Guildford based four-piece band District 6 have been making a name for themselves with their dynamic indie-rock sound. One reviewer commented that ‘D6 hypnotise with slowburning atmospherics somewhere between Foals and Joy Division plus a small measure of Radiohead. This is really dynamic stuff.’ The band, who released their (entirely) self-produced debut album at the end of 2011, have appeared on the main stage at Guilfest and headlined gigs around Guildford and London’s Camden Town. Highlights so far:- 2012 Headline appearance at the Dublin Castle in Camden. 5 star reviews on ITunes for ‘Take Off Your Blindfold’ – ‘Brilliant album hope to hear more from them, spread the word!’ & ‘Awesome album, very punchy and lyrical, some pretty rich soundscapes and great lyrics too!’. Release of video for ‘The Weight Of The World’ (Available on YouTube). 2011 Release of the band’s self-produced and recorded debut album ‘Take Off Your Blindfold’, available from the band and on iTunes, Amazon etc. ‘Stay Close’ makes playlist on Leeds Student Radio, staying there for 10 weeks. Youngest band to play main stage at Guilfest alongside Razorlight, N-Dubz, Noisettes and Wretch 32. Guilfest 11 review ‘Surprises so far today include local band, District 6 who did an incredible set on the main stage’ Eagle Radio. Interview with band on Southern Counties Radio, including first radio play of ‘This Is Not A War’. 2010 Sell out gig headlining at Camden Barfly. ‘Life Is Beautiful’ named as one of NME Breakthru’s 5 Tracks You Must Listen To This Week. Youngest band to play 2nd Stage at Guilfest alongside The Twang, Delays and Seth Lakeman Eagle Radio Live Session with acoustic version of ‘This Is Not A War’. First performance at O2 Academy 2 in Islington.
