38 – ‘The Damn Fine Coats’, ‘Random Perception’ and ‘Siriustar’

The Damn Fine Coats:

www.myspace.com/thedamnfinecoats

“The year 2005 saw the formation of The Damn Fine Coats, a band consisting of singer/guitaristOlly Cole, drummer/poet Tom Brooks and bassist/handsome man Jim Butler. Each band member contributes lyrics with Olly having penned songs such as ‘2 Headed Monster’, ‘Black Belt In Karaoke’ and ‘Nice Try, Icarus’. Tom has provided‘Roses’, ‘Comply Or Die!’ and ‘Dawn’ among others while Jimbles has recently dabbled in lyrics with success in the shape of ‘Be Lucky’. The band are also fairly equal in terms of their musical contributions with Olly writing the guitar parts, Jim contributing the bass lines and Tom providing the drums. This collaborative song-writing style has led to some of the band’s most inventive, unique creations such as the mind bending prog-math-rock instrumental ‘Let’s Put The Fun In Funeral’.

Having spent a substantial amount of time after their formation writing, rehearsing, changing, re-rehearsing and then scrapping vast amounts of music, TDFC finally settled on a five song track list for their first demo. This led to the band being booked for their first gigs at the back end of 2007 and have been playing regularly both locally and around London ever since. A second demo followed in 2008, and a third more recently in 2010.

The latest demo showcases the band’s eclectic tastes with each member bringing their own personal influences to the songs. From the screeching power of ‘Comply Or Die!’ to the melodic chords of ‘Black Belt In Karaoke’ to the juxtaposition of poetry and punk that is ‘Roses’, the band cater to all palettes. TDFC continue to gig around London having played venues such as Water Rats, The Bull & Gate, and Tommy Flynns Camden.

The band are continuing to write new material and book gigs with the aim of improving their music and gathering a fan base while striving to remain their own favourite band. Two recent tracks in particular are worth keeping an eye out for and will be debuted at upcoming gigs, while the most recent demo is available in mp3 format on request.”

(Quote obtained from the band’s myspace page)

Random Perception:

www.myspace.com/randomperceptionband

“Random Perception are a four piece alternative indie band from Fishguard, West Wales who formed at the start of 2009. Having already released an E.P titled State of Mind, fans can expect a full album in early 2012. Citing their main influences as Radiohead and Muse, the band put in a tight live performance and prove very popular with crowds. The band have appeared all over west Wales including some big name local festivals and are slowly branching out further to south wales and beyond.”

(Quote obtained from the band’s facebook page)