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The Danse Society
A nostalgic, homegrown gothic rock act.
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The Barnsley, England-based Danse Society originated when Y? and Lips-X joined and changed their name to Danse Crazy. Following a recording session and a few gigs including the Leeds' Futurama festival, by early 1981, the remaining members became the Danse Society. The group made their recorded debut in July 1981 with the "Clock" single, prior to recording a Peel Session. A Pax EP and another Peel Session predated a defection to their own Society imprint for 1982's Seduction LP. Another single 'Somewhere' hit No1 in the indie single charts, earned the interest of several major labels. Arista won out, signing the band in early 1983. A couple singles were released before the full-length Heaven Is Waiting. The singles failed to make the top 40 and an LP of re-recordings and new songs entitled Heaven Again was ready but never issued by Arista due to lack of chart success. Dropped, they threw together a collection of demos and released Looking Through on Society to woo another deal. By 1986, the band disillusioned, fractured and split.In 2011 the band reformed with encouragment from fans at Facebook without Steve Rawlings who was replaced by Maethelyiah (Blooding Mask) the album Change of Skin, critically well received, followed by Scarey Tales in 2013 - more line up changes left Paul Nash as the last original member, sixth studio album VI was "their best yet" in 2016, Futur1st EP 2017 and Sailing Mirrors in 2020 feat. David Whitaker on the title track.
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Common questions
What kind of music does The Danse Society play?+
The Danse Society plays gothic rock, deathrock, post-punk - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends. The Barnsley, England-based Danse Society originated when Y?.
What are The Danse Society live shows like?+
The Danse Society's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
Who are the members of The Danse Society?+
The Danse Society is a 7-piece group: Steve Rawlings, Paul Nash, Lyndon Scarfe, Tim Wright, Paul Gilmartin, David Whitaker, Maethelyiah.
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