Proxy paint from a wide palette of rich colours. Debut
single ’Jet Lag’ is a crafted piece of tender pop with
a soaring chorus and neat word-play, while ‘Strangers
In A Fight’ is an elegiac doo-wop love song, whose
fuzzy melodies belie a deeper bitterness. Then just as
you have Proxy pinned, future single ‘Clowns Of Hell’
thrusts forth with some arch and highly knowing glam
rock riffs and Smashing Pumpkins-style album opener
‘Binary’ turns numerical coding into a blank statement
on – what – a failed relationship, maybe?: “Zero –
one, zero – one / One - zero…whatever".
Lyrically, Proxy blend metaphors with abstractions,
emotional insight with detachment. ”We’re very
self-critical people,” says Jon. “The question we’re
always asking is, is this pompous? Is this
self-indulgent? Because even though we want to make
intricate music in the way that a perceived ‘indie’
bands are intricate and challenging,
it’s not at the expense of the raw, carnal element
that attracts you to the song in the first place.”
Though they’ve cut their teeth playing gigs for years,
such is there ambition that today the band contest
that they’ve yet to play a ‘proper’ gig. “Endless
shows in far-flung towns where fans know the word to
every single song,” enthuses Jon. “That’s our next
move, our next ambition. We want people to become
obsessed.”
"These guys have a very bright future ahead" - Zane Lowe, Radio 1
"As their first footing here, second act, Proxy, seize the opportunity to showcase their raw but brilliant talent within the compact environs of Henry's. Hailing from London and signed to A-Records, this lot could be worth keeping an eye ..ing out sounding a wee bit Yo La Tengoey and touching on late Blur with an accomplished Cockney swagger throughout, their sound is derivative in the most respectful way possible, taking the best bits from each of the aforementioned. With such a sprawling palette Proxy have, on this evidence, the makings of a very decent début album"- Skinny Magazine
"Proxy are what we like to describe as a ‘proper' band" - FHM.com
"Like a scrawnier Strokes with a summery mix of nostalgia and melancholy, Proxy saunter by with the charm and energy to ensure this goes straight on yer IPOD!" - Jet Lag single review by Subba Cultcha
"Proxy, from London, bring us this EP/album sampler to whet the appetite for their forthcoming debut and having been championed by the likes of Lamacq, they are surely ready to cause a splash. Lead track 'Jet Lag' a forthcoming single has the sort of vibrant, fresh sound that sets it aside from much of the bile currently spewing its way out of London. There are no pretensions from this bunch, you get the feeling they care more about their music than whether they conform to any scene. Indeed 'Jet Lag' sounds a little like the vastly underrated Electric Soft Parade, with the chorus packing the right amount of energy to compliment the verses. 'Strangers in a fight' starts off sounding a little like a 50's doo-wop number, moving starkly away from the sound of the first track, it takes you a little by surprise at first but is pleasant none the less. 'Pole star navigation' clearly meanders through Pavement territory but that's not a bad reference point to have. 'Footprints' follows suit and by now you get the impression that there is a lot more to this band than first expected. Final track 'Binary' confirms this and was, for me, the standout track of their recent live performance in Edinburgh. It more than signals a very bright future and potentially fantastic first LP from this exciting outfit" - Is this Music Magazine
Hey du Chefrocker, nur noch ein Paar Tage und es gibt wieder eine ROBOTROCK im Untergrund in Bochum.
Zu Gast neben unserem brasilianischen auf Kitsuné und Boysnoise veröffentlichenden Mainact MIXHELL (mit IGGOR CAVALERA, DRUMMER OF SEPULTURA an den Drums) sind die Bochumer Jungs von TEAM TETRIS, die heißesten Necommer 2008: THE BEENS aus Göttingen, Tanzflächenmagnet NACHTHELD und PARTYHARD aus Dortmund.
Es gibt super dicke DJ Action + die performance von MIXHELL irgendwo zwischen Livedrumming und Electrodjing. Schau doch einfach mal das Video hier an...
Wir freuen uns auf dich, los gehts ab 23Uhr im UNTERGRUND, KORTUMSTR. 101, 44787 BOCHUM.
Robotrock ist wieder da, diesen Monat mit MIXHELL aus Brazilien! Der ex Drummer von Sepultura knüppelt sein Schlagzeug auf feinsten Elektro! Dazu die frischen Beats und Sounds aus einer MPC einigen CD-Playern und Samplern und man hat MIXHELL!!! Am 17.04. starten wir ab 23Uhr. Support von Team Tetris, The Beens, Nachtheld & Partyhard.
Diesen Donnerstag startet die "Rocken, Poppen, Däncen" Reihe. Ab jetzt gibt es in unserem Lieblingsclub auch Donnerstag ab 22Uhr was zu feiern. Wenn Du magst setzen wir Dich & Deine Freunde zur Premieren-Party am Do. 02.04. Uhr auf die Gästeliste und ihr könnt zu Indie/Pop/Electro/Allround & Trash mit uns zusammen ROCKEN, POPPEN, DÄNCEN! Mail einfach an untergrundclub@googlemail.com!
Check alle Dates auf myspace. com/untergrundclub UNTERGRUND / KORTUMSTR. 101 / BOCHUM / CITYPASSAGE
Jeden Samstag ab 23 Uhr: UNTERGRUND:ROCKT indie / nurock / postpunk / alternative Check: myspace. com/untergrundclub
Jeden 1. Freitag im Monat ab 23 Uhr: EUROTRÄSH & NOCH MEHR GRÜTZE 90s / Eurodance / Trash Next Dates: 03.04. / 12.04. (Ostersonntag) Check: myspace. com/untergrundclub
Jeden 2. Freitag im Monat ab 23 Uhr: TRUST IN WAX funk / hiphop / bigbeat / roots Next Dates: 10.04. / 08.05. Check: myspace. com/trustinwax
Jeden 3. Freitag im Monat ab 23 Uhr: ROBOTROCK elektro / indietronix / nurave / fidget Next Date: 17.04. mit MIXHELL (Kitzuné, Boysnoize Rec.) Check: myspace.com/robotrockbochum
Jeden 4. Freitag im Monat ab 23 Uhr: M.W.A. - MUSIC WITH ATTITUDE hiphop / deutschrap / urban classics Next Dates: 24.04. Beginner Soundsystem - Denyo & DJ Mad
The Playground launches festivals, all onboard Join us for wild mash-ups including Didz DJ (Dirty Pretty Things), Losers (Eddy Temple-Morris and Tom Bellany), L.U.V. (Jimmy Sweet-ex HOT HOT HEAT), Trash Fashion and My Toys Like Me, on top of Black Poets album launch party and hot burlesque. Both events are being broadcast LIVE! The Playground storms Proud and 93 Feet East on May 17th and May 30th See you there x
Hey.... whats up? just stopping by to say hello and let you know that there are 4 more NEW songs up from "13 MONTHS IN A DAY" please stop by and check them out.... Also... "13 MONTHS IN A DAY" is now available for sale on nimbit, which means you can buy it here on myspace, or visit www.radiosilencerecords.com PLEASE BUY A COPY AND SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!
Just to let you know I've launched a new website: www.StressFreePrint.co.uk. If you get a sec, please take a look around and let me know what you think. As always, give me a shout if you need any leaflets, flyers or posters to promote your gigs. Hope I can help you out sometime.
Take care and keep up the good work, Tom.
P.S. Cheers for your friendship. As a thank you, enter voucher code 'myspace' when ordering leaflet printing, flyer printing or poster printing and I'll knock 15 quid off the cost!
Hey Proxy, the myspace page is still looking fresh..and the music's hot too. Just blessing the page, and a quick message to keep up the good work. I'll keep an eye out for any gigs in Leeds too!
I'm liking 'From Screen to Screen'! Very nice dirty base sound! I will have to include it in my next radio programme, although I have used 'Binary' in current programme.
HI There,
South would like to personally invite you too our first live show in over a year , next week wednesday the 5th at the Hoxton bar and Grill . We thought we'd let some of our myspace friends know . It would be great if you could make it .
Thanks , South .
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