Sharks Took the Rest

Sharks Took the Rest

Sharks Took the Rest
Background information
Origin Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Genres Alternative rock, jazz, ambient music, electronic music, classical music, folk, trip hop
Years active 2009 (2009)–present
Associated acts Joanna Newsom, Cinematic Orchestra, Bjork
Website www.sharkstooktherest.com
Members
Beccy Owen, Adam Kent, David Carnegie, Nick Pride, Ian 'dodge' Paterson, Louise Taylor, Rebecca Topping

Sharks Took the Rest are a British alternative pop band brought together by Beccy Owen and Adam Kent. The band are based in the North East of England and write original songs that incorporate influences from many different genres, including pop, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Ambient music, Electronic music, Classical music, Folk and Trip hop.[1] On their website they describe their music as creating "blissful, panoramic pop out of lush, chamber-style textures, swoonsome female vocals and an artful dash of electronica". [2]

The Journal newspaper described their music as "sublime bliss" [3] while the National Student Magazine described them as "coming on like a cross between Joanna Newsom fronting an unplugged Concteau Twins" and that "these guys could be your new favourite band within five minutes".[4]

Their first self-funded EP 'Grounds For Hearts To Swell' was released on 14 February 2011 and garneried radio play on BBC radio including Tom Robinson (BBC 6 music), Nemone (BBC 6 music - single of the week) and Iain Anderson amongst others. Following this they were invited to London to perform on the 'Loose Ends' show [5] on Radio 4 with Clive Anderson. They were also invited to and played at Glastonbury 2011 on the BBC Introducing Stage [6].

Two of the band members (Nick Pride and Ian 'dodge' Paterson) are also members of 'Nick Pride and the Pimptones', a Newcastle based funk and soul band who are currently signed to Italian funk label 'Record Kicks'.[7]

Contents

Band members

The current line-up for Sharks Took the Rest is as follows:

Beccy Owen - Vocals[8]
Adam Kent Keys / electronic
Rebecca Topping - cello / backing vox
Louise Taylor - viola
Nick Pride - guitar
Ian 'dodge' Paterson - bass / double bass[9]
David Carnegie - Drums / backing vocals

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Sharks Took the Rest". Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/sharkstooktherest#!/sharkstooktherest?v=info. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  2. ^ Sharks Took the Rest. "www.sharkstooktherest.com". www.sharkstooktherest.com. http://www.sharkstooktherest.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  3. ^ Sam Wonfor. "Culture - Music - Review: Sharks Took the Rest, Live Theatre, Newcastle". JournalLive. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/music-in-newcastle/2009/09/07/review-sharks-took-the-rest-live-theatre-newcastle-61634-24625575/. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  4. ^ "The National Student Magazine - November 2009". Scribd.com. http://www.scribd.com/doc/22354630/The-National-Student-Magazine-November-2009. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  5. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ym83r
  6. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/festivals/glastonbury/2011/artists/sharkstooktherest/
  7. ^ "home" (in (Italian)). Record Kicks. http://www.recordkicks.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  8. ^ "Beccy Owen - Tyne and Wear dwelling singer of songs, maker of music, owner of Sprocker, rider of bike, lover-not-hater". Beccyowenmusic.com. 2010-07-10. http://www.beccyowenmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  9. ^ "DodgeBass". DodgeBass. 2011-07-21. http://www.dodgebass.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 

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