big range of influences in the making of a unique sound..
Big choruses, jazz influenced rock with a indie lilt the four-piece that are Out Of The Afternoon are clearly not shy of experimentation and are generating something of a buzz, and not just in their South East London home…
Forming in 2007 it was clear at the outset that the fourpiece brought a huge range of influences, ranging from The Beach Boys, to Madness via Parliament and XTC. Anyway, within 6 months they had recorded and self-released their first 4 track EP, (produced by Pritpal Soor, who worked on The Loose Salute).
It will be interesting to see where the band go next, thanks to my friend Jo I've heard an album of recordings which has been getting some very positive feedback from BBC radio and drawing some professional attention, its quality stuff, demonstrating versatility throughout.
Maybe soon you'll even get a chance to hear it yourself, in the meantime, here is The Piccadilly of the South...
Forming in 2007 it was clear at the outset that the fourpiece brought a huge range of influences, ranging from The Beach Boys, to Madness via Parliament and XTC. Anyway, within 6 months they had recorded and self-released their first 4 track EP, (produced by Pritpal Soor, who worked on The Loose Salute).
It will be interesting to see where the band go next, thanks to my friend Jo I've heard an album of recordings which has been getting some very positive feedback from BBC radio and drawing some professional attention, its quality stuff, demonstrating versatility throughout.
Maybe soon you'll even get a chance to hear it yourself, in the meantime, here is The Piccadilly of the South...
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Everyone else was dancing like Elvis must have done when he learnt to move his legs
I once described these guys as very modern cockney art/indie with a spoon full of Mary Poppins melody for good measure. But that was back when they were called Le Shark not La Shark. Now times have changed and we have a band that has blossomed and grown into a force to be reckoned with. They are making some of the most original POP. Yes, listen to the catchy melodies, the repeated lyrics in the chorus and a mix of dance beats which make you bounce; and are perfectly timed to quick waking speed. Their epic changes in their songs reminds me of Queen's Bohemian rhapsody, how it had about 3 powerful songs in one. Maybe the eccentricity of the front man Samuel may have something to do with the comparison as well. Baggy trousers reminiscent of MC Hammer and clown make up to compliment their circus Wurlitzer and horror train sounds. But its all the characters that make the band and their incredible musical skills.
I saw them for the first time in a year last week, and they got the crowd more hyped than any other band I have seen for a while. They had other artists in their own right, singing along and punching the air to the songs. Everyone else was dancing like Elvis must have done when he learnt to move his legs. La Shark have got a monthly club night down in Deptford, in a bunker and it gets very hot and sweaty, like an arty punk gig would be if it was in Rock and Roll Circus.
This song that you can stream is available from their website for free if you provide your email address, simples! The video is from the great Indie Ghetto which gets indie bands, comedians and actors to record cover songs in front of a green screen, so check out their youtube channel as its very funny.
La Sharks best song at the moment (cause they keep trumping their best songs) is Bones - that's one I suggest you look for. However they are still yet to do any proper recordings of any of their songs, so we have a lot to look forward to!!
Enjoy..
ps photo by: alexmhough@googlemail.com
I saw them for the first time in a year last week, and they got the crowd more hyped than any other band I have seen for a while. They had other artists in their own right, singing along and punching the air to the songs. Everyone else was dancing like Elvis must have done when he learnt to move his legs. La Shark have got a monthly club night down in Deptford, in a bunker and it gets very hot and sweaty, like an arty punk gig would be if it was in Rock and Roll Circus.
This song that you can stream is available from their website for free if you provide your email address, simples! The video is from the great Indie Ghetto which gets indie bands, comedians and actors to record cover songs in front of a green screen, so check out their youtube channel as its very funny.
La Sharks best song at the moment (cause they keep trumping their best songs) is Bones - that's one I suggest you look for. However they are still yet to do any proper recordings of any of their songs, so we have a lot to look forward to!!
Enjoy..
ps photo by: alexmhough@googlemail.com
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