HUDDERSFIELD indie-pop band Bikini Black Special have signed up to a record label.
The band have joined Leeds independent label Sound People and plan to start releasing singles in the New Year.
Until recently, Bikini Black Special had distributed their own demo EPs, which have been recorded at HD1 Studios in Huddersfield.
Bass player Adam Sewell said: “We’re proud of our Huddersfield links. Hopefully we can create a real buzz and put Huddersfield on the map when we start releasing singles in the New Year.”
The band are celebrating their success by playing a gig at Huddersfield University Student Union on November 27, from 8pm.
Signing the deal is a milestone for Bikini Black Special, who have endured several line-up changes since forming in 2003.
Adam and Luke had played together since junior school and at Salendine Nook High School, they formed a band called The Wahs, but realised a twosome was not for them and went about forming the band.
Their unusual moniker came from one of the members seeing the term at a military airbase. It is a grade on the BIKINI alert system, which means there is an increased likelihood of an attack, but no defined target.
The current line-up features Adam on bass, Stevo Coward on vocals, Luke Fitton on lead guitar, Adam Scott on rhythm guitar and Chris Bunyan on drums.
They are now a tightly honed unit and ready to aim high with their ambitions.
Adam said: “Our brand of catchy indie-pop rock has won over many people and our local profile has grown dramatically. With this next stage of our growth we intend to continue producing the music that people can dance to and enjoy and also to reach a much wider audience.”
You can find out more about Bikini Black Special by visiting www.myspace.com/bikiniblackspecial