The
Sequins
The Sequins are five men in borrowed clothes with
a musical vision all of their own. Fiven men with
their hearts embroidered firmly on their thrift store
sleeves. Brought together by a shared love of Joy
Division and The Smiths and united through an inspired
rendition of the Talking Heads classic 'Psychokiller',
the same maverick spirit began to course its way through
their veins. Initially consisting of forever heartbroken,
but eternally optimistic Hywel and the shoeless kinetic
guitarist Justin, The Sequins were soon to be joined
by likeminded aficionados Karthic on bass, second
guitarist Rob and drummer Simon.
Following Simon's exit to Manchester, new recruit
Brendan stepped up to the plate. Driven by his contagious
intensity and fearless passion, the band were propelled
onwards to greater success. Each new gig brought increasing
levels of deft showmanship, wide eyed melodies and
breakneck energy. Girls lay heartbroken and starstruck
on the floor and make up sporting dancing boys fearfully
clutched their partners ever closer. Placing their
instruments in their bicycle baskets and booking rooms
at the nearest YWCAs, the band spread their ambitious
glittering wings, playing a host of characteristically
chaotic nationwide dates.
The Sequins' continually growing local fanbase demanded
something to lovingly clutch to their chests and the
band duly obliged. A combined 7" and CD single
package was released through Tough Love Records featuring
the songs "Nobody Dreams About Me" and "
Dear Old Bill". Unsurprisingly, the limited edition
run of 500 copies sold out immediately, lending the
release a somewhat rarefied status.
The Sequins plan to relase their second offical single
in the Spring of 2006 on both 7" vinyl and 8cm
CD. Lead track "Patients" features on both
formats, backed by "Wife" on the 7"
and both "Afraid of the Dark" and "Happy
Chappie" on CD. All four tracks demonstrate the
band's diversity perfectly, as stylish new wave time
signatures are accompanied by a pristine sense of
melody and metronomic intensity. The single looks
set to signal even wider acclaim for The Sequins in
2006.
Stephen, Tough Love Records
Website: www.thesequins.co.uk
Myspace: www.myspace.com/thesequinsspace
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