Analogue Recordings Show
Three Torches
!_Archive Post_
Originally published in Doncaster Live Magazine 2007
Analogue Recordings is a studio known for its back to basics approach. For refusing to resort to computer technology for recording, its unique traditions attract a variety of bands. Tonight promises to display some of the best talent to have walked through the studio’s doors with six bands taking the stage in The leopard.
Trio Walker are the first to step up, with an epic, progressive set. Their powerful sound has surprising depth, and the band are striking, with bassist and vocalist Jack radiating a Warhol-esque air of mystery. next up is Skullbone’s much anticipated set, featuring members of legendary Doncaster band J*R. There are only two members – the (stand in) drummer plus Rob on guitar yet they deliver an energetic and hard rocking number. It is just the one unfortunately, making the afair short and sweet, but if this outfit can build a bigger repertoire then they have a very promising future indeed.
UV Pop and the Listeners are a much mellower affair however. The first, despite some obvious nerves provide provides the decent crowd with some poignant and beautiful ballads while The Listeners perform some impressively dark yet warming folk songs, with lead singer Emma providing an effortless performance.
The Listeners
The highlight of the night, however, is undeniably the power pop trio The Fontanelles. How this band have not been signed is a mystery, such is the strength of their catchy melodies, delivered with passion by lead singer John Fell, clearly enjoyinh the occasion. As if that wasn’t enough, the night is further kindled by Three Torches , whose set is a mixture of ambient moments and hard, angry riffs.
Credit: Ben Hales.
