“The real paradise is losing yourself in the music, rolling with it so when you hit that vibe you just keep going…..“
Big Steve K, the indomitable front man behind up and coming indie dance act Elmore is a man ready to let the music do the talking once again. On the drums is “animal” himself Wojcek Biesek, a man caught up in his own little world of synthesisers and big beats. Abishek Joshi assists the foot slamming rhythms on congas and bongos. Del Seymour tickles the ivories and synthesizer and finally Andy Mcsweeney on bass adding the stomping bass lines.
You can currently hear and see them in venues such as the The Clapham Grand, Hoxtons Bar and Grill, Half moon and 93 Feet East.
They also underwent a Scottish tour in September playing Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.
By creating a very different take on a sometimes overdone “indie” discipline, actively influenced as it was by the distant tide of dance indie acts such as Stereo Mcs and Happy Mondays; Elmore it would seem have created what no British group is doing at the moment…They have produced a credible Dance indie sound which is able to appeal to the masses.
Along the way they have supported Ian Brown (of Stone Roses fame), appeared on Scottish digital television S2Live, played ww.gigsonair.com and most recently; “unsigned radio” in Kent.
From the studio rehearsal base affectionately referred to as “Kettenackers pad” to blitzing some of London’s best venues, Elmore, writing again with a refreshed sense of creativity are really flying.
With their trademark throbbing bass lines and healthy doses of dance rock and soul, it is now unmistakably an Elmore sound; their new demo is testament to this.
In the bands own words “it touches on a certain catchiness without becoming pop…. It has an intent and walks a line which feels right for the band”. Cited by many critics as one of the most exiting unsigned band in London at the moment Elmore really do let the music do the talking.
(@93 FEET EAST on 27th July 2007)….“He s probably bored of hearing it, but my God, Steven Keenlyside is one of the most unlikely looking musicians in the business. With his broad shoulders and tattoos, you d back him as an American surfer - type, when in fact he s the Scottish lead man of indie - funk - dance hybrid Elmore. If you can recover from the shock, you have a very decent live proposition on your hands. It s the percussion and synth sections that help Elmore stand out musically: the former adding an element of flair and funk to the proceedings, the latter lending the band that all important dance factor. Unfashionable for sure, but there s nowt wrong with missing out on the NME crowd. If you think that music peaked when the Stereo MCs and the Happy Mondays were in their prime, fear not, for Elmore might just rekindle your passion.” Alex Olorenshaw........www.gigsonair.com
(@ Dundee Doghouse Sep 23rd 2007)".....As I got there. the evening had started - and it was only just after 8.30!! Not a huge crowd around either, which was a shame as the ones not there missed this fantastically tasty band called Elmore. Not had a chance to look up where theyre from yet, but they consisted of players on synths/keys, bass, guitar and vocals, drums and a percussionist. What they played was a solid, tight and flowing blend of funk but with a real difference, the synths giving the whole sound added depth and texture, while the percussionist provided a whole Santana-like empetus for the main body of the rhythm section, of which the bassist was playing some seriously funky stuff. Above all this, as clear as a bell, the guitar player provided a set of crisp, lean leads and sang the bands original material to perfection. There was an unmistakeable air of 80s to it all as echoes of Thompson Twins kept popping up in my head, a comparison that anyone who saw the TTs 2nd live video will understand. But there was also a modern feel in there too which made it all the more unique. With a real finesse, a cutting edge and a whole sense of class, not to mention the irresistibility of movement on behalf of the eye-widened concert attendee, the band were mesmerising. Wherever theyre from, if you like quality funk-pop-indie, theyve gotta be seen."....................Andy/Lemon Rock(dundee concerts)
(Review of Rocker to Raver in the Mag…Dec 2007)
“A very slick funk beat underpins a fantastically quirky pop track. This is the audio equivalent of an it-girl, grabbing your attention in a constant barrage of stunts that culminates in the obligatory x-rated video. First its the intense delayed guitar, next its a bongo-backed rhythm section, a toned down Robert Smith vocal and a smashing melody. The money-shot would normally come from some kind of massive chorus, but this track slides between parts that arent distinctly verse and chorus elements. The song returns to the hooks sparingly and adds layers to them to create a nice bit of variation.
A great track from a talented band”………THE MAG
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