2 hot new bands both destined for some pretty big things in 2012
With a catalogue of songs that pack enough timeless anthemic rock-sounds to have Brandon Flowers foaming at the mouth and Matthew Bellamy wondering where he went wrong, Rev78 burst on to the UK music scene in 2011 with the release of their retro-infused debut album “Boy In The Blitz”. Taking their vinyl-referencing name from “shellac records”, the band was formed by North London residents Jim Laff on bass and Dave Gritzman on Guitar. Admirably supported by Tom Hargreaves on drums, together they create the perfect symphony of sound for singer Teddy Quick to stake his claim as heir to the indie frontman throne. With a voice of a fallen angel, Teddy delivers each line like his and your life depended upon it. Wreaking havoc on your heartstrings and tattooing itself on your consciousness, Teddy and the Rev78 boys of are ready to lay the ghost of lad-rock to rest and take their place in your record collection. Comparisons to the Killers, the Editors and U2 would be a compliment if they weren’t so right.
PINKMIST beautifully bridges 60s psychedelia to the modern age. The songs are alluring, aerial, harmonious and frightening all at once. Each song is its own intricate galaxy in the universe that they create. Haunting lead female vocals intertwine with bewitching electric guitars and seductive drums and meet with unusual sounds along the way. 'pinkmist... is the dark side of the DOORS'.
