Path Unknown are a four piece alt rock band from Southport. On 1st March the band released their single Sit & Wonder. The track opens with soft, tantalising, acoustic guitar notes and breathy, slightly bluesy vocals, evenly paced, not what I was expecting at all, but very pleasant. Then about 1 minute in, there is a sudden explosion of drums as the tempo, pace and sound changes and it suddenly becomes the rock tune that I was expecting. The constant beat of the drums that makes your head nod and your foot tap, mixed with vibrant electric guitar riffs that completely turn this track on its head, making you want to jump about, because the beat is so intense that you don't want to keep still. The influence of old style pro's like the Eagles are mixed with the rock grunge of Nirvana to tickle and tease the eardrums.
Definitely worth checking out and I look forward to hearing more.
Tuesday 11 March 2014
Sunday 2 March 2014
F.O.E.S, The Telegraph
With the release of their first EP, Ophir, F.O.E.S (Fall of Every Sparrow) set out on their first tour, staring in their home town of Liverpool. They then took their rock sound to Scotland, down to Coventry and then to Newcastle which is where I was going to check them out.
Having previously listened to the EP, it was safe to say that I was more than a little excited to see them play live. I arrived at The Telegraph, in Newcastle, moments before the second band took the stage. Shotgun Charlie played a few covers and to be quite honest, they did nothing that made me take any notice of them, they were barely background music. F.O.E.S were up next. Considering this was their first tour, they were like total pros. They started with 'Ruin Lies in the Bow and the Sword', a track I wasn't familiar with. But the explosive burst of drums and guitars, really got the attention of the crowd. They followed with 'Writing on the Wall' and ' Ningyo', both tracks from the EP. And I have to say I was blown away by the heavy guitar riffs and scintillating drum sequences. These guys were playing heavier than I had imagined their music was ever going to be, but with occasional softer, tender vocals blended to perfection.I was loving every minute of it, as was the head nodding crowd. They went on to play a further three tracks, the final two, 'Sewn to the Sail and Unknown' and 'The Four of Oxblood', both from the EP and both surpassing all of my expectations.
Once again the final band of the night, whose name escapes me, were boring. Although they did have a few fans in the audience. For me F.O.E.S were the beautiful rich filling between the boring bread, in a sandwich. If you haven't had the chance to catch these guys, I suggest you buy the EP and give your ears the treat they deserve.
Having previously listened to the EP, it was safe to say that I was more than a little excited to see them play live. I arrived at The Telegraph, in Newcastle, moments before the second band took the stage. Shotgun Charlie played a few covers and to be quite honest, they did nothing that made me take any notice of them, they were barely background music. F.O.E.S were up next. Considering this was their first tour, they were like total pros. They started with 'Ruin Lies in the Bow and the Sword', a track I wasn't familiar with. But the explosive burst of drums and guitars, really got the attention of the crowd. They followed with 'Writing on the Wall' and ' Ningyo', both tracks from the EP. And I have to say I was blown away by the heavy guitar riffs and scintillating drum sequences. These guys were playing heavier than I had imagined their music was ever going to be, but with occasional softer, tender vocals blended to perfection.I was loving every minute of it, as was the head nodding crowd. They went on to play a further three tracks, the final two, 'Sewn to the Sail and Unknown' and 'The Four of Oxblood', both from the EP and both surpassing all of my expectations.
Once again the final band of the night, whose name escapes me, were boring. Although they did have a few fans in the audience. For me F.O.E.S were the beautiful rich filling between the boring bread, in a sandwich. If you haven't had the chance to catch these guys, I suggest you buy the EP and give your ears the treat they deserve.
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