The Setup

There are several bands with the name: 'The Setup'
1)The belgian rock band
2)The british inde band from Stoke-On-Trent


1)The Setup has quickly built a name for themselves by ferociously bulldozing every basement and club in Belgium and surrounding areas these last couple of years. Within merely a year after their incarnation they released their first mini. Whilst getting amazing reviews for their first outing “Nine Kinds Of Pain”, the band never felt quite satisfied with it’s outcome. Guitarist Andries Beckers explains: “Putting this record together was a much more thought-out process. The mini-CD was initially only meant to be a demo tape, but how can one refuse an offer to have it released on both CD and 7” format? This new record is much more about us and what we are about now though. There are no drastic changes musically, but everything from the lyrics, to the layout, to the mastering was a more conscious effort this time around.” And it shows. Behold the new, more mature incarnation of The Setup.
This Belgian outfit features members of hardcore stalwarts Circle and Thumbs Down. However, one listen to this record will demonstrate that The Setup is not interested in reliving its past. Musically influences rather range from the renowned mid 90’s newschool band Unbroken on the renowned New Age label, to other legendary bands like Turmoil, Deadguy and Earth Crisis.

The Setup is:
Andries - Guitar
Benjamin - Drums
Christophe - Bass
Dries - Vocals
Raf - Guitar


2) The UK indie band, The Setup are a four piece band who have made an impact on the scene with their roots in Staffordshire. After various bands came and went THE SETUP was formed just over a year ago being described as: "everything you want to hear on the Radio!" and "music that every festival and crowd would ever need".

They have gone from strength to strength and have already given London a glimpse of what is to come. The Setup draw there inspiration from acts such as Neil Young and Janis Joplin to Erasure & Muse showing a strong depth to the music they write.

The Setup are looking to reach as many people as possible with their music and live shows which is where their real perfomance lies.

They have been described as anthemic, ambient, indie, alternative rock.

The Setup are -

Ivan Malin - Vocals and Guitar
Tim Davies - Guitar
Blaine Davidson - Bass
Kaine Davidson - Drums

www.myspace.com/setupmusic