Their influences are too many to mention but The Doors, Bob Dylan, The Verve, Primal Scream, Spiritualized, John martin, Public Enemy, plus Northern Soul and Funk gives a good cross section of what flicks their switch.
The Second Floor are descendants of the Sound Of Confusion era 3. Guitar distortion's turned up as far as it will go, the set starts with a few minutes of white noise and only when ears are on the point of overload do they gradually introduce tune and rhythm, raw, 13th Floor Elevators via Warlocks sonic assault.
The Band have been described by many as sounding like Spaceman 3, jesus and Mary Chain, BRMC, The Verve, Spiritualized, The Velvet Underground, Clinic, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream.
The Second Floor's Latest EP Black Noise as-well as their last Ep Tremolo Heart are available to buy from Piccadilly Records Oldham St Mcr and Zero Records Didsbury Mcr.
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"One of my favourite bands around at the moment" Mani(Stone Roses/Primal Scream)
"If you're into Jesus And Mary Chain, Clinic, BRMC, Primal Scream and The Stooges then you're gonna love this lot.
Fuck the second floor, they're going to the top."
Dermo(Northside)
"One of the best Unsigned bands in Manchester" Clint Boon(XFM 97.7)
"The set is just six songs, ending on an extended Spiritualized monster of a tune called "Ode To Those", but it's outstanding from start to finish. We're left thinking how privileged we've been to see them blast the very walls off this small dark space as The Second Floor can't remain one of Manchester's best kept secrets for much longer." Cath Aubergine - Manchestermusic.co.uk
"The Second Floor are a band making their own movement rather than trying desperately to fit into the zeitgeist." Designer Magazine
"A much anticipated set of new recordings from The Second Floor further cements them as one of Manchester's leading exponents of the alternative underground." Jon Astley - Manchestermusic.co.uk
"The Second Floor possess the gritty, raw and ballsy attitude of their influences, but present the sound in a forward thinking contemporary way and in 'Dangerous Analysis', you soon realise The Second Floor are how the motorised, electro-punk carnage of Suicide would sound in guitar form.
'Ode To Those' is the sound of Pierce and Kember during Spacemen 3's 'Perfect Prescription' era, with the images of a youthful smack-induced group recording on fucked up amps and creating some of the most dark, but beautiful music to be put down on tape. One of the most exciting and most certainly, inspiring demo CD's of the year, performed with a genuine rock 'n' roll attitude to instantly dismiss their peers.
9/10." Dave R - Angryape.com
"Theres a dark sentimental heart to their performance tonight, that sounds not dissimilar to Jesus and The Mary having a party with BRMC at times; its debauched but honest and fundamentally intense. In between flashing lights and smoke the perfect atmosphere is created in which to close your eyes and lend yourself to something that feels dirty, raspy and quintessentially a performance that is undeniably filled with the kind of tunes that drip with tension." Craig Mather - Manchestermusic.co.uk
Insurgent, passionate, devastating, melancholy, deep, resourceful. Just some of the ways the Mancunian cognoscenti have described their newly anointed band, most likely, The Second Floor. Formed some three years ago in the often neglected hinterland between Manchester and Merseyside, they combine northern suss and sweetness, with an attitude and songs that deliver come hither glances.
Comprising lead singer and guitarist Nolan alongside Crosby on bass, Mark on drums and Matt on keyboards, The Second Floor have been laying waste to the Northern Quarter / Oldham street corridor venues over the last two years. Supporting Sonic Boom at Dry, innumerable Roadhouse, Night & Day and Akoustik Anarkhy gigs, the constant gigging, demo-ing and redemo-ing appears to be making serious waves at last, with a panoramic sound that evokes the likes of Spiritualized, BRMC, My Bloody Valentine, and Jesus and Mary Chain.
From their sold out, self funded EP Man Made Souls to their most recent demos, a classic spaced out noise with a mix of raw garage, 60s psychedelia, and feedback delivered with ear-piercing intentions awaits the listener.
With excellent demo and live reviews off the Manchester press and with Radio 1 Dj Steve Lamacq along with Revolution 96.2 Djs Martin Coogan (Mock Turtles) and Cottee (Proud Mary) as well as Inspiral Carpets and XFM Dj Clint Boon all playing their latest demos on their radio shows, its easy to see why their reputation is spreading.
Easily one of the best new bands out of Manchester for years, The Second Floor manage to pull off a variety of diverse and classic influences whilst sounding new, energetic and exactly how music should sound. Whether it proves a matter of time or a matter of location, whatever, The Second Floor are a band on the rise.
Yo, hows it goin? Just thought i'd let you know that our products are now available at Projekts Skate shop, Manchester, check them out whenever you're about. safe, Johnny
'Another Deal' is the first single from the forthcoming Palace Of Pleasure album, scheduled for release in August/September 2008.
The single will be available as download only (iTunes etc.), but you can download it for free for a limited period at: www. myspace. com/palaceofpleasure
Yes, I managed to miss the release of the first PoP single since I joined the band (and my first single release ever!), but that's what happens when you're in the middle of the north Atlantic, running around in viking clothes. Anyway, I hope you'll follow my belated advice and check out our new tune. Download it for free and start dancing! :D
hi how you doin, 1913 have just put up a new track for your listening pleasure. "CANT MOVE ON" is soon to be released on limited edition vinyl and digital download.
New songs are up and they sound fantastic, come a drop by for a listen and let us know what you think. Also just to let you all know that our LP (Recovery) will be on sale via our myspace or picked up free from any of our upcoming gig's from 13th June.
Hey there How are ya? Hope your doing well? Just thought i'd let you know that our tracks are downloadable for free now from the myplayer if you want em. See you soon Peace ThescienceofRockets
Don't miss out on seeing Kings of the Infidels live on their mini tour from the 11th May with their new Singer and Guitarist Mr. Sean Seery (Ex Part of the Queue)!!!!
Sun 11th - The Cavern Club, 8 - 10 Mathew Sreet, Liverpool 8PM
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The northern adventures of BigSexyLand continue at Charlie's. And if you're the geezer from last time, no, we've really not got any Aerosmith. Please stop asking.
If you're not that geezer, then feel free to ask for the very best in pouting pop, lethal electro and seriously corrosive acid.
