Greg Semple
Greg Semple is part of two piece punk elctro punk act, 'Longtooth and Wasterman'. The duo are recognisable by the face paint they slather on their faces when performing a gig. Through his status in the local music scene Greg and Karl founded 'Excluded Ltd' a programme that supports people in making music.
Longtooth and Wasterman, aka me and Karl Traae, were introduced by mututal friends back in the early 80s. Back when we were a part of the Leicester ‘Grebo’ scene.
"In 1989 Karl showed me how to use a drum machine and it all started from there."
I began to immerse myself in music and songwriting and the first ever Longtooth song was written – ‘The Healer’. Meanwhile, Karl was a member of two indie bands: ‘Huge Big Massive’ and ‘Perfume’, who performed at Glastonbury.
"In 1991 I moved to Manchester and had a brief flirt with the Manchester scene and frontline pirate radio."
It was around this time I formed Section 47 alongside friend, Jez Q. We created dark side breakbeat music and ambient flavours, releasing music between 1994 and 1995.
In 2010 myself and Karl founded the ‘Excluded Ltd’ project, working with people who wanted help to produce music such as offenders, homeless and disabled people. Excluded Ltd is now our record label.
Greg Semple performing a Longtooth and Wasterman gig solo at The Ivy House, Sunderland.
In 2018 Karl and I stepped up to become USB warriors known as Longtooth and Wasterman, with influences driven by DnB, HipHop, thumping beats and a love for punk. We are described as having:
“Hardcore beats fueled by an incendiary swagger that lands somewhere between Crass, Atari Teenage Riot and an angrier Sleaford Mods.” – Sounds Review on Facebook (23/03/19)
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“It’s all about fun and unquenchable desire to entertain all who want to listen. It’s like some people love going fishing, we love to write songs and perform them.”
Greg Semple performing 'Daddy's Weed' solo at The Ivy House, Sunderland.
To find out more about the kind of music 'Longtooth and Wasterman' create check out their video below. To follow updates on Greg and Karl, check out their social media and streaming platforms!