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The Band
Jon Plastic – Vocals, guitar
Ben Coley – Drums
Si Jackson – Guitar, backing vocals
Kitty Brooks – Bass
Bored of the current music trends the band set about defining their own unique sound, their goal being to create the band they wish existed. They combined pop choruses with industrial rock fuzz and in doing so managed to catch the attention of producer Andy Gray (U2, Gary Numan, Tori Amos) who offered to mix a Plastic Toys track. This song, ‘Let Me Feel The Love’ was handed round by record execs for 6 months, they all liked it but had no idea how to classify what they heard. Consequently, despite being offered contracts by UK indie labels and major production companies alike Plastic Toys have opted at this stage to strike out on their own, setting up the label Hill Valley Records on which the 1st single and album will be released. This soon to be released album was totally self produced, again because the band wanted to keep any interfering hands off their work. The only outsiders are Andy Gray who mixed 2 tracks and Tom Baker (NIN, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson) who mastered the record.
Plastic Toys have played shows right across the UK steadily gaining a loyal fanbase and a reputation as a great live band. Recent shows have included Club NME with Shiny Toy Guns, sold out headliners @ The Joiners - Southampton, and Uni shows @ Stoke, Southampton and Winchester. Their fans voted for them in vast numbers to win an ITV ‘Best Unsigned Band’ competition as well as to the number one spot on BBC Radio 1’s ‘One Music’ online chart.
Radio play of the band’s demos has been widespread. BBC Radio 6, Total Rock, Kerrang Radio and LA’s Indie 103 have all featured Plastic Toys’ music. Scuzz TV currently has the video for ‘Let Me Feel The Love’ on regular rotation despite the fact the record is not even released.
The wide appeal of the music is being harnessed by the media industry with Virgin and Casio already using Plastic Toys music in their advertising campaigns. A recent documentary DVD about Depeche Mode sees Plastic Toys tracks featuring prominently.
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Discography
Spring 2007 - Tonight Only (Album Release)
What the Press Say
"Plastic Toys are tight and fast, imbued with an effortlessly cool mix of testicle contracting metal licks, grooves and disco sleaze. Recorded, they're exactly the kind of band you want to see live. Live, they're exactly the kind of band you want to keep playing until your legs give way, and then some" Matt Golding - The Fly Magazine
"One of my favourite Southampton bands at the moment - Plastic Toys have been around on the Southampton circuit for a while but are really exploding now. Every gig they play in Southampton seems to be a sell out. Lead singer Jon really whips the crowd up and loves to put on a show while Bass player Kitty's dress is sure to catch the attention of the lads! The band have a reputation for attracting the best dressed fans in Southampton! They work hard on their image but it isn't style over substance - their mix of electro Marilyn Manson-esque Rock kicks ass live. Their debut album is storming - songs of debauchery and sex if you wanna rock out do not miss Plastic Toys. Track to watch out for: "Let me feel the love", "Tonight only" Stewart Dennis - Saint FM and Urban Lawns Compare
