The songs that I have here were put together, not just by me, but by many friends who have been kind enough play on my records. Big thankyou to those people. Those involved are, and have been: Jon Pickford (bass) Chris Eaton (lead guitar) Jonty Finn (drums) Ed Hopkins (keys) John Panton (drums) Al Blount (keys) Manu M (bass) Angus Cowan (production, keys, guitars) Jay Carter (double bass) Martin Harley (wah-wah guitar) Robert McCracken (guitars, vocals, keys)
Influences
Band of Horses, Charles Bukowski, Harold Budd, Cat Power, Nick Cave, Ry Cooder, Johnny Cash, The Deftones, Dinosaur Jr, The Doors, Jackson C. Frank, Vincent Gallo, PJ Harvey, Ernest Hemingway, Daniel Johnston, Harmony Korine, Chris Isaak, Mark Lanegan, David Lynch, Terence Malik, Nancy and Lee, Nirvana, Will Oldham, Sylvia Plath, QOTSA, DJ Shadow, Bruce Springsteen, Hunter S. Thompson, Tool.
Sounds Like
Sounds a bit like this. This is myself, Chris Eaton (gtr) and Jon Pickford (bass) headlining the Acoustic Stage on the Sunday night at Guilfest July 2008. Below are the songs 'Blown Away' and a cover of the Mark Lanegan song 'Pendulum'...
'...very Mark Lanegan, Queens of the Stone Age influenced, and very good...that guy's got a great voice' Scott Ford (Twilight Singers, Gutter Twins) on The Scott Ford Show (About 'Black Marble Slabs')
Robert McCracken is a solo artist backed by an ensemble of great musicians, making moody, alternative rock and folk. He is from Surrey, England although he has also lived in Knoxville, Tennessee. Last year McCracken’s music received airplay on a number of American radio stations, the Tom Robinson show on BBC6 and he and his band headlined the Guilfest 2008 Acoustic Stage. This year he has a new EP on the way and will be following up with various London dates.
Over the past couple of years McCracken’s sound has developed from acoustic folk (like Donovan, Jackson C. Frank ) material towards avant-garde rock (in the vein of Queens of the Stone Age, Mark Lanegan). He continues to move between different genres, able to produce upbeat folk at the same time as darker, deeper material.
McCracken himself, was once an music journalist and critic for the magazine ‘Seven’. He has also written ambient music for synchronisation.
Like his major influences Mark Lanegan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey he would like to have a long and constantly evolving musical career that would include albums, film scores, and song-writing for other artists.
The Original Press Release:
Rob lives in a flea-bitten, rat-infested house, Guildford, Surrey and makes his music in a studio at the bottom of the garden as the rain drips through the ceiling onto his pathetic, archaic equipment. He leads a thoroughly miserable existence amid the drear of modern life. Record labels may like to note that he is willing to descend into drug addiction and of course suicide in order to boost record sales.
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I’ve just add some new dates to my gig listings if you or any of your musical friends would like to perform with us then please let me know, we also have some early open spots each week if you just fancy dropping in one Sunday ?!
Hey Robby-Mac, the new song sounds great! Didn't think I'd ever hear you do something like that. Yeah, I'll try to catch you online sometime so we can discuss any pressing issues.
Hello! Rob yes! talk to us, Do you have a facebook? bec . we open facebook more than myspace .And i think we are going to London this year.see you soon!!!!!
I hope your having a fab week! I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your continued support of Studio Arcade! I hope you are enjoying the tunes!
Our debut album 'I.D.T.' Is out on the 30th March 09 to buy from Itunes but there will also be 300 limited edition copies available to buy from our myspace and from our gigs! Here is a list of our upcoming uk gigs -
19 Mar 2009 Cardiff Uni 20 Mar 2009 The Vic, Swindon 30th Mar 2009 ALBUM RELEASE - WORLDWIDE 26 Mar 2009 The Cooler, Bristol (album launch party) 16+
I hope to see you at one of those! We will have an exclusive brand new merch range for you as well!
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Enjoy the album, enjoy the music and thanks for your friendship!
Hey, Rob! Great hanging out with you in the mountains of Thailand. Glad to know your back to it in England. Your music is very cool. Keep us posted on your progress....
hey its elle henrys sister! Thought i would drop you a line to say that i got your messgae and not henry but add hime on facebook (henry williams) Cool stuff Hope your enjoying travelling! elles x
