1919 (band)

1919
Origin Bradford, England
Genres Gothic Rock, Post-punk
Years active 1980–1984, 2004-2005, 2014–present
Labels Red Rhino, Abstract, Cherry Red, Crysella
Associated acts Another Cinema, ICE, The Hive
Website 1919official.co.uk
Members Mark Tighe
Stefan Khacheturian
Rio Goldhammer
Past members Mick Reed
Nick Hiles
Ian Tilleard
Steve Madden
Richard Green
Dave Green
Ian Hardcastle

1919 -- also known briefly as Heaven Seventeen[1]—are a post-punk band formed in Bradford, England in early 1980.

History (1980-84)

The band was formed in late 1980 by Guitarist Mark Tighe and Vocalist Ian Tilleard. After starting life as Heaven Seventeen, and with early lineups including a pre-Zodiac Mindwarp Mark Manning and Southern Death Cult's Aki Nawaz, the band eventually settled as 1919 - after a book belonging to Tighe, with Nick Hiles on Bass and Mick Reed on Drums. Their intention was "to create a heavy melodic intense dance band with no frills and no intentions".[2]

In 1982, 1919 released a 7" white label promo of Repulsion//Tear Down These Walls, and were subsequently invited to record their first session with John Peel in May that year.[3] 1982 would see the single re-released on Red Rhino Records, as well as the single Caged//After The Fall and the LP Machine.[4]

In 1983, Bassist Hiles was replaced by Steve Madden, and the band recorded their second and final Peel session on May 4.[5] Madden featured on the final recordings of this era, a 7" and 12" version of Cry Wolf//Storm and Cry Wolf//Dream//Storm respectively, which were released on Abstract Records along with the 12" Earth Song EP, released in 1984 after the band's departure.[6] Shortly before 1919 ended, drummer Reed - who went on to form The Hive - had been replaced by Stefan Khacheturian, who was introduced to the band after working with former bassist Hiles in the band ICE.[7]

During this period, 1919 had also included Kev Aston (Saxophone) and Sputnik (Synthesizer) at various times as part of their ensemble.[2][8]

Another Cinema (1984-85)

Not long after Khacheturian had joined 1919, the band decided to take a new direction and changed their name to Another Cinema, with the final 1919 lineup of Khacheturian, Tighe, Tilleard, and Madden staying the same. The band were once again taken under the wing of Red Rhino founder Tony Kostrzewa,[9] this time releasing their singles I Had a Bad Dream Last Night (1984), Hallucination Spires (1984), and Midnight Blue Oceans under the Altered States banner.[10] The band called it a day in 1986.

Dark Temple (2004-05)

Interest in 1919 was stirred up after Abstract's 2001 Cherry Red Records release of The Complete Collection on CD.[11] However, with relations with Tilleard broken down, schedule clashes with Khacheturian having resulted in numerous failed collaborations, and Madden's retirement from music, Tighe decided to pursue a 1919 comeback with a new lineup culminating in the Dark Temple Mini-Album. The lineup consisted of Tighe, with new members Richard Green, Ian Hardcastle, and Dave Green, and was released on Tighe's own We Must Mutate label.[12]

Despite good reviews from Mick Mercer and others, the industrial sound of the album proved divisive amongst fans. The album sold out of its limited run, but Tighe pulled the plug after the new lineup failed to live up to his vision of a 1919 return - even destroying the master tapes.[13] The band would never perform live with this lineup.

Comeback (2014-present)

Thanks largely to the emergence of streaming sites, the early work of the band continued to generate interest among fans. In 2014, after a chance meeting with Stefan Khacheturian, he and Tighe started working on new material, this time adding just one new member to the band - bass player and vocalist Rio Goldhammer. Their self-released download of Revenge ,and accompanying video, came as a surprise to most fans but was received well.[14] Mick Mercer again rated the track highly, and the band signed almost immediately with Deadfall Management.[15]

On April 21, 2015, 1919 Announced a 3-year deal with German label Crysella Records.[16] The band have announced their official reunion show, headlining Leipzig's Gothic Pogo Festival on Friday, May 22,[17] and embarking on the first 1919 shows in over 30 years.

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

Compilations

References

  1. ↑ Pustianaz, Maurizio. "Interviews - 1919". Chain DLK. chaindlk.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Warn, Per-Ake. "Gods and Alcoves - 1919". Gods and Alcoves. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "1919 peel session". Gods and Alcoves Blog. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Discography - Red Rhino Records". Wikipedia. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "1919 - Peel session 1983". Youtube. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "1919 Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Discogs - ICE (34)". Discogs. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Peel Sessions - 1919". BBC Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Tony Kostrzewa: Founder of Red Rhino Records". The Independent. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "Another Cinema - Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Cherry Red - 1919". Cherry Red Records. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "1919 - Dark Temple". Discogs. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "History". 1919 Official Homepage. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "1919 - Revenge". youtube. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "1919 sign with deadfall". Terra Relicta. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "1919 sign with crysella". Crysella Records. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "Gothic Pogo X Lineup". Gothic Pogo. Retrieved 22 April 2015.