"Crossley’s earthy masculine vocal was cool with confident presence. This was catchy stuff and full of punky nerve, the sort of band that makes you real happy people take a chance and give it a go. Right good."
www.lincolnbands.co.uk
"dark, moody, atmospheric, and slightly euphoric it's a song that imediately grabs your attention for all the right reasons and holds it thoughout."
www.myspace.com/sheffieldmusicscene
"Kalenko really do seem to be the full package; they write songs that are instantly memorable and infectious whilst being more meaningful than the average pop song."
Square Indie Magazine Issue (March '08)
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The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a series of political and social upheavals in Russia, involving first the overthrow of the tsarist autocracy, resulting in the establishment of Soviet power under the control of the Bolshevik party. This eventually led to the establishment of the Soviet Union in 1922 and resulted in the overthrow of the autocratic rule of the Czars, and the emperors of Russia.
The name KALENKO symbolises a mark of respect for the Russian poet Alexander Vladimirovich Kalenko who on July 17, 1918, alongside his wife Maria Fyodorovna, and their five children were executed at the order of the revolutionary government for his pro-monarchy views.
If one dies, it seems to those who love him,
that they cannot do anything so simply again.
But they are also only behind mourning.
And everything runs like it is prescribed.
And the clocks do not even remain stained…
Alexander Vladimirovich Kalenko - 'If one dies' (1916)
KALENKO was born when two of its members were both frequenting a local music establishment within the steel city of Sheffield. Frustrated by the lack of original or creative indie music being played and sick of the same blaring songs heard week after week, went to the DJ booth to complain. Realising that they had a similar dis-taste for the vinyl being spun they begun to talk. There that night was struck an understanding of the finer aspects within song writing and the confirmation:
Too many bands have forgotten that music is an art, not a trend.
With the addition of Andy on bass KALENKO began to play together simply for the gratification of playing the music they loved. Soon they would begin to play together live at venues across Sheffield including Corporation and also underwent a brief seaside tour continuing to impress as they went along.
With each member coming from the cultural hotbeds of Carlisle, Coventry and Skegness KALENKO have adopted Sheffield as their home town and seek to offer an alternative to the endless number of Arctic Monkeys rip-offs.
We aim for a sound which is rational and poetic. We try new things and write with conviction; straight to the point. Dirty beats and songs designed around bass lines are the future. We are convinced that we can find a sound that is individual, challenging, new. We believe the power of music extends further than the dimensions of a single band. make a scene, make a choice, make a life.
lol i hope it doesnt rain. i would still go tho if it did, i somehow dont seem to care about my hair getting wet if it means i get to see live bands :D
im a true supporter (: haha.
thanks for the link, i shall add them, and listen (:
obviously KALENKO (: lol. and Djune, Rosalita, Envy and other sins... well im going to see them all really but i havent heard any music from Mouthwash or Blacklight. and when i tried to find The Idlers on myspace, i couldn't, so i havent heard any of their music. But im looking forward to seeing them all really. which one if you is it talking to me now?
lol its ok hahah. you going on to whiskeys after, or just everywhere out on the town? im gonna stay all day, cos i can lol and cos i LOVE music, so its gonna be a lovely day. (:
lol nice one... there isnt alot out for Men atm, go colourful maybe 80's :) that seems to be out. You ever need my help, or anything designing just ask thats what my business is all about x
hahahaha family guy. Would it be stewie or mr. griffin? 2 amazing bands, can't be a bad show:) how is skegness btw? good luck with the gig positive it'll go well;) x Roxanna x
Excellent set at the Venue last night, really enjoyed the new addition to the band, Will be great to see you all in Skegness at the Xfest on July 12th x
I'm well,ta for asking:) Canada, yes, you should come some time:) from there:) so you see I cant come saturday wish I could -good luck though as soon as you get them posted out or for onl;ine purchase, Ill snag the tunes;) loves x Roxanna x
We are back on tour and are playing Sheffield's Leadmill on 26th May. Tickets are a fiver and doors are at 8pm. Check our myspace for the rest of our UK tour dates. Hope to see you there. The Rushes
ps first 5 people who mail us with their names get in free.
yeh thought of it just all by oursleves, dint go on Sheffields band myspace.....honest! its a very good quote though lads hope you dont mind us using it!
Naaa seriously man i really like it. Its well weird cos im letting all your tunes play through whilst browsing myspace verry good, very chilled in a way, good beats man! :) Really like 12 twelve. xxx!
