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About
THE RUDE AWAKENING (or TRA) is an intriguing Warwickshire-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. 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, Your Wetness is My Weakness, TRA have also released two Under the Covers EPs presenting their versions of classic tracks by Erasure, Japan, Gary Numan, Duran Duran and more. Johnny and Bridget are also in demand for remix projects, having already re-modelled songs for the likes of B-Movie, Peter Godwin, and Mechanical Cabaret infused with their own signature style, they are about to start working on an exciting new remix for one of their heroes, another well-known 80’s synthpop act. With live UK performances at gigs and festivals already under their belt in Liverpool, London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, THE RUDE AWAKENING were delighted to be asked to perform in Lille, France, supporting local band Shiny Darkness.
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