RepoMen hail from Sheffield Sex City, UK playing post-new wave indie-pop. Named after Alex Cox's classic 80s cult movie the band are now signed to new Sheff indie label Phantom Power Records and are about to release their 8th EP in Spring 2009. See left for their influences.
*** LATEST RELEASE ***
EP8: PARALLEL SCHIZOPHRENIC
Released on Phantom Power Records (PPR011) and featuring 5 brand new tracks from the Repo's:
1. Parallel Schizophrenic 2. Brickface 3. Breathe 4. Ride 5. Statelines.
Available as a limited 100-run CD EP and via digital download at iTunes. ORDER NOW direct from Thee SPC. It costs £3.99 inc P&P (UK & Europe inclusive). Click HERE to order.
A full length preview of "Ride" from EP8 is now available via the Phantom Power Records myspace site by CLICKING HERE
The fantastic video for Parallel Schizophrenic shot by Kadath Films (David Austin) is here! See below in the vids section. Many thanks to David, Andy and Joe for all their hard work.
*** MORE MUSIC ***
Hear streamings of Lauren Bacall, Reel Me Cuber and Fold at MP3 Unsigned [Click here]
Hear streamings of She Lies, Eyes on the Road, Love Me and Moonlight Driving at Pure Volume [Click here]
100 Ltd CD singles and via iTunes. Release date: Monday 7th April. Tracks: 1. Star 2. Violet 3. Diminished 4. Both Feet.
"Last track [Both Feet] is especially strong with its folk tendencies and nice piano-ishness"Norman's Records
"In deviating from the guitar-pop pattern promised by Star's title track, RepoMen have accomplished a rare feat in overthrowing the indie mandate to create a thing of dark and twisted beauty"Gemma Winks @ Sandman Magazine
"Excellent new EP from Sheffield's Repomen....easlily the best EP to date from this criminally underrated band." Thee SPC
"Star is a forthright jangly pop jewel with a huge sparkly chorus that captivates from the first listen." Paul M@SoundsXP
Available to ORDER NOW from Thee SPC for £4.00 inc P&P (UK & Europe inclusive). Click HERE to order.
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PPR002: "Songs they never play on the radio" CD LP
Repomen debut 13-track on Phantom Power Records (PPR002). Order it NOW via Thee SPC for only £8.99 including P&P (UK and Europe inclusive). Click HERE to order.
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PPR001: "Trophy split 7" single (with Screaming Mimi)
Split 7" with Screaming Mimi on Phantom Power Records (PPR001) featuring classic Repo's track "Trophy". Available NOW direct from Thee SPC costing £4.29 inc P&P (UK & Europe inclusive) Click HERE to order.
Sad times are afoot! It's all about to end. Yes, Oh My Word! will be playing their final gig on Tuesday 15th September 2009. We hope you can attend this "FUNERAL SPECIAL"!
A mini Sheffield festival 4th-6th September. Spread across two great venues; The Harley and The Wick at Both Ends. Click the poster for full line-ups.
Headliners include: The Crookes, Max Tundra, Paul White, JFB, Dark Sparks, Shmoo, Findo Gask, Ed Maker (Reverend & The Makers), Party Horse (Ex Tiny Dancers), Hallo...I Love You (Ex Elle S'Appelle), Squire Of Gothos, Pygmy Globetrotters & many many more..
La Folie are back in town again and we playing at the O2 Academy on Friday 11th of Septmeber! It's £4 a ticket and you get in to Transmission afterwards for free! Entry to that is usually £5 so it makes blatent sense to come see us first and you save a quid as well! get in touch if you fancy coming down
hey everyone...hope you are all well:-) Just to remind you....Counterfeit Launch is on the 15th August @ the boardwalk....don't miss it!
and in the meantime goto http://www.counterfeitmag.co.uk/ and read the latest features/reviews on Jack and the Beanstalks, The Answering machine, Soundclash, The Crookes, Skint & Demoralised, Tramlines.....
hello denzil, its james-kiwi here, we played with you guys at the earl with CJ a month ago. well we've got our demo sorted u can find it and download it from myspace.com/thekiwimusic thats if u still wana play it on ur show! let me know if u want it on cd mate thanks! kiwi xxx
La Folie have a very exciting gig coming up on the 8th of April down at the Leadmill in Sheffield! We're being supported by Sound of Guns and Pistola Kicks! Get in touch with us if you want some tickets...hope you like the flyer too...
Hey, how are you? we have uploaded 3 new tracks and would love for you to check them out. Especially our track "In Memory". we wrote this song in dedication to the legend Phil Lynott. Thanks for your time :) Stainless