j xaverre

Pete Gofton was formerly JOHNNY X, multi instrumentalist/sleeperbloke in the lofi pop sensation that was KENICKIE.he released his debut album, "THESE ACID STARS" in 2003, on the esteemed MEMPHIS INDUSTRIES Records. The follow up is planned for sometime later this year.Some press for THESE ACID STARS--"An unabashed gem". Jockey Slut 8/10"An idyllic debut - could be Sunderland's answer to Beck". 4/5 Q"A record that gives its creator the right to stand shoulder to shoulder with the songwriters that he looks up to." Bang"incandescent loveliness" 4/5 Metro"These Acid Stars betrays a love affair with the folksy orchestral '60s filtered through a modern day mesh ala The Flaming Lips-comprehensively atones for all of Kenickie's crimes." NMEsee http://www.memphis-industries.com/j_xaverre.html for more info.