Tweet Writing about Alvin Purple has been more difficult than initially anticipated. It's not for any faults on the band's part, let me assure you, it's just been my inability to express in any form of coherent writing just how excited I am to see them develop. It's probably best, then, to start with the objective information. Alvin Purple are a four member band from Leeds, England consisting of Carly Humphries (vocals/guitar/synths), Luke Barnfather (guitars/synths), Ralph [...]
Leeds band Alvin Purple are self-releasing this single of funky indie-pop and both tracks are available to download free. Huh Her / Please Please by Alvin Purple
Got sent this song from a band by the name of Alvin Purple out in Leeds. The self released single, "Huh Her" and "Please Please", are a couple of great pop songs that you... Read the rest on Speakerboxxx.com
Mondays are for pressing all your buttons. Elephant & Castle (feat. tUnE-yArDs) – En Memoria (via soundcloud) Plants and Animals – Lightshow (via soundcloud) Kayln Rock – Valentine Alvin Purple – Huh her / Please Please (via bandcamp) Ventury – Volcano (via soundcloud)
Only last week we were ranting on about a northern band, called Citi Petts , that in parts reminded us of The Gossip , with oversized guitar riffs and lots of punched-with-a-run-up beats. Today we are fishing in the same pond, as we've recently had contact from another northern band who's new single can have it's genetics traced back to that same American band, giving us a case of blog ditto inside of just a few days, (Ed - perhaps that should be Beth Ditto ). If you like your guitar music to drive like Ryan [...]
I haven’t heard from Alvin Purple since April of 2010! It looks like the Leeds-based quartet is planning on making 2012 their year since they just released 2 new songs on Bandcamp (free) + a video... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
Alvin Purple - The Look from Craig Goode on Vimeo . Back in April , I wrote a lovely band from Leeds, England called Alvin Purple. This quartet certainly piqued my interest when I listened to their double A-side singleand thought they were most certainly on the come. I hadn't heard anything heard anything since until today when Matty informed me that they just released a video for the song The Look which just happened to be my fave track. Here it is in all its glory with no frills. [...]
We need to be subjecting more posts to local bands and being that Leeds is a stones throw away, who better than relatively new band Alvin Purple. The guys have just released a new video for their track 'The Look'. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the group, they are: Carly Humphries, Matthew Bradley, Ralph Sayers and Luke Barnfather. The band released a double a side for this track and '
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Alvin Purple formed towards the end of 2008, things started off quite Lo-Fi with just a handful of songs. Their demo "Don't be alarmed"/"laptop + one mic" caught some... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
Welcome latest female-led new-wave indie group, Alvin Purpl e (Not to be confused with the 70's sex-farce by the same name). They have just finished a double A-side that shows 2 different sides of this Leeds, Uk band. The first track, "The Look", has this wicked bassline that adds some funk and groove to a very accessible pop track. The 2nd track, "Stare to Declare", has a bit more shoegaze feel to it. The guitars are thick, creating this wall of sound, the bass simple and deep an a vibe that has moody feel to [...]
Leeds UK band Alvin Purple just finished mixing two new tracks. Both tracks are available for free download here. The Look, below, captured me instantly with the Carly Humphries opening vocals that are as much a surrender as they are a kiss off. MP3: The Look by Alvin Purple
When I first heard Alvin Purple's "The Look" I immediately thought of Yeah Yeah Yeah's back in their "Date With The Night" and "Pin" heydays. Singer Carly does sound a bit like Karen O in the beginning, with her voice slightly distorted against the backdrop of a simple bass drum, and the added growling guitar chords only confirm my initial impression. But as the song proceeds it becomes clear that Alvin Purple have a lighter and more composed sound. So no, they're not another Yeah Yeah Yeahs copy, as their other track "Stare to Declare" has a post-rock/shoegaze [...]
Leeds... Home to such brilliance like the Gang Of Four, the Sisters Of Mercy, iLIKETRAINS and Soft Cell. Oh yeah...the Kaiser Chiefs are from there as well. With such an esteemed musical history to speak of, it was pretty cool to receive an email from an extremely promising new band that is proud to call the northern city home. I'd like to introduce you lot to Alvin Purple! This young but very talented indie rock outfit are finding their way in the world with a very promising 2-track single in tow called The Look/Stare To Declare as their [...]
Here's an insider hint to bands I've never heard before. Follow the formula that a Leeds' based band concocted. It's simple really. Toss me an email with some tracks, and have that first song launch straight into a heavy throttling drum beat and slick echoey vocals. Then a deep and dirty bass line kicks in and I'm pretty much sold. Hey, Alvin Purple , welcome to Beastonia! So who is this [...]
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