The Dusk

"There's no reason that The Dusk couldn't be as big as Delphic and Hurts" - Tony Heywood, My Dad Rocks

"This album took me back to the 80's and at the same time brang me hurtling into the musical future. I don't take to bands easily and have very particular musical tastes from a lifetime of listening and going to gigs. So when I tell you these guys have something interesting, I know what I'm talking about. Plaintive vocals but with an inner strength, energetic and stomping drums, musically clever hooks, The Dusk have energy. Their songs have an anthemic quality, whilst the songwriting shows a depth of feeling whilst not playing the 'poor me' game. These tracks have a real mature beauty about them. I would class The Dusk as intelligent musicians as opposed to people who play instruments - there's a huge difference. Reminding me of the best of my Manchester Scene days, such as Joy Division, the Fall, Stone Roses... dancing at the Hacienda... and yet resolutely very much being themselves, experiencing their music brought me sheer joy." - Jane Carter, Mic Up

"... The Dusk made their live debut earlier this year and this first collection of songs make an immediate impact. The airy electronica of “Falling” sits well with the light, slightly fragile vocals of James Grierson, delivering a sound that’s nearer to 80’s rock than they’d perhaps imagine. It works well too and whilst they’d prefer to compare themselves to more modern leftfield indie acts, the commercial appeal of this first track gives them something pretty unique. The guitars are out in more force elsewhere, yet the chord structures and song style prevail, levering them a sound that soaks in new wave pretensions and stadium rock ideals. “It Comes Again” is another case in point where the feel of the new romantic disco collides with a pre-86 dance/rock fusion. There’s something dreamy and different about The Dusk... and this extended EP... is full of addictive tunes. Generally excellent stuff and can't wait to hear more." - Jon Ashley, Music Dash

"... The Dusk made their live debut earlier this year and this first collection of songs make an immediate impact. The airy electronica of “Falling” sits well with the light, slightly fragile vocals of James Grierson, delivering a sound that’s nearer to 80’s rock than they’d perhaps imagine. It works well too and whilst they’d prefer to compare themselves to more modern leftfield indie acts, the commercial appeal of this first track gives them something pretty unique. The guitars are out in more force elsewhere, yet the chord structures and song style prevail, levering them a sound that soaks in new wave pretensions and stadium rock ideals. “It Comes Again” is another case in point where the feel of the new romantic disco collides with a pre-86 dance/rock fusion. There’s something dreamy and different about The Dusk... and this extended EP... is full of addictive tunes. Generally excellent stuff and can't wait to hear more." - Jon Ashley, Music Dash

"North-west five piece The Dusk... have done wonders on this debut, which combines elements of indie, electro and rock. 'Falling'... is a mesmerising mix of indie with a spoonful of electronica. The vocals of James Grierson are able to sit steadily on top of the rumbling music to form a stable balance between the two. 'Therapy' produces more of the indie vibes than its predecessors,... and demonstrates the versatile nature of the band. 'Voices' opens with a beautiful piano melody, to which is added a much stronger and forceful guitar segment, creating a puzzle for the ears to decipher. Taking into consideration the duration these guys have actually been able to call themselves 'a band', it is surprising how integrated they sound together. They have been able to produce a record that combines many elements of music - guitar driven melodies, synth, electronica, more tender piano and guitar as well as Grierson's vocals, and done something magical with the talents they have been given." - Michelle Moore, Room Thirteen