EL 34 Valves, Still Ill, Powell and Pressburger, PG Tips, The Last Time, The Rebel, Ege Bamyasi, John McGeoch, The Drunken Boat, Basquiat, Dark Rum and Coke with lime, The Flat Four, Technicolor, Gibson 59 Lancer Amp, in-flight entertainment, speed on two wheels, Metal Box, Hitchcock, 70s Porn, Deadend Street, Milligan, I Feel Fine, Pina Coladas
Sounds Like
A boy falling to bits over weaving striplight guitars while a psychotic monkey and retired drugdealer dance around the smouldering remains of a vintage snare.
The Servant's eponymous debut album, released in 2004, has been a phenomenal success. Titled ‘Orchestra’, the album nearly achieved gold status in both France (100,000 copies sold) and Italy (50,000 copies sold). Debut single "Orchestra" was voted NME Joint Single of the Week, and became a huge airplay and chart success in both countries. The band were also nominated for Best Newcomer of the Year by Europe's number one radio station NRJ.
In 2004/2005, The Servant focused on promoting the album throughout Europe through a number of tours and high profile festivals. These included supporting Franz Ferdinand at a special concert in France, playing to 18,000 people at Moscow’s Olympic Stadium to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Russian radio station Europa Plus, and playing the Italian Top of the Pops and CD Live. The Servant’s music has also been used in three blockbuster films; ‘Sin City’ (“Cells” instrumental), ‘Transporter 2’ (“Cells” and “Body”) and ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ (“Liquefy”).
2006 saw The Servant spend the early part of the year writing and demo-ing tracks for their most recent album, "How To Destroy A Relationship", at their home studio in London. The band revamped their (now flash award winning) website to synchronise with the release of the 12 new tracks recorded with producer Jim Lowe (Stereophonics, The Charlatans). Two singles from the session, "How To Destroy A Relationship" have been play-listed in France by Oui FM (Paris No.1 Rock music radio station) and the high profile national radio station Europe 2. In Italy the band performed live at the MTV/Coca-Cola show in Milan supporting Jay Z, played MTV RLT twice, Festival Bar, and Saturday Night Live.
This year, The Servant have made three powerful and stunning music videos (‘HTDAR’, ‘Girlfriend’, ‘Hey Lou Reed’). The latter received 100,000 hits on MSN in its first week, and the single recently had a place in the Top 20 in France. During 2007, The Servant have also enjoyed their most successful European tour to date! It got so full-on in France, they had to escape via the back door during In-store promotion before even signing albums. "There were people hanging on the walls, and climbing everywhere” to get to the band members. Fans even invaded the stage during a gig!
The Servant’s music is available on digital download worldwide. Recently, ‘Sleep Deprivation’ was digitally released, backed by two beautiful acoustic versions of ‘I Wish I Could Stop Wishing For Things and ‘Liquefy’. The entire album will be distributed worldwide later in 2007.
Critical acclaim for The Servant
"It’s a very hard job to label how The Servant sounds – practically impossible. A soul immersed in punk, with funky and electronic vibrations, references to the 80’s, dance and hip-hop influences… The Servant is all that and more, reflecting the eclectic verve of its leader Dan Black."
Plum Music 2007
"The Servant's unique sound which blends Radioheadish experimental tunes with sixties undertones and with a fair indulgence of guitar encrusted rock n' roll, all led by a mesmerising, even if bordering on neurotic, front man."
Paolo Gandolfi: Music News, London Dec 06
"Really, you must worship at the feet of The Servant."
Logo Magazine
Hey, we’re really happy to show you our first video clip for “Downtown, the Noises”, we’ve made this video clip al by ourselves in stop motion/ animation …So please let us know what you think about it !!! We hope you like it ! + Our E.P 6 tracks “THE FALL OF KITES” is out !!! So please check our myspace if you want to hear or see or buy it !! ^^ Xx Much Love from Cold City Dreamers xx
Big Bad Love at 93 Feet East July 10th Doors: 7pm £6.50
This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig… Or you can buy in advance here: http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336
Join us for another Big City Redneck Presents! Another wonderful eruption, nay, ejaculation of good music at the Buffalo Bar this month!
What can I say? We won’t disappoint.
Buffalo Bar June 19th £6 on the door… 8.30pm till they kick us out…
Mama Shamone http://www. myspace. com/mamashamone “Put Mama Shamone on at any venue and they are likely to take the roof off, this was one of the best live shows I’ve seen in years - certainly one of the best in London. In my opinion these guys are destined for greatness, it felt like I was witnessing history being shaped-something was just so right about what they were doing up there.” Vibe Bar
We Yes You No www. myspace. com/weyesyouno “We Yes You No sing about the end of the world, the end of everything. But in an apocalypse that would sound like this I would buy god’s last EP” – Big City Redneck
Language http://www. myspace. com/languageuk “"The verbosity of funk, the poetic twang of intelligent pop. The bridge between Franz Ferdinand and Smashing Pumpkins perhaps" – Bugbear
Just stoping by to invite you to check out my new profile and blog. I also just released a new video website and blog. If you want to have a look and see me in video, here is the link THENEXTGREATBUZZ. COM
CONCERT le 23 MAI au "Baiser Salé" - rue des Lombards - PARIS 1er. - (réservez à MOINDRE COûT - voir mon BLOG) -
Hi Dan Will you be at Paris ? So nice to meet you a long time after Madrid ! Cheers JIBS (Jean-Baptiste, elrotabe...)
Bonjour J'espère que tout va bien pour toi Pour moi quelques concerts à venir ! Une petite chanson en passant ? Vive l'amitié musicale Merci pour l'espace volé A bientôt j'espère JIBS
Si tu es dispo et sur Paris à cette date, je te donne RENDEZ-VOUS le 23 mai à PARIS - Concert au "Baiser Salé" - rue des Lombards - Paris 1er. (voir sur ma page) - En espérant que tu sois de la partie !
Si tu as un empêchement, je compte sur toi pour activer tes réseaux et m'envoyer tes ami(e)s ! Pardonne moi si tu as déjà reçu l'invite.
DON'T FORGET! Big City Redneck Presents the third installment of our ongoing series of showcases for up and coming swellegant, magnificent and downright stupendous bands on Thursday April 17th (this thursday!!) at the Buffalo Bar in Islington.
The Laurel Collective www. myspace. com/thelaurelcollective ***Just signed to Domino Records!*** “The Laurel Collective are 6 nice, affable young bachelors and two sick, ultraviolent delinquents who play a simmering stew of musical influences. ” – Channel 4
The Great Statesmen http://www. myspace. com/thegreatstatesmen ***XFM Unsigned/BBC6Music Unsigned WINNERS*** “The Great Statesmen live show is more than just a gig - it a full body workout with a massage at the end. Go and see them!” – Clubfandango
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