lostaussieinlondon
(Hackney)
Monday 10 Sep 2018, 5:03pm
Hiya, my name is Rhys and I am another musician living in London.
I am in the midst of doing an EP in London, and have signed with an independent label (Animal Farm Records) to promote and distribute the singles.
I am trying to put together a band to play some live gigs in London and hopefully do a short tour around the UK.
A bit about me:
I am an Australian lad, in my 20s and have moved over to East London to try and gain some more traction in the music industry (idealistic I know). I would consider myself pretty laid back, and fun loving, but also passionate about music. I like a pint, and enjoy making friends. I would hope that any band mates could also be friends as well. I have been playing for nearly 15 years now and writing songs for almost as long.
The music is very much inspired by Nick Drake/Syd Barrett/Nick Cave/Leonard Cohen, and draws heavily from Brit-Pop/60s/Country-Alt/Blues-Folk.
I am trying to draw heavily from acoustic influences that can have a slight popish sensibility to them, but with a few heavier bluesy numbers as well. I guess picture some mood-ish tracks, with some nice melodic hooks.
I am hoping that some exciting things should be afoot soon with how the reactions are to my recent singles, and would love some people to play live shows with. Gender and age is not an issue to me, I am more about not wanting big egos, and would like it to be an enjoyable friendly experience. Having live gigging experience is a must, and being professional is a big bonus.
Last point, while it is obviously while it is a 'solo' project; I hope to be collaborative in the process, and ideas about putting down what is on the records in a live format, and also open to any suggestions about instrumental parts or some covers as well.
If anything sounds like this is up your alley, I am seeking:
- another guitarist
- bass player
- drummer
- keyboard player
Trial outs will be planned for late September/early October.
Links to tracks:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7B47Yr48xG632VmjOrM5o3
https://rhystranter.bandcamp.com/album/my-hallway-of-inadequacy
https://soundcloud.com/tranter_215
Hope to hear from you,
Rhys