Most musicians boast of exploding onto their local scene in a glittering blaze of media hype and spontaneous applause. The unassuming, unusual and enigmatic T.E. Yates, however, snuck in through an open window.
His name was not on the top line of event posters but rather a discreet artist signature in the bottom corner; his first gig flyers and album covers were ones he designed for other bands, not himself. He’s performed in front of huge crowds but always as a hired hand or supporting player, a multi-instrumentalist in the shadows – mandolin, banjo, harmonica, even musical saw – you may have heard him on the tracks of other artists without even knowing it. But now T.E. Yates has stepped out of the shadows, taking center-stage with a formidable backing band (both onstage and on record) comprising members of Victorian Dad, The Bedlam Six, Ottersgear, Gorilla Riot, and Honeyfeet.
Even when performing solo the man doesn’t travel light, his weird and wonderful drawings regularly making an appearance between songs, baffling and delighting audiences in equal measures.
His debut album “Silver Coins And White Feathers” is by turns moving, catchy and ambitious, brimming with influences from all across the genre spectrum, the subject matter ranging from astronomy to the Suffrage movement – a real treat for music lovers of all persuasions.
“Nick Drake’s ‘Hazy Jane’ with a touch of Roy Orbison”
– BBC Radio Manchester
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/T.E.Yates.Official
https://twitter.com/teyates
https://soundcloud.com/t-e-yates
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vfksH96y3ZbDe6SLRX6mT
https://teyates.bandcamp.com
https://vimeo.com/user24745797
https://debtrecords.net
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrn1R2iL89k&index=1&list=PL–NzcS5ylP3JYe2k6gDEcqZQVsszD-Lp
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Lord and the Woolf – Young
Lord and the Woolf have today released their new video for the track titled ‘Young’. That original vocal harmony is the first thing that grabs you, beautifully crafted over a varied pair of guitar licks and laid back steady beat. Add to that the lush scenery filmed locations and storyboard cinematic style, you have what you see; a pair of artists who have a vision.
ABOUT LORD AND THE WOOLF
Lord and the Woolf are made up of a pair of rascals from the North West of England – Joe Woolf and Sam Lord.
After previously touring with bands Chappaqua Wrestling, ‘Aquilo’, ’LOWES’, and ‘Shy Luv’, Sam and Joe decided to start their own project. With Joe conveniently being a producer, they took to his studio to hone and create their own unique style and sound. Their studio writing process and attention to detail spawned a dense and interesting production aesthetic, resembling the likes of ‘Alt-J’, ‘Bombay Bicycle Club’ and ‘Tame Impala.’
Following two previous singles including the euphoric ‘Etta’s Game’, this month will mark the release of their 3rd single ‘Young’ alongside a music video.
‘Young’ carries a narrative that highlights youthful lust and love, and how it can harness the power to distort our moral compass. At a point in everyone’s life, they must make a choice to either leave or stay in a life-defining moment.
‘Young’ is out now and available HERE.
LINKS:
https://facebook.com/lordandthewoolf
https://instagram.com/lordandthewoolf
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Syteria – Revolution
Syteria premiered their video for “Revolution” from their debut album “Rant 0 Bot”. The video was directed by Andrew Staley, while the concept and production were created by Syteria’s vocalist Julia Calvo. Also on board are Drop D Films and Restless Focus, to augment guitarist/composer Jackie Chambers composition. Editing Guru Mike Brierley had the task of making it come together on the screen.
“The major corporations have had their say too long and the people are starting to fight back. Then from among the shadows, a hero is rising!” says Syteria.
Syteria is the stroppy offspring of British heavy metal rock band Girlschool with the talented lead guitarist Jackie Chambers leading the pack. Jackie has been lead guitarist of Girlschool since 1999, but when you are taking Syteria into account that is where the similarities stop. For those of you that were lucky enough to see their far to a quick tour of South East Asia or their Friday night UK headline gig in the V Lounge in Great Yarmouth, these girls and boys rock, but in a different more urgent way than Girlschool. The band is more Runaways/Joan Jett Solo than Iron Maiden or Saxon.
Syteria’s album Rant 0 Bot itself starts off with the anthemic “Revolution.” The video and song sound exactly as the title suggests, music to start a revolution too!
Cover photo by Yellow Mustang Photography.
Syteria is:
Jackie- Lead guitar and Backing Vocals
Julia- Lead Throat
Kiera- Bass guitar and vocals
Pablo- Drums and VocalsLINKS:
https://www.numberonemusic.com/syteria
https://www.facebook.com/syteriagirls
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxhTNvKJfLjHNV0FzdrIlCw/videos
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The Winachi Tribe – Funky But Chic
The Winachi Tribe shows off their new video for the single titled ‘Funky But Chic’. One of the U.K’s most unique bands teams up with one of Italy’s most iconic fashion brands for an exciting collaboration!!! Spring/Summer 2020 will see Electro Funk collective ‘The Winachi Tribe’ embark on a tour to promote the release of their new single ‘Funky But Chic’…a collaboration with Italian fashion giants ‘Pantofola d’Oro’.
The tour will coincide with the release of the ‘Pantfola d’Oro – Winachi Collection’ trainers which have been exclusively designed by the iconic Italian brand. 2020 will see the band performing a number of dates in the U.K, Europe and a headline performance at the prestigious ‘2020 ISSA Awards’ in Atlanta, Georgia 1st August.
LINKS:
https://www.musicglue.com/thewinachitribe
http://www.facebook.com/thewinachitribe
https://twitter.com/winachitribe