RECORDINGS
Kevin McGrother (Words and Music, Vocals, Some Instruments); Mary Joyce (Vocals - Same Old Story, I'm Glad I'm Not Like You); Linzi Hunter (Vocals - Living In An Enid Blyton World); Mike Frankland (All Other Instruments, Engineering & Production)
LIVE
Kevin McGrother (Vocals and Guitar), Lizzie Purdham (Vocals), Mike McGrother (Violin), Dom Blades (Bass), Richard Idle (Drums)
Influences
Edward Elgar ... Eric Cantona ... David Scarboro ... Terry Hall ... Amelia Fletcher ... The Pastels ... Stephen Duffy ... Pete Wylie ... Yeah Jazz ... The Weather Prophets ... Enid Blyton ... Sarah Records ... A House ... Mike McGrother ... The Lovehearts ... Robert Owen ... Elvis Presley ... Dexy's Midnight Runners ... Shandy Wildtyme ... Evan Dando ... Morrissey ... The Housemartins ... Vincent Van Gogh ... Prefab Sprout ... The Primitives ... Arthur Ransome ...
Sounds Like
"an unrepentant indie popster ... Living In An Enid Blyton World sounds like the best of British indie pop from the 80’s ... This record deserves to be blogged about on each and every English music blog, indie pop blog, webzine and fanzine." (Songs Illinois, USA)
"fab debut album ... lovely album filled with intelligent and funny lyrics. With songs ranging from jangly and catchy pop songs in an English 80’s pop tradition to some songs accompanied by only piano or accoustic guitar Kevin McGrother has created a varied album where the great songwriting is in focus." (Fraction Discs, Sweden)
"lovely record, beautiful pop melodies made by a genius. A must have!!!" (Under Blue Skies, Philippines)
"Living In An Enid Blyton World ... a marvellous record, no fillers, just perfect songs, one after the other" (Cloudberry Records, USA)
"Bouncy Pop With Brains ... Poppy tunes with a peculiarly English bent (Crack magazine, England)
"Fascinating ... Intelligent and intimate ... a real talent" (North East Evening Gazette, England)
Indietracks Festival, England, July 2009
Filmed by Jorge Fernandez (See Eolrin in top friends) - more footage on You Tube
Living In An Enid Blyton World (Released October 2008)
Track listing: I'm Glad I'm Not Like You ... Haircut of the Century ... A Week Of Wednesdays ... Stephen ... Living In An Enid Blyton World ... Summer Starts On Sunday ... Turn Your Life Around ... The Night I Met Tracey Emin ... The Same Old Story ... You'll Never Know
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR £6.49 FROM THEE SHEFFIELD PHONOGRAPHIC CORPORATION (SEE TOP FRIENDS or www.theespc.com)
Also available from Fraction Discs (Sweden) and Apple Crumble Records (Japan)
Download from Amie Street (above)
All other enquiries, e-mail kevin.mcgrother@btopenworld.com
SINGLE
"Riverside Heaven / A Week of Wednesdays"
Released on Cloudberry Records (www.cloudberryrecords.com) January 2009
Forgive the shameless self promotion Kevin, but I'm just dropping by to let you know my debut album I Am Liberated is now officially out and about. Locally it's available from Sound It Out (Stockton) and RPM (Newcastle) or mail order from Rough Trade.
I was waiting for this party 3 months ago. I don't lost it for anithing! Your music is POP, BEAUTIFUL POP! I will say to you hello and will give you kisses and hugs ^_^'
these are some lovely tunes that melt a frozen in the cold little heart with icicles, and bring it to sitting in some warm spring breeze and to a picnic on a field of flowers. heartmelting-warming, for sure. how did our paths cross, oh, and how did you know that riverside heaven and that little whistle bit would be ever so my cup of tea ?
hello hello and sunshine from somewhere across the dreamy clouds to somewhere in old lovely england
They add lemon popsicles to the list, as well as lying on a field of daises till you get a sunburn in your nose! These are the times that I adore myspace and the internet... where you can see that you are not alone :) in the masses Have a very nice day!
Hi Kevin,today finally recieved a parcel from you.many thanks for your message.and a postcard of Tickety-Boo,just a special gift for me! now i'm listening to your album.voice,melody and sound...never changed since Tickety-Boo days.great,so great album!!!.also artwork is good.and took a picture with your new album,postcard and Tickety-Boo single.i'm soooooo happy! bestv wishes. Takashi. xx
Thank you Kevin for discovering your songs to me. I love them after the first listening. i'm excited to know the ten songs of the album, october is the release date right? kisses from a sunny madrid!
Hello,kevin. Thank you so much for comment. your new song and the jacket are perfect! I want your album.:) Looking forward to seeing and listening to more of your work. ma x
Hello i'm Takashi.just i knew that finally you'll be released a new album on October!!! great,great news! i'm sure to buy it. oh i can't wait for.even now i'm enjoying Tickety-Boo's single :) best wishes. Takashi
Oh this is really terrific - right up my street. It reminds me of prime Blueboy or Hit Parade (and that's the highest praise). Thanks for finding me! When is your album available?
Online Now!
