After the breakup of Newborn, every member except vocalist Zoltán Jakab (now Bridge to Solace) went on to form The Idoru, but after the recording of their 2004 debut, Brand New Way, Brand New Situation changes followed. Current lineup is Andy (vocals), Tibi (guitar), Big (guitar), Matyi (bass), and Laci (drums), so the only two remaining Newborn members are the two guitarists. Those two with Laci, the drummer also play in Blind Myself, while Matyi's other band is Shell Beach, so these guys are kind of engaged with music.
Despite that many activities, their last full length, Monologue shows, that their blend of punk, post-punk, hardcore and classic rock has evolved into a stable performance, where their hard, repetitive riffs, melodic runs and Andy's clear, confident vocals all find their own place.
In Hungary they are know as one of those few bands, whose both music and fan base is international (The Idoru was nominated to the Hungarian MTV award in 2007, category of the best live performer). They are some of a 'poster band' of the hardcore scene, whose videos (Lack of Credibility and Monochrome) show up on MTV Hungary. Their fans though are mainly not related to underground, but are representants of a new generation who follow international trends in music.
Subscribe, the Moog -as biggest Hungarian rock bands, and sound-alike ones (Shell Beach, Velvet Stab, Budapest Rockandroll roster) can be matched to them from the list of Hungarian performers.
Right now they are working on a new album and a spring Hungarian/Slovak tour, to promote the new material.
DOWNLOAD 'Monologue (2007)'
DOWNLOAD 'Hopeless Illusions EP (2005)'
Watch Monochrome video
Watch Refused Day by Day LIVE video
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