Palmstruck will be playing a one off gig at Water Rats in London on April 14th as a warm up to their impending UK tour. Tickets are £7 advance via myspace and each one comes with a free digipack copy of their debut EP, The Spoiler.
..Debut single "The Spoiler" was released on October 6th and is now available on iTunes..
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Formed in 2003 at Lancaster University, Palmstruck are now based in Manchester. As an ambitious band mixing accessible songs with elements of experimental soundscapes, the result is “pretty much unrelated to anything else going on in Manchester right now” (Cath Aubergine, manchestermusic.co.uk).
The founding members Rigg (vox/guitars/piano), Kip (synths/programming) and Al (drums) have provided the backbone throughout the inevitable line-up changes that all aspiring bands undergo. However, the addition in mid-2007 of Ant (bass) and Mark (guitars/noise) has sculpted the band’s current, and most impressive, form. In their live shows, pounding drums and driving bass are perfectly juxtaposed with ethereal keys, subtle vocals and unusual guitar effects. They are receiving consistent praise from the press and have earned the respect of some of the North West's biggest promoters, culminating in one-off support slots for bands such Two Gallants, 65daysofstatic, and Pure Reason Revolution.
Their music is inspired by a variety of different artists, reflecting the diverse tastes of each band member. These range from Radiohead to Bjork, Deftones to Astor Piazzolla, The Bad Plus to Burial, Mono to Charles Mingus.
They are now signed to Liverpool’s Project Records and their first EP - 'The Spoiler' is available now in digipack format to buy on here, at live shows, or on iTunes. Their debut album is to follow in 2009.
"This fivesome from Manchester show a brave commitment to experimentation… but the emphasis is far more on the beautiful than the bleak." -
The Student Guide, Tour Review
"Single 'The Spoiler' offers an upbeat mix of beats and electrified goodness… Palmstruck have ample ability and no shortage of ideas." -
Sandman, Single Review
"The Spoiler” is a perfect example of singer Riggs’ purposeful and attractively soulful melodies… It’s Palmstruck at their best." -
Manchester Music, EP Review
"Building from a foundation of solid bass and piano, they throw on layers of crashing noise, wayward guitars and interestingly understated vocals to make something that's part shoegaze revival, part prog, but relentlessly powerful." -
Manchester Music, 65daysofstatic Support Review
Hey congrats on the introducing slot guys! Hope all is well,
we've been out of action for a while but will be gracing the stage of Night & Day on Saturday 5th December for the League Liege EP launch night. Polly Mackey is there too and we'll be on about 9.30pm
21/11/09 Cellar Club - Liverpool 27/11/09 The Mad Ferret - Preston 06/12/09 Fuel Cafe Bar - Withington Manchester 18/12/09 41 King Street - Blackburn 27/12/09 The Variety - Preston 07/01/10 The Imperial - Chorley
gentlemen - we have a gig on saturday, at the roadhouse. it would be nice if you could come. i know alex is probably undergoing a cavity search in bogota airport, but that's no reason for the rest of you to stay indoors all the time...
Got a minute's worth of china bones remix on my myspace now. Have a gander....what's happening with all that gubbins by the way? Ain't heard from you guys or Jim in time.
01 (--) Radioboxer - GMV 02 (04) Radioboxer - Reckless Behavior 03 (01) Radioboxer - Radio Broke My Heart 04 (03) StrangeA - Disappointed Again 05 (05) StrangeA - Heart Of Stone 06 (02) StrangeA - Pins 07 (--) Dweeb - 51 08 (13) Morning Lane - She Dancer 09 (07) The Everglades - You Can Be My Radio 10 (--) Palmstruck - Piece To Camera One 11 (14) Snow Byrds - Riot 12 (08) Soki2u - Dusty Bird 13 (--) Dweeb - What It Is To Breathe 14 (10) Dweeb - Beginning Is Only The Beginning 15 (12) Bruise - Island Paradise 16 (16) The Jayways - Boiling Point 17 (19) The Jayways - Until We Get It Right 18 (--) Rieser - Angerflow 19 (17) Morning Lane - That Moment 20 (20) ODi - Crawl
palmstruck - playing Moho Live 24th April, Please note the new RecordScout.com website is live! We have so many new features all aimed at unsigned, and signed bands looking for valuable exposure. Previously it was just a directory for unsigned bands but our new launch includes MP3 and Video exposure as well as photo galleries. Encourage your fans to sign up and vote for you. When we go live with our national radio coverage the charts will be announced weekly! Unfortunately previous bands and artists will have to set up an new account from scratch but it is worth it!
Thanks for the support palmstruck - playing Moho Live 24th April!
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