Nathan Inciong - Vocals & Guitar,
Al Dini - Guitar,
Euge Claravall - Bass (2005-2007),
Stu McCutcheon - Bass (2007-present),
Chi Brotonel - Drums / Percussions
Influences
Radiohead, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Mogwai, The Cure, Sonic Youth, Pixies, The Wild Swans, The Pale Saints, Primal Scream, The Stone Roses, The Fall, Spiritualized, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Chameleons UK, The Sound, Care, Lush, The Field Mice, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Slowdive, The Sisters Of Mercy, Bauhaus, Sigur Ros, Skyray, Dead Can Dance, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Interpol, Bloc Party, The Longcut, The National, The Arcade Fire, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Velvet Underground, A Perfect Circle, Jeff Buckley, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Placebo, Pulp, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Portishead, UNKLE
Sounds Like
"The Sinister Left. Their music is of quite a different sort, you're either on their train or you're not. It needs some attention to really get into their groove of guided noise, but you will be rewarded with a rich, enveloping trance-like experience if you really step into the sound. Even the drums will capture your awe with their complexity and depth, continuously leading you around and surprising you, all the while deeply hypnotizing you. Their unusual musical style may not have mass appeal, but they are extremely skilled at what they do - a sinister form of hard rock."
- Wally Amos, music critic, The Underground 32, Les Visages, 29/09/2006.
"My first time to an Underground show and I was blown away by this band. Half rock and half something else, the four talented musicians captivated me (and I'm not gay!) with commanding vocals and solid music. Not in-your-face rock music, although the lyrics were, the music was alternative with strong beats. Obviously appealing to the females of HK as the audience was 75% attractive females. Thank you The Sinister Left."
- Ben Gracey, music critic, The Underground 40, Les Visages, 02/03/2007.
"This band KNOWS how to create a wall of sound and truly deserved the headlining spot at Underground 48. They describe themselves as “dark, hypnotic and experimental” and I think they should underline ‘hypnotic’. Nathan’s vocals are passionate and pleading. Chi the drummer holds the band together beautifully, carving spaces for the rest of the band to fill up with melodic tones and moody bass lines. Dreamy moments meant that the about half the audience were listening with their eyes shut. We all shouted for an encore and luckily they obliged. I’ve been enlightened and will catch this band whenever possible."
- Bunny C, music critic, The Underground 48, The Cavern, 06/10/2007
Hi The Sinister Left! You sound great and we think you could really benefit from the extra exposure of taking part in the Global Battle of the Bands. Check out http://gbob.com/china for the competition information.
Hey The Sinister Left! You sound great and we think you could really benefit from the extra exposure of competing at the Global Battle of the Bands! Check out http://gbob.com/china for the competition information.
Velvette Vendetta has been invited by Lona Records to their Take Back The Noise series number 4. We just finished a great gig at N Set Music last Saturday, still buzzing from the high. We will play with DP, Luxury and Violent Jokes. Give Jacky another chance to dive into the crowd!!! Show is at Backstage, 1/F, 52 Wellington Street, on Aug 30 Saturday. Show starts at 10:30pm. Tickets are HK$100 or HK$150 with one drink.
Velvette Vendetta is at Hong Kong Live again August 2, 2008. We play with Jaigon from the US and d o w n e r. Come to the Fringe Club and watch us rock away. Show starts at 10pm. Advance ticket at The Fringe for HK$100; at door HK$150.
After 10-month painstaking process, innisfallen's Butterfly Effect music video is out! Please check it out and give some comments on it. And of course introduce it to all your friends!
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