Slint, Sigur Ros, Deerhoof, Godspeed you black emperor, mono, Mogwai, Isis, At the drive in, Pelican, SUNN 0)), LOW, Shellac, Deserts of Traun, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Guapo, Grails, melt banana, Old man gloom, The Melvins, Estradasphere, Keelhaul, faun fables, explosions in the sky, Secret Chiefs 3, tusk, Faxed Head, Jesu, Radiohead, Mum, a silver mt. zion memorial orchestra and tr la la band, Biffy Clyro, Pink Floyd, the book of knots, Pixies, Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses, Tunguska Butterfly among others.
But that dont mean we sound shit like em!
Sounds Like
Like 2 Sunn amps and a drum kit being fondled by an over eager, sexually inexperienced teenager in a dark smokey lounge bar.
Formed from the ashes of a number of bands and projects around the south London area, Pigshackle came into being at some point in 2003. After jamming with a few slightly different lineups and styles, the three piece you dont know or love, was born. The blurry eyed individuals that emerged from this dust cloud of white noise and barely audiable grunts of pleasure were now a band.
Using a stripped down set up and the numerous jams as a foundation, they got to work on the formation of a number of songs and although the band was still in its infancy, a distinct style and sound started to emerge from the Orange and Blue studio walls. Leaning more and more away from their obvious influences, the crumbs of originality started to float in the metaphorical cup of tea that is Pigshackle. Their first recording, EPIG, was recorded by the band in April 2005 and released on Febuary 5th 2007 via Genin Records. The EP of loungey grooves, boomy bass lead songs, weird timings and long brutal fuzzy riffs was enthusiastically received by crowds and critics alike and is available from Genin Records and all good music retailers.
A somewhat quiet period followed the brief EPIG promotional tour as they threw themselves into more and more obscure musical territory. Live appearances have been all too rare as the band have concentrated on writing their debut album. Those lucky enough to see the band during this period will note the dramatic stylistic shift from the early EPIG material and refinement in writing and arrangemnets. None of it should make sense and it doesnt.
Keep your ears peeled, something new is coming! OINK, OINK, OINK!
The as yet untitled debut album is slated for release in late 2008, once again on Genin Records!
allo swineshackle, how goes it! looking forward to hearing some new stuff big stylee!! if any of you guys aint busy on 31st May come see us at the underworld in camden, it is sure to be a pleasent evening for one and all and would be grrrreat to see ya there!
Hello guys, how's it going ? We should definitely sort out a gig together ! We'll be playing at The Underworld in Camden this Thursday and we'll be on at about 8.30. Why don't you come down so that we can have a beer (or 2 or 6) together ? All the best ! RomaViolenta
And how awesome were Pigshackle on Saturday? OK, I'm biased as official founding member and president of the "Fanatical Pigshackle Fan Association", but golly - the new songs? FANDABLYISHOUS. Saliva - check. :-)
hey 'Shackletons hows you boys? hope you have a record on the horizon soon!!!! we will sort that gig with you in Braintree very soon, a guy we know who runs a venue here called Hogs has said we can have a night were we can pick a line up and all that so its gonna be happening very soon, for definate, but then maybe jack has already told you about all this,if so, sorry!! we got some new stuff on our page from our new record, would love to know what y'all think n that! see you soon Chris
At the request of Steve, I've added a Tooting Bizarre Forum . Now you chaps need to GET IN THERE AND FILL IT WITH PROG. Post your dates, CD info, News, Banter & General guff! www.thumpermonkey.com/forum
