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Andy Roberts heads round to The Somatics' house for a cuppa and a chinwag about their debut platter, local themes canal spotting and how prog will be cool once they release their new album...
The Somatics to release a new single on Engine Room Records
Leeds label Engine Room Records have announced details of a new single from Leeds' finest indie-prog trio The Somatics.
"I've been here for ten minutes, and so far I've heard ten minutes of feedback". Someone said that to me last night at The Vine about mid-way through The Somatics' set.
Pre-gig opinions on The Somatics suggested they are a classic example of 'an acquired taste', and with a small, but loyal following in Joseph's Well on Thursday night you couldn't help but think that The Somatics will forever retain their cult, underground status despite signing to a significant indie label in Beggars Banquet.
The Somatics release a new single "Did You Ever Love Me?" on Monday
The Somatics are to release a new single "Did You Ever Love me?" on Monday, 22nd November 2004, prior to the release of their long awaited new album.
The Somatics are fucking amazing. The Long Blondes aren't. The Long Blondes are rocking a look that is basically this January's Topshop sale rail - you see, the thing about being so very, very trendy is that, in the blink of an eye, you're not.
The Somatics: Dynamo Mercurial
Insert the second album from Leeds' band The Somatics. Turn volume to a loud but enjoyable seven point five.
The melancholy guitar swirling and reflective lyrics of The Somatics' eponymous debut album quickly evoke thoughts of aspirations unrealised and of opportunities spurned.
I really wanted to like this record. I really tried hard, listening to it at home, at work, whilst doing the washing up, whilst playing the Play Station but alas the plain fact of the matter is, it has no place in my life.
The Somatics: Did You Ever Love Me?
A phone call from a middleman brought about a nocturnal meeting at The Somatics' Attic Studio on the high ground of west Leeds, where three levels of concrete stairway led to a warm welcome, and to brief but wide-ranging conversation (Gershwin, the Borderline, King Crimson, the Summer weather of 1928).
Yet another top night at Josephs' Well, to see two bands, or should I say acts because the first is a solo guy with but an acoustic guitar to his name, which is incidentally TOM GOURLEY.
The Somatics @ Brudenell Social Club
Quite a good idea to have a band from each of three Yorkshire cities and playing a gig in each one, getting the local audience to give an additional sense of purpose and bring in a readymade crowd.
The Somatics, or so it seems to me, are possibly one of the least talked about most talked about bands in Leeds.
Been there, seen it and done it bands like The Somatics can always be relied on to deliver something with soul rather than the majority of fashionista-fly-by nights that adorn any music scene.
The Vine is hardly buzzing tonight, which is a shame I think - all three bands here tonight have some definite potential, and some support early on in their careers wouldn't hurt.
As The Somatics take to the stage, it is noted that not only is Bruce the drummer the closest thing to Animal from the Muppets on drums, but that he looks stylish in a trilby hat.
It may have been the 1st of April but there were no fools on display tonight. Kicking off proceedings were the highly energised Vatican Jet who ripped through a set of grinding riffs with a sharp British edge.
Tonight it's a six band special with some of the Leeds and District gentry cavorting on the same boards.
That Fucking Tank @ Brudenell Social Club
The monthly Packhorse night, Leeds On The Bone had moved to the significantly bigger Brudenell Social Club for a bumper edition.
Brainchild of Richard Green, The Heavens are a blend of British & American psychedelia, rock & roll and 90's brit-rock.
Engine Room Records announce new compilation CD and launch party...
The Engine Room (the guys behind some excellent gig nights at Brudenell Social Club) have announced the creation of an Engine Room Records label, with the launch party taking place on September 29th to coincide with a second Engine Room compilation CD.
Independent music festival hits Leeds this summer...
Over the weekend of August 19th, 20th and 21st the Moor Music Festival is set to take place on Ilkley Moor, Leeds.
Band Profile: The Lazy Darlings
The Lazy Darlings are a loose collective of musicians playing the songs of former Cardboard Cowboy frontman Dave James.
This Et Al to make available a limited edition first pressing of their album "Baby Machine"
Leeds band This Et Al have announced the completion of their debut album "Baby Machine". A fully backed release date will be announced in due course, but initially there are 500 available as an ultra limited edition first pressing.
News from Leeds-based zine/club/website Dotdash...
This month there will not be a standard magazine available. Instead, on December 10th the DOTDASH YEARBOOK 2003 will be unleashed on a ravenous and deserving public.
More bands for Moor Music Festival...
The Moor Music Festival (19-21st August, Ilkley Moor) have announced further additions to their line up.
LS6 Bands Tent line up announced for Unity Day 2006
Joseph's Well and The Engine Room have today announced the line up for the bands tent at Unity Day 2006, the Leeds 6 community festival taking place on Hyde Park on Saturday, August 5th.
On The Bone to release a 19-track compilation album of Leeds bands
Leeds gig promoters / record label On The Bone have announced the release of their first compilation album, suitably titled "Compilation One", that will hit the shops on 12th February.
Various Artists: Escape From Monotony
This hardworking fanzine has furnished us from its Bradford catchment area with an 18 band/artist compilation that isn't going to be forgotten.
New Leeds label launch with a free album giveaway in March...
Friday 11th March will see the launch of a cutting edge, limited-edited FREE compilation album from new Leeds label "Dance To The Radio", showcasing some of Leeds' finest musical talent.
The Topman Unsigned Stage line up is announced for Leeds Festival 2006
Although the Futuresound 2006 competition is still to come to a close -with six winners expected to be announced shortly- the line up for the Unsigned Stage at this year's Leeds Festival is already taking shape...
10,000 things to love about new city centre live music venue...
Transmission Promotions today announced the location of the new home for their groundbreaking slant on live music.
After appearing on a Maida Vale session for BBC Radio 1 earlier in the year and completing a hectic national tour schedule, I think it would be safe to assume that This Et Al are a band clearly going places.
Mother Vulpine @ Brudenell Social Club
Such is the packed out full of goodnessness of tonight's On The Bone, I rudely enter the Brudenell a couple of songs into Wintermute's set.
Various Artists: Dance To The Radio: Leeds
Compilation CDs are by their nature an odd breed. Only really working commercially when the listener already knows and likes the majority of the tracks.
There's going to be a sequel! The charity CD will launch this year's CD at Leeds newest venue The Platform
Various Artists: On The Bone Records: Compilation One
Eventually, a compilation release is the logical step in any promoter's relationship with their artists and audience.
Duels @ Woodhouse Liberal Club
Dance to the Radio was an event. Is it possible to review an event? Even straight description couldn't get deep enough into the complexities and impossibilities of making such a thing not just happen but happen so brilliantly.
This review is really rather late, for which I apologise profusely. If I may, I shall explain how I came to be so rubbish at time-keeping, life-maintenance and being able to do stuff in general.
I give you fair warning. I am about to break the ancient, time-honoured and globally respected code of the International Covenant of Authors, Note-Takers, Writers, Reviewers, Interviewers, Talkers and Editors (or ICANTWRITE for short) covering the critique of musical releases and/or performances on precisely 2 counts. In fact one of these has already been broken. So apologies if this warning comes too late in the day and has already caused you unnecessary distress.