Obedient to the muse, Chromatic Contact is a multi-media production studio.

Custom music by Richad Rock and Simon Oliver created for Film/TV/Games/Exhibitions
Projects created for BBC tv and radio, ITV, Sky Arts, museum exhibitions, independent films, and live music for concerts and shows.
Offbeat Publishing Media Ltd. trading as Offbeat Music Studio

Elastikbande are a brand new Manchester based three piece (post punk / grunge / garage rock) outfit featuring ex members of The Fall / Polythene, (Una Baines’) Poppycock and Rose & The Diamond Hand. 

Featuring Kate on drums, Luisa on guitar / backing vocals and Mark on bass / vocals. The band’s sound is dynamic, melodic, catchy and often witty. Previously band member’s other work has featured on The John Peel Show, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and BBC 3’s Late Junction, plus covered in blogs such as The Quietus and Louder Than War. 

This debut EP was recorded entirely live in the studio in Salford in August 2019 to capture the energy of the group's stage show. Musically Elastikbande have been compared to a blend of The Fall, Pavement, The Pixies and more. These early songs are about everything from household appliances to stage diving etiquette. 

The band are performing at The Castle on Monday 30th September ,Gullivers on Friday 25th October and FUEL on 6th December in Manchester to support the launch of the EP. The EP was recorded by Paul Morrice and mixed by Paul Millsopp.

A publisher of music for brass and wind ensembles.

www.offbeatpublishing.com

Stephen is a published composer, MA Distinction in Compositional studies, Salford University.

A classically trained pianist, professional guitarist and vocalist, Stephen composes music for varying projects and genres; from classical piano, to brass bands, to general library music, and a particular proclivity for heavy, beat driven rock/brass hybrids. Stephen writes for his own personal projects as well as for Film & TV.

stephenrichardson@live.com

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