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Kashmir Red; a cracking name but what of the music? Well if you can imagine a punky Oasis infused with Kasabian with a sprinkling of The Libertines your on the right track and what tracks they are. 'King and the Queens' is a high tempo no frills punk rock assault with fantastic lyrics and cracking melodies.
'RNR' is another fast paced rocker that sounds like Ocean Colour Scene on speed; vocalist proving his voice has power and soul not dissimilar to Kings of Leon Front man
Unlike some of their contemporaries Kashmir Red manage to avoid the pitfalls of sounding exactly like their peers, except that is for 'High Times and Orange Juice' which sounds a little to like the poncy Indie these chaps despise. Thankfully the song is saved in the last quarter by a fantastic solo.
Both 'Wasted Lake' and 'Falling on a Monday' are the kind of songs most bands can only dream about recording. The former is an anthemic monster that sounds like the kind of music that could fill stadiums. The maturity of the music is astounding, this will have the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end, if they aren't your either dead or so drunk you cant feel feelings anymore. The latter is a more haunting downbeat organ backed that is no less powerful. A melancholy pop song full of heart and not a jangly guitar in sight.
If you're looking for music akin to splitting atoms listen to Spastic Ink. If you want good time rock n roll that is better leagues beyond your average pub rock band then Kashmir Red will deal you a cracking hand. - Music News Unsigned
Discography
Kings & Queens EP - October 2008
Fat Hippy Sampler 3
- Kings & Queens
Radio Play -
Legendary WMMR Phillidelphia -
Kings & Queens
Original 106
Kings & Queens
R NR
Failing On A Monday
Little Caroline
High Times
Rolled in Gold
Witness Things
Northsound Radio
High Times
Little Caroline
Rolled In Gold
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Bio
With Influences ranging from classic bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Neil Young to modern day classics such as Kings Of Leon, The Strokes and Oasis , Kashmir Red have set their stall out to become part of the next chapter of great Rock N Roll. With a infectious Rock vibe combined with a hugely catchy melodies Kashmir Red have became one of the most sought after bands in Scotland. But listening to a simple recording of these lads would be unfair as its their live performances which really do grab the attention as their energetic gigs have created quite a stir throughout the UK.
Bringing their Rock N Roll circus with them wherever they end up Kashmir Red’s roots are steeped in true Rock N Roll greats opposed to the falseness which seems to be saturated in today’s current “music scene”. With the current line up being little over a year old the lads have created a huge following in their native Aberdeen which have the loyalty and faith to travel with them throughout Scotland and wherever it may end up in the coming months.
With 2008 seeing the band travel all over the UK including their first performance in London their music seemed to stand out in any bill they were put on. So much so that their maiden festival performance at the Wizard Festival 2008 seen them receive major plaudits and were voted one of the “stand out performers” by a national Sunday paper in a field which included veteran acts such as Supergrass, The Damed and Proud Mary.
With tracks such as Wasted Lake – derived from a native Indian term for “love” – built for massive arenas and fans favorite Kings & Queens built for festival tents the lads can make memorable performances out of nothing. With their off stage antics being as energetic and memorable as their on stage performances their popularity seems to be growing rapidly as more and more get involved with the Kashmir Red band wagon.
With another EP penned in for late May and an Album hopefully due out by November this year 2009 seems to be the year where Kashmir Red will finally come to the forefront of the “rock n roll” scene.
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