Cardiff disco-math-pop act We’re No Heroes released their new EP ‘Quiet Colours’ in the summer of 2011 with a Launch in Cardiff.
We handled the PR campaign for the EP on a non existant budget and achieved some great results. It was picked up by 6 music, BBC Radio Wales, The White Room Project and Topshop radio who today have playlisted lead track ‘Empty Beat’
Tom Robinson played: We're No Heroes - Atlantic Hearts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomrobinson/2011/06/tracklisting-sunday-19062011.shtml
Bethan Elfyn played: We're No Heroes — Empty Beat.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0125pfq
June 15th sees the release of WNH’s second EP Quiet Colours, the title of which is said to reflect the personalities within the group; meek in everyday life, but a powerful force onstage (much like Clark Kent: perhaps they are heroes after all.) The band whittled the four song set down from eight potentials, determined to construct a strong, coherent record which retains the individuality of each of its component parts
http://themmp.tv/features/were-no-heroes/
The Quiet Colours EP manages to transmit the excitement of their always hugely energetic live shows to the recording studio.
It’s by far and away the best thing the fledgling group have released thus far and hints at greater landmarks yet to be attained.
Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/columnists/2011/06/24/a-sound-reaction-dave-owens-91466-28931920/#ixzz1dFRsJ5DG
http://ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/we%E2%80%99re-no-heroes-%E2%80%93-quiet-colours-ep/It seems with the emergence of every new band with something just slightly different to their sound yet another sub-genre is created and labelled and then quickly filled by more bands in the same ilk. Math pop is one of the newer examples and Welsh band We’re No Heroes a fine example and exponent of a style that is when simplified a lighter more accessible form of math rock.
We're No Heroes actively embrace the math pop tag and there is more than an obvious nod to the likes of Foals and the mathier parts of Two Door Cinema Club.http://www.roomthirteen.com/cd_reviews/12049/Were_No_Heroes__Quiet_Colours_EP.html. Since starting out the band has progressed far, moving to the bright lights of Cardiff and establishing themselves within the local scene, aswell as releasing their debut EP 'Crossing Over' for free on February 14th 2010 which has since been downloaded well over 1000 times.
http://indiestep.blogspot.com/2011/07/were-no-heroes-quiet-colours-ep.html
We’re No Heroes entered Ripefruit Recording Studio’s with producers Jordan Andrews in early 2011 to work on their follow up release, resulting in a new four track EP titled 'Quiet Colours' due to hit on on the 15th June it’s seemingly only a matter of time before the hype machine goes nationwide.
For Fans Of: Foals, This Town Needs Guns, New Young Pony Club, and Minus The Bear.
http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/06/alter-press-presents-were-no-heroes.html
math-pop from the Cardiff trio, the clean guitars and danceable rhythms calling to mind Foals’ first recordhttp://www.inforty.com/?p=7222
These boys are on the brink of something big. Get involved now and I guarantee they’ll be your new musical heroes before long.
http://thewhiteboardproject.tumblr.com/post/6563053951/ep-review-were-no-heroes
Rather than throw another bog-standard interview their way, we thought we would speak to the band and, in an attempt to find out a little more about their influences, ask them to tell us about their five musical heroes. See what we did there?
http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/?p=3924
Other links
http://www.beatreview.com/news/were-no-heroes-release-new-ep/
http://www.zoofs.com/v/7spL58j_a8s
http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/index.php?db=wales
http://fiskbook.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/post1/
http://www.thesprout.co.uk/en/news/review-were-uiet-colours/05695.html
http://www.subba-cultcha.com/album-reviews/article.php?contentID=25151
http://www.rhythm-and-booze.co.uk/?tag=were-no-heroes
http://nvronrpt.blogspot.com/2011/06/were-no-heroes-quiet-colours.html#!/2011/06/were-no-heroes-quiet-colours.html
http://www.cliconline.co.uk/en/events/were-no-heroessy-vvolves/03636.html
http://ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/tag/quiet-colours/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2011/01/21/review-the-new-objects-vanity-fair-we-re-no-heroes-undertone-cardiff-91466-28025773/
http://houndgalz.blogspot.com/2011/05/were-no-heroes-interview.html
http://www.aaamusic.co.uk/2011/07/11/were-no-heroes-new-ep-quiet-colours-gains-attention-of-bbc-wales-tom-robinson-and-topshop/
Digital & Print Music PR
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
CASE STUDY: The Whiskey Priest (Rainboot Label)
The Whiskey Priest released their majestic new album Wave and Cloud, through the Rainboot (label) on the 23rd of August 2010. The Whiskey Priest is Austin, Texas based songwriter Seth Woods. He's produced a heartbreaking album of alt-country power. We took over the campaign to help gain online and print press in the UK.
The Whiskey Priest
Wave and Cloud
CLICK TO LISTEN TO / DOWNLOAD THE
ALBUM
http://whiskeypriest.bandcamp.com/
(CDs are available from Amazon, Play.com, HMV etc)
COVERAGE:
"If 2008 belonged to Bon Iver, then The Whiskey Priest deserves 2010"
Black Plastic
http://www.blackplastic.co.uk/alternative-electronic-music-b/2010/8/23/album-review-wave-and-cloud-the-whiskey-priest.html
"No matter how bad things are, Wave and cloud reminds you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel."
Sloucher.org
"The best sermon you've heard all week"
The Deli Magazine
"If I could marry a CD, I seriously would consider marrying this one"
A Case Of Sonic Attack
"It is a brave musician that opens his debut album with a nine minute epic, but the soft, slow stormy heartbreak that is Seafarer’s Lament that sets the stage for The Whiskey Priest’s Wave and Cloud."
The Blue Walrus
http://www.thebluewalrus.com/2010/09/13/the-whiskey-priest-wave-and-cloud/
http://musosguide.com/the-whiskey-priest-wave-and-cloud/11518
the album is a solid collection of love songs, or seen in another light, real poetry.
http://www.music-news.com/showreview.asp?nReviewID=6280
Wave and Cloud is by no means a ground breaker, but for conjuring something with je ne sais quoi out of such familiar elements, it’s very much worth your while.
http://www.neverenoughnotes.co.uk/wordpress/2010/08/the-whiskey-priest-wave-and-cloud-23-8-10-rainboot/
I don’t think it’ll have the same word of mouth phenomenon as Mr Vernon’s opus, but for those who think Emma seems like forever ago, you could do worse than audition this release.
http://www.sicmagazine.net/articles/760/the-whiskey-priest-wave-and-cloud
http://www.zaptownmag.com/2010/12/the-whiskey-priest-wave-and-cloud-music-review
http://www.strangersinstereo.com/12907/the-whiskey-priest-%E2%80%93-wave-and-cloud/
...you should also check out the lo-fi beauty of The
Whiskey Priest live
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Letters new single 'Flash!Lights' released as a free download on the 4th of July! Stream
LETTERS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'FLASH!LIGHTS' AS A FREE DOWNLOAD ON THE 4TH OF JULY.
LETTERS - Flash! Lights by Soundandvisionpr
Edinburgh's five piece Letters caused quite a stir earlier this year when their dark cello pop, urgent melancholic vocals and ambitious rock instrumentation, saw their first double sided free single 'Grand National / Pipe Dreams' cause a buzz across the UK's media and blogosphere. Scotsman Radar, The Pop Cop, Jim Gellatly, CMU Daily and Ally McCrae’s Radio1 Session in Scotland were among the many voices declaring Letters as the band to watch. The anticipation mounted for their next move, a series of low key gigs and select festival appearances at Wickerman and Rockness followed.
Now they reveal their darker side on new release 'Flash! Lights’. A slow burning anthem that sears itself into your brain though singer Michael Ferguson's emotive refrain; 'set this relic up on fire/its a past life its over’. Its throbbing cello lines, cascading fearsome drum patterns, layered guitar riffs, and grand strings building to crashing crescendos in its final epic minute. In the band's own words...
"Flash! Lights', to paraphrase one of the lyrics in the song, is about feeling dwarfed by the possibilities of time and the panic induced by fear of under achievement. It's about trying to let go of your past and your vices in order that you embrace the things that truly inspire you and ultimately drive you forward, all the while recognising the complete hopelessness that neither of these aforementioned things can exist without the other.
We wanted to write a song that put the fear of God in us, something that can be as scary as the subject matter and I think we've managed to achieve that."
"The hottest new band in Scotland right now." The Pop Cop
"It's rare that such a new band sounds so close to the finished article...fans of acts such as Jimmy Eat World will find much to admire in the pedal-to-the-metal chorus, but there's still plenty of musical meat on the bones.” Scotsman Radar
“An enthralling mix of Frightened Rabbit and Idlewild.” Faded Glamour
"Their tendency to leap on the distortion pedal as songs draw to an end, and my weakness for vocals sung in a Scottish accent, it makes for a winning formula...They could have a very bright future indeed." CMU
Letters will celebrate their new release with a gig at Henry's Cellar Bar on the 7th July. They will also be playing a few select gigs over the Summer including an acoustic show at 'Inspace' as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival on the 24th June and the Solus Tent, Wickerman Festival on the 23rd July. Details of more gigs can be found at www.wewriteletters.co.uk/live
http://www.wewriteletters.co.uk
PR Bill Cummings soundandvisionpr@googlemail.com
We're No Heroes new EP 'Quiet Colours' out now!
Cardiff disco-math-pop act We're No Heroes released their new EP 'Quiet Colours' recently (June 15th) with a Launch in Cardiff.
Streams
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We're No Heroes - Quiet Colours EP by Soundandvisionpr
Trailer to share
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Regards and enjoy the music
South Wales math-pop three piece We're No Heroes release their new EP 'Quiet Colours' on June 15th 2011, in association with At Your Own Risk Events.
Perfecting songs written over a six month period through live performances and rigorous jam sessions, WNHs hit Ripefruit Recordings studio in Cardiff with respected producer Jordan Andrews. The band set about condensing and refining their sound still further, whittling their initial eight demo tracks down to the four strongest songs in the set, piecing them together the finished results sounded more fluid, hanging together as a record, and the best thing the fledgling group have released thus far. 'Quiet Colours EP' features four tracks 'Atlantic Hearts', 'You're An Empty Beat', 'Tigers' & 'Latitude' and will be released digitally worldwide on the 15th of June, whilst simultaneously getting a limited physical release in the UK.
We're No Heroes note that 'each of their songs has its own personality and story, coming together to create one whole.' Some have pointed out that the title of their new EP 'Quiet Colours' is a reflection of the personality of each band member, their meek and geeky image offstage contrasted by their addictively tuneful, powerhouse live sound, each song reflecting a different aspect of the WNHs sonic assault on the senses.
The band formed transatlactically in the summer of 2009 when a practice in a downtown Chicago studio led the Welsh lads to lay down the basic concepts of the WNHs sound. It may have been the influence of the big city or big dreams but each member became ever more excited and focused upon creating something fun and original. The outcome, disco flecked math pop with insatiable four to the floor rhythms, precise guitar riffs and addictive vocal refrains that weave their way into your head and wont let go for days! On their return to the UK the band have progressed rapidly, moving to Cardiff and establishing themselves in the local scene, releasing their debut EP 'Crossing Over' in February 2010, attracting over 1500 online downloads.
Now, We're No Heroes release the follow up 'Quiet Colours' EP on the 15th of June.
The band formed transatlactically in the summer of 2009 when a practice in a downtown Chicago studio led the Welsh lads to lay down the basic concepts of the WNHs sound. It may have been the influence of the big city or big dreams but each member became ever more excited and focused upon creating something fun and original. The outcome, disco flecked math pop with insatiable four to the floor rhythms, precise guitar riffs and addictive vocal refrains that weave their way into your head and wont let go for days! On their return to the UK the band have progressed rapidly, moving to Cardiff and establishing themselves in the local scene, releasing their debut EP 'Crossing Over' in February 2010, attracting over 1500 online downloads.
Now, We're No Heroes release the follow up 'Quiet Colours' EP on the 15th of June.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Current campaigns: Galleries, Dead Boy Robotics, The Machine Room & Ideals
Hi just an update on the acts I'm currently pushing in terms of new releases.
Galleries, Dead Boy Robotics, The Machine Room & Ideals. We have even more in the pipeline more info soundandvisionpr@googlemail.com
Band: Galleries
Label: White
Genre: Indie
Release date: 11th of May
Glasgow four piece Galleries release their new single 'Darkness Coming' on the 11th of May. Launching it with a single launch at Glasgow's Captain’s Rest, alongside other fine bands We See Lights + Letters.
In April, Galleries recorded a set of songs that depict their progression as an act. The first fruits of those sessions arrive in the shape of new single 'Darkness Coming' is both epic and affecting and perhaps Galleries most immediate cut yet.
'Darkness Coming's addictive sound instantly envelops you in it's cinematic wall of noise: of a throbbing rhythm section, guitar licks and hollered backing vocals that shoot across the skies, while at its core the heart stopping, soaring notes of lead singer David McAdam gaze with awe at the stars.
Galleries prepared their debut EP over the course of 2010; refining their sound and live performance before unveiling it to the world. 'Galleries EP' was released as a free download to the public in January 2010, it was followed up by the single Rocket Science.
Galleries have had radio play from BBC Radio 1 Scotland and also performed live on the station, while influential Scottish blogger The Pop Cop was amongst those in the Scottish scene who pinpointed the band as ones to watch enthusing that "Galleries stand head and shoulders above their peers in Glasgow's crowded guitar-band scene."
Galleries recent activities include series of well-received performances at festivals such as Wickerman, and writing their debut album, which is due to, be recorded throughout 2011.
Glasgow four piece Galleries release their new single 'Darkness Coming' on the 11th of May. Launching it with a single launch at Glasgow's Captain’s Rest, alongside other fine bands We See Lights + Letters.
Galleries consists of David McAdam- vocalist, guitarist, laptop and song writer, Paul Campsie- guitarist, Adam Hall – Bassist and Andrew Black- Drummer.
http://soundcloud.com/
http://soundcloud.com/galleries/darkness-cominghttp://www.galleriesband.co.
Band: Dead Boy Robotics/The Machine Room
Label: Tape
Genre: Indie/Electro
Release date: 23rd of May
Also check it out here http://www.tapestudio.com/
Public streams feel free to share:
http://soundcloud.com/
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TAPE SINGLES CLUB RELEASE A SPLIT SINGLE BY DEAD BOY ROBOTICS & MACHINE ROOM: “EVER/GIRLY” ON THE 23RD OF MAY.
TAPE is a boutique recording studio & dedicated mixing suite bang in the centre of Edinburgh. It is home to a lovingly curated collection of modern, vintage and bespoke equipment. TAPE are extremely passionate about the artists they work with, so to coincide with the launch of their brand new 2011 studio they present: TAPE SINGLES CLUB!
TAPE SINGLES CLUB is a showcase for those artists that have come to Tape, stolen THEIR hearts and deserve to be heard. Tape commits them to history as a piece of vinyl and splits it equally between 2 bands 3 times a year. The first of Tape’s exclusive split-singles comes from two wonderful Edinburgh bands, namely Dead Boy Robotics and The Machine Room. The launch date for “Ever/Girly” on limited edition 7” vinyl / Digital Download is the May of 23rd. Four Scottish Tour dates are planned around the launch to promote the single release.
Dead Boy Robotics, a group praised for their dark synth powered music and engaging live show, mixed their acclaimed debut EP ‘Tale of the Winter Kids’ with Tape in early 2010. Dead Boy Robotics soon to be released debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered with the studio team. “Ever” from the album, is released as a split 7” vinyl with Edinburgh band The Machine Room in May as part of Tape Singles Club.
The Machine Room, are new to the Edinburgh music scene but are destined for big things. A recently recorded E.P at Tape caught their attention, which is set for release later this year. They have been dazzling audiences with their lush Polysix tones, dream like guitars and honest falsetto lyrics, they are ethereal, vulnerable and strikingly Pop all at once. Tape certainly has high hopes for this fledgling act. ‘Girly’, the band’s first release is out May 23rd as part of TAPE singles club.
Websites
www.tapestudio.com
www.myspace.com/tapestudio
www.myspace.com/
www.myspace.com/
Contact
Studio: Tom tom@tapestudio.com
PR: Bill Cummings soundandvisionpr@googlemail.
http://www.soundandvisionpr.
ARTIST: Ideals
TRACK TITLE: Significant Other.
LABEL: Intruder Records
FORMAT: Limited Edition CD & Digital Download
RELEASE (FREE DOWNLOAD): Out Now
OFFICIAL RELEASE (DIGITAL RETAILERS) 4th July 2011
London based four piece Ideals new single ‘Reflections’ is FREE to download now, until its official release on 4th July 2011 when it hits the global digital retailers.
http://music.intruderlabel.
http://soundcloud.com/soundandvisionpr/ideals-reflections
http://soundcloud.com/soundandvisionpr/ideals-reflections
IDEALS sound is sharp, melodic and cinematic, honed through the bands continuous touring across the UK. IDEALS new single ‘Reflections’ broods with an epic majesty the pressure building to shattering crescendos, its throbbing baselines and shifting menacing rhythms are laid bare as you swerve away from your old life down moonlit motorways. While intriguing front man Andew Major sketches out a vivid narrative of brutal self-reflection:
“Reflections is leaving a part of yourself behind you, casting it away on the side of the road. But inevitably that part of you will always be there inside somewhere and gets brought out at the worst times. ”Notes Major, revealing the inspiration behind the track “I just thought it was strange how you as a person are meant to treat the people closest to you (loved ones, family, friends etc) with the most amount of compassion and love but somewhere along a very long line you begin to let out a part of you that you didn’t know existed”
IDEALS were born in Ipswich but formed in London in early 2010 and quickly penned a deal with ambitious London label Intruder Records. By the end of the year they had released 4 singles, Lungs, Love Song, Forever Leisure & Don't Tell Anyone. Over each release they developed their epic, unstoppable sound that filled discos and shattered hearts across the country. The melancholy remains, but the sweet melodies permeate the surface but the whole sound comes down over you like an almighty waterfall. IDEALS are exhilarating. 2011 is set to be a busy year. Having already played with Pete Doherty and The Automatic, they’ve already completed a UK tour in support of the new release and plan a German tour for June.
IDEALS have six singles slated for this year, the first release 'Significant Other' released in early 2011 ( video http://www.youtube.com/watch?
"('Significant Other') is a great track....Musically it’s big, dark and melodramatic with a rich, polished production. Imagine the National fronted by The Editors Tom Smith and you’d be pretty close." Artrocker
Andrew Major – Vocals / Guitars
Simon Wilson – Bass
Ben Ward – Drums
Johnny Healey – Guitar
Monday, 11 April 2011
TAPE SINGLES CLUB RELEASE A SPLIT SINGLE BY DEAD BOY ROBOTICS & MACHINE ROOM: “EVER/GIRLY” ON THE 23RD OF MAY.
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm working with Edinburgh studio Tape, who are releasing a series of singles from acts who have used their facilities. The first in their singles club series is a split single from Dead Boy Robotics and The Machine Room on the 23rd. You can hear both tracks on the links below.
Also check it out here http://www.tapestudio.com
Soundcloud is http://soundcloud.com/
TAPE SINGLES CLUB RELEASE A SPLIT SINGLE BY DEAD BOY ROBOTICS & MACHINE ROOM: “EVER/GIRLY” ON THE 23RD OF MAY.
TAPE is a boutique recording studio & dedicated mixing suite bang in the centre of Edinburgh. It is home to a lovingly curated collection of modern, vintage and bespoke equipment. TAPE are extremely passionate about the artists they work with, so to coincide with the launch of their brand new 2011 studio they present: TAPE SINGLES CLUB!
TAPE SINGLES CLUB is a showcase for those artists that have come to Tape, stolen THEIR hearts and deserve to be heard. Tape commits them to history as a piece of vinyl and splits it equally between 2 bands 3 times a year. The first of Tape’s exclusive split-singles comes from two wonderful Edinburgh bands, namely Dead Boy Robotics and The Machine Room. The launch date for “Ever/Girly” on limited edition 7” vinyl / Digital Download is the May of 23rd. Four Scottish Tour dates are planned around the launch to promote the single release.
Dead Boy Robotics, a group praised for their dark synth powered music and engaging live show, mixed their acclaimed debut EP ‘Tale of the Winter Kids’ with Tape in early 2010. Dead Boy Robotics soon to be released debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered with the studio team. “Ever” from the album, is released as a split 7” vinyl with Edinburgh band The Machine Room in May as part of Tape Singles Club.
The Machine Room, are new to the Edinburgh music scene but are destined for big things. A recently recorded E.P at Tape caught their attention, which is set for release later this year. They have been dazzling audiences with their lush Polysix tones, dream like guitars and honest falsetto lyrics, they are ethereal, vulnerable and strikingly Pop all at once. Tape certainly has high hopes for this fledgling act. ‘Girly’, the band’s first release is out May 23rd as part of TAPE singles club.
Websites
www.tapestudio.com
www.myspace.com/tapestudio
www.myspace.com/
www.myspace.com/
Contact
Studio: Tom tom@tapestudio.com
PR: Bill Cummings soundandvisionpr@googlemail.
http://www.soundandvisionpr.
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Also check it out here http://www.tapestudio.com
Soundcloud is http://soundcloud.com/
TAPE SINGLES CLUB RELEASE A SPLIT SINGLE BY DEAD BOY ROBOTICS & MACHINE ROOM: “EVER/GIRLY” ON THE 23RD OF MAY.
TAPE is a boutique recording studio & dedicated mixing suite bang in the centre of Edinburgh. It is home to a lovingly curated collection of modern, vintage and bespoke equipment. TAPE are extremely passionate about the artists they work with, so to coincide with the launch of their brand new 2011 studio they present: TAPE SINGLES CLUB!
TAPE SINGLES CLUB is a showcase for those artists that have come to Tape, stolen THEIR hearts and deserve to be heard. Tape commits them to history as a piece of vinyl and splits it equally between 2 bands 3 times a year. The first of Tape’s exclusive split-singles comes from two wonderful Edinburgh bands, namely Dead Boy Robotics and The Machine Room. The launch date for “Ever/Girly” on limited edition 7” vinyl / Digital Download is the May of 23rd. Four Scottish Tour dates are planned around the launch to promote the single release.
Dead Boy Robotics, a group praised for their dark synth powered music and engaging live show, mixed their acclaimed debut EP ‘Tale of the Winter Kids’ with Tape in early 2010. Dead Boy Robotics soon to be released debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered with the studio team. “Ever” from the album, is released as a split 7” vinyl with Edinburgh band The Machine Room in May as part of Tape Singles Club.
The Machine Room, are new to the Edinburgh music scene but are destined for big things. A recently recorded E.P at Tape caught their attention, which is set for release later this year. They have been dazzling audiences with their lush Polysix tones, dream like guitars and honest falsetto lyrics, they are ethereal, vulnerable and strikingly Pop all at once. Tape certainly has high hopes for this fledgling act. ‘Girly’, the band’s first release is out May 23rd as part of TAPE singles club.
Websites
www.tapestudio.com
www.myspace.com/tapestudio
www.myspace.com/
www.myspace.com/
Contact
Studio: Tom tom@tapestudio.com
PR: Bill Cummings soundandvisionpr@googlemail.
http://www.soundandvisionpr.
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Thursday, 31 March 2011
The Spires reveal new video for 'Fireworks' single released physically on the 18th of April!
The Spires are a three piece from Sheffield who produce striking sounds that straddle the border between indie and euphoric rave and dance music.They've released the new video today watch it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?
cheers
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The Spires were born at a mental asylum on the outskirts of Sheffield, where lead singer Matt Smith worked as a caretaker. Inspired by his surroundings, Matt put all his energy into riotous, lung bursting performances that soon established The Spires as a must-see live outfit in Sheffield.
With a batch of scratchy home demos and an insane live show, Matt and his band mates Matt Dacey and Matt Pike - The Three Mattsketeers, anyone? - caught the attention of Embrace lead singer Danny McNamara who featured them on his BBC1 show. Support slots with Delphic, festival appearances and a bizarre gig with INXS at Sheffield’s City Hall followed. The gig coincided with unprecedented flooding in the city that day. Biblical? Maybe. Ominous? Certainly.
The Spires completed their first UK tour of toilets in November 2010. “I guess it’s progress. I used to clean up after the loonies. Now I get to play to rooms full of them”, says Matt.
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Forthcoming shows:
http://www.thespiresmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/
http://www.facebook.com/
Band: thespires@gmail.com
Label/Management: carl@intruderrecords.co.uk
PR: Bill Cummings - soundandvisionpr@googlemail.
cheers
Embed:
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/
Download:
http://music.intruderlabel.
Stream:
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ARTIST: THE SPIRES
TRACK TITLE: FIREWORKS
LABEL: INTRUDER RECORDS
RELEASE (FREE DOWNLOAD): OUT NOW
OFFICIAL RELEASE (DIGITAL RETAILERS & LIMITED PHYSICAL) 18th APRIL 2011
Teaming up with producers The Animal Farm and Intruder Records in late 2010 produced three cracking singles, the first of which, Fireworks, is out on 18.04.2011. The Spires new single ‘Fireworks’ is a multi layered carnival of colours, an adrenaline filled floor filling anthem that blurs the boundaries between dance and indie-rock scenes. Bright synth sounds and wired dance beats, are given precise human form not through drum machines but by the electric instrumentation of this three piece. Rhythmically building up the pressure until ‘Fireworks’ explodes into an insatiable disco-rock chorus, fired through with striking guitar licks. ‘Fireworks’ is already receiving enthusiastic blog commentary and BBC Sheffield Introducing support.TRACK TITLE: FIREWORKS
LABEL: INTRUDER RECORDS
RELEASE (FREE DOWNLOAD): OUT NOW
OFFICIAL RELEASE (DIGITAL RETAILERS & LIMITED PHYSICAL) 18th APRIL 2011
The Spires were born at a mental asylum on the outskirts of Sheffield, where lead singer Matt Smith worked as a caretaker. Inspired by his surroundings, Matt put all his energy into riotous, lung bursting performances that soon established The Spires as a must-see live outfit in Sheffield.
With a batch of scratchy home demos and an insane live show, Matt and his band mates Matt Dacey and Matt Pike - The Three Mattsketeers, anyone? - caught the attention of Embrace lead singer Danny McNamara who featured them on his BBC1 show. Support slots with Delphic, festival appearances and a bizarre gig with INXS at Sheffield’s City Hall followed. The gig coincided with unprecedented flooding in the city that day. Biblical? Maybe. Ominous? Certainly.
The Spires completed their first UK tour of toilets in November 2010. “I guess it’s progress. I used to clean up after the loonies. Now I get to play to rooms full of them”, says Matt.
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Forthcoming shows:
7th April - London, Barfly
19th April - Norwich Arts Centre
21st April - Bury St. Edmunds, LP
22nd April - Leeds, Milo
23rd April - Sheffield, The Leadmill
Contacts / Social links: 19th April - Norwich Arts Centre
21st April - Bury St. Edmunds, LP
22nd April - Leeds, Milo
23rd April - Sheffield, The Leadmill
http://www.thespiresmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/
http://www.facebook.com/
Band: thespires@gmail.com
Label/Management: carl@intruderrecords.co.uk
PR: Bill Cummings - soundandvisionpr@googlemail.
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