Malakoff have been going strong for 18 months now. Formed from Emma Easy (vocals, acoustic guitar), Martin Bradford-Gago (electric guitar), Planetruth (bass, backing vocals) and Dave Morgan (drums), the alternative, acoustic, female-fronted band from St Albans try and play with limits: how can you balance blazing, gritty electric guitar with acoustic picking? How can an indie drummer and a folk singer possibly work together? How can three strong singer-songwriters with voices aplenty not fall out from musical differences? It really is a mystery, because Malakoff have an EP under their belt, a brand new record out in 2009, and gigs from Cambridge to South London. And haven't really had an argument yet.
In June 2008, the debut EP,
At Sea was released.
"'At Sea' is angry, vulnerable and intriguing. It's a beautiful shipwreck." - 7 O'Clock News
Four songs, set against the sea and all it stands for, attempt to take you on a journey and a half. It's a limited edition, so make sure you grab a copy while you can at our gigs, or by emailing
[email protected].
This year so far, the following lovely people have let us play and made us feel welcome: The Horn - St Albans
The Inn on the Green - Harpenden
The White Hart - Hertford
Caffé Nero - Hertford
The Boathouse - Cambridge
The Istanbul Basement Bar - North London
The Amber Rooms - Watford
The Green Room - Welwyn Garden City
The Boot - St Albans
The Star - North London
Cocomo - London
The Queen Boadicea - Angel, London
The Portland Arms - St Albans
The Old Barge, Hertford
The Acoustic Club, Bishop's Stortford
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
Castle Hall, Hertford
Club 85, Hitchin
The White Lion, St Albans
The Dublin Castle, Camden, London
The Albany Club, Deptford, London
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