The name came about purely by accident more than design. I was keen to have something with the 'candy' therein and Vince, out of the blue several hours later whilst we were jamming said: 'tree'. Pardon? said I and then the penny dropped. Et le voila...

Favourite venue/s in London are the Rhythm Factory, Water Rats, Dublin Castle (Camden Town), Windmill (Brixton), Storm.

candytree create music that endeavours to reach out universally to their audience through an eclectic embrace of style; a marriage of urbane, spiritual, and emotional ‘chic’; through the employment of ‘hooks’ and lyrical substance. We do not confine ourselves to any one particular style but are able to incorporate many elements into a rounded identifiable ‘sound’. Using pop, rock and electronica to create euphoric soundscapes. 'Lynchian' panoramas meet ethereal waterfalls, set in an urban backdrop.

We are purveyors of M.I.Y Space music (Make It Yourself) - (© Anthony Holgate 2010) - and can best be described as ‘pop-noir’. Imagine David Lynch and Portishead have been invited along to a pool party by the Pixies – skinnydipping optional. (Anthony Holgate © 2011)

"the cathode rain" album NOW available digitally (since December 1st 2011) on iTunes and CD Baby.

Produced and mixed by Vince Cullen
Mastered by Robin Springall at Repeat Performance

candytree are:
Vince Cullen (drums; keys; backing vocals; songwriting; production)
Anthony Holgate (guitars; backing vocals; songwriting)
Jehanne Saaidah (Lead vocals; backing vocals; songwriting)
Matt Hill (guitars; songwriting)
Carl Hansen (Bass guitar)

New York City; London; Amsterdam