Imperial Leisure

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I saw these sometime last year supporting Ugly Duckling and they put on a really good show, they weren't who we were expecting to see but I was more than pleased with their performance. They're a real energetic, upbeat band that play ska kind of tunes. Here's a bit from their myspace anyway:

Taken From http://www.myspace.com/imperialleisure

Imperial Leisure are a phenomenon: a ten-piece band playing their own particular blend of hip-hop, ska and rock music, complete with live brass section, keyboards, DJ, two MCs and a singer, who have been mates since North London secondary school, and in some cases, primary school. Their music is a killer combination of great beats, great tunes and irresistibly memorable lyrics.

Influences come from all over the place: as well as a group admiration of great British bands such as The Specials, Madness and The Prodigy, there is a Motown-inspired soulfulness to singer Jel’s vocals, and a rock sensibility to MC Denis’s delivery.

They've got a few tunes to listen to on there and they have also got 3 EPs that you can download from iTunes, or if your a cheapskate like me, you can just listen to all their tracks on their website.

http://www.imperial-leisure.co.uk