Member Since: 6/19/2006
Band Website: hard-graft.co.uk
Band Members: Andrew Bryant: Singing, Drums
Clyde Wright: Singing, Keys
Michaela Nettell: Sighing, Cello
Pat Whelan: Singing, Acoustic Geetars
Simon Willey: Singing, Electric Geetars
Wun Yen Chan: Singing, Double Bass
Influences: The whores ofParis&Tangier
Sounds Like: Press for Pat's first record;
"Debut EP from this mysterious Yorkshireman. Released through the fledgling Hard Graft label on Christmas eve 2006, this sets the bar very high for anything to follow. Strong lyrics, softly sung on four gorgeous, slow-burning songs thankfully shed a little light on an artist who would seemingly prefer to remain anonymous. 'Not Comfortable' performing live for the moment - it would be a real shame if this release passed unnoticed due to a lack of (self?) promotion. A sublime string arrangement on 'with this bullet' from Paris Motel's Amy May completes a very special package indeed. For fans of Elliott Smith, Cass McCombs and Richard James' (from Gorky's) solo work." ROUGH TRADE:
"Call that a penis?" IVOR WHOPPER:
"Bubbles in the bath" IVOR WINDYBOTTOM:
"Can you pass me a tissue please Gran?" IVOR GOTPUDDINGALLDOWNME:
"Boozy, reclusive, bastards" PRIVATE EYE:
"Snowy! I can see the pub from ere!" LONDON EYE:
"Brothers" SISTERS:
"All the world will be your enemy, prince with a thousand enemies, and when they catch you they will kill you. But first, they must catch you - digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks, and your people will never be destroyed..." FRITH:
If yer want a digital copy of Pat's first EP for nowt - send us a message with an email address...
CURRENT MOON about the moon:
Record Label: Hard Graft
Type of Label: Indie