The original band members were formerly known only anonymously as Client A and Client B, to the extent that their faces were not shown on any publicity photos; it has since been revealed that they are, respectively, Kate Holmes, formerly of Frazier Chorus and Technique, and Sarah Blackwood, lead singer of Dubstar. Kate Holmes is married to Alan McGee (founder of Creation Records and discoverer of Oasis). In late 2005 new member, Client E, joined the group. This is Emily Mann who was a contestant on the Five TV reality show Make Me a Supermodel, an artist, and an active DJ, usually performing as Emily Strange. Client E left the band in June 2007. In November 2007 Charlotte Hatherley joined the Band as Client C, to fill the vacant role of bassist on their European and Scandinavian tours. Client was the first act signed to Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher’s record label, Toast Hawaii/(Mute). They have toured with the likes of Depeche Mode and Erasure and have been described as a combination of “The Pet Shop Boys at their most commercial and The Human League at their most obscure”. Client have collaborated with several high profile musicians and directors. Their video for “Pornography” was directed by French director Jamie Deliessche from video production company Schmooze. It features Carl Barât (formerly of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things) on vocals. The song “Down to the Underground” features Pete Doherty, also formerly of The Libertines, now frontman of Babyshambles. The song “Overdrive” features Martin L. Gore of Depeche Mode. The song “Where’s the Rock and Roll Gone” features Tim Burgess of The Charlatans. Client has collaborated with Moonbootica and Replica on selected tracks and have done a special duet, “Suicide Sister” with Douglas McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb. It was announced in October 2006 that Client left the Toast Hawaii label. In November 2006, Client signed with Metropolis Records for North America, Noiselab for South America, Out of Line for Europe, Subspace Communications in Scandinavia and their own label Loser Friendly in the UK.
Client
- Darkitalia Staff
- 12 Giugno 2013
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- 2 minute read
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