thee Comrades
thee Comrades
thee comrades are a band that have come to our ears at the right time. Their melodic but jerky indie pop music fits perfectly in with bands such as Franz Ferdinand and The Killers. However, this is not to say that they are yet another bunch of art school chancers with good haircuts and sharp clothes, thee comrades are all about the tunes, and tunes they have by the bucket-load. Taking their cues from a number of today’s hottest musical talent as well as a few old hands, their songs are a breath of fresh air in a world that seems obsessed with thinking it is still 1996. Out with the same old influences such as the Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays and in with the Libertines, Razorlight and Bloc Party. Also owing in no small part to the Smiths, Blondie and XTC to name a few, thee comrades sound is fresher than a daisy in May and their already loyal following is all the gladder of that. thee comrades sound would probably be more at home in a grotty boozer in Camden than a leafy Edinburgh suburb but a closer inspection of the lyrics more than hints of a knee-jerk reaction to the rut of lower middle class existence.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The band started in spring 2004 with Ewan and Gordon jamming together. Robin was added soon after on the sticks and bass players were auditioned, most of them being rubbish until Andy came on the scene and was instantly worshipped for musical genius.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Gigging all over Scotland and soon to be playing south of the border (in England) soon.
Your musical influences
It's all about the rock 'n' roll. Everything from Led Zeppelin to Blondie.
What equipment do you use?
Ewan Santer - Gibson Les Paul Jnr
Gordon Chalmers - Gibson SG
Andy Jeffcoat - Any bass he can find
Robin Hunter - Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals