06 Jan 2011

Vampires

Dukes

unsigned/ Play Nicely (NZ)

WE SAY

There was no escaping the energetic Vampires by Dukes in their homeland New Zealand. The punchy pop hooks and classic rock vibes of the track earned it over a year in the NZ airplay charts, delivered a Top 10 single, a Video of the Year at the Juice Awards and a Breakthrough Artist of 2010 award from MySpace. Their album Still Life was named Best Independent Rock Album in Aus/NZ on iTunes for 2010. The name of the track alone lends its to sync action, but the swagger of the material we've heard from them so far suggests an export-ready band. Managed by ex-pat Lorraine Barry, the former Director of International Marketing at Virgin UK, Dukes are available to license in various territories ex-Aus/NZ. Video.

CONTACTS

Lorraine Barry - +64 (0)9379 3462

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