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About Me

Les Natrels formed in a bedsit in Harlesden a few years ago by guitar-fiddlers James & Euan. A coupla years later Yasmin joined with a bass, and after Jenny started on drums the Les Natrels-sound found a rockier edge without loosing the quirky folk-pop that initially spiralled them to stardom. For something that can only be described as a fearless weed of tunes blooming in the current concrete desert of urban music, Les Natrels needs to be heard and quite possibly seen for their unique melange of musical influences and aspirations to be fully appreciated.
They are everything that saves us from what is so boringly normal. They take us onto a journey, to a place somewhere in the middle of the mid-west of the US of A, that reminds us of rebellious times with a detour around Primrose Hill - while we are standing there, pondering and fumbling with our stiff upper lips, Les Natrels are wading on...
Never seizing to surprise and amaze, their stubborn disregards for any musical trends and current styles is what make them do what they are best at, which they do whilst smiling and cracking jokes to each other and to the listener. This kind of stage performance fits so well into the contradicted world of Les Natrels. You just never know where you have them.
Confused? Well, that is because Les Natrels are not afraid of bringing experiments onto the stage. letting their songs show us the odd angles, even if the result at times might challenge the ear not yet sensitised to Natrel-ism. Mix it all together, turn it upside down, stir and shake it well and it just works in its own odd and beautiful way. If you have the inclination towards a little comfortable discomfort, Les Natrels will make your ears prick up, with their offering of dry wit and ludicrous musical ingenuity.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/17/2005
Band Website: lesnatrels.co.nr/
Band Members: James Storey (UK) - Vocals & Guitar
Euan Donaldson (UK) - Guitar & Vocals
Yasmin Knowles-Weil (Isr) - Bass & Vocals
Jenny Lindvall (Swe) - Drums
Influences: Butthole Surfers, R L Burnside, Primal Scream, Frank Zappa, The Reverend Blind Gary Davies, Slayer, Bear Quartet, My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai, Soundgarden, Pavement, Slint, Billy Childish, Bjork, Flying Burrito Bros, Robert Wyatt, Devandra Banhart, Liars
Sounds Like: Unlike anything you've ever heard. Some people have made comparisons to Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Talking Heads, Violent Femmes, Beta Band & Sebadoh, though not very tenably... Have asked a few people to say who we sound like, but they've appeared dumbstruck. Let us know if you have any opinion on this matter.
Record Label: Needlesoup Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Some Kodak moments

Boys, Girls, We give you a glimpse into ultimate cool which is Les Natrels at the studio. Behold! New photos and shit. Sugary feathers and tickles to you all, Les...
Posted by Les Natrels on Mon, 12 May 2008 04:50:00 PST

Waiting by the toilet

More like recorded in a toilet Another song I will get into trouble for uploading - an early work by les natrels with profound poetic lyrics and at least two chords in it. enjoy
Posted by Les Natrels on Sun, 11 May 2008 12:37:00 PST

Out from the studio

We are out from the studio. We have cut our new tracks and we are most excited. Two will be appearing here shortly (it takes a while for them to appear apparently) - One featuring the truly wondrous A...
Posted by Les Natrels on Sun, 11 May 2008 12:23:00 PST

Oh Good Lord!

My we are busy little bees this weekend, not only will we be trying to mixdown and generally finish off four new songs on sunday, but we also have gigs coming up on 18th June at the Cock Tavern i...
Posted by Les Natrels on Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:00 PST

In the studio part 2

Back in the studio 11th May to finish off the four exciting new tracks - trying to emulate 'Invisible touch' era Genesis.....watch this space..
Posted by Les Natrels on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:09:00 PST

In the Studio

Well we were at Escapade studio in greenwich yesterday. Got four songs done in one day - but didn't get them mixed..They'll be ready soon - honest guv. luv Les
Posted by Les Natrels on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:06:00 PST

Switching and swizzling

In order to provide some entertainment for myself and because I have been listening to some very old tunes of ours I'm changing the songs lots over the next few days.... An Gore a is on there now, on...
Posted by Les Natrels on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:01:00 PST

Recording in the recording studio

We will be exclusively recording, with the help of Brave Gary Brady at Escapade Studios on 22nd April. There will be three whole new songs the names of which we shall confirm to you forthwith..we...
Posted by Les Natrels on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:05:00 PST

Live Show time again

Well its spring again, which must mean its time to come out of hibernation. We will be doing a lovely gig in the lovely lark in the park (near kings cross/Angel) on Saturday. We’ll be on at...
Posted by Les Natrels on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:37:00 PST

& photos!!

Just to overload you with Les Natrels activity - we've also posted up a few photos from our last (if not best, sorry attendees) gig at the Good Ship. What do you reckon of the black & white dress code...
Posted by Les Natrels on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:03:00 PST