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THE FADES: Make records? Release them yourself? Secure your own radio play?; The Fades were DIY heroes long before it became the latest buzz-term, and their enthusiasm is hard to escape. Perhaps it comes from the infectious energy of their blistering punk-fuelled pop. These South West Londoners are on a mission to be heard, and they know how to do it. Inspired by the spirit of grunge, brothers Dave and James Lightfoot , joined by guitarist Jonny Barnard and drummer Graham Best, started writing uniquely British punk-pop with a backbone of messed-up rocknroll. They made records in their flat with old analogue equipment picked up at boot sales. They gigged and gigged. The Fades didnt sit and wait for the big deal. They released the records themselves. And people noticed. Radio 1, XFM, 6music: they heard and they understood: Its not about a release plot: its about great songs, total commitment, manic energy which borders on the chaotic. Each release received more attent...