Right Kate and
random, generic internet-surfer I'm going to call Steven, it's time
to talk about bands. More specifically bands that I wouldn't have
heard of if I wasn't in a band (probably). A small compilation of the
more noticeable bands I've seen through gigging or alternatively,
when scouring through music groups to promote our band online.
Basically, they keep these activities interesting (as well as the
people who come to shows, playing live, beer and John's beard etc.)
by exposing me to brand new, exciting music that I wouldn't have
heard of otherwise. So here is a few new underrated bands that have
stood out for me:
Vertical Noise
These guys from
Nottingham were at our first gig playing right after us, causing me
to madly rush the load in afterwards (forgetting to pack up my
stands) so I could run back inside and catch their show. My first
impression of this band came weeks before the gig and it could be
described in one word: Noisy. Certainly, the name suits them, but it
was a catchy kind of noisy that I could both bob my head or smash a
dining set to. Their music gave me options.. and I liked that. If I
could recommend one song to listen to it would be “Lieutenant
Colonel Mother Teresa”, named after a relative I'm assuming. I
believe this is their first single (don't quote me on that either of
you) and it's lengthy, dynamically varied intro wins me over from the
start – well worth a listen:
Now Steven, as a
generic internet user I'm surprised you've made it this far: but if
you scurried on past that link without pressing it to rush through
this “blog” post without checking out the music I'm carefully
selecting for you, then what's the point? You may as well listen as
you read since you're so committed to reading this now, even as I
talk about literally nothing for a few sentences..
Brain Circus
I met these guys
from Sheffield as the opening band in our second gig, and upon
hearing their name I thought it would be some sort of psychedelic
madness that I would struggle to wrap my head around. Yet, as they
played I discovered that they were a catchy pop punk band. At least,
I think it was pop punk... it definitely reminded me of pop punk
music. Looking at their facebook page, the only live video I can find
is a cover of Led Zeppelin's Moby Dick: so they definitely have a
good taste in music.. and a great drummer. The drummer's talent
really stood out while I watched them, and with solid singing and
some great riffs on the guitar, I will want to check out their songs
when they finish recording. Check out their facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/BrainCircusUK/.
FES
When the gig
organizer tells you that you'll be playing with one of the best bands
that he's ever booked, it's tempting to feel down that you're not
that band. However, when you've already checked out said band and are
excited to hear their music, you realize that it's a forgiveable
offence.. this one time. When that band then can't attend the show,
it's easy to feel down again.. but then you get to play a show.. and
so on so forth. FES are from the far off land of Peterborough and
have been around just over a year at this point. I may have missed
seeing them live, but I can assure you both that their recordings are
well worth checking out. I would definitely classify them as pop
rock, if forced to do such a thing.. but if you're adamantly a
dubstep/rave man Steven, then even you may enjoy this if you consider
opening your god-damn mind. Their music feels very easy to get into
no matter which genre you feel you are tied to, and can be super
uplifting to listen to. Here's their first single:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLyK8x1PG4k
and check out their EP on bandcamp :
http://flatearthsocietyuk.com/releases
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