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(or UPCDOWNC as they are known to fans) have already built up a loyal and
enthusiastic live following in the UK, and via downloads and web-sales of
earlier self-recorded material, in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan.A demo
recording of the track ‘Shallows’ was recently cited by XFM’s
John Kennedy as: “best song I have heard this year, an epic - magnificent
stuff”, other fans include The Libertines Pete Doherty (who has invited
them to play at his Rhythm Factory club night) and they have been in discussions
with Steve Albini, who has expressed an interest in producing their debut
album.
A predominantly instrumental band, UPCDOWNC have echoes of left-field
rock pioneers such as Slint, Mogwai, and Sonic Youth combined with the
drum-heavy, structural complexity of Albini’s Shellac. In addition
the band have a strong melodic undercurrent and epic, filmic quality to
their compositions which adds to the uniqueness of their sound and approach.
UPCDOWNC are the first band to sign to Tap N Tin Records for a full album
deal. The CD release will follow on from an initial series of single releases,
beginning with the double A-Side of sonic experimentation that is ‘Stand
Shadowless Like Silence’ and ‘Sadakos Fury’. From its
pastoral opening of picked guitar and keyboard, ‘Shadowless’
launches into a huge Pixies-esque riff and melodic bass hook before descending
into a feedback drenched finale. ‘Sadakos Fury’ kicks off
with a plaintive keyboard and bassline refrain that recalls Joy Division
circa ‘Shes Lost Control’ and develops into a compelling,
raging guitar and drum workout. |
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