The Pre New

The Pre New are a British electronic band formed in 2010 in London, UK. The group is notable for including former members of both World Of Twist and Earl Brutus.

History

The Pre New was initially formed to pay tribute to Nick Sanderson and Tony Ogden of World of Twist and Earl Brutus by headlining the Queens Head Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2010.[1][2][3][4] The Pre New then formed as a unit in their own right and in 2012 released their debut album Music For People Who Hate Themselves.[5] Later that year, the band performed at Shoreditch's The 1-2-3-4 Festival while their track 'I, Rockstar' was included in the festival's accompanying compilation of tracks by underground and "inspirational international" artists.[6][7]

In 2013, the group released a remix album titled Music For Homeowners - which featured mixes by Mogwai, Public Service Broadcasting, Saint Etienne and other special guests - whilst they toured the UK.[8] As a part of this album the band held a remix contest[9] for the track Cathedral City Comedown which was won by Netherman, a songwriterfrom Ohio, USA.[10]

The band have recently announced that they will be releasing a new album titled 'The Male Eunuch' on May 11, 2015.[11] The album will be available on CD, Vinyl, Download and as a downloadable PowerPoint file. A limited edition box set will also be available containing all four formats along with a signed art print and "unique Pre New memorabilia".[12]

Musical Style

Perhaps due to the presence of Stuart Boreman, Gordon King and Jamie Fry, the group's sound bares some similarities to Earl Brutus however, contributions from the group's more recent members (namely Stuart Wheldon and Laurence Bray) ensure that The Pre New have a sound that remains contemporary. The group's music references Glam Rock, Acid House, EBM, Synth Pop, Punk and Neu Disco as well as visual artists including Jeff Koons (from whom the band gets its name) and Jeremy Deller.[13][14]

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ↑ http://louderthanwar.com/jim-fry-of-the-pre-newearl-brutusworld-of-twist-my-ten-favourite-songs/
  2. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/glastonbury/7826435/Glastonbury-2010-lineup-in-full.html
  3. ↑ "Glastonbury Review Edition: Best Of The Rest". Q magazine (London, UK). 26 June 2010. p. 57.
  4. ↑ http://thequietus.com/articles/16747-listen-the-pre-new-speed-queen-new-album
  5. ↑ Harrison, Andrew (May 2012). "Review: Music For People Who Hate Themselves". Q magazine (London, UK). p. 103.
  6. ↑ http://the1234shoreditch.com/line-up/2012/pre-2.html
  7. ↑ http://www.lorecordings.com/release/1-2-3-4-compilation/
  8. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/theprenew/the-ccc-1-netherman-remix
  9. ↑ http://thequietus.com/articles/11139-the-pre-new-music-for-homeowners-the-pre-mix-remix-cathedral-city-comedown
  10. ↑ http://thequietus.com/articles/11529-the-pre-new-music-for-homeowners-the-pre-mix-stream
  11. ↑ http://theprenew.tmstor.es/cart/product.php?id=24528
  12. ↑ http://theprenew.tmstor.es/cart/product.php?id=24528
  13. ↑ http://louderthanwar.com/jim-fry-of-the-pre-newearl-brutusworld-of-twist-my-ten-favourite-songs/
  14. ↑ http://thequietus.com/articles/08469-the-pre-new-jim-fry-interview