The Playmates

"And then it happened overnight" Formed in a haze of debauched nights in the early part of 2005, The Playmates launched their onslaught of pop punk anthems onto an eagerly awaiting Transmission weekender audience at Josephs Well on the 17th April. It has indeed been a non stop few months since that night. The Playmates within 2 weeks of their first gig had been asked to support Hot Hot Heat, The Departure, Black Wire, Duels and The Paddingtons. The band was brought together by ex members of the defunct gallic punk group les Flames, Mr Neil and Geoff Pushkin who had found guitarist, Benbo Brown downstairs at an Engine Rooms party. Two months later Ali Valium joined the ranks from Leeds band, Lucky Royale. After a few weeks of writing and trying to find a name that fitted the sleazy punk racket the four decided on The Playmates. The band have spent several months solidly gigging and have just finished recording their debut release 'Damn Good' which comes out on the Wrath Super Sevens series in November 2005.