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NEW SINGLE ’LOOK’ NOW AVAILABLE |
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| Country: |  Netherlands |
| Last Login: | May 4, 2008 (599 days back) |
About Me |
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| June 2003, GEM have their first gig ever, supporting The Libertines in front of a sold out venue in Amsterdam. The band is only together for a couple of months, the 40-minute setlist contains all the songs the band has, and drummer Ilco Slikker has been found in a local boozer only a few days before the gig, giving him time to practice with the band only twice (but he somehow never left the band again...). For The Libertines the gig is the beginning of the end, with singer Pete Doherty not showing up for one of the first times. For GEM however, it's the beginning of a true Rock'n'Roll Blitzkrieg through the Dutch music-scene. This first sizzling energetic gig ensures the band straightaway of national press coverage, making them press darlings number 1 in the Dutch alternative media almost overnight. With the music GEM makes, a delicious cocktail of the best Rock'n'Roll gave us the last decades (Beatles, Stooges, Ramones, Buzzcocks, The Jam, Sex Pistols, The Smiths, Oasis) and the best of "hip-bands-of-nowadays" (Strokes, Libertines, Hives, Interpol) it offers the Dutch music-scene something that failed before. Namely, a young, hip, energetic Rock'n'Roll band, with a firm belief in their own capabilities, ready to take on anyone and anything that comes in their way. Not forgetting their ability to write songs you will find yourself waking up to, singing in the bathroom, or thinking of while having hot sex. Yes, it WILL hunt you for days, and days, and days... Typically the type of band that will make lots of kids pick up a guitar and start a band of their own. Before the year 2003 comes to an end GEM clinch a record-deal with the prestigious Excelsior Recordings (Daryll Ann, Zzz and Johan). The debut-album - Tell Me What's New- is released on the 24 th of May 2004. Reviews of the album , by traditional and new media alike, are raving. The tour that follows takes the band to famous clubs like Paradiso, Melkweg, Tivoli, 013 and Vera, and big festivals like Lowlands, Metropolis, Noorderslag/Eurosonic and The Music In My Head. In 2005 the band focuses mainly on touring Germany and recording their second album, which is due for release at the beginning of 2006. In June 2005 the band plays all over Germany for some weeks, and the response is amazing, getting once again rave reviews of the gigs as well as of the debut-album. This ensures the GEM-tour-van to cross the Dutch-German border frequently throughout the rest of the year. Their latest single Good To Know You (taken from their forthcoming album 'Escapades') was released as a single and swiftly enters the higher regions of the Dutch national charts, which leads to GEM being invited by Top Of The Pops to come over and play the single. Where does it end? Who knows? Who cares? It's only Rock'n'Roll, and GEM likes it! GEM THE SUBTERRANEAN PARADE .. |
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Music:Member Since: 10/3/2005Band Website: gemunited.com Band Members: Maurits - Vocals Vincent - Electric Guitar Jeroen - Bass Guitar Wouter - Drums Influences: PLEASE BUY OUR NEW SINGLE LOOK Look Gem We enjoyed playing with The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, EDITORS, Mando Diao, Brakes, The Fratellis, The View, Bromheads Jacket, Little Man Tate, Sons and Daughters and The Von Bondies.. contact: Band: http://www.myspace.com/gemmusic Record label: Excelsior Recordings Management: Robert Swarts | The Alternative phone: +31 (0)35 - 7506700 Sounds Like: LOVE Record Label: Excelsior Recordings Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist |
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My Blog |
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"New" Album out now! |
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| Heyy!It's April 21st! GEM's third album 'New' is out in the dutch stores today. Try before you buy online at the 3FM (CD of the Week) or 3voor12.
'NEW' features 10 brand new tracks, recorded... Posted by GEM on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:15:00 PST |
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GEM morgen ochtend 08:00 bij Giel Beelen op 3FM |
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| Hey..Muzikanten slapen vaak uit. Wij morgen niet want we zijn te gast bij Giel Beelen op 3FM.Vanaf 08:00 uur. Dus zet die wekker.Grtz GEM... Posted by GEM on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:01:00 PST |
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GEM in-store shows |
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| GEM goes High Fidelity... Rondom de release van NEW (21april) gaan we in een aantal platenzaken kriskras door het land akoestisch optreden. Tot dusver staan er op de GEM agenda:
17 april Plato - Utre... Posted by GEM on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:32:00 PST |
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GEM achter de knoppen bij KinkFM |
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| Om Morrissey weer eens volstrekt overbodig te citeren: Hang the blessed DJ Because the music that they constantly play IT SAYS NOTHING TO ME ABOUT MY LIFE Nou die problemen zijn nu voorbij... Maurits ... Posted by GEM on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:46:00 PST |
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GEM op 3FM,KinkFM,MTV,TMF!! |
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| Heyy.De single "Look" is de deur nog niet uit of het is al een gekkenhuis. Hij word zeer regelmatig gedraaid op 3FM en KinkFM. Sinds deze week is de clip ook te zien op MTVen TMF. We staan op nr7... Posted by GEM on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:41:00 PST |
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Videoclip "Look" online |
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| Hi .Zoals jullie weten is de queeste van GEM om een nieuw gezicht te vinden een zeer geslaagd avontuur geworden. Het GEM-meisje is gevonden. Maar de weg die ons naar Anna voerde brachten veel meer mei... Posted by GEM on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:36:00 PST |
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Single "Look" nogmaals in de singlestrijd op 3FM |
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Na gisteren overtuigd gewonnen te hebben in de singlestrijd zijn we vandaag weer aan de beurt. Muziek is natuurlijk geen wedstrijd maar je zou ons erg helpen door op GEM te stemmen op de v... Posted by GEM on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:11:00 PST |
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GEM single "look" is single van de week op 3voor12! |
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GEM single "look" is single van de week op 3voor12.
Dus: Stem af op 3FM vanaf 22:00 uur met Eric Corton (ma t/m do)Of ga naar de webradio op www.3voor12.nl
Grtz GEM ... Posted by GEM on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:10:00 PST |
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Nieuwe single Look vanavond op 3FM (incl. interview) |
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| Heyy.Vanavond zal die nieuwe single Look voor het eerst te horen zijn op 3FM bij Eric Corton in de show. Tussen 22:00 en 23:00 uur. Inclusief interview met Maurits.Ga dat horen!! Grtz GEM... Posted by GEM on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:23:00 PST |
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GEm zoekt meisje... |
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| Hey,Maurits van GEM hier. GEM zoekt een nieuw Meisje dat op de nieuwe hoes van onze nieuwe cd wil.Ben jij het nieuwe GEM Meisje?Wil jij ons nieuwe gezicht zijn?Leuk! Want we zijn toe aan iets nieuwsJi... Posted by GEM on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:39:00 PST |
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