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"Before The Storm"
18 tracks written and recorded before the band became The Storm Society. This download only album is available for the first time worldwide through iTunes, Amazon, Napster and most online music stores.
"Crashing drums, thunderous bass lines and wind tunnel guitars are pinned down by a booming baritone vocal delivery to create the bands epic and majestic sound.The Storm Society have only been together a few short months but have already caught the attention of a few names in the industry. Despite not being around long enough to even play live they have landed themselves management and a single / album deal with the seminal indie label Enraptured Records. Watch out, the storm is heading this way....."
Mark Barton - Losing Today)
The Storm Society, like so many other bands, was born from the dying embers of previous musical careers. Stuart Kemsley was inspired by a journalist's comments refering to his guitar sound as "a turbulent musical storm". It wasn't until Stuart moved back to his native Scotland from London that the concept of The Storm Society began to take shape. Feverishly writing new material, Kemsley sourced some of the best musical talent in Glasgow for his new project.
In 2007 the band released a single E.P "Miles Away" on the ultra cool hip indie label Enraptured Records. The critically acclaimed single has sold out and received airplay all over the world such as Germany, Australia, America and even Argentina. On the strength of this they secured a management deal with London based label Pure Delinquent run by Jack Trevillion and Julie Pratt. The dynamic duo of Jack and Jules have been in the music industry for a number of years and have worked with some of the biggest names in the music business such as David Bowie, Spiritualized and even Stevie Wonder! Jack also runs Enraptured Records who are due to release the band's second double A side 7" single "St John's Point" and "To The Lighthouse" to be followed by the band's debut album which they are currently mixing. Legendary producers Pat Collier (Primal Scream, Jesus & Mary Chain, The Wondersfuff) and the maverick Rich Haynes (Radiohead and Supergrass) have both produced tracks on the album.
The band are currently recording their debut album. Kemsley and co have been absent from giging due to recording commitments however, with the album almost complete they are planning a few local warm up gigs to prepare for a small UK tour to promote their second single and album both to be released on Enraptured Records.
If you would like to book The Storm Society for a gig please drop us a message on here with the details and we will get back to you.
To read what others are saying about the band and their debut single, click on a review below! MICK MERCER (NME / Melody Maker)
  • RICK FULTON (Daily Record)
  • PAUL RAVEN (Pennyblack music)
  • VELVET GROOVES

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    Music:

    Member Since: 23/02/2006
    Band Website: thestormsociety.co.uk
    Band Members: STUART KEMSLEY - Vocals / Guitars
    BARRY THOMAS - Drums
    MATT HOLIDAY - Bass
    SHELLEY DOUGAN - Vocal / Sounds

    Purchase our debut single "Miles Away"
    Released June 2007
    on Enraputred Records.
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    Influences:
  • 80's NEW WAVE
  • PSYCHEDELIC
  • PUNK / POST PUNK
  • ALTERNATIVE ROCK
  • SHOEGAZE
  • SPACE ROCK
  • 60's GARAGE
  • INDUSTRIAL
  • AMBIENT
  • DOOM POP
  • RAINCOAT ROCK
  • DARKWAVE
  • INDEPENDENT

  • Sounds Like: A big fucking Storm
    Record Label: Enraptured Records
    Type of Label: Indie

    My Blog

    THE STORM SOCIETY 2009 TOUR

    We are looking for similar bands to tour with this summer.  We are planing a full Scottish/ England tour.  If you are interested get in touch.CHEERS
    Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 08:41:00 GMT

    FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2009 - FIRST LIVE DATE IN A WHILE

    We will be playing a short set at Scotland newest venue COSMOPOL/CLYDEBANK this Friday. (Tomorrow night)  £3 to get in, great bands and great sound venue.  Should be a great night. New boys, Matt & Ba...
    Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 05:13:00 GMT

    WE ARE LOOKING FOR GIGS, ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE

    Please contact us if you would like to book the storm society.
    Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:34:00 GMT

    New LIVE dates - Warm Up shows

    We are kicking off with some warm up shows in May.  Check website and myspace for details.
    Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:50:00 GMT

    www.thestormsociety.co.uk

    www.thestormsociety.co.uk is back up and running
    Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:03:00 GMT

    MILES AWAY DIGITAL RELEASE AND NEW 18 TRACK ALBUM - BEFORE THE STORM

    As a warm up for the band's second single and debut album release The Storm Society are about to re-issue their debut single / e.p. 'Miles Away'.  For the for the first time you will be able to downlo...
    Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:46:00 GMT

    MICK MERCER'S NEW BOOK FEATURING THE STORM SOCIETY

    Mick Mercer's new book "Music to die for" is out now.  Although we've not read it, it features the band with pictures and reviews.  More news about how to buy this to follow.Mick's stuff is great so i...
    Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:53:00 GMT

    New band website

    Hi everyone. We have a new website coming soon. We have uploaded a test site to try things out. We welcome your feedback and comments about the site and what you would like to see on the pages. Ha...
    Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:07:00 GMT

    NEW MYSPACE TRACKS UPLOADED 10 TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM

    We have uploaded 10 tracks from our forthcoming debut album 'BUTTERFLIES'We hope to release the album on Enraptured records sometime in August / September 2009.A big thanks to all the musicians who pl...
    Posted by on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:51:00 GMT

    Acoustic show 7th April 2009

    I will be doing a short acoustic set with Dave from "THE DON'T KNOWS" on tuesday night at Oran Mor. I will be performing the following tracks for the forthcoming album;skin on skinst john's pointmile...
    Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:13:00 GMT