Smith 6079 - Ghosts
Formed in Manchester, England only two years ago. The band set out on a musical mission to 'drop bombs' with their unique sound and stunning live sets, which take the form of a great event, mixing quiet and calm with a subconscious, hypnotic mantra that soon converts the non believers. Their new single Ghosts is available from October 31st.
The band picked up the Industry award for 2007 Best New Band at the Glasswerk New Music Awards in London late last year and they also scooped the Best Video award for Kill Romeo, a supremely dark and quirky video directed by Martin Denham to accompany last years debut single.
A band who tread so near the edge, on their last single, a Double A side of The Sound of Silence and Here Again, they took one of the most iconic tunes of modern time and gave it the unique Smith 6079 identity, mixing it with the epic Woodbine ridden vocals of lead singer Moon. The single received a wealth of positive reviews.
The band have achieved cult status in their home city of Manchester. A status confirmed when Fly magazine saw the band live and named them as The Ones To Watch. Five brooding, dark and complex characters form Smith 6079 and all bring their unique musical take to the table to create a truly captivating and raw sound.
The bands live sound was instantly picked up on last year by Martin Elbourne, resulting in
'great hooks, air-guitar friendliness, singalongability and pretty instant appeal.'
Toxic Pete
'Meatier than Kasabian and more fulfilling than Death from Above 1979, Smith 6079 have kindled a musical fire which might just burn down the world'
BBC Online
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