerostate - Find Your Way - Single - 2014

https://youtu.be/McTrGwB2u3Y  - Please Watch The Video On Youtube.

Zerostate - Manchester Uk 3 - Piece - Members - Chris Idle (Drums ) / Jon Moore ( Guitar / Vocals / Production ) / Mike Stafford ( Bass / Vocals )

Official Single Released 2014.

ZeroState - Find Your Way - Single Released - 2014

Zero:state - Manchester based Alternative Rock/Grunge/Indie 3-piece
Debut 12 -Track Album Released 2012

www.soundcloud.com/zerostatemusic

www.facebook.com/zerostatemusic

www.youtube.com/zerostatemusic

01 01 End Of Days

02 02 From Innocence

03 03 Sing Your Self To Sleep

04 04 Stung

05 05 This Is How It Starts

06 06 Numb

07 07 Bury You

08 08 Meridian

09 09 Halo

Manchester,UK 
Drummer / Percussionist - AKA ' Perx ' 

Hi my names Chris Idle I'm a drummer and percussionist from Manchester UK. Welcome to my personal CV of music which feature bands that I have played / written and recorded drums and percussion with. All the drums and percussion  you can hear have been performed by myself over a career of roughly 24years. Please feel free to have a listen / share and send over a message if you would like any further information, either on the music/bands featured on here or about anything else drumming/percussion related. 

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