The Who, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Kinks, PJ Harvey, The Small Faces, Paul Weller, The Stone Roses, Ride, You Am I, Oasis, Mercy Arms.
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"You Am I’s jangle rock sound with a brassy broad out front (Some Kind Of Aid).
Bluesy and energetic but the B-side (Rise And Fall) is better."
Beat Magazine, Melbourne
"On its debut double A-side single, Melbourne band The Solomons have chosen diversity over singularity. The two tracks illustrate distinct, but vaguely related aspects to the band. The first shines through in ‘Some Kind of Aid’, a ’60s three-chord rocker that saunters down High Street with the fashionable aplomb of a pin-striped London boy. The second sparkles on the surface of the Church-ish ‘Rise and Fall’, a shoegazing track that stops short of staring at the floor in favour of the Falling Joys records poking out from inside the next room.
...if they keep creating songs of this quality, the future looks more than reasonably bright."
MessAndNoise.com
"When bassist/vocalist Cass Allan tore through Some Kind of Aid it was fairly clear why The Solomons had chosen to showcase the tune as one of the tracks on their CD. The bluesy bass combinations had shades of The Who throughout the track."
(Rise And Fall)a cruisy rock tune with a bit of swank"
FasterLouder.com.au
"The on-stage cohesion is quite impressive. Judging from the general audience reaction, three strong vocalists and an intriguing mix of trumpets, keys and clever bass lines reminiscent of the carefree Beatles vibe, had The Solomons deemed a band to keep tabs on for future updates. They certainly aren’t too bad at warming up the crowd either"
RaveReview.com.au
The first track ‘Some Kind of Aid’ features the lead vocals of bassist Cass Allen and is a 60s-inspired pop song with what some would say has a Youmees-by-numbers intro. The band know their chops and keep it both tight and rollicking. I have no doubt you’ll be hearing this track on community radio stations around the country, if not the National Youth Network, given a chance.
(Rise And Fall) has a late 80s English feel to it (think Stone Roses and Ride) but to us it sounds like early Welcome Mat. It’s tops!
Half A Cow Records
"They’re really starting to emerge as one of the better locals.
What makes this group stand from the rest out is their highly distinctive sound.
These guys have an edge about them.
Rise and Fall is subtly pensive with clever instrumentation and luscious harmonies carried throughout the tune. Some Kind of Aid is a hot infusion of funky rhythms and guitar licks that is complimented by cool female lead vocals and some explosive trumpet tunes.
Despite their quiet presence, The Solomons’ climb to the top is steady and impressive."
The Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-Side is out now on CD at -
Greville Records - 152 Greville St, Prahran VIC
Pure Pop Records - 221 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC
Polyester Records (Fitzroy only) - 387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
Off The Hip Records - BasementLvl/ 383 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Record Collectors Corner - 240 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Red Eye Records - 66 King St, Sydney NSW
and online through and .
Melbourne band The Solomons originally formed in late 2007, and have since added Aaron Ronaldson and Leigh Baines to original members Doug Hind and Cass Allan. They are already stalwarts of their local music scene, having played at some of their cities best known venues such as The Hifi, Billboard, The Espy, Ding Dong, The Curtin, The Toff, The Evelyn, and The Tote, sharing the stage with the likes of Tim Rogers, British India, Evermore (NZ), Gun Street Girls, and Oh Mercy.
This year they released the Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall double A-side. Recorded by Craig Harnath (Franz Ferdinand, Jet, Dallas Crane) at his Hothouse Studio with Finn Keane, and mastered by Tony “Jack The Bear” Mantz (Nick Cave, Silverchair, You Am I) it is the first taste of their debut EP due next year.
It’s a record that very nearly depicts The Solomons as two bands under one name. Some Kind Of Aid is a slice of rhythm and guitar fused garage by that mid to late 60s group who once contained members of the Small Faces, were guest fronted by Merry Clayton, and famously covered by The Who.
Its flip side Rise And Fall is the dreamy echo of The Stone Roses meeting Ride at a rehearsal studio on a hazy Spring afternoon, finally awaking the nearby streets from the ten year long hangover that was the bad 80s. There was a good 80s too, but none of us could find out what it was doing the night before.
Already receiving extensive airplay on community radio across the country, Some Kind Of Aid / Rise And Fall is available on CD at shows and selected stores, as well as worldwide on itunes and amazon-mp3.
Hey hey monsters...... Cayn Borthwick Band are playing a very intimate and very free show this friday at Grumpy's Green on Smith st with support from Ten Pound Henry (Miles O'Neil of Suitcase Royale). Music starts at 8 and goes till late....
ETE presenting Pro Rata, The Broadway Heist, Cotton Sidewalk, The Thieving Gypsies, Busted Spies & The Green Tea Circus this Friday Night @ The Noise Bar!!
6 awesome bands and several awesome beers, check it out!
We're playing our last headline show for the year at the Order of
Melbourne this thursday. Be great to see you there before we go into
hibernation for a while.
Friday October 23rd – Lee Rosser + TH3, live @ The Pub, Bendigo VIC
This will be one of THE VERY LAST SHOWS to be staged in the famed Band Room of The Pub (173 Hargreaves Street Bendigo), as it will be closing it's doors on Oct 31st.
Sadly, the well-sized band room, which has seen some fantastic nights for live music in Bendigo, will be closed due to lack of punter support over recent times.
Show Gav and the rest of the gang at The Pub that the live music scene in Bendigo is alive and kicking... come along and check out a brilliant night of blues & roots music besides, as the mighty Lee Rosser makes a long-awaited return to Bendigo!
Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the finest blues/roots/rock music Victoria has to offer!
Morning guys and gals... really loving the tunes here... rise and fall in particular... having said that, I'm lovin some kind of aid too. Either way. Keep it crankin, will try to hit the Birmy tonight. Let me know when you're on?
We're coming to Melbourne for a few shows in support of our new album FLOOD SONGS / JUNE SONGS. If you're free, come have a pint. Good times indeed.
THUR 1 OCT – Brunswick Hotel (Brunswick) with Wilfred Jackal, Corporation Clink, Lincoln MacKinnon (Dead River Deeps) Free. Doors open 8pm
FRI 2 OCT – Revolver Upstairs (Prahran) with Black Cab, Goodbye Motel, The Dowlings Doors open 8.30pm. Tix $12 at door. Presales $12 + bf through www.moshtix.com.au
SUN 4 OCT – John Curtin Hotel (Carlton) with The Priory Dolls, The Dowlings Doors open 6pm. Tix $8 at door.
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