User:Sicross

Simon Cross is a web developer, musician and DJ who lives and works in London. He currently works for the BBC but in the past has also been freelance and worked for Chrysalis (now Global) Radio.

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The Poor Souls of Pompeii are a London-based band which characterise themselves as playing progressive, disco power pop.

History
The band originally met in early 2007 on the website FormingBands.co.uk and began writing and gigging soon after. However, in July 2008, the original drummer David Smith left the band due to other commitments. The band found their second drummer, Simon Cross, on the same website. He joined in September 2008 and the first gig with the new lineup was at Catch Bar in Shoreditch on 23rd September 2008

The band are fronted by Andy Pisanu, a piano teacher from North London.

In July 2008, the band went into the studio to record a second set of tracks. These tracks were produced by Max of the band GoodBooks but have not yet been released.

The Poor Souls of Pompeii are currently unsigned to a record label.

Quotes
"Disco beats, electro heat and prog rock guitars make these guys 93 Feet East's new favourite band. Soaring harmonies, flawless production and a better collection of shirts than any Topman! These gents are perfect for livening up your average Wednesday."

- Glasswork

"I gotta say, I enjoyed that (Disenfranchisement in B Minor). I like his voice. I can imagine that at the start of Hollyoaks, you know; when someone’s having a really bad time and everyone’s got their hands over their ears, crying."

- The Matt and Dan Show

"Peter Gabriel fronting Scissor Sisters is the vibe, what with the funky touches and heartfelt falsettos. An unusually original mix of The Editors and prog rock guitar wigouts via an Abba sense of soaring harmonies and melodies, then some 80s synth thrown down to a disco beat. Accomplished songwriting, flawless production, masterful weaving of styles. Really good."

- Bugbear