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A few days ago, we told you about Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey’s new project, THE CATENARY WIRES, whose name refers to the pattern made by the curves of the overhead cables that are suspended from pylons or above electric trains. This project is a development of the sadder, more melancholic songs of their career; it is elegant and serene without letting go of the pop melodies. Amelia and Rob have been behind some of the best indie-pop songs of the past 30 years, whether it was from their time with TALULAH GOSH, HEAVENLY, MARINE RESEARCH, or TENDER TRAP. THE CATENARY WIRES started when the twoleft London and found themselves in the middle of the countryside, with no clubs, no record stores or guitar shops, and no indie scene. They had disbanded TENDER TRAP, and they started writing songs with only a child’s acoustic guitar, just for their own entertainment. Everything changed when they were invited to play at the Arnolfini Art Gallery in Bristol, at an event celebrating their old label, Sarah Records. They played a few HEAVENLY songs, but also took the opportunity to try out some new material. The result was so exciting that it has brought us to this point, and this mini album, “Red Red Skies”, which will be released on June 1st, on clear 10” vinyl, on CD, and in digital format.

There are eight delicious songs, starting with “Intravenous”, which we already heard as the advance single. [ Read more ]

“Throw Another Love Song On The Fire” gives us brilliant lyrics, telling the story of heartbreak, but it is also a satire of songs about heartbreak. Superb, with the depth of Rob’s voice evoking Johnny Cash, while he sings “thanks for making me unhappy” and invokes Stephin Merritt. 

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As always, here at Elefant Records, we are on the lookout for any new adventures that come from Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey. Together, and with other components, they have been the protagonists of some of the best indie-pop songs in the last 30 years, whether it’s fronting TALULAH GOSH, HEAVENLY, MARINE RESEARCH or TENDER TRAP. Now, their new project together is here, and it’s called THE CATENARY WIRES. And in advance of the album that will be released in June on 10 inches Mini-LP and CD formats, we have a digital Single called “Intravenous.” This time, we have an acoustic piece that confirms the continuously more mature sound of their music. But, nobody jump to conclusions. In this barer, stripped down format, their melodies sound more heavenly than ever, close to groups like Laura Veirs,Hope Sandoval and MOJAVE 3.

“Intravenous”, is a good introduction to the band, its addictive chorus capturing something somehow universal. It tells the story of resignation and the truth about love, its suffering, and specifically the intensity that these limitations give us. As a gift we get “You Save Me From Myself”, an unreleased track that won’t be included on their album. The lyrics of this song, and Amelia’s voice crumbling over the sparseness of the arrangement, make it sound especially resonant and personal.

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Sábado, 18 de AbrilAxolotes Mexicanos + Los Bonsáis + The Catenary Wires [Amelia Fletcher & Rob Pursey]

Fiesta Elefant

A los platos DJ POLAR [Luis Elefant / Viaje A Los Sueños Polares] Después de los conciertos en Siroco Lounge de 00-00 a 02:00

Sala Siroco ClubSan Dimas 3MADRIDHora: 21:30 Anticipada: 8€ en Entradium

[Aforo Limitado] [+18]

*AXOLOTES MEXICANOS [Asturias]: Impresiona ver la frescura y la actitud de los AXOLOTES MEXICANOS. Después de su Single de debut, les llega por fin el momento de presentar su primer formato largo, un Mini-LP en vinilo 10”. Un disco que sorprende ya desde su título, con emoticono incluido “Holi <3”, en este disco muestran claras querencias por el J-pop que surgió en el barrio de Shibuya. Olaya, Stephen  y Juan nos muestran su filosofía punk, desprejuiciada, desacomplejada e iconoclasta en este fantástico disco plagado de hedonismo y color.

*LOS BONSÁIS [Asturias]: Esta vez con formación de cuarteto en directo, nos presentarán las canciones de su nuevo disco "Nordeste", un Mini-LP en vinilo con 10 temas donde las melodías adictivas se deslizan entre latigazos de punk-pop, medios tiempos altamente tarareables e incluso alguna pequeña delicadeza. La electricidad de MY BLOODY VALENTINE, RIDE o THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN, el primitivismo de BEAT HAPPENING, la sacu [ Read more ]