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Redwings

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | SELF

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | SELF
Band Classical Avant-garde

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"Introducing... Redwings"

Now for something rather f**king good. I've found myself listening to a lot to Glasgow's 'psychedelic instrumental quartet' Redwings recently. If you like your music dark and atmospheric, grandiose, and above all, utterly captivating, then chances are they'll be right up your street. They've got three, free tracks (that's 41 minutes worth!) from their gig at Nice 'N' Sleazy back in May up on their SoundCloud. If you have a spare quarter of an hour, hit the big red button, and immerse yourself in something quite special indeed! - Kowalskiy


"Live review: The Clock, Redwings, Thula Borah at The Captain’s Rest 14/7/11"

Next up is Redwings, who I was expecting pretty good things from having been impressed by previous projects by guitarist Alan McCormack, and I wasn’t let down as they provide what is the best set of the night. Casual background fair builds and builds to something euphoric captivating the room in the process; these guys know what they’re doing. Even as volumes reach massive highs there is still an ever-present touch of beauty in this wall of noise.

As they take seats a twinkling little gems starts as the two guitarists, Thomas Campbell and Alan, play off each before the rhythm hits in. Similar patterns emerge as the band build to get louder and louder without compromising the music, but just as you think you get the formula they change it up; lulls in pace and quiet moments before sudden surges of power attempt to burst ear drums, produce some engrossing stuff.

As the set ends Redwings suddenly appear to get involved onstage in a more physical sense as Alan drags his guitar off the ceiling while Thom hits the floor in lashings of energy while slashing at his guitar before static fills the room leaving the, still sadly, few in attendance in awe. - Rave Child


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Live at Nice 'n' Sleazy EP

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Mixing and intertwining minimalism, psychedelia, noise, and rock, Redwings are an unconventional, young, up-and-coming instrumental band hailing from Glasgow.

Their influences include a vast array of musical styles from different eras ranging from the intense beauty of Ennio Morricone to the abrasive noise of Sonic Youth.

Redwings’ sound is based in their simplicity; two electric guitars, bass guitar and drum kit, which are exquisitely combined to make music that is atmospheric, intense, and beautiful.