Hailing from Manchester England, with an average age of 23, The Filthy Souls possess a creative maturity beyond their years, and strength of voice that transcends era and classification.
At the young age of 14, singer/songwriter Dave Green joined with guitarist Anthony Lavin and drummer Marc Hogan to create and release their first CD, ‘The People’.
Three years later the band-mates went in separate directions to find their unique musical styles and sharpen their talents. During that period, Dave spent a year in Canada writing. While there, he invited Anthony and Marc to join him and reunite. Bass player, Baz Robinson was added to complete the line-up and in October, 2007. The Filthy Souls were born.
The band became regulars on the UK music scene, playing everywhere from small pubs in Wigan, to the Manchester Academy 3. Crisscrossing the UK, they hit the festival circuit and opened for artists such as Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, and Finger Eleven.
Next stop: The USA. In July, 2008, The Filthy Souls flew to the States to tour Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas, playing such notable venues as The Viper Room, Key Club, The Roxy, Club Moscow and The Beatles Revolution Lounge.
Following that tour’s success, they self-released, ‘Boys Will Be Out For a Fight’ as their debut single in November 2008, followed by the EP, ‘Save Me’ in February 2009.
The music of The Filthy Souls has already been heard on TV, including season six of ‘One Tree Hill’, and on 'Vanished.' The band made a live appearance on Manchester’s ‘Channel M’ and their songs will soon be heard on an upcoming episode of ABC’s ‘Greek’. The guys have been heard on radio interviews with Camp Freddy on Indie 103.1, with Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Introducing and on Manchester’s Key 103.
The excitement, the momentum and the buzz is building. Just listen and you will know The Filthy Souls.
www.myspace.com/thefilthysoulsmusic
Australian Daily Telegraph - May 3rd, 2009 -
"There’s a buzz around this Brit rock/pop group: think big, stadium-filling sounds, in the vein of U2 or INXS. But these guys are hard to pin down. Singer Dave Green has drawn comparisons to Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill; there’s a bit of indie pop and dirty sexy rock in the mix, too. The Filthy Souls—Dave Green (vocals), Anthony Lavin (guitar), Marc Hogan (drums) and Baz Robinson (bass)—have been regulars at festivals for several years and momentum is really building, especially with the latest single, Boys Will Be Out For A Fight."
www.ManchesterMusic.co.uk -
"THE FILTHY SOULS are one of those bands that does exactly what it says on the tin: full-blooded garage rock with a fuck load of spirit. A bit golden age Strokes with bigger balls, a bit Black Rebel, a bit bluesy, alt-country even; music that actually sounds sweaty and sexy. No surprises then that they come from the capital of such things... Detroit? New York? Nope. Wigan. Much like their geographical and spiritual neighbours Moco (one of whom's down watching) this is rock'n'roll that's not short on soul."
We are Manchester online -
"The Filthy Souls sound is quite eclectic, but lead singer Daves voice threads through all the tracks well. They have an old rock sound for such a young band, and with an impressive musical past, beginning at age 14, they have done well to create a great following and a lovely strong sound. I love 'Sweet Southern Belle’; it's a sweet, southern old-style song with a Manchester twist, and gravely vocals. Definitely a name to watch out for and gaining interest from people like Chris Moyles, catch them now!”
Lupine promotions -
“The Filthy Souls Never afraid of a catchy tune, they hide from no man as they blast out there tunesmithery, with echoes of Ryan Adams country feel. the front man dave green carries a strong voice and bridges a transatlantic sound that blurs the line between professionalism and just plain having fun singing and playing music. One to watch.”
www.ManchesterMusic.co.uk -
"If anyone can remember the unsigned teen sensations The People from about five years ago, they would most probably be wondering what happened to the undoubtedly talented members of the troupe that never quite made it. Step up Dave Green and his strangely obviously named The Filthy Souls. With a collection of songs that sound like a bruised but effective mixture of the Arctics and The Strokes on “The Boys Will Be Out For Fight”, they take on Snow Patrol elsewhere and win (“I Can’t Take You Back)” and even give Sterophonics a bit of bloody lip on the closing track. You’d be forgiven for thinking that The Filthy Souls were a slice of the obvious - Far from it – The band take their songs to far more adventurous corners, indie rock places where others would rarely dare to tread. It’s here, in this moment, that Green digs out wondrous, blistering, off kilter guitar breaks and solid chorus lines, where teeth are gritted and energy almost explode. Maybe a shorter sample of songs and doing something about the name would make this band more identifiable, but the music seems absolutely compelling. MMMM"
www.TheGetOutGuide.com
"The Filthy Souls are an unsigned rock band from Wigan. Formed late in 2007 the band are quickly bubbling to the top of the unsigned music scene and are set to tour LA (USA) in the Summer of 2008. Key profile gigs have seen some ripping sets at the Manchester Academy (3), Liverpool Barfly, and a support slot with The Holloways at the Liverpool Academy. Keep your eyes out for this four-piece, big things could (and should) be on the horizon.
The Filthy Souls (buy our music on itunes)'s Friend Space (Randomized)
The Filthy Souls (buy our music on itunes) has 6732 friends.
Ya boy back off my personal hiatus and back to work in the studio and promotion so expect new music ASAP and i need ya support still so come thru and fux with a bruddah.
AHH! great show tonight at City Walk !! amazing music, I think i've found my new obsession. Come back to California (Los Angeles) soon! See you around :D
We are aware that 1% of people actually check the music out when a comment like this is left, however, we have stuck our demo on our myspace and would appreciate it none the less if you gave us 10 minutes of your time.
Its pretty funny when you can buy a couple boxes of girlscout cookies for $3 and then later that night sell them to drunk patrons for $5 a box. We'll get in the studio faster than I thought we would! -Brandon
The Viper show was kick ass and it was great to meet you guys out on Sunset and chat a bit afterwards. Best of luck with the label interest. "California Save Me" was our anthem the whole time we were in L.A.! Such a great song. We have a couple good pics from the show if you'd like them let me know.
If you’re interested in keeping all the profits from your music sales rather than lining the pockets of iTunes or other distribution services, check out http://indiesite.org
![¡Viva La Veronica! [Lime]](http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/18/s_bae8d7eec7154f8186f6dec71c49acff.jpg)
Online Now!
my favorite track is "i cant take you back"
