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Biography

The band contain ex and current members of

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, an EP on Pop Art Records and have supported

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. In 2007 the band signed to

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Weekender records and released a double A sided single with tracks "Burn Koko" and "Mirror". The band's second single, a double A-Side, "Self Obsession is an Art Form" and "

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- reached number 18 in the official Indie Charts in January 2008. They have worked on a concept single with the British artist,

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, on a limited edition of 10

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, PopArt London, digitally released the single which included the tracks "Self Obsession Is An Art Form, "Posh Girl Names" and "Electronic Hearts" which attracted airplay on

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. Subliminal Girls went on hiatus in November 2009. They have subsequently reformed for a number of one-off gigs. Recent performances have featured Ciaran McNamee on lead guitar. Jimmy 2 Shoes rejoined the band in 2013 and since then they have played a handful of gigs. Rumors have circulated on the internet in early 2018 of a full reunion with new songs. Recent shows have also featured Les "Fruitbat" Carter of Carter USM on rhythm guitar. Subliminal Girls are recording a new EP "Vanity Project" in November 2018.

Band members

*Jim Rhesus – vocals *Nicky Biscuit –

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, backing vocals *Jimmy "2" Shoes – guitar, backing vocals *Danny Le Pelley – bass, backing vocals *Arran J Lovechild – drums * Steven Horry - Guitar / Production

Discography

* "Burn Koko" / "Mirror" (

, 11 June 2007) * "Hungry Like The Wolf" / "Self Obsession Is An Art Form" / WLTM (Weekender Records, 14 January 2008) * "Self Obsession Is and Art Form / "Posh Girl Names" / "Electronic Hearts" (PopArt London RecordsReleased Nov 2008)

Videography

* "Burn Koko" (2007) * "Hungry Like The Wolf" dir.

(2008) (

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References

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