--What you need to know is this: new release The Red EP is brilliant. Josaka.com
--Theres never a dull moment with Rebus, and never a really identifiable influence as such, closing number Worksong smacks of Ikara Colt, there are traces of Bloc Party throughout but there is something unique in their approach; the guitars play cleverly off each other, sparring almost, and the three part vocals cascade in and out of each other, all backed up by a furious rhythm section and washed over with hypnotic synth.
A blistering end to what could have been one of the most memorable Winchester Massive nights yet. - WinchesterMassive
"You'd never know that there was anything quite so amazing lurking and festering in the undergrowths of Reading, so unknown but so familiar, so unexpected but so desired. One listen to Rebus and you quite literally realise instantly that they are ALL THAT and more." -Glasswerk
Their unique brand of energetic dance-indie-pop has been filtering across the UK from Rebus HQ in Reading, with recent support slots to the The Fall, Jack Penate, Ordinary Boys, The Infadels and Sway amongst others, as well as sharing DJ bills with Bloc Party & The Rapture. With headline shows including the Water Rats & the Marquee, plus appearances at the Tiscali Showcase at the Islington Academy, and tours up and down the country, word is spreading.
With both their releases receiving airplay on Radio1 / BBC 6Music & XFM, their tastemaker supporters include Steve Lamacq, Bloc Party (Alex Rebus is personally thanked in their album sleeve), The Cooper Temple Clause, DrownedInSound, XFMs John Kennedy & The Sun newspaper.
Their track Work Song has also been snapped up as the soundtrack for Vodafones 3G service and national advertising campaign. A clip of the song can be heard by millions on the new television and cinema advert all over Europe and available for download to all Vodafone 3G customers in the UK, and theyve been used to help the Vodafonemusic.co.uk campaign. The same song was also a featured download on DrownedinSound.com
Discography:
-Daylight Fading/Clone A (double A-side single) 7/3/05 (SugarRush)
-The Red EP (Sorry / Promises / Panic / Eyes) 17/4/06 (Heathen)
-Daylight FadingTiscali Compilation album on Tough Cookie 10/7/06
-Silence (ltd promo cd & free download) 23/10/06 (Josaka)
-This City. (single) 14/05/07 (Josaka)
-Silence Public Service Broadcast compilation on Small Town America. 2/7/07
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A throbbing blast of disco-cum-garage-punk that magically attaches strings to your feet and makes them dance. Post-apocalyptic disco soundstheir time is now, their time is here - BBC
"One of those tracks that sticks in your head for days!" - The Sun
"Rebus have produced something truly different, full of internal conflict and ambivalent melodies. Ace. (Recommended) " - Manchestermusic.co.uk
RECREATION NEW TOUR DATES 14 Jun The Joiners Southampton 15 Jun The Venue Derby 16 Jun The Albert Shrewsbury 19 Jun The Mill Mansfield 21 Jun ACCESS FESTIVAL Southampton 21 Jun The Railway Gosport 22 Jun The Cavern Exeter
Also check out our new sellaband page here at www.sellaband.com/recreationband we'll be putting up some new tracks soon exclusively through our sellaband page.
BANDORAMA/CLUBVELOCITY relaunch night at the Rising Sun Arts Centre 30 Silver Styreet Reading RG1. FRIDAY JUNE 6TH 2008. The night that inspired Club Velocity is back and will soar like a big fire ball sort of thing. VIVACITY (Last gig as this name!!) No nonsense straight forward thinking GB rock n roll "Seriously ones to watch," Blah Blah FULL FORCE GALES You should know now that Heartwear Process are the best band ever-this is their side project-with members Jay/Chris/James-ion second only gig shocker. Sound nowt like Heartwear Process-but equally as sexy. THE VEYGERS News sexy kids on the block-3rd gig. Not just a dull run of the mill indie band. Doors 8pm £5 on the door £4 flyer. BRING A CREW!! First band on at 8.30pm sharp!! www. velocityrecordings. com
we're on tour. would be amazing if you wanted to join us........ za x
7th june - liverpool academy2 8th june - birmingham bar academy 9th june - islington bar academy 10th june - sheffield academy 2 11th june - newcastle academy 2
Hey Rebus, how are you? Would truly appreciate it if you could spread the word to your friends that our new download single "Fake" is out now on iTunes for 79p. Link and details on our profile. Lots of love to you, keep in touch - Micci xxxx
www.myspace.com/towtrucktwo - YOUR CALENDER FOR 2008.
During 2008 we will release one more calender piece, not included on the album, for each month for listening and downloading. Be sure to check in regularly.
CLUB VELOCITY presents………………. Date Saturday 12th January 2008 Venue Plugnplay 35 Milford Road Reading Berkshire RG1 www.plugnplay.tv Doors 8pm to 2am Tax £5 on the door £4 advance www.wegottickets.com / flyer
TO THE BARRICADES "Lush sweeping guitars and soaring vocals, " Steve Lamacq "To The Barricades not only Readings' best kept secret but maybe one of the best kept secrets in the UK, " Blah Blah www.myspace.com/tothebarricades TANKUS THE HENGE A great find, a truely great find. www.myspace.com/tankusthehenge THE DEFEAT We once saw Mogwai in Bergen, Norway and they left us bored and cold. The Defeat have come from no where and they could destroy the Reading music in 2008. THE WOOKIES Their first local gig in months. They have ditched their last lead singer and have invested in new blood. English forward thinking nu wave prog for the kids. Think Pink Floyd having Sunday brunch with Rick Wakeman.
Skip Skip Jump This Monday @ The Troubadour!
Hot Rocket (Single Launch)
Secret Guest (Single Launch)
Jay Jay Pistolet
I blame Coco
King Charles
Go to myspace.com/skipskipjump for more details!!
Get there early if you want to get in...
Yes it's all true, a gap has been found in the hardcore raving schedule and, like a magical golden condor egg, 60 minutes of top notch party action have been laid down as an offering to you, the ravers. Hopefully you'll enjoy it, it kind of hurts laying a golden condor egg. But don't think of the pain of the Outlaw, get swept away by the magical wonder of rave. That's enough of that anyway. Come on over and grab it while you can!
THE cRUSH presents.......JULY 26TH AT THE AFTER DARK CLUB 112 LOND ST READING THE ONLY UNDER 18S NIGHT IN READING.....BANDS caution/all they know/homecoming/tricouters dj make you wet doors 7.30pm a fiver you must be under 18
...so nothing of any particular interest happened today throughout history; something about John Major and a rock, a Rolling Stone died, Quebec was founded... Considering this is statistically likely to be a slow news day for everyone, we're bound to make some local headlines by telling you about some shows we've got coming up. If you're in the vicinity of any of these, come and say hello:
5th July - The Walkabout, READING 6th July - Superconnected (Jug and Jester), LEAMINGTON 7th July - Clockwork, LONDON 9th July - The Vic, DERBY 12th July - The Cellar, OXFORD 13th July - Godiva Festival, COVENTRY
Hopefully these will be the last shows we play with our flood-wrecked gear - insurance should be coming through over the summer, hooray!
Onsite now, our full GIVE IT A NAME 2007 review is up, featuring Brand New, Enter Shikari, The Used, Jimmy Eat World, Him and more. Plus we've got a FRANK TURNER EXCLUSIVE, as the man himself looks back on his current album Sleep Is For The Week and reveals what we can expect from him in the future.
Elsewhere, we also chat to DARKEST HOUR about their forthcoming new album Deliver Us, and Sam Bean (The Bezerker) about his new project THE SENSELESS. THE AUDITION and THE ACADEMY IS, talk about the UK and crazy bag ladies. With new album Easy Tiger due out in the next couple of weeks, we bring you The Bluffer's Guide to RYAN ADAMS' impressive backcatalogue. Finally, if you've ever fancied yourself a trendsetter (or maybe just an NME writer), here's our guide to MAKING UP YOUR OWN GENRE.
You can find 65DAYSOFSTATIC, SEND MORE PARAMEDICS and TRIVIUM reviewed live; WILL HAVEN, BIFFY CLYRO and QOTSA releases rated; goodies from FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, THROWDOWN, MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER and more.
...wel am actually remaining in Bris for majority of summer becasue of employment :-( .. will be back for bits tho ('ding does need me..) Hope things r ok with u? Let me know any cool stuff i should come back for? Lots of love xxx
Hey,
Just to let you know the digital download of Magazine has finally gone up on Napster.com, TescoDownloads.com & WoolworthsDownloads.com! If you have 79p and a working set of ears, *please* download it!! WSF xxxx
