Local outfits Mausi, Grandfather Birds, Hostage Rescue Team (pictured) and First Assault join forces for a charity gig at Newcastle University Students Union in aid of Newcastle Ministry of Aid. Check out the Facebook events page for all the details: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=131420646868800
Like a mocha with a shot of whisky, the debut single from Newcastle five-piece Grandfather Birds is rich and delicious, but with that all important kick. Blending dreamy indie with a funky vocal, “The Woods” coaxes you forward with slick production and a great melody – it’s good, strong soulful stuff. But luxurious and smooth [...]
Grandfather Birds have recently launched their new website The Nest. Sign up to their mailing list and get a free download here: http://www.grandfatherbirds.co.uk/
Polarsets launch their new single “Leave Argentina” at The Cluny on April 15. Support comes from Karoshi, Grandfather Birds and The Farrers. Check out the Facebook events page for all the info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=110805192270824
Check out this video of Grandfather Birds playing “Grandfather’s Bones” live at The Cluny back in January:
I’ve been singing the praises of Grandfather Birds for some time. Their Grizzly Bear-infused indie-prog sets them apart from most of the North East mainstream and recent track “Grandfather’s Bones” was one of my favourite entries for this year’s Evolution Emerging. I caught up with frontman Matt Saxon to for a quick chat about the [...]
They’re one of my favourite local outfits at the moment so I was delighted to hear that the mighty Grandfather Birds will be supporting Illustrators at The Head Of Steam on April 5. Recent track “Grandfather’s Bones” is stunning. Check it out here: Grandfather Birds – Grandfather’s Bones MP3 Point your browser at the band’s [...]
