Arm The Elderly arrived in 05 with a simple plan . Play it loud and make it groove , play to a crowd and make em move . With plenty of experience behind them having played in groups such as Bass Odyssey and Anonymous Groove in the past our four heroes set about constructing the world of Arm The Elderly .
Funk acts like Funkadelic , James Brown ,Rick James & The Meters were cool as was punk acts like Dead Kennedys ,Stiff Little Fingers , Misfits and Fugazi . The jazz of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock was also dug so was the vibration coming from reggae acts like The Wailers , Burning Spear & Black Uhuru.Hip hop from the likes of Public Enemy ,Gravediggaz , Eric B & Rakim , Gangstarr , Beastie Boys and House Of Pain was shown love too . Music like this alongside books & movies by G.Orwell , A. Burgess , P.K.Dick , M.Scorscesse , R.Polanski J..musch were all a source of influence. This was all thrown into the mix and what came out was Arm The Elderly's sonic statement . Music that was loud and fun to play , got people moving and had something to say .
Arm The Elderly arrived on the live scene in their home country of Ireland in late 05 with a blistering high energy show which has become their trademark . With a good buzz around the band in a relatively short peroid of time the next step was to record some music . For this Simon Widdowson of " Are You Listening" productions was enlisted . Having previously recorded acts like The Hindi Guns & Sweeper it was his approach of performance over stale perfection that appealed to them . Into the studio with a no nonsense approach saw them surface two weeks later with their debut ep" This Is not For Entertainment"
Since its release it gone to become somewhat of a cult classic in their home country with praises from critics and fans including pick of the fortnight in hotpress. This alongside Arm The Elderly's no holds barred approach to their live shows has seen them play up down the country doing their own shows and in support of acts such as , The Sultans Of Ping , Republic Of Loose and Public Enemy . At the time of writing Arm The Elderly are back in the studio recording their debut album which should be out in the new year . With a host of live shows and new album on the way" it will never cease till the black flag of Arm The Elderly is on every street"
Hey Arm The Elderly! you've been a friend of our on Myspace for about a year and we havent spoken once yet!
Well things in the 9Lies camp are upto the 9's, so I will make this a quick one to let you know that the first ever 9Lies all digital single release 'Touch the Sky' will be available tomorrow (Monday 21st April). We are totaly excited as it is not only our first official single but our first ever release since signing with Evil Twin Records, and whats more, its a secret!
There will be no whistles and bells or mad media airplay, because we havent actually told anyone apart from your good selves! Crazy?? Well its a little cog in a bigger wheel! All will become clear in the months to come, and your apart of it.
Whatsmore we are not only having a fan only release but we are allowing each and everyone of you the chance to preview it for free with this link: http://www. 9lies. net/9liesfreemusic. html (or possibly the Media Player Below)
We do hope you enjoy the song and if so download '9Lies - Touch the Sky' at iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, SNOCAP and all the other major Digital music providers.
And can I just take this opportunity to thank you all personally for the support you have given us over the past few years, We are greatful that it encourages us to continue to create in the way we do!
The song itself I feel Starts out as a moody mother, with a kick drum to match your racing heart, then it all happens, kicking up a rocking gear and taking you on a road trip lyrically from A to B as the songs runs, with twists and turns along the way. See what you make of it!
Make sure and hit me back, It doesnt have to be a year before we talk again Arm The Elderly!
Stagger Lee hit Cork TOMORROW NIGHT Friday 18th April to be precise... to play the Quad Bar with the very talented SPANK. We would love to see our Corkonian friends for this one!! Hope you can make it.
Go to this page and listen to 'Belly of a Whale'...
Operation Reconnect: Please join us in protests worldwide against the evil cult of $cientology.
12th April @11am outside Co$ buildings across the globe , the Dublin protest will take place in Middle Abbey st, D1.
The focus of this protest is the Scientology policy of "Disconnection" where families and friends who criticize Co$ are cut off from contacting the cult member forever.
We are Anonymous We are Legion We do not Forgive We do not Forget.
for those that may be inclined new Captain moonlight single "Whats it worth?" from the forthcoming album, ag pt3 available for download at downloadmusic. ie punters can text "music 997" to 57501, receive password and follow instructions.texts cost 99c. can also be purchased with credit cards and shit.
I hope you don't mind me letting you know that Pauls debut album 'LET THE ENEMY IN' is available NOW from iTUNES and on CD from all good record stores. Check out Paul’s profile to hear his new single & for venues, dates of other live appearances and for all the latest news.
'catchy pop fare and grungy guitar blues...tunes to suit anyone's ever-changing mood' **** The Irish Times
'Indestructible...as SUPERB a debut as we've had in a while' ****Hotpress
'a classic songwriter...immensely impressive!' ****Metro
'a stonkingly good debut album...buy it!' ***The Star
Thanks for your time and hope to see you at a gig soon!
