Take one singing drummer, that old drum machine you bought in 1982 and some songs about helicopters, ambulances and the devil.
Now imagine a Northern Irish Todd Rundgren fronting Hot Chip and you’re somewhere close to Sadpaw.
Sadpaw aka Phil Wilkinson is normally to be found playing drums for artists such as Psapp, Iain Archer, Duke Special, Minuteman and others.
“ I wanted to make an unashamed pop record that was also a bit wrong. Like someone giving you grapes at a disco.” He says of his debut album.
From the Beach boys pop of Love your helicopter to the 80s electro grooves of Love like an ambulance, Sadpaw tips its hat to influences as diverse as ELO, Daft Punk, Evan Dando, ZZ top and LCD Soundsystem.
For the live show expect some dapper threads, clarinets, bin lids, songs about fire and a band of Swedes and synth wielding Londoners.
Sadpaw will be opening for Athlete on their October UK tour.
Thanks for the add. I really enjoyed your set at Liverpool on Monday. And the Ep is sooo good. I find myself humming all four songs. At the gig I thought 'Love Like An Ambulance' was the strongest track but me and the kids are hooked on 'Accelerator'. A song that crosses the generations has to have something going for it, eh? All the best to you and make sure we hear about any releases.
Saw you at Barrowlands - great gig all round. Athlete awesome as usual, but a real bonus discovering you guys. Have been playing the ep a lot. Look forward to an album sometime. Cheers, Barry.
alrite there phil. how nice to hear these wee tunes. they're sounding sweet. i had a mate who said he saw you with athlete in glasgow, and gave you a bit of coleraine chat also said you lot went down pretty well. next time you're north of the border give me a shout and i'll come see you, also i might soon be doing the radio for edinburgh uni so if i get you to send me an email with one of the tunes or something i'll play it out. hope you're well. matt
