Illustr8ors Your Animal video
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"In one breath illustr8ors is a
metamorphosis and a stubborn stride towards a place where
the core components
of rock'n'roll exist in a relative and contemporary time. In another
breath
illustr8ors is just a contemporary rock band giving a f*** about what it
means to be
alive in music now. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but right
now"
New rock band Illustr8ors has just released their debut music video 'Your Animal', ahead
of an extensive UK tour this September with Toseland.
Watch Illustr8ors 'Your Animal' (official music video): Featuring four white hot songs, the band's forthcoming self titled ep (out 14th October) is
sharp, drenched in groove, ladened with hooks and melody,
whilst intelligent and a straight
to the point collection of music. No
messing about, no gimmicks…this is what rock music
sounds like right NOW.
In their previous guise, as BlackWolf, illustr8ors scored tours and supports with the likes
of The Temperance Movement, Winger, Blues Pills, Von
Hertzen Brothers and The Answer
to name a few; a nomination for Classic Rock
Magazine's 'Best New Band' roll of honour
award, numerous playlist slots on
major rock radio stations and a debut headline tour
endorsed by Planet Rock
Radio. However, it was time for a change. A time for a more
decisive stride
towards a definitive and individual sonic identity. A rebirth.
That's when
illustr8ors were born.
From the initial coffee shop conversations between new producer Toby Jepson
(The Virginmarys) and frontman/singer Scott Sharp, right the way through to
the numerous
days of recording in the studio, the aim was simple. The band
was in search of a new voice,
one they could call their own and one that had
something relevant and relative to say.
It didn't take long before band and producer were shedding away the fat and cutting at the
bare bones of what this band were: A slick, riff loving,
funked-up (slightly off-centered)
melting pot of sas-mouthed rock'n'roll.
Growth came quickly and the new songs came out
swinging. From the immediate
soaring hooks of 'Your Animal' to the foot-shuffling,
popadelic declaration
of identity that is 'Shush Shush', the excitement between band and
producer
was tangible. The end result is a selection of songs that tell the story of a
unique
band striding confidently forward into a contemporary music world,
whilst not forgetting
what it was about rock'n'roll that set their hearts
alight in the first place. No throw back
gimmicks. No bull***t. Just rock
music as this band hears it today.
illustr8ors self titled debut ep is released 14th October 2016 Scott Sharp - Vocals Jason Cronin - Rhythm Guitar John Greenhill - Lead Guitar Ben Webb - Bass Guitar Thomas Lennox-Brown – Drums   |
