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TESTCARD
Electro / Pop / Melodramatic Popular Song

"LINES "

Liverpool, Northwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/2/2008
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Member Since12/28/2005
Band Websitetestcardiac.blogspot.com
Band MembersTestcard- Lines out now

Available to download from itunes

CD with special limited edition artwork packaging in shops now

Distribution Southern www.srd.co.uk
Sounds LikeSimply put, this is a finely crafted pop record. .. We live our lives in lines, but there is always a soul to be found if you look hard enough. 8/10 The Music Magazine

‘Lines’ is a rom-pop dance album worth your sunburnt ear this season. Lound and Quiet.com

Pop, future disco and electro vibes that cover all aspects of urban life... Lines is a great little pop album. Testcard are sure to become a name to watch out for. Believe! 9/10 EQ Magazine

Minimal bleeps and beats bring to mind electro pioneers The Normal and even the early-Nineties Saint Etienne, with breathless and yearning vocals. Burn down The Cavern, Eric's and The Bandwagon and erect winged synths on top of the Liver Building. Album of the Week. 5/8 Magazine

Synth-heavy pop songs, social commentaries on urban life over bleeps and squeaks... dubby swagger and melancholic vocals. 3BarFire.com

The sound of the future; intelligent lyrics, bright, post modern synths. Subbaculture.com

With download only music becoming the norm these days, it makes a pleasant change when some real thought has gone into the overall product. The new album by Testcard feels like a personal gift even before it's been played... Think analogue synths and 80's drumbeats... superbly demonstrated on Hide my buttons and the strangely endearing Two floors which is so delicate you're almost afraid to touch it. This is one gift you'll want to unwrap. 7/10. Scene Out.com
Record LabelKnave
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Korova- with Black Affair Liverpool, Northwest
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
John Peel Festival- Blue Shell Koln
Oct 30 2008 8:00P
Long night of the Biennial Liverpool

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Dave Monks Live Gig This Friday BBC Radio Merseyside  (view more)

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Hello Russia, last.fm and the BBC again  (view more)

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   About TESTCARD


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.. On a clear night you can see the lights stretching out for miles from here. It might only be the glow from streetlights, shopping centres and houses but it’s beautiful in its own way. A monotone orange Las Vegas, marking out the lines where all the significant wins, losses and indiscretions of my life have taken place. I was born here on the 6th of November 1975. There’s nothing to distinguish the spot. No blue plaque, no spontaneous graffiti from well wishers, just a nest of damp, flattened cardboard packaging in a car park where the maternity unit used to be. I pass it sometimes in the car. Just a car park. Identical to thousands of others which scar Britain’s A roads, industrial estates and retail parks. In another life this place was a symbol of Victorian civic benevolence, a monument to scientific advancement overlooking the expanding city. Today it’s a drop off point where minicabs unload see-through pensioners for pre-op appointments and patients in slippers and dressing gowns smoke sneaky cigarettes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not adverse to change and I like the sense of anonymity when I stand here. From here, those orange lines still suggest endless possibilities… TESTCARD- LINES DEBUT ALBUM OUT JUNE 2008

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Revo





Sep 15 2008 6:53 PM

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SOFT TOY EMERGENCY





Sep 13 2008 6:28 PM

Heyyyy How you doing?

We are playing at the Carling Academy 2 on the 20th September... Woop Woop.

We have some cheap tickets which are only £5 if you want any let us know and we can come meet you in town!

George x
Festival Marsatac





Sep 2 2008 9:59 AM



Marsatac 10° édition du 25 au 27 septembre 2008, Marseille (J4)

Le rendez-vous des cultures électroniques et urbaines à Marseille. Plus de 50 artistes internationaux, régionaux. Des lives, des Dj’s et des Vj’s. Au programme le meilleur des scènes hip-hop, électro, rock , pop et plus encore.

10 ans déjà et 10 ans à peine. 10 chapitres soigneusement écrits, 10 fois plus de bonheur à le faire. 10 années de partage avec vous, 10 fois plus nombreux. 10 bougies à souffler, 1 anniversaire à célébrer. Pas 2 soirées sur le J4 mais 3, pas 1 apéro dans le panier mais 4. 1 affiche dans le décor et 1 décor qui devient affiche. 1 ville qui se couvre de photos et s’habille de sons. Des mots et des paroles. 10 bonnes raisons de venir, 10 bonnes raisons de rester et aimer sans compter !

Jeudi 25 septembre 2008 :
Manu Dibango & The Soul Makossa - Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80 Featuring Tony Allen - Mix Up Bamako - Gilles Peterson.

Vendredi 26 septembre 2008 :
De la Soul , Patrice, Hocus Pocus, Foreign Beggars, , Saul Willams, Benga & Skream, Dj Netik, Platinum Pied Pipers, TC, Saul Willams et bien d’autres.

Samedi 27 septembre 2008 :
Boys Noize, Laurent Garnier, James Holden, Chloé, The Notwist, Ebony Bones Goose, Think twice, Polysics, Nevchehirlian, Minitel rose, The Willowz et bien d’autres.

*les artistes ne sont pas dans l’ordre de passage.

Infos :
www. marsatac. com
www. myspace. com/marsatac
SAMIZDAT





Aug 31 2008 11:45 PM

The beginning of 'all over' really reminds me of the 'assault on precinct 13' (the original of course) soundtrack.
Trudi G





Aug 30 2008 6:25 AM

Hi TESTCARD, here's a little video for you - let it load before playing, ta!! :-)
xx Trudi G


Available to buy now - just click on the link!!
thecalmproject





Aug 28 2008 6:52 PM

HEY GUYS HOPE YOUR HAVING A GREAT SUMMER THE CALM PROJECT
EMAIL SIZE CALM
SAMIZDAT





Aug 22 2008 2:43 PM

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STAGE*PASS LIVERPOOL BANDS





Aug 7 2008 9:38 AM

WE ARE NOW BOOKING SHOWS IN LIVERPOOL
DUE TO THE MYSPACE CALENDER BREAKING CONSTANLY! WE HAVE LISTED THE GIGS BELOW

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A GIG READ ALL THE BLOGS *T&C'S AND THEN DROP US A LINE

ALL GIGS @ THE MAGNET (HARDMAN STREET, LIVERPOOL)

8TH OCT (INDIE BANDS)

22ND OCT (MATAL BANDS)

12TH NOV (INDIE BANDS)

26TH NOV (METAL BANDS)

10TH DEC (INDIE BANDS)

THEN FROM 2ND WEEK JAN 09 - WE WILL BE BOOKING EVERY WEDNESDAY
parr street recording studios





Aug 6 2008 3:04 PM

hi there, hows it goin?
want to record in Parr Street Recording Studios, then read this:



the studio soundclash

parr street studios: present the sound clash competion

This competition is aimed at local musicians, who want to take creative control of their own musical career, by having the opportunity to record their own material in a top studio to then present to their future fans, labels and management.

Being held at korova this competition takes a traditional battle of the bands style format. Unsigned artists send demos into the studios by the 22nd of august. From the demos received, 12 of the best bands will be selected to perform at the live heats on either the 4th, 11th, or 18th of September. The winners of heat will then play in the final on the 25th of September.

Prizes include:
- Recording time at Parr Street recording Studios, in the main studio.
- Jack Daniel's Fender guitar.
- Professional photo shoot with stylist.
- Local media exposure (radio and newspaper interviews.)


How to apply:
Send your demo (max 3 songs) on a CD including the band details before Friday the 22nd of august to:

The Studio Sound Clash
33-45 Parr Street Recording Studios Ltd.
Liverpool
L1 4JN
thecalmproject





Jul 31 2008 4:32 PM

EMAIL SIZE CALM
thecalmproject





Jul 27 2008 11:50 AM

hopefully very soon, am away for 2weeks but i would like to get out there and show my stuff off! if you ever want a surport act then let me know, would love to open for you guys! is there an album of your songs yet?
Ramb-ooh!





Jul 27 2008 2:40 AM

Six new tracks uploaded yesterday

CHECK IT OUT AND ENJOY IT

greetings from Ramb-ooh! in Oslo, Norway
thecalmproject





Jul 26 2008 1:03 AM

great gig tonight guys!
hope to see the film footage soon!
E
Ramb-ooh!





Jul 24 2008 12:19 AM

Hi Testcard

We really appreciate your friendship

and we love your delicious tunes

greetings from Oslo
a cup of tea





Jul 23 2008 9:02 PM

sounds good, we'll both be there!

oh and are you guys doing the korova thing on sunday for the L1 Festival?
a cup of tea





Jul 22 2008 8:33 PM

it would be looovely to see you there, you can pick up a ticket here,

love a cup of tea xx

Station 17





Jul 9 2008 11:36 AM


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the Hive Collective





Jul 2 2008 11:59 PM

LAZY M





Jun 15 2008 3:58 PM

Hey... Hello TESTCARD. I was just passing to tell you I've changed my whole player. NEW HAIRCUT NEW STYLE.
WOOooh ! :D
unGleich records





Jun 13 2008 11:53 AM

Hello, Big THX for UR request and support. Thanks for the flowers & stay tuned...
Best wishes from Berlin,
Stassy
Sonic Spectrum





Jun 11 2008 8:08 PM

Thought we'd stop by to say you were great on the Dave Monks show on Sunday and looking forward to hearing the album...
They Fade In Silence





Jun 11 2008 12:10 PM

thanks for the honour!
COUENMAIN





Jun 11 2008 12:07 PM

thanks Guys!

Great music, i..ve enjoyed your tunes for a while...

regards from the small and dirty Spain.
Mel





Jun 10 2008 12:34 PM

Looooove it guyys.
SIDEWAY





Jun 5 2008 12:32 PM

Really enjoyed your music. Officially I'm anti 'bleeps and squeaks' but you sound like you really mean it, which makes all the difference! "Well crafted" is definitely an accurate description!

Glad you liked my music by the way :-) Take care, Steve
Vladimir(synth.pop/electro)





Jun 4 2008 7:37 PM

Hi Testcard!
Thank you very much for the adding.
Really your music is interesting.
Keep up the good work!
Best wishes from Moscow!
SOFT TOY EMERGENCY





Jun 4 2008 1:40 AM

Woop Woop! New tune up - take a listen - have a boogie woogie!

Available on a limited edition 1 track CD at our June 7th gig this saturday at Liverpool Carling Academy.

Peace and Fucking.

George x
NEONGRAU





Jun 3 2008 5:02 PM

thanx for inviting...!!!



neongrau “spam n space” album
available in stores and on iTunes now !
SOFT TOY EMERGENCY





May 30 2008 5:51 PM

Hey guys,

- Wicked show last night. Really really sorry about throwing that wee flyer, the flyer angered me with talk of 'merseybeat' but i had no intention of hitting any testcard members.... eek!

See yous soon,
- George x
The Lipshticks





May 25 2008 4:52 PM

nice tracks!


thanks for being friends with the lipshticks!
Liverpool Soundcity





May 21 2008 4:40 PM

Less than a week to go until Liverpool SoundCity! YAY!xx
The Karl Maka





May 20 2008 9:31 AM

thank you for the kind words, grooving to your tracks as well! sending love from faraway singapore :)

regards,
jon maka
DEMON SUPERIOR





May 17 2008 7:34 PM

TNX, GREAT TUNES HERE!
DEMONS ARE COMING!
Liverpool Soundcity