The Hoi Polloi
Drum & Bass / Electronica / Experimental / House / Indie

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Gig listings:
16 January 2009
Monto Water Rats Theatre
21:30 
22 December 2008
Notting Hill Arts Club
22:00 

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The Band

Aaron Hyatt - Producer/Bass
Aizi Robinson - Producer/Drums
Jerome Gayle - Vocals/percs
Julian Bicknell - Lead Vocals/Percs
Rob 'the bonus' Blake - Lead guitar

About us


The Hoi Polloi have been together just under two years, however, we've only been flaunting our live show since November 2007. Playing such venues as NHAC (YoYo), Dublin Castle, Metro Club, 93 FEET EAST and London's famed Carling Academy Islington. Currently recording at SARM WEST Studios and creating the soundtrack for an upcoming independent film. The Hoi Polloi have created a buzz on the London scene and have found a genuine following to boot. So do come on down to a show and gain a taste for what may well be something rather large folks.

The Hoi Polloi-
'Very interesting dark electro indie, a good fusion of stripped down grime beats with a less frenetic Dizzee Rascal mic style. Erratic 80s off kilter keyboards touch on an improvisational scat jazz rhythmn with tempo changes that move things in a computer dub direction…plenty of reggae rhythmns and grime beats. Much more depth and intelligence than Klaxons and other contemporaries of that ilk. Loving it.'

BugBear Promotions

Carling Academy is a great venue despite your feet sticking to the floor the whole time. But with sticky floors aside, this place is all about the music.

Shying away from the usual Sunday roast we decided to make our way to the Academy. Having reached there early we managed to soak in a few bands, but it was the raw energy of the Hoi Polloi, headliners of the night, that really stood out for us.

With a hybrid of original concepts and eclectic tastes these guys have something for everyone. Thriving on a live setup and dodging the monotony of indie churns, their music brought out a great buzz and vibe. This group was intriguing.

Without a doubt, the Hoi Polloi are a stand alone band. Their influences range from the urban scene, to electronic and of course a touch of rock. After their first song technical glitches did ensue, which the comfortable frontman took in his stride and didn’t appear to be sweating bullets over. Like the premise to a movie, you never know what anybody is like until you put them under pressure, and in this context these guys handled their sound problems, sustained their charisma and got on with the show.

Dancing and impressed - what better praise can you give at a concert? I wonder what the future has in store for these guys, because it’s been a long time since an English band has mastered such a amalgamated sound. So given that Hoi Polloi have only been together for a short while, their future will no doubt be turning ears if not heads..."

Tom Cole, myvillage.com

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hyatt111@hotmail.com