Mike Fantastic
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Mike Fantastic | |
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| Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Electro-pop |
| Years active | 2010–2011, 2012–present |
| Labels | GDM Corp LTD/Sony |
| Members | Owen Sheppard |
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| Website | mikefantastic |
Mike Fantastic is a British electropop artist formed in 2010. Mike Fantastic was initially made notable by their début on Britain's Got Talent in May 2010, and have since released an album and two singles.[1]
History
The band's first performance and début TV appearance was as an audition for the 2010 series of
In November 2011, the band ended for a short period due to management issues, returning in February 2012 with Owen being the only remaining member.
Musical style and influences
The band's music is influenced by
Their music style was created through a desire to move away from guitars and the 'generic rock' sounds of their previous bands.
Band members
Current members
- Owen Sheppard – lead vocals, production, programming, percussion, song writing (2010–2011, 2012–present)
Former members
- Michael "Mike" Rudge – keyboard, electronics (2010)
- Olly Howells - keyboard, electronics (2010-2011)
- Matt "Birchy" Birch - bass (2010-2011)
- Luke Welsby - drums (2010-2011)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album Title | Release Date |
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| 2011 | You Like This | 25 March 2011 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Release Date |
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| 2010 | "Turn Off The Lights" | 26 July 2010 |
| 2011 | "Clearly I'm Invisible" | 10 January 2011 |
References
- ^ Hutchinson, Clare (25 May 2010). "Don't Listen to Cowell Lads, Britain Loves You!". South Wales Echo (subscription required). Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Mike Fantastic". Vimeo.com. Retrieved 25 April 2020.