The Duke Spirit

The Duke Spirit @ NXNE 2006

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By Emma Sadowski (CHARTattack) June 9, 2006 11:00 am
Hometown: London, UK Background/Composition: Think '60s mod rock with a twist of present day influence. Grade: 95 Comment: This five-piece band, hailing from the UK, pulled off a tight show after being told 12 minutes before set time that they were supposed to play. Energetic and animated, The Duke Spirit’s music...
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The Duke Spirit — Cuts Across The Land

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By Matt Semansky (CHARTattack) August 16, 2005 4:26 pm
Alternating between speedy, punk-inspired numbers and Sonic Youth-style swamp-rockers, The Duke Spirit serve up a debut that, while far from perfect, is too catchy to dismiss. Singer Leila Moss' sexy, oh-so-British delivery is a huge part of the charm, giving the disc a welcome sense of dark intelligence. But for every hard-charging anthem like...
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SXSW 2006 Bonus Coverage 3: Ours Electrify Saturday Night

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By Karen Pace (CHARTattack) March 22, 2006 9:51 am
Former Chartattack News Editor, Karen Pace travelled to Austin TX, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the venerable music festival. Here's her report on her Saturday activities. Saturday night's showcases began with the only gig I attended where you could actually hear a pin drop. The rapt but tiny audience of 20 were mesmerized by local...
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The Duke Spirit Offer More Than A Female Frontwoman

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By Angela Kozak (CHARTattack) November 29, 2005 5:30 pm
When discussing Toronto's recent Bright Lights Festival, a local radio jock referred to British rock group The Duke Spirit as a "fine female singer band." Frontwoman Liela Moss has dealt with such ignorance since the five-piece formed in 2003, but she still rolls her eyes and groans in exasperation when she learns of the remark....
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