It's rare that a band can truly be described as unique and genre- bending, and yet Dorp truly defy categorisation and transcends today's music fan's expectations of what music can be about. Combining melodies, pop sensibilities, lashings of electronica, lyrical satire and sheer rock power, Dorp's creativity is astounding. Indeed the quartet's artistic endeavours are as diverse as their geographic origins (two of the band are from Cape Town, one from Paris and the other from the heart of London).

Despite only settling in the UK's capital a few short years ago (the band's inception was in frontman Piet Bez's native South Africa), the quartet have already developed into a startling proposition. And the fruits of their labour can be witnessed on their debut album, 'Humans Being'. Recorded at the personal studio of Flood - the internationally renowned producer who's worked with U2 and PJ Harvey amongst many others - 'Humans Being' was produced by Dave McCracken (Ian Brown, Depeche Mode), and is an album that takes the listener on an epic voyage.

This is not an album full of throwaway bubblegum packaged around two or three key hit singles, this is music for fans of the true musical greats of modern music - Radiohead, Bjork, Beck, NIN and even stadium giants U2 and Pink Floyd. And it isn't just the music that sidesteps tired clichés - the band's approach to connecting with their audience has a distinctly post-millenial edge too. Much of 2008 has been taken up with visiting music colleges throughout the UK and hosting music industry seminars for the attendant students. Dorp are helping to arm a new generation of music lovers and creators with the tools necessary to thrive in a notoriously rapidly evolving industry.

These college 'events' see the band engage in discussion groups covering all aspects of the 'Biz' before launching into a live set that demonstrates what passion, integrity and hardwork can really do! Currently gearing up for an extensive bout of touring to promote 'Humans Being', the band can be seen at the following warm-up shows:
Aug 6 London, Barfly
Sept 14 London Proud
Sept 17 The Brick Yard Carlysle
Sept 18 The End Newcastle

DORP are:
Piet Bez - Vocalist / Kevin Floyd - Guitarist / Fred KU - Electronix / Ricko Walsh - Drums

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