Carl Hodgetts - Some refer to him as 'the melody postman'. He also plays guitar.
Mathieu Albasser - Known by many of the villagers as 'The Bringer of Funk'. He also plays bass & glockenspiel.
Samuel Souter - The mountain folk call him the 'Vibration Maker'.
Press and inquires: drawmestories@gmail.com
Artwork: Sometimes a band needs more than the music - so a big thank you to the artists and photographers that have helped us along the way. Check them out!
What have others uttered about DMS? (click links for full reviews)
"Hopping from unplugged folkiness to mains-powered ragged rock, Cardiff’s Draw Me Stories put a little soul into all they do. Updated traditionals with some powerful hollering attached." - Swn
"Draw me Stories caused most of those still capable of rational thought to fall in love with them, and those not so capable to believe they’d actually married them." - Oxjam Music Festival 2009
"The bluesy-ness of the 60s incarnation of Fleetwood Mac and the voice reminiscent of Jim Morrison...It's good!" - BBC Introducing Bristol
"Dark and raw and yet perfectly polished and professional...No doubt helped along by the fact lead singer Carl Hodgetts has the kind of Ian Curtis/ Paul Banks voice that makes girls go weak at knees!" - Music News Unsigned
Bonjour! Welcome to the myspace of Draw me Stories...Within this treasure trove of electrical delights you'll find music, photos and videos.
Every note of music that we've intentionally recorded is onRawRip. There you will find our new EP 'The Sky and the Mirror', our unplugged album 'The Unplugged Sessions' and it's plugged friend 'The Plugged Sessions'. If you would like your own physical copy of the former two albums, in a shiny case, with all the lovely artwork, then click BUY NOW below to go to our shop. We like them and we hope you do too. Adieu!
Blurb
The energetic Draw me Stories provide the ears with a "wonderful" and "uncompromising" brand of music. Whilst they march happily under many musical banners they never stray away from the organic style that makes them so appealing. The driving, scattering rhythms, groove-laden guitars and haunting folk-like vocals bring to mind something that is both epic and humble. By the end of their first year their unique and reassuringly primitive sound attracted many kind reviews and worldwide airplay. The acclaim attached to their acoustic album 'The Unplugged Sessions' suggests that Draw me Stories are completely comfortable, and indeed capable, of exploring the many sides of their creativity. Their forthcoming EP, 'The Sky and the Mirror', may suggest that all this is just the tip of the iceberg...
The music...
The Sky and the Mirror (NEW EP!)
Our first official plugged release. You can download the EP at RawRip or alternatively you can buy the CD directly from our myspace for a pocket friendly £4 (inc. P & P). Click the link below to be directed to the Paypal checkout. Jolly times indeed! Let us know on the form if you would like a personal message or it signed :)
"This is a superb EP from one of the best folk-rock bands in the country right now - 4/5" - God Is In The TV
"Brilliant...Very well written and intriguing - 8/10" - God Is In The TV
The Plugged Sessions
Our early 'plugged' recording are now available to download on RawRip. They're groovy, they're raw. A free download of the Veil is also available.
"Filled with dark passion…Strident folk leanings…Eccentric percussion…Sun-kissed Latin grooves...There's an unflinching confidence to the performances" - God Is In The TV
"An interesting blend of classic 1970’s rock that instead of feeling dated has enough contemporary edge to keep it interesting and new. Currently unsigned you have to wonder just how long you will be able to say this…" - Room Thirteen
""...donne cette irrépressible envie de
danser au son d’une guitare rythmée et d’une voix sexy à souhait" - Discordance (FR)
The Unplugged Sessions
'The Unplugged Sessions' is available to buy and download at Rawrip. We grab acoustics, bongos, bowls & plant pots for a special exploration of our own music.
You can buy a physical copy of the album here or at Spillers Records, Cardiff. They are selling like strawberries on a summer day so please be quick and grab your copy!
Buy now for £7.00 (inc. P & P) - If you would like the CD signed or dedicated then feel free to let us know on the form provided!
"These tracks have that lilting folk sound played beautifully, each track catching on to intricately crafted hooks and melodies and drawing the listener in..." - God Is In The TV
"Such ambient melodrama...A delicious album full of transcendental hymns..." - For Folks Sake Album Review
"Epic in scope, haunting in sound...This is unsettling folk music" - Live Music Scene
Moving pictures...
Draw me Stories - Carnival of Robots (Live at The Hope & Anchor, London).
Draw me Stories - Becomes The Hunted (Live at The Hope & Anchor, London).
Draw me Stories - Spiders (Live on a balcony in Camden, London). Thanks to Layla and Greg from Balcony TV!
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