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F.O. Machete

we play song. you like song.

About Me

'Glasgow art-rock three-piece F.O. Machete have perfect band DNA. Recent history shows that for the best alternative guitar tunes, three really is the magic number. Heres a quick list off the top. Nirvana. Sebadoh. Mclusky. The Flaming Lips. Debut Machete album, Blaze of Flashes, is notice that the next band in this list has arrived. This is music that chats you up in the bar with humour and intelligence, then gets you back to its place, brings in two of its friends, hands you a Viagra and covers you in oil. This stuff can rip your face off at 50 meters but has a hook your mum might sing along to. You want cynical and vicious yet at the same time infectiously bouncy, upbeat lyrics? Get this record. What if Olivia Newton-John had dated Steve Albini? What if Bjork and P.J. Harvey had a daughter? This record shows what would have happened. And there are songs about Richard Pryor. How cool does this sound?'

what's the signal videophysical videocopper and lead fight videowhat's the signal - the outtakes

Coming out of Glasgow like, well - like a Machete to the head, fuck-off machete deserve your adoration like the Darkness deserve a kick in the nuts. The most powerful three price, you're ever likely to see, Machete have got the lot. Photogenic singer - check, Cool name - check, First Class tunes - check. Purveying their dark, mysterious wares like a shifty pimp punts his finest looking ladies; this band will change your life. Spill Magazine

F.O. Machete were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in April 2003.The band consists of Natasha Noramly (vocals and bass), Paul Mellon (guitar and vocals) and Callan Dickson (drums). Descriptions such as noise-pop and references such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Pavement do little to describe the pulverising hooks, seductive stage presence and raw energy of F.O. Machete. Their sound is one that is powerful and playful, mighty and accessible. The band believe that less is more.

F.O Machetes debut album was recorded three months after the band were formed at Chemikal Underground's Chem19 studios with well-respected producer, Andy Miller. My First Machete was released in February 2004 on independent Glasgow label Lost Dog Recordings.

After the release of the debut album, F.O. Machete toured extensively in UK whilst cementing a reputation as an exciting live band as the reviews they have received to date mirror.

F.O Machete have Sleazys wrapped around their fingers tonight, having found a way to incorporate their frenzied power into a package that is dynamic and accessible, theyve become without doubt the most exciting live band in Glasgow right now The Fly

Aside from the UK tours, F.O. Machete played high profile shows around Europe. In 2005, the band headlined a show representing Scotland at the opening of the countrys Pavilion at the worlds biggest art event, the prestigious Venice Biennale, Italy. Other headlining acts at this event included Kraftwerk (German Pavilion) and Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals (Welsh Pavilion).

In September at the famous 013 venue at the ZXZW festival in Tilburg, Holland, F.O Machete clocked up another headline show. F.O Machete then returned to Holland to play another festival in The Hague alongside Millionaire and Broken Social Scene.

Whilst touring F.O machete developed a new sound and style, shaping the new material set to appear on their new record.

A new EP called If Gold Was Silver and Silver Was Gold was released in November 2005 on Highpoint Lowlife records in the UK will be released in March 2006 on Jam Recordings in Australia and New Zealand. The single features an enhanced digipack CD that features a video clip for one of the tracks Copper And Lead Fight.

Not heard anything by this bunch before, but am in love already. - with angular rhythms colliding just where you least expected them, and Natasha's sultry vocals binding it all together. Playlouder

The band have also just finished recording their second album entitled Blaze Of Flashes. The album was recorded between August and November 2005 and will feature 10 tracks which will demonstrate how far F.O. Machete have come sonically since their first offering. The raw power and stripped-back dynamic are still in effect but with a greater pop sensibility.

My Interests

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Member Since: 8/29/2005
Band Website: fomachete.com/
Band Members: Paul Mellon Callan Dickson Nashii Noramly
Management : Craig ZincSplash
email: [email protected]
tel: +44 797000034

Agent: Ross Warnock
email : [email protected]
Web : www.theagencygroup.com

Publicity : Nik Moore at Moore Publicity

Nik Moore
Moore Publicity
187 Mackenzie Road
Beckenham BR3 4SE

email:[email protected]
tel:07809 642044 / 020 8676 9540

Band: [email protected]
Influences: Aphex Twin Bright Eyes Calexico Dinosaur Jnr Elephant Man Flaming Lips Glen Campbell Her Space Holiday Iggy Pop Joy Division Kraftwerk Life Without Buildings My Bloody Valentine Nirvana Olivia Newton-John Pavement Queens Of The Stoneage Robert Johnson Smog Talk Talk U-Ziq Velvet Underground Ward 21 XTC Yeah Yeah Yeahs ZZ Top (The Beard)
Record Label: Jam Recordings, Australia.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Nashii Log: people that look like me and it's tough being the tigress

When I was in malaysia I was reminded of..'people that look like me'.Being of mixed race, sometimes it's hard to place me. Where I'm from, you see. I'm half aussie, half malaysian. And neither of thes...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:00:00 PST

last shows of the year announced..

Last Dates:Yeah, you got it, we'll be taking a wee break in the new year, get back to the drawing board and miss nashii is off to oz for a little while, so here's where you can catch us. Seriously, we...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 03:29:00 PST

raoul del las pelotas del torro gives hello.

hello my new people of love. i am raoul de las pelotas del torro. i am the man who now touches the drums of the machete. and i like to touch them very much so with hardness and happy with g...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:22:00 PST

Machetemo tour shirts, the hell, xfm, new drummer and love

SUBJECT : MACHET'EMO TOUR SHIRTHey kittens, We have a new 'machetemo' tour shirt for sale on our shop. It done by our lovely and talented mansion buddy and artist Nate Dog. Check him at http://www.mys...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 03:56:00 PST

NEW TOUR DATES

well, we were devastated that the Ladyfuzz tour was cancelled apart from London and Brighton dates, but the good news is that we have jumped on another tour with a Canadian band called "boys night ou...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:06:00 PST

TOUR NEWS plus MUSIC SHOW

Alas we have some bad news - Ladyfuzz have cancelled all their tour dates apart from London and Brighton which are still happening.On the upside, not all is lost as we have arranged another full UK to...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:22:00 PST

We killed the counter spy and ben nevis via mordor

Did I ever mention that f.o. machete is managed by a 'counter spy'? You see our manager Mr ZincSplash, apart from being a band manager is what is known as a 'counter spy'. I hear your interest being...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:13:00 PST

machete djs King Tuts

Hey folksmachete are djing at the King tuts Bar on saturday the 12th of August. It's free and starts about 8pm or so. We'll be spinning our favorite records and drinking. A lot.
Posted by F.O. Machete on Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:10:00 PST

Last minute Glasgow Show announced.

Hey folks, f.o. machete have just announced a last minute Glasgow date - supporting the wonderful canadian band 'islands'. It's gonna be this monday 24th of July and it's at the ABC2 on Sauchiehall st...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 04:39:00 PST

London show postponed but Bristol and Tin Pan Alley Festival this weekend!

F.O. Machete have had to postpone the London show at Macbeth Pub tonight until further notice. We will however be in Bristol at Joe Publics, on the 15th of July, and don't forget we'll be playing the ...
Posted by F.O. Machete on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 03:44:00 PST