Five Grand Stereo release new live video for 'Clip Joint'New song from Irish-English art-rockers
"Glamorous, piano-driven rock ‘n’ roll...An enthralling introduction" - Clash Magazine "A fine piece of power-pop, like Marc Bolan impersonating Jeff Lynne on the way over to David Bowie’s house, full of clever hooks and surprising key changes." - Classic Rock Magazine "Casting a vast net covering everything from baggy to glam to electro-pop, Singleton's sprightly power pop and lyrics ensure he's never less than genial company" - Q Magazine
The result: a darkly humorous and theatrical concept album in the can about, amongst other things, sex, money and missing David Bowie. Four-part harmonies, dueling guitars, raspy sax and above all, soaring melodies abound; classic artists like Marc Bolan, Bryan Ferry and the Thin White Duke himself are frequently referenced sonically, but put through Five Grand Stereo's proprietary blender to create some delightfully quirky results. Taking aim at everything from reality TV to sexism and from Page 3 to the 'Big Society', the band somehow manage to conjure up the sounds of 1975...to take a pop at 2016. All while bashing some instantly memorable tunes into your eardrums. Their latest video release, shot at The Fish Factory Studios in London, sees them perform a new track ‘Clip Joint’, live. With a nod to the likes of Joseph Arthur, Frank Zappa and The Velvet Underground, it tells the story of a somewhat accidental (and unsuccessful) trip to one of Soho’s more dubious establishments. Languid vocals, Hammond organ, driving guitar and sleazy sax set the scene perfectly. Five Grand Stereo are Chris Singleton (vocals, keyboards); Jane Fraser (vocals); Stelios Kalisperides (guitars); Michael Kirkland (sax and synths); Zane Maertens (bass) and Ben Woollacott (drums). Five Grand Stereo’s debut EP, David Bowie, was released on 18 December 2015 and is available at www.fivegrandstereo.com/david-bowie-ep. A release date for a new single, album and accompanying tour dates will be announced soon.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fivegrandstereo Twitter: www.twitter.com/fivegrandstereo
August 10, 2016 10:05am ET by Prescription PR
Comments (0) |