Sukie are an English four piece indie band from

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, England, who formed in March 2006. They had a number one on the UK Indie Chart in 2008 with the double a-side "Pink-A-Pade" / "Fairies". Following the split of the band, singer-guitarist James Bagshaw joined

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before forming

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in 2012.

Band members

*Adam Branaghan – Lead Vocals, Guitar *James Bagshaw – Lead Vocals, Guitar *Andrew Barr – Bass, Harmonies *Josh Ambler – Drums, Harmonies

History

Sukie formed in March 2006 with their first gig supporting

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. Sukie have supported

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, One Night Only and

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. With song writing partnership of Branaghan / Bagshaw, their debut single "Pink-A-Pade" and live set that has seen them win rave reviews in publications such as '' The Fly'', ''This is fake DIY'', ''

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'' and '' Time Out''. Sukie are firm favourites of the local BBC Introducing show in Northamptonshire 'The Weekender' with a 5 out of 5 review for their first EP. The band have had a session recorded and many interviews about their progress. Sukie have been announced as a

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band for 2008. They have recorded a session for

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and have had airplay by Huw Stephens on

and John Kennedy on

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. Their debut single "Pink-A-Pade" was released by New Slang Records on 23 June 2008. It went straight into number 1 in the

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w/e 29 June 2008.

Singles

*''Pink-A-Pade'' (2006, New Slang Records,

No. 1 Charts Plus issue 358)

References

{{Reflist English indie rock groups