SUNSOMA

SUNSOMA is a 5 piece original alternative/indie/rock band based in Haslemere near Guildford, Surrey, UK. Formed 5 years ago by the main song writer and lead singer Mel Spicer, the band includes guitar, drums, bass and keyboards. SUNSOMA’s music is available on their official website at http://www.sunsoma.co.uk

Since their formation SUNSOMA have performed at many UK music venues and festivals in London, the South of England and the Midlands. They have also received radio play from a large number of FM and Internet stations, the highlight of which was a live session on BBC6 music with Tom Robinson (from the 70’s -Tom Robinson Band) and an interview with the X- rocker himself!

From July 2005 they were promoted by the independent record label, Chromium Records. The band signed a deal with them to release a digital single in October 2005, which was registered on the official download chart. The song ‘Wider’ is available to buy on itunes.

Over the last 12 months the band have signed 3 deals the surf wear company, O’Neill, who have selected tracks for their surf and snowboard DVDs. The DVDs are released world-wide in two main pressings totalling 1,200,000 copies each. SUNSOMA are currently recording new material with a view to providing further tracks for O’Neill Europe, who have specifically requested more music. O’Neill have also expressed interest in arranging live performances for SUNSOMA at their extreme sports events.

The band has gigged extensively in London, Birmingham and the South, including Olympia, the Clapham Grand, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Islington and Camden, to name but a few. SUNSOMA headlined the main stage at the Bournemouth Live Music Festival last year and continue to perform regularly in London and around the South of England.

SUNSOMA comprises

Mel Spicer ~ lead vocals and the main songwriter
Lee Crane ~ Guitars
Helen “Funky D” MacGregor ~ Drums
Lee Anderson ~ Keys
Ian Spicer ~ Bass guitar and BV’s

The band is currently looking for representation in this country and abroad.