Andrew Crayford (vocals, rhythm guitar)
Chris Speechley (drums)
Leo Seeley (lead guitar)
Mark Diggory (bass guitar)
Influences
The Verve, the Doors, Beatles, The Kinks, Small Faces, The Who, Young Rascals, Jimi Hendrix, Bacaharach & David, Holland Dozier & Holland, Phil Spector, Rolliing Stones, The Jam, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Sex Pistols, The Beat, The Specials, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, John Holt, The Wailers, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, Heptones, Skatalites, Oasis, Paul Weller, Ian Brown, Charlatans, The Coral, Stone Roses, Flaming Lips, Primal Scream, Super Furry Animals, Death In Vegas, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Zutons, Arctic Monkeys, The View, Motown, Stax , Studio 1, Trojan, Atlantic, The Carpenters, Johnny Cash, The Pretty Things (60s band), Leonard Cohen...
The Kosmos were formed in 2005, and are based in London, England. They have developed their own unique style of 60s inspired indie-pop that has seen them labelled as 'The Most Popular Unsigned Band On Myspace'. Their first single 'So in love', released via AWAL (Artists Without A Label), has been called 'The Ultimate Pop Song' by Recordsmith, a reknowned music reviewer, and the song has been hailed as a modern classic with its Beatle-esque, rich harmonies.
They have recently been featured on a cd compilation 'Dig Music Vol 1' with 'So in love', released in the U.S August 2008, and have also been invited to tour the States in 2009 as support to indie icon Ian Brown. The bands notoriety on myspace has led to top U.S music video director Peter Lippman (Lippsync Inc) offering to direct their forthcoming promo video for 'So in love'. Peter's credits include Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Tom Waits and Phil Collins amongst many others, so the band are in very prestigious company.
Andrew Crayford is the Kosmos's songwriter, having started writing songs at the tender age of 11. His range of songs is quite remarkable, and fuses many styles that include indie, folk, pop and psychedelic rock. Andrew states that he has been influenced by everything from The Sex Pistols to the Carpenters, and was inspired by bands like The Jam, The Beatles, The Kinks and the Doors to be a musician and songwriter .
'I want to make music that moves people on a deep emotional level, but is also timeless.' 'So in Love' is a classic pop track, and could have been written in the 50s or 60s. Its one of those songs you think you've heard before, it has that instant familiarity quality to it. I love the new bands like the Arctic Monkeys, but I don't think music has to be played at breakneck speed to have intensity. 'Silent Body Language' is a very powerful song that has drama, intensity and emotion, and there are not many songwriters around that can write like that anymore.'
'Comedown' is a raw angry swipe at the superficiality that pervades all around in the media, and directed at the pretentious posers who perpetuate it. 'Deluded' is Andrew Crayford's honest examination of his own pretensions, and says that we all have to check ourselves before we start on others. The song has been likened to The Ramones, and shows the indie/garage rawness to his song-writing and production skills. 'Save me' portrays the universal anguish of feeling alienated and marginalised, and shows Andrew Crayford at his most vulnerable. He says that this period of his life was the most painful, though artistically creative. 'Its a fine line to tread when you know you are writing great songs, but your personal life is in total meltdown'. 'I always say that you should always write with sincerity, because sincerity is timeless and universal.'
All in all, The Kosmos are a rare breed, managing to combine the thought-provoking and moving lyricism of Andrew Crayford, the melodic intertwinings of Leo Seeley, and the rhythmical drive of Mark Diggory and Chris Speechley to create the most moving songs you will hear this year. With songs like 'Save Me' and 'Silent Body Language' they will surely become the most influential band since The Verve, Oasis and The Stone Roses.
'SO IN LOVE' and 'UN-PLUGGED' cd of 5 songs available for download on Itunes - click on Itunes box
http://www.apple.com/itunes/linkmaker
'DELUDED', 'SAVE ME' AND 'SILENT BODY LANGUAGE' available for download on Indiestore
Hi the Kosmos, Happy New Year! Please raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. Make a video (on your mobile phone if u wish) and win an awesome night out for two and attend The Black Ball hosted by Alicia Keys!
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LOVE your new profile pic Andrew / guys (you've done it again Andrew)....hope you are all well....all's good here, not on MySpace so much at the moment. Have a lovely Christmas my dear friends! Love Janice xoxoxox
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