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NEW! Box Of Thumbs Podcast - In the Studio!

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Box Of Thumbs in the studio talking about the band and their new recordings, plus forthcoming releases.
Find out about Christoph Poliniâ€™s work with Deaf Offenders, are Kiki Bridges red trainers a cry for help?
Gavino talks about angering farmers in West Wales, and is Tiger Pearce the Trever Brooking of the drumming world?
All will be revealed in this almost exciting Podcast!!

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NEW! Box Of Thumbs Documentary

Documentary exploring the band Box Of Thumbs made for Belgium TV channel FLC focusing on the making of their music video Sleep Forever, which was a massive hit in Belgium.
Interviews with the band and the director Jean Luc Renoir.
The documentary shows the Thumbs as they really are, often in a bizzare and disturbing light.
Why did their guitarist have pins inserted into his arm? Who is the mysterious Raddack? What's the link with Bonnie Tyler and Gaz Top. Will Christoph Polini be sacked from the band again. How manipulative is Kiki Bridges? What would bassist gavino be making if he wasnt making musical notes? Why do the band argue about about the taste of water?
All these questions and more will be answered in the 9 min documentary probe into the world of the Thumbs.....

The Making of Sleep Forever

On German TV with Thees Uhlmann (Tomte)

This was aired in Germany and France on the ARTE channel, and features us jamming with Thees on one of his songs. The programme was an hour documentary but this is just a little clip someone has youtubed.

Sleep Forever VIDEO

Another Monkey Grinder production filmed at Ogmore Beach starring Alt-Indie NoiseNiks Box Of Thumbs

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Music:

Member Since: 22/01/2007
Band Website: monkeygrinder.co.uk
Band Members: Christo Polini - Vocals, Guitar
Kiki Bridges - Vocals, Guitar
Gavino - Bass
Tiger Pearce - Drums / Percussion
Influences: Jesus and the Mary Chain, Husker Du, Pixies, Libertines, Led Zeppelin, The Strokes, Nine Black Alps, Kings of Leon, Smashing Pumpkins, Sleater Kinney, Nirvana, Mother Love Bone
Sounds Like:

The Thumbs

Rising phoenix-like from the smoking and tangled wreckage of a bunch of other Cardiff bands which spanned several genres, Box of Thumbs was born, kicking and screaming, in 2006. They play a very unique blend of melodic indie noise which they want to push your face into.

The hardcore triangle of Kiki Bridges incisive lyrics, wailing vocals and edgy guitar, Gavino's pounding and often intricate bass and Satback's pulsating drums were later joined by Christoph Polini who brought extra guitar depth, backing vocals and some mindless optimism.

Kiki Bridge's often unflinchingly bleak lyrics kick against a world that, all too often, doesn't give you what you want. But that's reality, and if that's not what you want then go and buy a Girls Aloud CD.

Reviews

"...Box of Thumbs have an early-90s lo-fi buzz to their sound. Recalling all your favourate bands (especially Dinosaur Jnr and the Pixies) but retaining an angular, jagged sound that's all their own." Buzz Magazine

"Their latest release 'Supercold' is a Pixies-esque romp with a pounding bass line that harks at a return to the grunge era but when the song kicks in, Kiki Bridges' unique vocals mesmerise and take over the proceedings. The cheeky hook from the guitar of Christoph Polini and the bands' clapping holds the song together and erases any notion of repetition. A superlative introduction to a band that I will be keeping my eye out for.

...with non delusional 'delusions of grandeur' in it's lyrics and a more cohesive arrangement that shows Box of Thumbs' commercial value potential." www.ilovecf.com

"God Hates Cardiff. No, not a reference to the capital's soggy climate, but the debut EP by Box of Thumbs. On offer are eight great tunes in the alt-rock/indie tradition, with particular nods in the direction of Dinosaur Jnr and the Pixies. Highlights include the extreme urban paranoia of White City; the Fall-esque This is Cree; and the eponymous God Hates Cardiff..." Babylon Wales (Anthony Brockway)

Feel free to print the flyer from here
Record Label: Monkey Grinder Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Box Of Thumbs new track played on Nation Radio 106.8 FM

http://nationwales.com/played.php?p=Tuesday-12th-May-2009.ph pHow Cool is that? Such a good radio station too!
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 03:15:00 GMT

Podcast now on iTunes

Box Of Thumbs new podcast is now available on iTunes for free!http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewP odcast?id=315317722 a half serious, half comedy update on the Thumbs.New episode co...
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 04:57:00 GMT

New Tracks

Two new tracks for your music pleasure have been posted, these are due to appear on the next Monkey Grinder release which will be a compilation album entitled 'Songs for Outsiders' featuring various S...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:42:00 GMT

Demo Of the Week on Adam Walton’s BBC Radio Wales Show

Last night Box Of Thumbs got the immense honour of being Demo of the Week on Adam's show on BBC Radio Wales, with the track 'Sleep Forever' and also there was an interview with singer Kiki Bridge...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:38:00 GMT

The Thumbs on German/French TV

This Week Box Of Thumbs were recorded for German/French TV in Swansea's Milkwood Jam. Hanging out with Thees Uhlmann (Germany's answer to Morrisey) from the acclaimed band Tomte and playing ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:36:00 GMT

God Hates Cardiff EP

Box of Thumbs are close to releasing their new EP 'God Hates Cardiff', watch this space for details of a launch party coming soon or pre-order your copy by emailing [email protected] About The...
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Spillers Instore Video and Pics

Hi, Thanks to everyone who came down to see us (especially Charlotte and Meirion), and Gaz for filming us. Also Thanks to Ed Townend for taking some cool pics. And of course Spillers for letting us pl...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:22:00 GMT

What happened when they let us loose on Live Radio?

Box Of Thumbs played acoustic versions of two of their songs live on Radio Ceredigions Award winning drive time show last Friday (22nd Feb). The Thumbs performed live and chatted with presenter Ryan W...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:20:00 GMT

BUZZ Magazine Review

Get down to your nearest retail outlet and pick up a copy of Buzz Magazine, and read our very nice review.We got three stars and even beat Linkin Park, whooo!!! (sorry LP fans)Thanks to Buzz Magazine ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:17:00 GMT

Band of the month on www.ilovecf.com

We're truly honoured to have our CD Super Cold reviewed and to be band of the month on I love Cardiff website, check out the link below. http://www.ilovecf.com/hear/bandsofthemonth/hear06_boxofthum bs....
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:43:00 GMT