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CLIENT - BIO 2007

Last updated 14.02.07

CLIENT - BIO 2007

Hailing from England, Client formed in 2002 with original members Client A (Kate Holmes formerly of Frazier Chorus and Technique) and Client B (Sarah Blackwood former singer of Dubstar).

In 2003, Client was signed to Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher’s Toast Hawaii label. The band and label’s first release was the single «Price Of Love» in April which was followed up by a second single «Rock And Roll Machine» and the self-titled debut album in August. The album was hailed by press around the world as a «breakthrough» and «groundbreaking», and in particular, high praises came from Billboard Magazine and the UK’s DJ Magazine. This led to the release of a third single, «Here And Now» in December.

To keep their momentum strong, the duo immediately began working on new material for their follow-up release. With their new found fans eager for new material, the «In It For The Money» single was released in June of 2004, and followed-up by the «Radio» single and second album, «City», in September.

With their debut album garnering them so much attention, they were able to acquire Joe Wilson (Sneaker Pimps/Trash Money) as a co-producer and land guest vocal appearances on «City» by Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Carl Barat (Libertines) and Pete Doherty (Babyshambles). The third single, «Pornography», from their second album was released in early 2005.

Client’s ever growing fan and media recognition in just those two years allowed several of their tracks to be featured in several TV shows including: Nip/Tuck, CSI, Queer As Folk, The L Word, and The OC. The band soon realized how demanding their work load was for two people since not only did they write songs and release records, but also DJ-ed, remixed for other bands, performed live and designed their own merchandise. The duo brought Client E (Emily Mann aka Emily Strange) on board in late 2005 and began work on their third album while parting ways with their label.

The sexy electro pop trio didn’t stay homeless for long. They quickly found a new home in 2006: Out Of Line in Germany and Metropolis in USA! New album «Heartland» will released on March 21st, 2007.