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The Somatics

2nd Album - DYNAMO MERCURIAL OUT NOW!

About Me

The Somatics formed in 1999 and are based in the Hyde Park area of Leeds. Comprising of Richard Green - Guitar/Vocals, Stephanie Green - Bass/Vocals & Bruce Henry Renshaw - Drums. They play alternative rock with a psychedelic, progressive edge beneath lush vocal harmonies.
First Release was in June 2001 - LAST DAYS IN AN OLD TOWN on Shifty Disco. This was followed by their signing to BEGGARS BANQUET Records. The single LEMONADE was released in April 2002 followed a month later by their debut album THE SOMATICS. Intermediate single DID YOU EVER LOVE ME? was released on MISC Records in November 2004.
Tracks have appeared on Leeds compliation albums DANCE TO THE RADIO & ENGINE ROOM RECORDS. Engine Room Records also released ELEMENTAL in February 2006 the first single from their second album DYNAMO MERCURIAL released AUGUST 2006.
The new album DYNAMO MERCURIAL is out now!
You can order your copy for only £5 (includes postage & packaging in the UK)
Check out: http://www.the-somatics.com for further details.

Find out more about the band at:
http://www.the-somatics.com


Digital Downloads of the album at:
http://www.intomusic.co.uk

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/9/2005
Band Website: last.fm/music/The+Somatics
Band Members: Stephanie Green - Bass & Vocals
Richard Green - Guitar & Vocals
Bruce Renshaw - Drums

Influences: The Who, The Beatles, Sonic Youth, Cardiacs, Can, Boards Of Canada, The Byrds, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Television, My Bloody Valentine, Neu!, REM, The Smiths, The Kinks, Scott Walker
Sounds Like: "Self-willed, autonomous musicians creating a bold new psychedelia with muscle and dark intent... In the musical superstore of pleasure, this is the luxury top shelf."
Whisperin' & Hollerin' (10 STARS)

"I'm completely sober on a dull Sunday afternoon and The Somatics have taken me to another world through their stunning mystical and psychedelic retro pop. If this album had been released 30 years ago it would have made The Somatics legends. It really is that good."
Leeds Music Scene (9/10)

"After the loss of the dear, bonkers Syd Barrett, it..s comforting to know that his legacy is being carried on... The Somatics make atmospheric, lush, psych-pop that the Crazy Diamond himself would be proud of."
God Is In The TV (4/5)

"Audacious and hugely ambitious... a towering achievement and testament to a formidable musical imagination."
Sandman Magazine

I'll Be Your Shadow - Live In Paris with I Love UFO & Aqua Nebula Oscillator

Remote - Live In Paris with I Love UFO & Aqua Nebula Oscillator

Elemental - Live In Paris with I Love UFO & Aqua Nebula Oscillator

Did You Ever Love Me? Promotional Video 2004

Record Label: Misc Records
Type of Label: Indie