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Piskie Sits
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Member Since7/31/2006
Band WebsiteE-MAIL - morsey2000@hotmail.com
Band MembersCRAIG, AL, BILL, MORSEY, STEVE, HARRY
InfluencesPiskie Sits racket is fuelled by a love of US slacker noisenik pioneers of the 80s/90s (Pavement, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur JR, Sebadoh, Breeders), their Scottish equivalents (JAMC, Teenage Fanclub, Vaselines) and classic English pop artists such as D. Bowie and Blur. Add swaggering northern bravado and a healthy dose of good-time absurdity and you may come close to understanding Piskie Sits outlook.

We've played with some great bands such as The Fall, Frightened Rabbit, The Research (tour support), Envelopes, Wild Beasts, Times New Viking, Make Model and many more.

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Sounds LikeLive Reviews

Leeds Irish Centre with The Fall

Arriving in good time, I was astonished to see an absolutely chock-a-block car park, which made me think that their recent Leeds Festival outing had made them some more friends. On seeing the support band take to the stage, though, it soon became clear why the numbers had swelled. Two words ... Piskie Sits. They played an exceptional 30 minute set, concluding with their latest single “What is the Point?” Music Guru

Album Launch

Now Piskie Sits stand alone; throwbacks to an age where the jeans were dirty and comfortable and the distortion pedal didn't need an off switch. They also seem to get compared to Pavement a lot, and I was interested to know if they sound like the half of that bands back catalogue that has actual tunes or the dreaded other half. Thankfully it's the former; even with three guitarists there's a definite melody coming through the fuzz; and a damned fine one at that. Sandman

Dogs are Faithful, Cats are Clever EP Reviews

"The glorious Pavement distortion and melodies of Piskie Sits 'Sonic Oof' is a slacker pop song of supreme loveliness, vocally its got Malkmus all over it but thats never been a bad thing. Where as the lush 'Out' is a Hawaiin-esque art-pop number with jangling melodies and suffocating vocals" ARTROCKER

"The two Piskie Sits numbers are the first since 2007's debut album 'Secret Sickliness'. Bolstered by two new band members, the now 6-piece continue with their favoured slacker rock in the two new tracks featured on this EP. It makes a refreshing change listening to "Sonic Oof" and 'Out' as the sound is clearly influenced from beyond these shores and that can only be a good thing for them." SANDMAN MAGAZINE

"Piskie Sits are more obviously influenced by revered US bands such as Pavement and Sebadoh and are a contrast to The Spills slickness. 'Sonic Oof' is a spot on and brilliantly named Sonic Youth pastiche/homage, with singer Craig Hale sounding just like Thurston Moore. He sounds more like J. Mascis on 'Out', highlighted by the use of Dinosaur Jr. fuzziness, but this feels like the real Piskie Sits, it's too warm and lovely not to be. There are potential stars and cult heroes on display here." DIE SHELLSUIT DIE

Secret Sickliness Reviews

"...there’s little to say other than these 11 future slacker anthems are rather special in a laid back, sloppy hair, checkered shirt wearing manner, and given a few listens, certain songs really step up to the mark and become rather wonderful, making this album well worth checking out." BBC

From opener "No Hidden Chord" with its chant along outro to the jilted and driving "Big Fat Mouth" the guitar playing is meticulously loose and the production fittingly woolly. "Slidy Show" and "Girl In Bed" are lazy sunny chugging beats, the latter replete with off-key slide guitar. "The Hope and The Aim" finds the band in a bleaker mood while single "Witches" still sounds as great like a twisted fairground soundtrack reminiscent of Grandaddy. Crowning glory comes in the brilliant "What Is the Point?" with its monster-pop outro and if there is any justice it should live on as an indie-dance floor classic forever.

This is one big hangover soothing, comfy chair of an album so put your feet up. Don't let The Secret Sickliness be a secret, go and find anyone who has loved slack-college-rock in the past and tell them you have found the light which will lead them out of their angular-guitar hell. Bliss. LEEDS MUSIC SCENE

Piskie Sits do not deliver slick sophisticated product. But what they do have is a stock of slacker-style tunes that would deliver a grin to the most hard faced critic. Even with press release in hand I can make little sense of Piskie Sits, but they make a damn fine racket and this, their debut album is a veritable treat; a smorgasboard of classic slacker powerpop from Dinosaur Jr through to Teenage Fanclub with a healthy helping of Pavement thrown in for good measure. SOUNDS XP

Record LabelReleases on Wrath and Louder Than Bombs
Type of LabelUnsigned


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Order our split Ep with The Spills out on 23rd June on Louder Than Bombs Records. Only £4.

GET YOUR COPY OF OUR DEBUT ALBUM NOW! - RELEASED ON 12/02/07. WOO-HOO!

WRATHCD43: PISKIE SITS 'THE SECRET SICKLINESS' (CD Album) - Now Only £4

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Jul 14 2009 3:48 PM

WHOOP!!



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Jul 10 2009 12:52 PM



Buy tickets here - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northeast&query=detail&event=315822
Lapels





Jul 9 2009 3:24 PM

Really gutted that I missed the triumphant Piskie return (now with 33% more beard).

Tim x
The Spills





Jul 8 2009 4:01 PM

that copy haho band are amaaaaaaazing.
rob x
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Jul 7 2009 10:35 AM

Thanks for the add! Pop round any time and have a look around. Book your next rehearsal online and get 10% off see www.factorystreet.co.uk

 

Stay cool ,

 

Alex, Amy and Rich









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Jul 7 2009 10:35 AM

Thanks for the add! Pop round any time and have a look around. Book your next rehearsal online and get 10% off see www.factorystreet.co.uk

 

Stay cool ,

 

Alex, Amy and Rich









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Jun 20 2009 2:01 PM


You are cordially invited to a special house show we are throwing, as a warm-up for our show with Crocodiles at Old Blue Last the following day. Places are strictly limited. Also playing is the wonderful Stairs To Korea.

http://partynicemag.blogspot.com/2009/06/partynice-presents.html
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Jun 6 2009 12:40 AM

Hey hey,

La Folie are having a launch party on the 8th of June at The Forum in Sheffield! £2 advance tickets/£3 on the door! Plus the added bonus of if you film some stuff from the night of us, you or anything else connected and send it us, we will send you a free copy of 'Risus Sardonicus'



this artworks by Phlegm - amazing stuff!

Love Mannie LF x
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May 17 2009 7:14 PM

this is on tuesday!

Meursualt // Mi Mye // Glaciers

its also what mi mye tried to post you!

see you there!
x
Mi Mye





May 10 2009 1:33 PM

Meursault // Mi Mye // Glaciers
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May 3 2009 12:55 PM

The debut album by St. Gregory Orange is out now for the very reasonable sum of £5. We could tell you it's amazing (because it is) but look at what other people have said about it:

'We could do with more individualists like St Gregory Orange.' 8/10 This Is Fake DIY

'A unique sort of mad-professor' Sheffield Music

'A 20 something Adrian Mole doing Four Tet' 4/5 The Beat Surrender

'A slow motion dream' 3.5/5 Manchester Music


So go on take a chance and if you like tell your friends
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Apr 24 2009 1:14 PM

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'Americana, folk, gospel, soul and psychedelia in an attractive blend, served up by an ingratiating singer with fine vocal harmonies on the side.

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Apr 20 2009 10:14 AM

see you there!

Copy Haho Flier yeah

@ The Library
7:30pm
£5 on door
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Apr 19 2009 3:20 PM

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Apr 6 2009 1:44 PM

yo! thankyou for the add! mafia
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Mar 29 2009 8:40 AM

Thanx to you!!!
LoveAlWays....
Tex Glitter
Rob





Mar 11 2009 5:33 PM

We'll try and get to that one or the Oporto gig mate. But we will defo be in the crowd at Live @ Leeds.
Rob





Mar 9 2009 9:12 PM

Which venue are you lads playing at Live @ Leeds?
More and More Tiger Promotions





Feb 22 2009 9:55 PM

Thanks for the add!

-Graham

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MORE AND MORE TIGER presents:

Thursday February 26th @ The Packhorse, Leeds

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MINNAARS
Intense, danceable, epic: that Forward Russia's Tom Woodhead has been working as their producer gives

an idea as to where they're coming from, but Minnaars add to that sound an incredible variety through

the use of loops, unpredictable structures & duelling synth & guitar.

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THE BLACKBIRD APPEAL
Whispered vocals & thick, fuzzy guitars at the front; along with drums cranking the tempo up at the

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Feb 19 2009 9:40 PM

craig needs help we gambling
The Exhibition





Feb 19 2009 8:43 PM

Alright lads. Hope all is well? We've been in studio this week and got 3 new uns done if you fancy a listen.
Kundalini Rising





Feb 11 2009 12:02 PM

Valentines wolf Pictures, Images and Photos

Happy Valentines.
:o)
tom dooley





Dec 4 2008 9:33 PM

scum basterd
riggs





Dec 1 2008 12:35 PM

just gets better really dunit
The Exhibition





Nov 27 2008 8:09 PM

Well played last night lads.
Hope you find a new drummer very soon!
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