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Ashbourne Radio have interviewed Ben (thats me!) about the Orange Unsigned competition, they were keen to help spread the word and are going to air the interview sometime tomorrow. If you are in the Derbyshire Dales you can listen live on 96.7 FM or if you live out of town, you can listen online at www.ashbourneradio.co.uk

The interview is also online as an mp3 on the pressure website and myspace.

Please keep on voting for us, I know there are more fun things to do but it all really helps the band ;-)

THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT... THE FUTURE'S ORANGE..

THE FUTURE'S PRESSURE!!!

It's all systems go with the band at the moment as Pressure will be entering this year's prestigious Orange Unsigned competition - remember that music show that was on Channel 4's T4 Sunday hangover slot last year (after Hollyoaks) with Radio 1's Jo Whiley, Blur's very own Alex James, and that music industry bloke that nobody knows (Simon Gavin), well that's the competition.

So why are we telling you all this and what's the big deal? Well actually it's a record deal and a fairly big one at that – with Universal home to Razorlight, Amy Winehouse, Kaiser Chiefs to name but a few. In addition to that the competition winners also get a single released immediately following the final show and a huge promotional campaign.

Once the entry deadline closes on 31 August, there will be a two-week online voting period running from 1st September until 14th September for all acts. Those 25 acts with the most online votes will be invited to the first stage of auditions where they’ll play in front of the panel of judges (Radio 1's Jo Whiley, Blur's very own Alex James, and that music industry bloke that nobody knows, Simon Gavin). This is where we need to start asking the favours...

Obviously the top prize is way out of sight or reach for anyone at this present time but Pressure's immediate aim is to be amongst those top 25 bands voted onto the show. So please, and this is a massive, huge, gigantic, colossal plea on behalf of the band, spare us 5 minutes of your time and help us out by clicking on the cd below or by visiting http://orangeunsignedact.co.uk /acts/pressure and voting Pressure into the top 25 bands.

Pressure even rip it up in cartoons!

Feeling fed up with the usual serving of dull indie rock? Then add some Pressure and lets spice it up sax rock style!

Here is the meet the fans section from the DVD, hope you like it! The syncing goes haywire because of the compression, but it makes it more funny. The DVD is mint though, now I sound like Del Boy!

This is the cartoon by Phil Yates, used in the 'Abducted Today' DVD case!

If you place the Pressure mixtape logo on your myspace/facebook and help spread the word, PRESSURE will give you a free download of your choice via the bands website. Just add yourself to www.myspace.com/pressurehq and write ORANGE in the comment section, then we will do the rest!!!

Sandman Magazine, 2005

"A four-piece that create a melange of funky bass lines and pounding drums with strains of sax perfectly audible over everything else. They play their stuff well and end in an epic frenzy."

Pressure Live In Leicester.
Arts in Leicestershire - The Shed, Sunday 6th January 2008

Derby band Pressure played at the Shed and put on a strong, energetic performance to bring out their set of catchy, idiomatic songs.

Pressure gives us a very characteristic sound, the lead guitar having been replaced by a Saxophone, expertly played by band member Rebecca Liverman.

A band that has been playing for over 9 years, Pressure's polished live act has been dubbed as "Sax Rock", and in the hands of this band, this really works.

Weaving Sax in and out of songs, with attractive melodies and clear, crisp vocals, the driving, crunchy guitar work pushes ahead with a pounding rhythm.

A rounded mainstream rock sound with a punky edge and the red and black colour scheme of the band members, make this a visually and musically exciting band.

Passion and vigour in copious quantities, Pressure brought a great set to the Shed and left the audience wanting them to come back again soon.

Pressure "Start Again" EP reviewed!
Demos Reviewed - www.myspace.com/demosreviewed - Monday 25th February 2008

Here we have another example of how credible bands the Derby music scene is. This energetic, rocky 4 piece have a lot of promise, which is well translated in 'Start Again', the first track and name of their EP. Well crafted, with impressive use of backing instruments, it's a fine start.

The rock vibe is then kicked up a notch with the impressive 'Abducted Today', which sounds slightly more distorted and heavy. Both tracks here are featured on their MySpace page, with the EP including 'Stop and Stare' and the storming 'Wanting Away The Week'.

Hopefully this isn't the last we'll hear of this band, and the Pressure they clearly put themselves under to come up with great songs is paying off.

BIRMINGHAM POST
March 18th Submitted by Richard Kikonyogo

Friday March 14th was the first band showcase for Freakin Legend, and it was, considering the awful weather that seems to have dampened moods across the city, a great success.

With roughly 60 people in the upstairs events room at the Island Bar, what began as idle chatter on myspace, became a worthy reality.

Of the four bands that played, two were excellent, one fabulous and one, slightly overwhelmed.

Pick of the night was the not so out of town punk rock band, Pressure, from Derby, whose front man and songwriter Ben Liverman executed the lovable nutter routine to perfection.

With a tight sound that is reminiscent of Madness and Billy Idol, and catchy lyrics that are easy to grasp if verging on the barmy, 'Are you gonna get abducted today?' as but one intriguing example.

Pressure impressed with their enthusiasm, professionalism, humility and excellent musicality

"For us, success tonight means filling up our mailing list," said Liverman, before he went on stage.

The band, which already has two CDs recorded, is hoping to get a music video aired on television in the near future.

Ben is the wild, crazy eyed guitarist and singer of PRESSURE!

Bek is the uber talented horn blower for PRESSURE!

Rob is the slick fingerer on bass for PRESSURE!

Jon is the skin beater man of PRESSURE!

Pressure are pleased to announce the online release of the “Start Again” E.P. today.
The tracks are available for download on the media page or the CD is available on the merchandise page of the website.
The full track listing is

1. Start again
2. Abducted today
3. Stop and stare
4. Wanting away the week

We hope you like the new songs, let us know what you think.

Cheers

Ben

Following the release of the new "Abducted Today" Video, Pressure are pleased to announce that the video is now available to view online, at the media page on the website, on our myspace and here! Please note that the syncing has gone weird when we compressed it onto this site.
Please leave us your comments, as we always like to hear from you.

The DVD is: Three music videos including "Abducted Today, "Start Again" and "Stop and Stare", interviews with the band and fans, as well as the dreaded out-takes (laugh a minute)!!! It's available to buy now, from the merchandise page on the website.

Thanks, see you soon,
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE!

Ben :-)

What do you think of our demo CD?