STRAWHOUSES

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STRAWHOUSES is all about that feeling that we're living blissfully unaware that we're on unsteady ground.Built on a forte for intense and emotional live sets, with gripping melodies and soaring guitars underpinned by inventive and original rhythms and beats, Strawhouses got together in 2005.Inspired by Orwellian conspiracies, their lyrics range from apocalyptic nightmare visions of the future to the collapse of everyday relationships, to self conscious, claustrophobic confessions of past mistakes.Their musical influences are diverse; from the melody kings of Radiohead, REM and U2, to the tribal beats of Killing Joke, to the darkest moments of Joy Division and The Smiths.Strawhouses are currently recording in the studio, rehearsing and soon to be gigging across the country
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"The first thing that you notice about Strawhouses is the wonderful, lo-fi scratched vocal of lead singer Paul which meanders between the distinctive tones of Thom Yorke and Neil Young. Only after becoming mesmerised by his halcyon tones do you start to comprehend the quality of the music that you are listening to. Strawhouses are instantaneously brilliant, their melodies haunting you for days after hearing them only once. Well done them." Another Late Night Magazine"Strawhouses enter the realms of Radiohead via a series of intense & emotional rhythms that fire anthemic arrows. The fiery 4 also drift in to the arenas of Hope of the States & Interpol via their blueprint for the grandiose. Deep lyrics are wed to sweeping music that can build from beauty before unleashing its beast!" Indie-Pendent (Fanzine)"Strawhouses describe themselves as “Interpol meets Jeff Buckley in a darkened alley where cats have fights”, that’s pretty spot on if tonight is anything to go by. Their set is an intense and emotional ride that captures gripping melodies by innovative and inspiring rhythms and beats. Lead singer Paul weaves in and out of Thom York tones while tempos are carefully constructed and never overdone. Within seconds they win over the audience and it becomes clear that we haven’t heard the last of Strawhouses." Surface Unsigned Festival Review"Strawhouses are one of the most professional bands I've seen in the festival so far. They ooze talent and style, they're lyrically brilliant and they put on one hell of a show. Somewhat reminiscent of Alberta Cross, the harmonies and chord progressions are spot on. During the set the front man broke a string on his guitar, during which he grabbed another and tuned it up right there and then before carrying on with the song. These guys have practiced a lot, and their polished overall sound is testament to this. They are true musicians." Surface Unsigned Festival Review
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Below: Performance from the Zanzibar from 2005, Filmed and Edited by Ged Doyle and Paul Howard
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