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Attic was established in November 2002. There are four in the group; Dan Williams, Davo, Gary Slater and Pete Fitgerald. Their influences are Darkness, Stereophonics, Kings of Leon, Jet and of course, Oasis. Noel Gallagher is a major influence. They have played on local radio and are creating a lot of interest amongst the local youth. They have played gigs around the Black Country and are soon to be recording an album with 12 songs, watch this space! Their fans shout More, More, More, see what you think. Listen to "The Deck House"
Review by Mangoneworld: Attic's CD is firmly in the Indie Rock camp, equal parts brit-pop equal parts indie garage rock. Opening track "Lead Your Life" is a low-key brit-pop type affair with a clear OASIS feel. Second track "Hell Fire" is a more garagy affair and the White Stripes/Kings of Leon influences are well on display here. Unfortunately Track 3 (Lady of the Night) and Track 4 (Some More Shit) are fairly nondescript songs but by Track 5 "The Deck House", the demo. comes into its own with a song that stands out miles above the rest. "The Deck House" has a structure that really goes somewhere. A nice atmospheric beginning, a change in pace, some more atmosphere and a solid melody all help to create a feel that engages the listener with the song. This is definitely the band's stand out song and it's nice to hear a band that can make a six minute song fly by like a three minute pop song. The Attic are competent, indie rockers with a brit-pop feel and if that's your thing, then it's worth checking them out. If there is a criticism to be made of Attic, it is that their music , while well executed, does nothing special to make it stand out from the crowd. The OASIS influenced guitar parts are good but a little bit ordinary in places and a higher quality control on the songs would lift the band from "good" to "great". The band has one stand-out track on this demo. but it is the last one and many people probably wouldn't get that far. This is a band brimming over with potential and I look forward to hearing their album. With a few more gigs (and songs) under their belt, Attic will be something special. Read about their new CD... "Scratching The Surface"
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S.W.F.
are a band of five from the North West. Orginally formed in 1998, playing
"dark drum 'n' bass" - decided to take a slightly commercial
turn by incorporating a more "trip-hop" sound. The band has
grown from strength to strength incorporating many new writing and recording
techniques over the years, and apart from obvious setbacks that any
new band suffers from when trying something new, they have always believed
in the progression and evolution of their sound and are proud to keep
it live. Have a listen and see what you think.
Ste Ives - Drums (1998), Ben Pearson - Keys (1998), Neil Aspin - Bass & Voc (2000), Leon Phythian - Guitar and Vox (2001)
Denise Gibson - Vox and Congas (2003)
This band have generated huge interest in their brand of rock music through powerful performances at many high profile live shows throughout London and the south, supporting such acts as SKINDRED, BRUTAL DELUXE, DECAY AND PRONG. The national and local media have covered the band with respect and genuine excitement, interviews on BBC Radio, Luton fm, and an amazing 5 track live session recorded for the world famous TOTAL ROCK RADIO have helped push the bands stunning debut album "echelon blue ruined my life" recorded by Justin Saban (latent lemon recordings) into the hands of hundreds of rock club DJ's, where it continues to receive constant airplay and riotous support. Echelon Blue are a heavy rock band with a simple agenda, to envelope their sound with big riffs, big hooks and a memorable live performance. Coming somehwere between ALICE IN CHAINS, SOUNDGARDEN, METALLICA AND EMINEM, they have not only a refreshing musical style in the wake of the tired nu-metal trend, but also a uniquely professional approach to the music business, working tirelessly to self promote and to perform at the top of their field.
On 10th July 2003 they won the Battle of the Bands competition at Romford's Hollwood Club,
beating off stiff competition from "Set in Silence" and "Alesyndrome".
The band are:- Dave Smith (bass) Matt King (guitar) Nick Lovene (vocals) and Matt Collis (drums).
Checkout the band's website on www.echelonblue.co.uk
Grief Society
(Listen)
"Universal
Misunderstanding"
was recorded in the UK at London's Scarlet Studios and the Lost Boys Studio
in Bedfordshire.
"Grief" is rapidly gaining a name for themselves as one of the best live acts in the UK.The band has drawn comparisons with Living Colour, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Pearl Jam.Reviews of the band have described them as "straight ahead rock and roll with funky groove and lyrics about pain" (Earbuzz.com), "meaty guitar-based hard rock with overtones of funk for frosting" (Demorama.co,. "a big chunky sound overflowing with riffs and real tunes that catch your attention" (Rock 'n Reel), "definitely cool songs" (Aiding and Abetting), "Pearl Jam without the depression" (Demorama.com).
"Universal Misunderstanding" is available in the USA from CD Baby, or Amazon.com.
The album can also be bought direct from Mangoneworld Records, telephone 01582 522928.