Acoustic Ladyland is an electric jazz group that
plays dirty rock'n'roll. The Observer Music Monthly tipped them
as one of "five incredible acts to watch in 2005" and
after the release of their new album Last Chance Disco they created
an indelible impression on everybody who heard them.
With a sound that grabs your attention like a smack round the face
and holds onto it tight, Acoustic Ladyland have been thrilling audiences
with their screaming, voice-like saxophones; raucous, distorted
keyboards; sneering punk bass and some of the most astonishing drumming
you'll ever hear. They've earnered critical acclaim for their live
performances, Last Chance Disco and first single Iggy, from The
Guardian through Artrocker to The Fly and beyond, along with regular
airplay on XFM (and a live session for the station's new music guru
John Kennedy) and a storming appearance on BBC2's "Later".
Acoustic Ladyland's music is an electric mix of distorted melodies
and wordless songs about paranoia, anger, heroism and dogs, This
music is raw optimism - post-jazz, post-everything. The most important
thing about this band is that with their unruly, hard-edged, visceral
music, they have become one of the most exciting live acts in any
genre. As the Barfly said of Acoustic Ladyland's recent sell-out
tour of their venues, they will "make your heart beat that bit quicker
and the blood to course that bit faster through your veins". Allow
their music to win you over and feel that manic rush of adrenaline,
bravado and relief that takes over after being threatened by a guy
with wild eyes, a knife and a sweet smile. It's a pretty special
and unique feeling, we promise.
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