Londoners The Brute Chorus have been pitched as a UK version of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and whilst a parallel can be drawn to their theatrical story telling their musical stamp is more old time blues and surf rock than alternative folk.
Frontman James Steel brings out a smorgasbord of references showcasing the swagger of Chris Isaak, the cockiness of a young Bruce Springsteen, the clarity and slight twang of Johnny Borrell and, in tracks like ‘She Was Always Cool‘, an occasional whiff of Pete Doherty.
The guitars are razor sharp and the choruses are brash enough for you to envisage an over excited mosh pit of fans bouncing out of time. They’re playing smallish festivals and UK venues this summer and with a following of bar room brawlers I have no doubt they will graduate to larger London venues very soon.
The album ‘How the Caged Bird Sings’ is released on Tape next month
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Guest post by the miraculous Ruby
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TRACKS:
The Brute Chorus – Could This Be Love?
