Jim Connelly (vocals, guitar)
Michael Bel Gil (bass and b.vs)
Lee Harding (drums and b.vs)
Francesco Accurso (guitar)
Influences
Otis Redding, Radiohead, John Lee Hooker, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Jimi Hendrix, Bert Jansch, Tim Buckley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, The Mars Volta, Corduroy, Funkabubble, U2, The Police, dEUS, ABBA, KLF
Sounds Like
The Verve
The Beta Band
The Charlatans
Ian Brown
Gomez
The Stone Roses
Radiohead
Imajim are steadily making a name for themselves in London as an outstanding live act that has to be experienced. Charismatic front man singer/songwriter Jim Connelly has been likened to a British Jim Morrison, and he tickles his semi-acoustic like a flamenco guitarist without the shiny trousers. But don't be fooled by the acoustic guitar and dark, melancholic tunes - they have their pin-drop moments, but this band is no stroll in the park.
They have been described as "Radiohead meets Queens of the Stone Age" (XFM) - think quirky, alternative rock with a mediterranean flavour, three part vocal harmonies and a pounding rhythm section.
Reviews:
"9/10. Forget the name, grab a copy of the EP and immerse yourself in the sound of a genuinely passionate and exciting band." The Mag read more >
"A distinctive sound, explosive guitars and powerful drums are the order of the day."
The Sound Magazine read more >
"Grand, melodramatic indie rock."
NME magazine
"A combination of a part delicate and part authoritative voice, soaring with some indie grandeur. Elbow meets Jeff Buckley and convinces him not to go swimming." New Noise
FRANCI!..... BELLO RITROVARTI QUI!..... E CHE BEL MYSPACE CHE HAI FATTO!..... YEAH, IMAJIM RULES!!!..... SONO A P.E. FINO A FINE MESE, POI A ROMA!..... SENTIAMOCI PRESTO! E BACI ALLA FAMIGLIOLA!.... A.
The album. Download it. Let it breathe on your playlist for a while. It will reward you in many ways. Then again, maybe you don't like presents. Which is perfectly fine.
While the songs flow to your computer, rest your eyes on my clumsy love confession in the latest blog - GIRL WITHOUT A SOCK
Hi guys, just stopping by to show some support I really enjoyed your new tunes Hope I'll be able to make it for you dublin caslte gig Keep it up Cheers Geo
