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Feb 23

The Travelling Band

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The Travelling Band

I think folk is cosy. The Travelling Band is one of those bands that bring life to the good old folk style, with no special effects attached.

They are Adam Gorman, Snaf Ballinger, Jo Dudderidge, Steve Mullen, Nick Vaal, Chris Spencer and Dicky Levs. And they come from sunny Manchester.

They’re signed to Sideways Saloon and released the debut album “Under the Pavement” in 2008.

This music is like a road trip in the middle of nowhere on a hot summer day. The mix elements of folk rock, rockabilly rock and tangerine pop, something that makes this music sound fresh and uplifting.

i.N.V.E.R.T is a happy pop/folky kind of thing and can just as well be taken directly from the soundtrack of an good old western movie. Just as much as pop/rock from the 90′s.

Only Waiting

Jun 29

Airship

Airship

Airship are one of the greatest new rock bands coming out of Manchester,and the complete lineup includes; Elliott Williams (vocals, guitar and keys), Marcus Wheeldon (guitar and vocals), Tom Dyball (bass and vocals) and Steven Griffiths (drums and vocals).

They started originality up as a two piece band in 2004, then existing of Elliott and Tom. Marcus joined the band when they needed someone to play the keyboard, when Elliott incidentally saw a picture of Marcus along with his keyboard. The last member, Steven came in when he met the band when he was playing with his old band.

Airship released their first EP “Spirit of the Beehive” in December 2008.  “Spirit of the Beehive” consist of four tracks; Woodworm, Algebra, This is Hell and So after all.

The first track, Woodworm, is a beautiful piece of work. It start up as a mellow and emotional piano track with some interesting and lovely vocals. And burst into a soft rock tune.

This band carry the influences from a good-times A-ha, Joy Division and a newer Radiohead. The music is uplifting, bright and pure brilliant. The lyrics are brilliant and very well written. The music is good when you listen to it for the first time, and it just getting better for every time you listens to it without being a “grow-on-you-band”.

This is Hell has a very unique sound. The mix of a Pixies a like new wave band and a newer modern rock band, makes this track to a strong track on a debut EP.

Jun 21

Rook and the Ravens

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Rook and the Ravens

Rook and the Ravens are a indie rock band from (the hills on the east side of) Manchester and consist of Joe Fay (vocals, guitars), James Fay (vocals, guitars), Tom Cartledge (vocals, keys), Dave Brodie (bass, harps, backing vocals) and John B. Major (drums, backing vocals.)

They have so far released one EP, Rook and the Ravens (2007), and an album (Sixteen Holes in Sixteen Souls) in 2009..

The sound of Rook and the Ravens is what you hear when the sound of a typical indie Brit band get mixed up with the sound of a southern American rock band from the late 60’s. Something that makes this music unique and inventive.

The mix of characteristic rock vocals and some irreproachable music skills puts this music in a category of something you rarely hear in these days. The Rook and the Ravens can easily be a band to bring back the real sound of classic rock’n roll, mixed together with the sound of a typical indie rock band.

May 2

Ellis

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Ellis

Rob Ellis’ music is what you get when the sounds of The Beatles, Thomas Dolby and Sam Sparro get mixed together.
And it can be described as dramatic, colorful and innovative electro-pop.

You can find six songs in his MySpace music player; and the songs are the electronic Lose Control, Disco diva & Paradox and the esc-ish/electronic Delightful.  Stop! remind me of some eighties electronic stuff.

He released his debut single Cilla Black’s TV in September 2008. A typical happy pop song.
The music video is cheerful and you can see references from the Beatles, Elvis, Queen (in the poster) and of course, a young Cilla Black.

Cilla Black’s TV

Something similar:
Blame Ringo
Mark Hole
Brendan’s Band

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