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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = No Americana
| name = No Americana
| image =
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| caption = Cover for No Americana's first [[extended play|EP]], [[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]
| caption = Cover for No Americana's first [[extended play|EP]], [[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]
| origin = [[Walsall]], [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]], England, [[United Kingdom|UK]]
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Walsall]], [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]], England, [[United Kingdom|UK]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[british rock]]
| years_active = 2009–2015
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[british rock]]
| years_active = 2009–2015
| label = Vigo Records
| label = Vigo Records
| website = http://www.noamericana.com
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| associated_acts = Quantum
| website = http://www.noamericana.com
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| past_members = David James Foster<br>Adam Beddow<br>Jamie Weate<br>Daniel Taylor<br>Sam La'Penn
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| associated_acts = Quantum
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| past_members = David James Foster<br>Adam Beddow<br>Jamie Weate<br>Daniel Taylor<br>Sam La'Penn
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==Formation and ''Declaration of Independence EP''==
==Formation and ''Declaration of Independence EP''==
No Americana formed in early 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FB1pepW63c |title=Base Sessions - No Americana |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date= |accessdate=2020-06-04}}</ref> Their first demo was recorded in Bark Studios, London, with producer Brian O'Shaughnessy ([[Primal Scream]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]]). The demo featured the track 'Never Say Never' which would later appear on their debut EP ''[[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]''. The demo fell into the hands of the [[Metallica]] FOH engineer [[Big Mick|Big Mick Hughes]] after a chance meeting with frontman David in a Birmingham industrial estate cafe. After liking what he heard he decided to take the band on and manage them.
No Americana formed in early 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FB1pepW63c |title=Base Sessions - No Americana |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date= |access-date=2020-06-04}}</ref> Their first demo was recorded in Bark Studios, London, with producer Brian O'Shaughnessy ([[Primal Scream]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]]). The demo featured the track 'Never Say Never' which would later appear on their debut EP ''[[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]''. The demo fell into the hands of the [[Metallica]] FOH engineer [[Big Mick|Big Mick Hughes]] after a chance meeting with frontman David in a Birmingham industrial estate cafe. After liking what he heard he decided to take the band on and manage them.


That year, No Americana went on to play a set on the Tuborg Stage at [[Download Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://thelinc.co.uk/2010/04/no-americana-to-download-to-the-top/ |title=No Americana to download to the top |website=Thelinc.co.uk |date=2010-04-26 |accessdate=2020-06-04}}</ref> followed by a UK tour support slot for [[The Wildhearts]].<ref>[http://www.sonicabuse.com/2011/05/no-americana-declaration-of-independence-ep-review/ ]{{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> They headed into rehearsal spaces to write more material, which resulted in the band being invited back to Download Festival in 2010 with better billing, and an additional slot for David and Adam while joining The Wildhearts frontman [[Ginger (musician)|Ginger]] for his 'Guitarmageddon' set on the [[Jägermeister]] Stage.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3drEqL3Fzw] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> The band later joined [[Stone Sour]] for dates of their European tour.<ref name="mediaessentials1">[http://www.mediaessentials.co.uk/2011/05/media-essentials-interviews-no-americana/ ]{{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref>
That year, No Americana went on to play a set on the Tuborg Stage at [[Download Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://thelinc.co.uk/2010/04/no-americana-to-download-to-the-top/ |title=No Americana to download to the top |website=Thelinc.co.uk |date=2010-04-26 |access-date=2020-06-04}}</ref> followed by a UK tour support slot for [[The Wildhearts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonicabuse.com/2011/05/no-americana-declaration-of-independence-ep-review/|title=No Americana - 'Declaration Of Independence' EP review &#124; Sonic Abuse|date=13 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313045223/http://www.sonicabuse.com/2011/05/no-americana-declaration-of-independence-ep-review/|access-date=21 October 2020|archive-date=13 March 2012}}</ref> They headed into rehearsal spaces to write more material, which resulted in the band being invited back to Download Festival in 2010 with better billing, and an additional slot for David and Adam while joining The Wildhearts frontman [[Ginger (musician)|Ginger]] for his 'Guitarmageddon' set on the [[Jägermeister]] Stage.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160618052726/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3drEqL3Fzw] {{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref> The band later joined [[Stone Sour]] for dates of their European tour.<ref name="mediaessentials1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediaessentials.co.uk/2011/05/media-essentials-interviews-no-americana/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903154019/http://www.mediaessentials.co.uk/2011/05/media-essentials-interviews-no-americana/|url-status=dead|title=Media Essentials Interviews: NO AMERICANA!|website=Archive.today|archive-date=3 September 2012|access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref>


Having still not released any official material (only demos), the band decided to head into a self-constructed studio.
Having still not released any official material (only demos), the band decided to head into a self-constructed studio.


Their debut EP ''[[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]'' was released on 11 July 2011. It received cult rave reviews and was shown great interest by [[Kerrang Radio|Kerrang! Radio]], particularly the track 'Wax Poetic'. This resulted in the band participating in the 'Kerrang! Breakthru Tour 2011'.<ref>[http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/live-rock-reviews/gig-reviews/midlandsrocksbuddyiconkerrangbreakthroughtournoamericanaoctaneokmaxraptornewkillershoesthesladeroomswolverhampton-sunday11thdecember2011 ]{{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> and an appearance on the [[Jägermeister]] Stage at Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonicshocks.com/NO-AMERICANA-Declaration-of-Independence.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-06-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529001033/http://www.sonicshocks.com/NO-AMERICANA-Declaration-of-Independence.php |archivedate=29 May 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.circlepit.tv/album-reviews/no-americana-declaration-of-independence |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-06-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607210354/http://www.circlepit.tv/album-reviews/no-americana-declaration-of-independence |archivedate=7 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Their debut EP ''[[Declaration of Independence EP|Declaration of Independence]]'' was released on 11 July 2011. It received cult rave reviews and was shown great interest by [[Kerrang Radio|Kerrang! Radio]], particularly the track 'Wax Poetic'. This resulted in the band participating in the 'Kerrang! Breakthru Tour 2011'.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120209200354/http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/live-rock-reviews/gig-reviews/midlandsrocksbuddyiconkerrangbreakthroughtournoamericanaoctaneokmaxraptornewkillershoesthesladeroomswolverhampton-sunday11thdecember2011] {{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref> and an appearance on the [[Jägermeister]] Stage at Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonicshocks.com/NO-AMERICANA-Declaration-of-Independence.php |title=NO AMERICANA Declaration of Independence |access-date=2011-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529001033/http://www.sonicshocks.com/NO-AMERICANA-Declaration-of-Independence.php |archive-date=29 May 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.circlepit.tv/album-reviews/no-americana-declaration-of-independence |title=CIRCLE PIT » No Americana – Declaration of Independence |access-date=2011-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607210354/http://www.circlepit.tv/album-reviews/no-americana-declaration-of-independence |archive-date=7 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


The video for "Wax Poetic"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quVjp5M72w0 |title=No Americana - Wax Poetic (Official) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2012-01-30 |accessdate=2020-06-04}}</ref> was released on 8 February 2012, which featured the band being showered with water in a warehouse in Bolton. This led to Dan (drummer) becoming seriously ill with meningitis over the Christmas period prior to its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/music/no-americana-wax-poetic-video |title=Everything That Rocks |website=Kerrangradio.co.uk |accessdate=2020-06-04}}</ref>
The video for "Wax Poetic"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quVjp5M72w0 |title=No Americana - Wax Poetic (Official) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2012-01-30 |access-date=2020-06-04}}</ref> was released on 8 February 2012, which featured the band being showered with water in a warehouse in Bolton. This led to Dan (drummer) becoming seriously ill with meningitis over the Christmas period prior to its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/music/no-americana-wax-poetic-video |title=Everything That Rocks |website=Kerrangradio.co.uk |access-date=2020-06-04}}</ref>


The band's second single, "Washed Out Summer", was released on 31 June.
The band's second single, "Washed Out Summer", was released on 31 June.
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Their music has been described in a number of ways, but it is underpinned by catchy hooks, elements of frantic energy balanced by uplifting anthems, equal parts energy, artful songwriting and sharp, socially aware lyrics.<ref>''Big Cheese'' Magazine, August 2011</ref>
Their music has been described in a number of ways, but it is underpinned by catchy hooks, elements of frantic energy balanced by uplifting anthems, equal parts energy, artful songwriting and sharp, socially aware lyrics.<ref>''Big Cheese'' Magazine, August 2011</ref>


Influences come from all parts of the spectrum, with references made to commercial and current Rock,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny4wGOBOtzI] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> Metal, Punk and the more obscure and left-field genres.<ref name="mediaessentials1"/> David regularly cites [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] as an influence.<ref>[http://www.circlepit.tv/interviews/no-americana-exclusive-interview] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref>
Influences come from all parts of the spectrum, with references made to commercial and current Rock,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny4wGOBOtzI] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> Metal, Punk and the more obscure and left-field genres.<ref name="mediaessentials1"/> David regularly cites [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] as an influence.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110611064058/http://www.circlepit.tv/interviews/no-americana-exclusive-interview] {{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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[[Category:English alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:English alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:English rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2008]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2008]]

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No Americana
OriginWalsall, West Midlands, England, UK
GenresAlternative rock, rock, british rock
Years active2009–2015
LabelsVigo Records
Past membersDavid James Foster
Adam Beddow
Jamie Weate
Daniel Taylor
Sam La'Penn
Websitehttp://www.noamericana.com

No Americana were an English alternative rock band from Walsall, West Midlands, England. On 11 July 2011, they released their debut EP, Declaration of Independence.

Formation and Declaration of Independence EP

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No Americana formed in early 2009.[1] Their first demo was recorded in Bark Studios, London, with producer Brian O'Shaughnessy (Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine). The demo featured the track 'Never Say Never' which would later appear on their debut EP Declaration of Independence. The demo fell into the hands of the Metallica FOH engineer Big Mick Hughes after a chance meeting with frontman David in a Birmingham industrial estate cafe. After liking what he heard he decided to take the band on and manage them.

That year, No Americana went on to play a set on the Tuborg Stage at Download Festival[2] followed by a UK tour support slot for The Wildhearts.[3] They headed into rehearsal spaces to write more material, which resulted in the band being invited back to Download Festival in 2010 with better billing, and an additional slot for David and Adam while joining The Wildhearts frontman Ginger for his 'Guitarmageddon' set on the Jägermeister Stage.[4] The band later joined Stone Sour for dates of their European tour.[5]

Having still not released any official material (only demos), the band decided to head into a self-constructed studio.

Their debut EP Declaration of Independence was released on 11 July 2011. It received cult rave reviews and was shown great interest by Kerrang! Radio, particularly the track 'Wax Poetic'. This resulted in the band participating in the 'Kerrang! Breakthru Tour 2011'.[6] and an appearance on the Jägermeister Stage at Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth.[7][8]

The video for "Wax Poetic"[9] was released on 8 February 2012, which featured the band being showered with water in a warehouse in Bolton. This led to Dan (drummer) becoming seriously ill with meningitis over the Christmas period prior to its release.[10]

The band's second single, "Washed Out Summer", was released on 31 June.

Musical style/influences

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Their music has been described in a number of ways, but it is underpinned by catchy hooks, elements of frantic energy balanced by uplifting anthems, equal parts energy, artful songwriting and sharp, socially aware lyrics.[11]

Influences come from all parts of the spectrum, with references made to commercial and current Rock,[12] Metal, Punk and the more obscure and left-field genres.[5] David regularly cites Oasis as an influence.[13]

Discography

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EPs

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Year Release details
2011 Declaration of Independence EP
2012 "Washed Out Summer"

References

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  1. ^ "Base Sessions - No Americana". YouTube. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ "No Americana to download to the top". Thelinc.co.uk. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. ^ "No Americana - 'Declaration Of Independence' EP review | Sonic Abuse". 13 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  4. ^ [1] [dead link]
  5. ^ a b "Media Essentials Interviews: NO AMERICANA!". Archive.today. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  6. ^ [2] [dead link]
  7. ^ "NO AMERICANA Declaration of Independence". Archived from the original on 29 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  8. ^ "CIRCLE PIT » No Americana – Declaration of Independence". Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  9. ^ "No Americana - Wax Poetic (Official)". YouTube. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Everything That Rocks". Kerrangradio.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  11. ^ Big Cheese Magazine, August 2011
  12. ^ [3] [dead link]
  13. ^ [4] [dead link]
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