Castrovalva (band)

Castrovalva

Live at Leeds 2010
Background information
Origin Leeds, England
Genres Dance-punk, Grindie, Nintendocore
Years active 2007–2012
Labels Brew
Website pumppump.co.uk
Members Daniel Brader
Anthony Wright
Leemun Smith

Castrovalva are an English noise rock band, formed in 2007 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Originally a duo of Daniel Brader (drums) and Anthony Wright (bass guitar), they expanded to a trio with the addition of Leemun Smith (vocals) in 2009.[1] Smith had previously guested on the band's self-titled debut album and provided the cover art.[2] The band is named after the M.C. Escher painting of the same name.

History

In 2009 the band released their eponymous debut album and toured with bands such as Pulled Apart by Horses and Monotonix.[3] Their second album, We Are a Unit was released in April 2010 on the independent label Brew Records, to positive reviews.[1][4] The NME described it as "a fine display of this Leeds trio's skills",[1] while Drowned in Sound called it "a breathtaking listen",[4] Subba-Cultcha described the album as "a mind blowing sonic buffet".[5] while Tasty described it as "raw punk music played with a metallic intensity by a group of individuals who are no doubt as drastically unhinged as their bizarre name suggests".[6] Artrocker made it album of the month, giving it a 5/5 rating.[7]

Leemun Smith Offset Festival in support of We Are A Unit

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

  1. 1 2 3 Parker, Rob (2010) "Album Review: Castrovalva - 'We Are A Unit'", NME, 16 April 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11
  2. "Castrovalva To Release Debut Album", Voxy.co.nz, 15 March 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11
  3. "Castrovalva: dividing opinions", BBC, 26 October 2009, retrieved 2010-09-11
  4. 1 2 Gettings, Paul Stephen (2010) "[http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15281/reviews/4139656 Castrovalva We Are a Unit", Drowned in Sound, 9 April 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11
  5. "We Are A Unit Castrovalva", Subba-Cultcha, retrieved 2010-09-11
  6. Hiorns, Banjamin (2010) "albums - april 2010: Castrovalva - We Are A Unit (Brew Records)", Tasty, retrieved 2010-09-11
  7. Depares, Dave (2010) "Welcome to the F*ckfest", Artrocker


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