Ben Pearson -Words/Chords
Rob Powton - Bass
Steven Walker - Art/Drums
Bryan Fury - Guitar
Influences
Haruki Murakami, Raymond Chandler, Angela Carter, David Lynch, sentiment, film noir, gregory's girl, repetition, John Steinbeck, God Only Knows, theatre, Alfred Hitchcock, lighting, shadow, repetition, Japan.
My Bloody Valentine, Björk, Pixies, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Blonde Redhead, Kevin Shields, Sonic Youth, Roxy Music.
Sounds Like
"Oddball-pop songs about vampire girls, with dead-pan lyrics from a David Lynch script. Theyre fronted by poster-boy Ben Pearson and have a penchant for Raymond Chandler and film noir. Mad, sexy, elitist, erratic" (NME) _____________________________
"Them wondrous Amazing Babies are somewhere between Nick Cave, Pavement, and then some. Great tunes, quality lyrics. Tall tales of the enchanting and surreal. A clockwork drummer, two weaving guitars delving and descending through minor chord mayhem" (Rob Nichols, EVENING GAZETTE) _____________________________
"Darlington’s thoroughly enlightening Them Amazing Babies' latest EP is their best and most comprehensive piece of work to date. ‘Crazy in the Head’ reeks of single potential. There's much more to these Babies than meets the eye. The vocals often veer off inexplicably from the tune and allow the two detached musical strings to untwine in whichever way they feel fit until finally intertwining once more for a thoroughly intense climax" (Sandman)
"Them Amazing Babies are a cleverly chaotic, esoteric, art-rock band from Newcastle. Formed in late 2005 during a period of post-uni blues, they attempted to make very different sounds to those going on around them, feeding on their lead singer's obsessions with Haruki Murakami, Japanese culture, sentiment, and Raymond Chandler novels.
The band are vastly overlooked locally, but have secured an amazing array of support slots/tour dates in the last 9 months, including Larrikin Love, The Subways and The Sunshine Underground. They were chosen for these through cult status, through word of mouth, and thanks to a few particular individuals catching on to what they are doing.
A furious force live, with the ability to turn expectations on the head and create some truly gorgeous moments. Ben dances, screams, snarls, and ever so gently lulls you into the world of Them Amazing Babies. Bryan Fury is blind and does not. A chaotic and extremely unpredictable individual on the live stage. Most people think those are sunglasses he wears. Rob is the exact opposite. Perfect vision and perfect calmness. However, we are told that behind the calm lies fear. Ste’s knuckles often bleed when he plays too hard, and this blood can currently be seen dried onto his snare drum. He also runs an art gallery". (Drowned In Sound)
Their new single,'Destiny Is Stabbing Me' will be released on 7" vinyl later this year with b-side 'Wow'.
"Them wondrous Amazing Babies are somewhere between Nick Cave, Pavement, and then some. Great tunes, quality lyrics. Tall tales of the enchanting and surreal. A clockwork drummer, two weaving guitars delving and descending through minor chord mayhem" (SANDMAN)
Preview song from 'Tucson Moonshine' album, produced by JD Foster & feat. Calexico members Joey Burns, John Convertino & Jacob Valenzuela plus Nick Luca. Photos by Susie Hug. Photos of Susie Hug by Joey Burns. Recorded at Wavelab Studio in Tucson, Arizona. Engineered by Chris Schultz & Mixed by Craig Schumacher [who also played harmonica].
Hessian are excited to announce it's next night on 9th January featuring an awesome double bill! Indiepunk band violet violet, favourites of Artrocker, will be bringing their riotous live show to basement with local support (to be confirmed). Following this Eskimo Twins, fresh from live sets supporting Evil Nine and at Bad Sneakers, will DJ the Hessian clubnight along with Grim Beeper.
Tickets are available from City Screen basement at £4otd/£3. 50adv (£2 clubnight only)
I'm having christmas drinks ! On Saturday 13th December. It's a house warming, christmas party with birthday cake. Come dance giddy, and wave arms to bells.
6pm, toasts of mulled wine and spicy cider! Bring ya tinsel.
You can get the No.46 or No.49 bus from Durham Bus Station, down past Neville's Cross.
Tuesday 21st October - Not long to go now. It is a real treat to have the three of these bands playing together. Tickets are available in RPM as well as online at www. wegottickets. com
£6 in advance, £6.50 on the door. 8pm start; The Cumberland Arms, Byker (just near the Cluny) - www. thecumberlandarms. co. uk
THIS SATURDAY VIDEO EXCLUSIVE! PREMIER PARTY! for James Newrick's new BMX film 'Charlie Dont Surf'.
It's going to be busy so get down early; film on just after 10; caster sugar all night afterwards. More details on our page or facebook event (search caster sugar disco).
hiiiya babies. For i will be in darlo on the weekend of the 22nd - this month. Feel free to find me for a refreshment... I believe a little miss cherry pie will be around also xx
4pm on August 6th, Kevin Milburn, Director of the Nationwide Mercury Prize will be answering your questions about this year's short-list at http://chat. gigwise. com So, if your favorite album of the past 12 months has been missed off or if you want to know how the finalists are chosen this is your chance.
You can also vote on the poll on our page to let us know who you think should win!
On Thursday 31st July Hessian brings you our most exciting gig yet:
RATATAT at the newly opened Duchess, York - a fantastic underground lair of a venue.
Support comes from Leeds' awesome Wintermute, and with DJing from Grim Beeper, Tim Prudames and Ollie Harvey to look forward to it should be a great night.
THIS SATURDAY 19TH JULY: THE CUCKOO'S NEST STAGE AT NARC FEST 2008
full details on our page and on our facebook event for the gig. Five amazing bands, stalls, caster sugar soundsystem, tombolas, and cakes. ALL FREE FROM 6PM, don't be late!
Then: SUNDAY 27TH JULY Jose Vanders plus Rebecca Jones
full details on our myspace and on facebook - Jose's first tour with a full band. Previous collaborations include Adem and Johnny Flynn. Live performances & interviews on Radio 1's Rob da Bank show; features on Perez Hilton's blog & appearing on BBC3 every night at 7pm.
£4 only; 14+. The Cumberland Arms (near the Cluny), 8pm.
Awesome Color is a power trio updated for the 2060's, noise provocateurs and impressionists, ace players with punk rock flair, inspired citizens of a small modernist nation of musical, visual, and literary outrage on the outskirts of Brooklyn, or a rainbow amalgam of all of the above at once.
Having recently played gigs supporting IGGY AND THE STOOGES, an upcoming tour with DINOSAUR JR. and plans for a second album on ECSATIC PEACE imminent (the label owned and run by SONIC YOUTH's Thurston Moore), 2008 promises to be a banner year for New York City's mightiest and most inspired rock band. The fix is in!!
Heys! just to tell you all my animation and all of the final work from Media Production class of 2008 is getting publically screened at northumbria uni in Stage 2 this coming monday @ 4:15pm till about 6pm. Would be uber if you guys could come!
Room 1: Disco Dancing, dressing up, huge prize tombola, new Caster Sugar visuals by Ratty, and run through a maze! with
FOOD SOUNDSYSTEM LIVE!!! www. myspace. com/freshoutofdeathsoundsystem 'All the dance music genres having a scrap' plus Debbora Sim and quite possibly Dinosaur World keeping it fun fast and dancing all night!
Room 2: The Cinema Films all night from Brooklyn artist and film maker Torsten UN:ART:IG. Grainy and noisy featuring live footage of the New York noise scene, the last days of CBGB, Old School Hip Hop shows, Black Dice, Lightning Bolt, Die! Die! Die!, and many more. For a preview: http://www. youtube. com/unARTigNYC
Room 3: The Weird Cafe Last time we took over the star and shadow, the foyer was lit only by a strobe and everyone had a headache. This time it will be similarly dark and strange, with flashing light displays, the buffet of sweets and cakes, neon tables, candles, a giant pyramid of caster sugar boxes, chandeliers, and much more!
£5 to get in, Saturday June 14th 8pm till 2.30am don't be late!! message us for guaranteed entry list xx
BALTIC Marketplace Sunday 1 June 2008 10.00-18.00 FREE BALTIC is proud to present Marketplace - a one-off summer market of original art and crafts from some of the best creativity in the region.
Market stalls will be pitched in our riverside space above BALTIC Shop from 10.00-18.00. There will also be BBQ food and drinks will be on sale from 12.00-16. 00 which you’ll be able to enjoy on our external terrace (if our Northern British summertime plays fair)
Hessian is excited to present Semifinalists at our most intimate gig yet - City Screen Basement Bar on 6th June. The guys promise a blinding show, featuring an awesome new light show! NME described their live show as "a brilliantly bonkers confection: like vomiting up a Ferrari, a gram of coke and a missing child all at once." This one should not be missed for anything!
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