ABOUT

THE RUDE AWAKENING is an intriguing MIDLANDS-based synth duo that creates original songs based on life experiences, taboos and the insecurities of humans.

 

Johnny and Bridget have been writing and performing together since 2018 following years spent making electronic music in other guises. Johnny has supported Blancmange, Adam Ant,

Wolfgang Flur, SigueSigue Sputnik, Altered Images, etc, and Bridget was half of Aberdeen-based synthpop act Destination.

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Together as THE RUDE AWAKENING, the duo’s debut album Kaleidoscope received many favourable reviews and, recently cited by The Electricity Club as a band to watch, they are now working on their second album. With a string of original single releases to their name already including Emerald Dancer, It’s OK Not to Be OK, TO SAY GOODBYE, SQUEAL!, she has a juice box.

 

 TRA are also in demand for remix projects, having already re-modelled songs for the likes of B-Movie, Peter Godwin, David Brooks (Gary Numan), Classix Nouveaux and Mechanical Cabaret infused with their own signature style.

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The Rude Awakening’s cover of Depeche Mode’s “Should Be Higher” featured on the double album “6122 – A Tribute to Andrew Fletcher” which reached number 2 in the Official German Album Chart in 2022. The duo are working on their second album for release in 2024.

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With live UK performances at gigs and festivals already under their belt in Liverpool, London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham AND A LIVE ADVENTURE IN FRANCE, THE RUDE AWAKENING ARE AVAILABLE FOR GIGS AND FESTIVALS PERFORMING A MIXED SET OF THEIR OWN MATERIAL AND CLASSIC 80'S COVERS BY THE LIKES OF VISAGE, ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK, JAPAN,

HAZEL O'CONNOR, TEARS FOR FEARS, GARY NUMAN ETC.

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YOU CAN BOOK THE RUDE AWAKENING FOR 

SET DURATIONS OF 45 MINS, 60 MINS OR 120 MINS

performing our original material, 80's covers, or both

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