Mainstream (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Conrad Mewton, James Hartnell, Anthony Neale |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | England |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Rock and Alternative Rock music |
Mainstream was an English band specializing in Rock and Alternative Rock genres, active between 1994 and 1999. The group was originally formed by Conrad Mewton, James Hartnell, and Anthony Neale, with later additions including Greg Cook on keyboards and Mark James Aviss handling drums. Following early achievements in live shows, they secured a contract with Nude Records, the label associated with Suede, in early 1995, and eventually released a single self-titled album in 1998.
The band’s lineup featured Anthony Neale as vocalist, James Hartnell on guitar, Conrad Mewton playing bass, alongside Greg Cook and Mark James Aviss. Post-Mainstream, Neale went on to lead The Truths under Aardvark Records, while Aviss became a member of The Little Things.
Although the band earned a strong reputation through their live performances, their album failed to enter the charts, which contributed to their disbandment soon after its release. As of 2007, the album remained available in print and stocked by major retailers across the UK. A Myspace page created in 2006 provides archival content but does not suggest any plans for a reunion.
Albums
- Mainstream (Nude), 1998
Singles
- "Make It Easy" (Nude), promo 7"
- "Hurricane" (Nude), 1997
- "Privilege" (Nude), 1997 (UK No. 85)
- "Step Right Up" (Nude), 1998 (UK No. 80)
- "CanJam" (Nude), 1998 (UK No. 88)