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SonVer

About Me


SonVer formed in November 2003, when ’Until The Stones Melt’ was recorded as an instrumental experiment/side project by Jo Quail [cellos] and Ben McLees [guitars], both of electro-rock band Earth Loop Recall. It wasn’t long before SonVer became a fully-fledged project, with the first gigs taking place in summer 2004.
SonVer self-released two EPs during 2004 & 2005, before releasing their eponymous 9-track debut album through Disconnected Music in November 2005.
The band’s music has attracted the attention of several film production companies, who have used SonVer’s work on the soundtracks to their films.
Recently, SonVer were commissioned by Dutch production company Orphic to write a soundtrack for their film ’Fade’ [see below].
SonVer’s live shows incorporate visuals by Simon Bryant, and as a result SonVer have played several AV clubs and festivals, including the Blackout Arts tent at Ashton Court Festival in Bristol and Fimbulvetr in Edinburgh.
In 2007, SonVer continued to play a series of live dates across London and the UK, including sets at 93ft East, The Luminaire, The Union Chapel and The Shambala Festival. In addition SonVer released the Vigil EP on May 30th.
During the summer of 2007, SonVer expanded to a quartet, with Jo & Ben being joined by Alistair Richardson [drums] and Ruban Byrne [guitar, bass].
SonVer begin 2008 with a one-off show in Lisbon, Portugal - while continuing work on their 2nd album, due for release later in the year.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/6/2006
Band Website: sonver.co.uk
Band Members: Joanna Quail - Cello, Programming.
Ben McLees - Guitars, Bass, Programming, Keyboards.
Alistair Richardson - Drums, Piano, Guitar.
Ruban Byrne - Bass, Guitars, Keyboards.

Simon Bryant - Visuals.

For UK live bookings email: [email protected]
For Germany live bookings contact: MfM Events
For Portugal live bookings contact: Dagaz Music
For all other live bookings contact: [email protected]

Influences: Einsturzende Neubauten
Godspeed You Black Emporer
Archive
Darkstar
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Elph
Boards Of Canada
Brian Eno
Coil
Elbow
Orange Blossom
Zan Lyons
Black Heart Procession
Cocteau Twins
Dead Can Dance
Aphex Twin
This Mortal Coil
Adrian Sherwood
The Chameleons
Tapper Zukie
Nine Inch Nails
The Cardiacs
Mogwai
Recoil
Kruder And Dorfmeister
Lamb
Levitation
Massive Attack
Slate Pipe Banjo Draggers
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Buena Vista Social Club
Loop
The Black Heart Procession
Pink Floyd
The Orb
Swans
Sounds Like:
SonVer & Elephant Leaf - '3 Songs EP'

SonVer - 'SonVer'

SonVer - 'Vigil'

Record Label: Disconnected / Line Out Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

3 Songs EP - OUT NOW

SonVer & Elephant Leaf  '3 Songs' EP is out now, and is available to buy for just £3.00 +p&p. The EP was launched on Saturday 31st May at SonVer's Union Chapel show, at which Elephan...
Posted by SonVer on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:51:00 PST

SonVer LIVE ARCHIVE [updated after every show]

200811.07  Cultura Club, Palma, Mallorca [Jo solo show]10.07  Polaroid Club, Palma, Mallorca [Jo solo show]  05.07  The Nave, London02.06  93ft East, London31.05  Th...
Posted by SonVer on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:34:00 PST

4-piece SonVer - live debut on July 25th

What my feet see in rehearsal - Jo, Al, Ruban, my guitar fx.  Hello everyone... ...incase you haven't been paying attention, we'd like to officially announce the expansion of SonVer to a fu...
Posted by SonVer on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:57:00 PST

SonVer live at Tesco Disco, Vigil EP now available

SonVer play live tonight in London, and launch the new Vigil EP. The EP will be on sale for £3, and features the following tracks: 1. Vigil2. Minus 30 Plus 23. Until The Stones Melt [Audio Lounge re...
Posted by SonVer on Wed, 30 May 2007 01:31:00 PST

Spitz 27th and Mailing list...

Hello again, Just a quick one - we had such an amazing time at the Spitz on Wednesday, and it was great to make so many new friends. On that note... we've got a few problems with our paper mailing lis...
Posted by SonVer on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:51:00 PST

Gigs

Just a quick update.  I can't get the event invite thingy to work at all, never have been able to, so I hope people stop by and read this!  Just to confirm that we ARE playing at the Spitz o...
Posted by SonVer on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:56:00 PST

Spitz and hats and things

I just felt prompted to say a few words about Sunday's gig at the Spitz.  Other than being 'night of a thousand hats' (all very stylish and most cool!) it was a night to celebrate the viola in st...
Posted by SonVer on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:15:00 PST

New SonVer demos available

A brand new SonVer track, 'Satellites' has been added to the profile. The track was debuted at the Teatro Vivo gig in London on April 6th. Another new track, 'The Road To Masca',  is availa...
Posted by SonVer on Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:09:00 PST

Tasty and Teatro

Tasty Fanzine rocks!  It was lovely to be back in Leeds again and with the opportunity of playing at Holy Trinity Church the day was amazing.  We'd never played in a church before and i...
Posted by SonVer on Thu, 30 Mar 2006 05:07:00 PST

Blackheath Halls

We played at The Upstairs Club at Blackheath Halls (the top recital room) on Sunday night and we came away so happy!  It was a great pleasure to play to such a receptive and attentive audience an...
Posted by SonVer on Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:30:00 PST