VESSELS (UK)

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VESSELS

In recent years, the term ‘experimental’ when applied as a musical genre has digressed into something of an excuse for bands who wouldn't know a tune if it kneed them in the groin and slapped them in the face to hide behind.

Enter VESSELS, a band whose mere existence seems to be built upon by continuously confounding and subsequently exceeding any kind of pre-conceived expectations either the listening public or indeed band members themselves may have.

VESSELS have created something that is both unique and alluring which should endear them way beyond the chin-stroking legions of MOGWAI devotees.

Thankfully, the band's choice of THE PAPER CHASE's John Congleton on production duties, a man previously responsible for turning EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY's 'All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone' into the masterpiece it has since become, was an inspired one. The re-recorded versions of thier singles glisten with an effervescence not previously heard on their limited edition 45 formats, 'Yuki''s piano-led signature providing a classical-themed yin to 'Two Words And A Gesture''s jazzy prog-folk yang (think YOUTHMOVIES covering THE TWILIGHT SAD's 'Mapped By What Surrounded Them').

Their alliances with metal, abstract dance beats and lo-fi folk also shouldn't be underestimated. VESSELS' debut album 'A Hundred Times In Every Direction' begins dissipated, almost like a drum machine in slow motion, before the guitars kick in, aided by a stampeding onslaught of drums halfway through that brings to mind how BATTLES might sound if they ever developed post-hardcore tendencies into their music.

VESSELS should be commended on making one of the most forward-thinking, non-generic records you're likely to hear this year.

Look & listen: http://www.myspace.com/vesselsband



ORCOP

Cardiff based Gwydion Ap Hywel's experimental and organic tunes are living proof that brains and electronic music can run hand in hand.

ORCOP was recently heard highjacking Rob Da Bank's Radio One show for a whole hour long live mix - not something everyone can say they've done in the past year.

Look & listen: http://www.myspace.com/orcop