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SENSES

We Are Senses

About Me


senses
are:
Brian
Finny
Kavvy
Ronan

Senses are an atmospheric, experimental band hailing from Coventry. Armed with a sound full of contrasts and contradictions.
Senses juxtapose other-worldly beauty and urban decay, making it sound like you're eavesdropping a conversation between Heaven and Earth. Raw, emotively laced vocals, heart exploding, soul imploding drums and bass, layer upon layer of guitar that veers between shimmering and distortion. Senses can't help but captivate, they aren't shoegazing they're stargazing!
Senses released their debut single on Shifty Disco as a download. This went on to be the labels biggest selling single. Senses are working on new material and recording is planned with one of the Country's best producers, headlines in national papers about the band, a Radio 2 session on the cards, things are certainly looking good for 'another Coventry band!'
CLICK ON THIS FLYER TO DOWNLOAD 'DRIFTING' - 99p!!
Photo/Artwork credit: Elaine Brambill. Mariachiara Santaniello.

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Member Since: 6/7/2005
Band Website: wearesenses.com
Band Members:
Influences:
Sounds Like: "Take the atmospheric 'Losing My Way' for example...some of the most intrinsic vocal harmonising this side of 'Scarborough Fair' ensure it's status as a worthy successor to BRMC's 'In Like The Rose' is secured." *** "an adept nonchalence that many bands of an older stature spend years trying to achieve. And there you have it. The Senses - definitely ones to watch out for." (Dom Gourlay, Drowned in Sound)
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Golden Sophoric tones to watch the sunset to (Lamacq - One Music, Radio 1)
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Senses provided yet more irresistibly tuneful gems. Following the same kitchen sink approach to crafting perfect guitar pop which won Teenage Fanclub critical acclaim" (Simon Harper, BBC Website)
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Senses lured me into their cradle of charming harmonies. The vocals simmer like a little fire on a giant lake of melody on my favourite track, Truly Beautiful Disaster. Self explanatory. And their influences include Stone Roses, which means that I'm sold. Senses have a knack for making sound that breaks apart but doesn't wither - it's disphoric yet comforting, and so fragile every chord feels like it could break apart in depth - like fractals. (The Hype Machine)
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SENSES- Dense narcotic rocknroll like BRMC or late JAMC..pretty much along the sleaze rockin' lines of anyone abrieviate-able in a leather jacket (Bugbear)
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Senses let their songs do the talking. They look good but don't overdo the rock 'n' roll demeanour. The swagger is in the music, not the pose, as if they know how good they are and don't feel the need to spit out attitude (Tony Foster, BH One)
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It's a pleasant suprise to see a Coventry band on the former label of The Young Knives and Elf Power, but where these groups play trippy indiepop and angular art-rock, Senses are indebted to the heroes of classic British indie. Drifting's lavish, chiming melodies might owe a considerable nod to the sound of the 90's Manchester, but you couldn't wish for a more melodic trip down memory lane. (Karl Cremin, The Fly)

Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Academy

False starts involving brand new amps burning (not down to my bass fret w4nking!) didn't bode well, but we came back and played our hearts out. People were saying the new song 'Drop your arms' was so...
Posted by SENSES on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:15:00 PST

BUSY WEEKEND

Just to reiterate what the band have said earlier, thanks for everyone who showed up at the charlotte gig on saturday night both from the lads at Leicester and also the guys who travelled over from Co...
Posted by SENSES on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:34:00 PST

Big Thanks

To Janice and the rest of the Radio 2 team who made us more than welcome for our session on sunday evening. Special mention to Chief for saturday and for our PR agent Linn who are doing sterling jobs....
Posted by SENSES on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:22:00 PST

This weekend....

We really can't wait for this weekend. We're playing a pretty much sold out show at The Charlotte in Leicester with Ego Armalade and then we're in for a session with Janice Long at Radio 2 - Monday a...
Posted by SENSES on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:05:00 PST

Drifting on Radio 2 (Janice Long)

..> Drifting - Radio 2 If you get the chance go to this link and request 'drifting' to be played on the Janice Long show.We've already had 2 plays this week but it would be a massive favour if you...
Posted by SENSES on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:17:00 PST

14+

As you may see on our gig listings....we're playing a Kerrang/HMV showcase at Bar Academy in Birmingham. So all you BU lads and lasses....you've no excuse now :DKeep on keepin' on!!!
Posted by SENSES on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:55:00 PST

Firkin Friday/On the BBC

Hola amigos! We're playing the revamped Firkin in Birmingham tonight with the excellente Ego Armalade (Friends of Kasabian, supported The Enemy, Babyshambles, The Paddingtons etc)  The venue...
Posted by SENSES on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:38:00 PST

Single Update!

Hola amigos!Massive thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy of 'Drifting'If you still want to download it then please do so here:http://www.shiftydisco.co.uk/mp3/150.htmlIf you do you could really...
Posted by SENSES on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:42:00 PST

Drifting out today!!!!

Drifting is released today - please click the flyer on our main page to download!  Out now go and get it!!! go go go!!! Love you all Senses...
Posted by SENSES on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:58:00 PST

HELP US!

Hello good people of myspace!Please help us out! As I'm sure you're aware we have a single coming out on download this Friday (29th JUne) through pioneering indie label Shifty Disco (check 'em, they'...
Posted by SENSES on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:28:00 PST