Member Since: 30/10/2007
Band Members: Chris Anderson Guitar, Percussion, Smile.Aissa Tyley, Guitar, Percussion, DanceMark Bell, Bass GuitarDave Hughes, Drums
Influences:
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Profile GeneratorStars, The Shins, Stars of Track and Field, Feist, Kings of Convenience, Postal Service, Arcade Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Whitest Boy Alive, Bright Eyes, Willy Mason, Simon and Garfunkel, Belle and Sebastian, Midlake, Cherry Ghost, Ryan Adams, Richard Ashcroft.....
Sounds Like: "soothing tones and harmonies draw a gentle furrow that's easy to ease into" - NARC 2008"if theres any sort of reference point for Simpleswan it falls somewhere between the experimentalism of New Yorks anti-folk scene and traditional English Acoustica."Though terafull lyricism underpins their bittersweet pop, the groups warm instrumentation and misty romaticism are undeniable charming."Simpleswans acoustic wizardry finds them sitting snugly somewhere between the likes of Midlake and Shack" - METRO 2008Lead by quietly charismatic lead vocalist Chris Anderson, the four piece create some damn fine acoustic pop. Coming across like a warmer, more romantic Turin Brakes, the cool harmonies between Anderson and Aissa Tyley recall Paddy MacAloon and Wendy Smith in Prefab Sprout. The lyrics are lush and heartfelt; the melodies underpinned by occasional touches of electric bass and harmonica. Exquisite.(SHAM 2008)
"There a good choice and pack an alt-folk punch" (Steve Lamaq BBC Radio 2)
Record Label: Unsigned