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Client

Group Members:

Sarah Blackwood, Kate Holmes, Client B, Client A

Similar Artists:

Elika, Crème Blush, Fischerspooner, Ladytron, Miss Kittin, Broadcast

Influenced By:

Joy Division, Kraftwerk, The Human League, David Bowie, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, X-Ray Spex

Formal Connection With:

Dubstar, Technique
See Client Lyrics
  • Formed: 2001
  • Genres: Electronica
  • Representative Albums: "City," "Heartland," "Client"

Biography

"We wish to be judged on our artistic merit, as opposed to our personalities," so says Client B, 50 percent of the anonymous duo that makes up Client. Apart from the semiobvious facts that Client appears to be made up of two young women (apparently from the north of England given their accents) and that they are the first signings to Andy Fletcher's (of Depeche Mode fame) Toast Hawaii label, not much else in the way of biography was on offer by the time of their 2003 eponymous debut. What is easily discernible is that Client retains a strong penchant for the lost days of synth pop, when the likes of the first Human League albums were all the rage. Further inspirations according to Client B include "the decadent artists...Klimt, Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley." Their first single, "Price of Love," mimics the robotic, bloodless vibe of that era backed by an intensely catchy melody. A second single, "Rock and Roll Machine," attempts a less pop-oriented groove that focuses on the seedier side of their persona. Throughout 2003 the group performed live at a few select dates in Europe while also DJing classic electro tracks at various clubs in and around the U.K. In September of 2004 the duo returned with City. A third member, Client E, joined for the third album, Heartland. The album also marked a change of label as it was released by Metropolis. ~ Joe Silva, All Music Guide
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Client in concert at Kulturfabrik Krefeld, 2005
Background information
Origin London, England
Labels Metropolis Records (U.S.), Out of Line
Associated acts Frazier Chorus, Technique, Dubstar
Website Link
Members
Kate Holmes (Client A)
Sarah Blackwood (Client B)
Mush Robson (Client M) on bass
or
Emma Fox (Client F)on bass.
Former members
Emily Mann (Client E)
Charlotte Hatherley (Client C)

Client are a futurist British musical group from London, England. They are most popular in Germany where they have had most commercial success. They combine Scandinavian airline hostess uniforms with glamour-girl aesthetics and harsh electronics to create a sound reminiscent of early forays into electronic sound manipulation and New Wave. Their uniforms have become their trademark.

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History

Client B at a club gig in 2005

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 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".[1]

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 Moonbotica 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[2]. 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.

Discography

Albums

Collections/Live Albums

Singles

References

  1. ^ Client-online.net
  2. ^ Side-Line Magazine
  3. ^ a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 110. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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