Through Colour

Follow the dream and take an adventure with Through Colour via their latest EP Somnium. The collection of thoughts on their journey are captured in lively lyrics and catchy upbeat tunes – there I’ve said it – the clichéd ‘catchy’. I have to stop myself from constantly referring to this EP as ‘catchy’ but that is at the heart of every tune – a catchy chorus and great lyrics. You will find yourself humming along to each and every song, without even realising it.



The listener is introduced to the first song Daydream and drawn in by the beautiful idea of ’Daydream and maybe you will find yourself’.



The journey described in Somnium may have been a physical move for Through Colour, but for the listener their own metaphorical journey will resonate. Looking ahead with a positive attitude and following the instinct to succeed; ‘I’m down and out but I’m picking up my head’ and ‘I don’t think with my head I think with my heart’. The music is upbeat, complemented by a soothing and tonal voice that puts all the upheaval into perspective.



There are 5 hits on this EP which will keep you moving. To take a quote from my favourite song on the EP, Broken, The future is looking so bright’ for Through Colour.

Score: 8.5 out of 10 - AllAboutTheRock.co.uk

Through Colour are a band we’ve had an eye on since the release of their EP Somnium, so it was only a matter of time before we caught them live and after their Manchester gig I can safely say they put on an awesome show.

Of course it was always going to be Through Colour‘s night and they played a tremendous set featuring all their best songs, with the crowd right on their side throughout. Opening up with a brand new song, the second song of the night Broken saw frontman Steve venture into the crowd to ensure everyone was getting involved, and as soon as the song was done began to instruct everyone to clap their hands and wave them about for the next song – a great example of good showmanship.

A particular highlight of the night was the song Ink, which also marked an impressive vocal performances from guitarist Jazzy as well as some of the best playing of the night – it sounded even better than on CD. It led perfectly into one of their older songs, Sunset, where it was introduced with the information that they’d been a band for ten years, which is nothing to be sniffed at.

They rounded the night up with crowd favourite Daydream and it was a wonderful ending to a fantastic set. If the two new songs in their set are anything to go by, then we’re all in for a treat with their new EP set to be released in the new year. Make sure you go and see this band live because you won’t be disappointed!

8/10 - Natalie Humphreys

Through Colour were originally formed a decade ago, but this EP is the first thing they've released for some time. It's basically a fresh start for the North Wales band, who aim to release the follow-up EP before the end of the year.

The five tracks show definite potential, especially, especially single 'Daydream', which shows off frontman Steve White's great voice. They've gone in a slightly more indie direction than before, which could be a very positive move for them. Keep an ear out for these guys.

7/10 - Lais Martins Waring - Big Cheese Magazine (Issue 159)

Through Colour were originally formed a decade ago, but this EP is the first thing they've released for some time. It's basically a fresh start for the North Wales band, who aim to release the follow-up EP before the end of the year.

The five tracks show definite potential, especially, especially single 'Daydream', which shows off frontman Steve White's great voice. They've gone in a slightly more indie direction than before, which could be a very positive move for them. Keep an ear out for these guys.

7/10 - Lais Martins Waring - Big Cheese Magazine (Issue 159)

Through Colour have spent the last 10 years stagnating in North Wales but 2013 marks a change in direction for the band - both geographically and sonically. Now thriving in the hustle and bustle of Manchester, the reborn Pop - Rockers are finally finding their feet. Don't be fooled by the brooding title of their upcoming release 'Somnium', as exemplified by the first single 'Daydream', the first installment in their two part EP series is a delicious slice of power pop goodness. - Rock Sound Magazine (Issue 179)

Through Colour have spent the last 10 years stagnating in North Wales but 2013 marks a change in direction for the band - both geographically and sonically. Now thriving in the hustle and bustle of Manchester, the reborn Pop - Rockers are finally finding their feet. Don't be fooled by the brooding title of their upcoming release 'Somnium', as exemplified by the first single 'Daydream', the first installment in their two part EP series is a delicious slice of power pop goodness. - Rock Sound Magazine (Issue 179)

Everyone needs a little bit of pop rock is there life and fear not I have a new release to fill your days with! Through Colour a pop rock band formed in 2003 and consist of Steve White (Vocals), Shaun Humphreys (Drums), Lee Crimes (Guitars), Jazzy Bones (Guitars) and Kieran Joyce(Bass).
Originally from North Wales, Through Colour made the big move to Manchester to pursued their music careers the best they can in a city that has a large music scene. The result of this move was that Through Colour created enough material to record an entire debut album. However they have opted for something a little different!
Through Colour will release their music as a double EP release series! The first EP is ‘SOMNIUM’. This EP was release on the 30th September! And the second one in the series will be unveiled later this year!
‘SOMNIUM’ is a five track EP:
-Daydream
-Lost
-Ink
-Broken
-Till The End
This is a great EP as it’s just a really fun and a feel good sound to it, with a little bit of attuned in some of the songs too! ‘SOMNIUM’ also shows off the talent, the hard work and the length of time that Through Colour have been together, as the EP as a whole flows well both musically, great guitar hooks that frame the lyrics perfectly to the orchestra in ‘Till The End’ and in song order too! If you want something new to listen to that isn’t just conventional pop rock ‘SOMNIUM’ is the EP for you! - Chloe Bevan

For today's review I am in...... Wait for it.... Manchester! Today I have 5 piece Manchester Rock/Pop band, Through Colour.

Their EP Somnium.
The first song is Daydream, as this song was released as a single before the EP I knew what it sounded like. But it was the hearing of this song that made me want to review the rest of the EP as I really loved it.
I have nothing against songs that have a bit of an intro but I also love the way in Daydream you just so straight into the song. Foot tapping, fingers drumming on keys the second the songs starts. Steve's vocals are clear and stand out. Steve has a great voice as no matter how long I listen I don't get board of his voice he also makes me want to sing along, I'm actually singing along before I've the song is over for the first time. Man I love these guitar riffs, (can I high five who came up with them?) They're sweet and I find myself trying to play along aside them! I love the way they go from something quite light and sweet to something heavier in the guitar solo. I'm really having a proper rock out to this song, someone's going to come knock on my door in a minute and complain about the amount of bad singing and foot tapping going on!

Lost
At the start I hear a slightly more poppy Through Colour, I can't help moving and getting into the song. The drums have this fantastic beat that I never lose through out the song, I can always find it be tapping along to it. Again Steve has me singing along with him before the song has finished for the first time. The song slows and I hear a softer side to his vocals which are just as good, then it jumps back to full speed. I still loving the guitar riffs, they're loud, ballsy and just have this great power about them. I'm loving the variety between Daydream and Lost, from something rocky to something with more a pop feel.

Ink
Starts slow and I'm met with some wonderful vocals until it spends up with a catchy chorus. It's another song that's more poppy, now I have nothing against that as I love pop music but I didn't like this song as much as the others. Not that it was bad, just a little repetitive and with the speed changing the way it does I couldn't follow it as well.

Broken
Is back with the rock, a heavier song that punches some power! It sounds more of an older side, I could imagine listening to similar thing a few years back. It's great to hear a another different side to Steve's vocals and just the whole difference in the song, with such a good mix of lighter and heavier songs Through Colour are no one trick pony.

Till The End
This is the only other song on the EP I've felt has been as good as Daydreaming. It's got a great power, a tempo change that really works and it makes me want to listen to ridiculously loudly and sing my heart out to it. It's one of those songs that kind of gets to you, it reminds me of My Understandings by Of Mice and Men in it's power and the way it makes me feel. One of my favourite things about Through Colour as a band is their lyrics, there is power in those words alone but mix them with the instruments and vocals and you have a recipe for an amazing band.

I absolutely loved Somnium! I do review EP's where all the songs sound very similar and it's hard to find new things to say, I did not have this problem here. Each track was different with a new twist on what I think as the classic Rock/Pop. - Emma Poynter-Keenan

For today's review I am in...... Wait for it.... Manchester! Today I have 5 piece Manchester Rock/Pop band, Through Colour.

Their EP Somnium.
The first song is Daydream, as this song was released as a single before the EP I knew what it sounded like. But it was the hearing of this song that made me want to review the rest of the EP as I really loved it.
I have nothing against songs that have a bit of an intro but I also love the way in Daydream you just so straight into the song. Foot tapping, fingers drumming on keys the second the songs starts. Steve's vocals are clear and stand out. Steve has a great voice as no matter how long I listen I don't get board of his voice he also makes me want to sing along, I'm actually singing along before I've the song is over for the first time. Man I love these guitar riffs, (can I high five who came up with them?) They're sweet and I find myself trying to play along aside them! I love the way they go from something quite light and sweet to something heavier in the guitar solo. I'm really having a proper rock out to this song, someone's going to come knock on my door in a minute and complain about the amount of bad singing and foot tapping going on!

Lost
At the start I hear a slightly more poppy Through Colour, I can't help moving and getting into the song. The drums have this fantastic beat that I never lose through out the song, I can always find it be tapping along to it. Again Steve has me singing along with him before the song has finished for the first time. The song slows and I hear a softer side to his vocals which are just as good, then it jumps back to full speed. I still loving the guitar riffs, they're loud, ballsy and just have this great power about them. I'm loving the variety between Daydream and Lost, from something rocky to something with more a pop feel.

Ink
Starts slow and I'm met with some wonderful vocals until it spends up with a catchy chorus. It's another song that's more poppy, now I have nothing against that as I love pop music but I didn't like this song as much as the others. Not that it was bad, just a little repetitive and with the speed changing the way it does I couldn't follow it as well.

Broken
Is back with the rock, a heavier song that punches some power! It sounds more of an older side, I could imagine listening to similar thing a few years back. It's great to hear a another different side to Steve's vocals and just the whole difference in the song, with such a good mix of lighter and heavier songs Through Colour are no one trick pony.

Till The End
This is the only other song on the EP I've felt has been as good as Daydreaming. It's got a great power, a tempo change that really works and it makes me want to listen to ridiculously loudly and sing my heart out to it. It's one of those songs that kind of gets to you, it reminds me of My Understandings by Of Mice and Men in it's power and the way it makes me feel. One of my favourite things about Through Colour as a band is their lyrics, there is power in those words alone but mix them with the instruments and vocals and you have a recipe for an amazing band.

I absolutely loved Somnium! I do review EP's where all the songs sound very similar and it's hard to find new things to say, I did not have this problem here. Each track was different with a new twist on what I think as the classic Rock/Pop. - Emma Poynter-Keenan

Mancunian’s Through Colour release EP Somnium, the first in a two part series, on the 30th September. Branching out from basic post-hardcore roots to incorporate soaring hooks and an assured songwriting savvy, heart on sleeve lyricism and punchy delivery forms the heart of Through Colour’s earworms. Steve and Jazzy whet your appetite for what you can expect in a month’s time…

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Track-By-Track

About that title, Somnium

We went with this title due to us wanting an easy way to sum up to concept and theme’s we found had made a strong presence on the EP. We didn’t really set out to specifically write two themed EP’s, just once we’d got the mixes back we realised that the new experiences, a new life, and a strong theme about dreaming and making them dreams a reality had found its way into the tracks. It was a way of summing it all up in one word, yet still having that element of mystery to it.

1. Daydream

I think this was one of the last tracks we actually wrote for the EP and it’s possibly one of the most pop-esque tracks we’ve ever written. I remember finishing work and heading home and being in a generally great mood due to finally feeling pretty settled in this new environment. We sat in the kitchen and Lee showed me the opening riff and I pretty much came up with the chorus instantly. It’s just generally about wanting to achieve your goals/dreams. Personally I have no respect for people who always say how much they want to or how much they’d LOVE to do certain things with their life and don’t at least try. I hope when people hear this track it makes them at least want to try. The line ‘We are the never knowing’ is my way of just saying ‘We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s not going to be the one you want if you don’t go and get it’. (Steve)

2. Lost

I’d had the lyrics for Lost for a while when we lived back in Wales, but I didn’t have a melody or the right sounding song never came up. The guys wrote the music and Jazzy started humming the vocal melody and the lyrics just clicked and fit the sound. It’s about having no inspiration and being bored and feeing deflated with the same old place/face’s/going on’s day in day out that became our lives in Wales. I knew we needed to get away and start over, but I just didn’t know where. That was where the ‘Show Me Where’ chorus came from. It just seemed like every time I picked up a pen and paper to write lyrics I was constantly repeating myself and writing about things in a negative light. I got to the point where I wasn’t happy about that so I decided to just write down exactly how I felt at the very moment and that’s what I came up with. I go through so many of my lyrics days after writing them and I’m not happy with them so end up throwing a lot away. I’m really glad I held onto these ones. Musically I’m realy glad that it has quite a upbeat and positive sound to it. (Steve)

3. Ink

Ink is an ironic tale of relationship breakdown. I write all my lyrics in a little black book and one day it must have fallen out of my pocket. My then girlfriend happened to stumble upon the book and took exception to some of the lyrical content. On a personal level some of the themes especially failed relationships are about closing a chapter in my life, a kind of catharsis. The fact that my then girlfriend is now in the book is where the sad irony creeps in.

I’m sure a lot of songwriters have been rebuked by angry loved ones down the years, but you cant always tailor to other peoples emotions, sometimes you have to be true to yourself. (Jazzy)

4. Broken

“Broken” is almost a sequel to Ink, there’s a lot of anger in the verses and by contrast plenty of hope for the future within the choruses. The personal drama of 2010 discussed in Ink allowed me to focus and re-evaluate my entire future living at home on Anglesey. By this time I think all the guys in the band where ready for a change of scenery, we all had different motives for making our escape but only one ambition when we reached our destination and that was to write music we could be proud of……and long may it continue. (Jazzy)

“Broken” was fun to write as I think it was the first song Jazzy and I co-wrote. It was a bit like exploring new territory in Manchester so we decided to explore new territory in terms of writing too. I remember Jazzy sitting down and playing the track acoustically and it blew me away, then he got to the bridge (‘Darling don’t get me down….) where he was struggling for lyrics so I tried to capture how I imagine he felt at that time, being in such a sad situation about the fact that a relationship had come to an end, yet excited and hopeful for the new life we we’re about to begin. (Steve)

5. Till The End

‘Till the end’ is just a love a story, really. I wanted to write about two people stepping out into the unknown together, much like we did as a band, But I didn’t want the focus to be on us. I think sometimes all you need is - Mcfly (NewNoiseMagazine.com)

In Part 1 of our interview with Through Colour, guitarist Lee Crimes talks about their journey to realising their dreams.



AATR: You moved from North Wales to Manchester to take your music to a new audience. Why Manchester? Why not London?

Lee Crimes: When we first started talking about the relocation of the band there were a few places we spoke about. In our minds we wanted somewhere that had a good music scene, had great character and wasn’t too busy. When it came down to it we were struggling to decide between Cardiff and Manchester. We had spent a long time in Cardiff recording and playing shows over the years and we all love the city but it just didn’t seem right. Growing up in Holyhead we never used to get any big shows or touring bands playing anywhere near us so the closest city was Manchester. We had made a lot of good friends up there and knew that if we made the move it would be great for our music but also for personal lives. And we have never looked back.



AATR: Your new album Somnium means Dream. Are you living the dream?
Lee Crimes: In a way I think we are. Most days are spent together either writing, recording or just talking about music. Even after ten years we still walk out of the rehearsal room with a huge buzz from writing music and I personally think that if a band can still feel that after a decade it must be pretty special right? But the day we’re able to do this full time will be the day we really are ‘living the dream’.



AATR: The single Daydream is about making a positive change. Is this about your own personal journeys?

Lee Crimes: Indeed it is. Over the years of being a band we’ve all gone through a lot of change. Whether it be turning down amazing job offers, actually losing jobs to go out and tour and obviously move away from our friends and family back in Wales. If you want to be happy and do something you love you have to work for it and sometimes make sacrifices.

AATR: You have a headline show in Manchester on November 22nd. Are you planning future live shows?

Lee Crimes: Of course! We have a handful of shows planned for the rest of the year but we will be hitting the road extensively next year to back up both releases. We are all really excited for it.



AATR: Instead of releasing one album, you have chosen to release two thematic EP’s. Explain this novel concept of marketing your music.

Lee Crimes: I think the reason is because we wanted people to hear the two sides of our story. We had written a ton of songs around the time of moving so when it came to the point of hitting the studio it was apparent that there was a theme running within the songs. Rather than throwing all the songs into one album and it just being a bit of a mess with different themes, we thought it would be a bit more of an interesting way to go.



AATR: As your EP is in two parts, would you do this interview in two parts (i.e. do a follow up interview with some clues or insights revealed for part two of the EP)?

Lee Crimes: Sure! We would love to do a follow up interview! - Claudette Jarvis

In Part 1 of our interview with Through Colour, guitarist Lee Crimes talks about their journey to realising their dreams.



AATR: You moved from North Wales to Manchester to take your music to a new audience. Why Manchester? Why not London?

Lee Crimes: When we first started talking about the relocation of the band there were a few places we spoke about. In our minds we wanted somewhere that had a good music scene, had great character and wasn’t too busy. When it came down to it we were struggling to decide between Cardiff and Manchester. We had spent a long time in Cardiff recording and playing shows over the years and we all love the city but it just didn’t seem right. Growing up in Holyhead we never used to get any big shows or touring bands playing anywhere near us so the closest city was Manchester. We had made a lot of good friends up there and knew that if we made the move it would be great for our music but also for personal lives. And we have never looked back.



AATR: Your new album Somnium means Dream. Are you living the dream?
Lee Crimes: In a way I think we are. Most days are spent together either writing, recording or just talking about music. Even after ten years we still walk out of the rehearsal room with a huge buzz from writing music and I personally think that if a band can still feel that after a decade it must be pretty special right? But the day we’re able to do this full time will be the day we really are ‘living the dream’.



AATR: The single Daydream is about making a positive change. Is this about your own personal journeys?

Lee Crimes: Indeed it is. Over the years of being a band we’ve all gone through a lot of change. Whether it be turning down amazing job offers, actually losing jobs to go out and tour and obviously move away from our friends and family back in Wales. If you want to be happy and do something you love you have to work for it and sometimes make sacrifices.

AATR: You have a headline show in Manchester on November 22nd. Are you planning future live shows?

Lee Crimes: Of course! We have a handful of shows planned for the rest of the year but we will be hitting the road extensively next year to back up both releases. We are all really excited for it.



AATR: Instead of releasing one album, you have chosen to release two thematic EP’s. Explain this novel concept of marketing your music.

Lee Crimes: I think the reason is because we wanted people to hear the two sides of our story. We had written a ton of songs around the time of moving so when it came to the point of hitting the studio it was apparent that there was a theme running within the songs. Rather than throwing all the songs into one album and it just being a bit of a mess with different themes, we thought it would be a bit more of an interesting way to go.



AATR: As your EP is in two parts, would you do this interview in two parts (i.e. do a follow up interview with some clues or insights revealed for part two of the EP)?

Lee Crimes: Sure! We would love to do a follow up interview! - Claudette Jarvis

In Part 1 of our interview with Through Colour, guitarist Lee Crimes talks about their journey to realising their dreams.



AATR: You moved from North Wales to Manchester to take your music to a new audience. Why Manchester? Why not London?

Lee Crimes: When we first started talking about the relocation of the band there were a few places we spoke about. In our minds we wanted somewhere that had a good music scene, had great character and wasn’t too busy. When it came down to it we were struggling to decide between Cardiff and Manchester. We had spent a long time in Cardiff recording and playing shows over the years and we all love the city but it just didn’t seem right. Growing up in Holyhead we never used to get any big shows or touring bands playing anywhere near us so the closest city was Manchester. We had made a lot of good friends up there and knew that if we made the move it would be great for our music but also for personal lives. And we have never looked back.



AATR: Your new album Somnium means Dream. Are you living the dream?
Lee Crimes: In a way I think we are. Most days are spent together either writing, recording or just talking about music. Even after ten years we still walk out of the rehearsal room with a huge buzz from writing music and I personally think that if a band can still feel that after a decade it must be pretty special right? But the day we’re able to do this full time will be the day we really are ‘living the dream’.



AATR: The single Daydream is about making a positive change. Is this about your own personal journeys?

Lee Crimes: Indeed it is. Over the years of being a band we’ve all gone through a lot of change. Whether it be turning down amazing job offers, actually losing jobs to go out and tour and obviously move away from our friends and family back in Wales. If you want to be happy and do something you love you have to work for it and sometimes make sacrifices.

AATR: You have a headline show in Manchester on November 22nd. Are you planning future live shows?

Lee Crimes: Of course! We have a handful of shows planned for the rest of the year but we will be hitting the road extensively next year to back up both releases. We are all really excited for it.



AATR: Instead of releasing one album, you have chosen to release two thematic EP’s. Explain this novel concept of marketing your music.

Lee Crimes: I think the reason is because we wanted people to hear the two sides of our story. We had written a ton of songs around the time of moving so when it came to the point of hitting the studio it was apparent that there was a theme running within the songs. Rather than throwing all the songs into one album and it just being a bit of a mess with different themes, we thought it would be a bit more of an interesting way to go.



AATR: As your EP is in two parts, would you do this interview in two parts (i.e. do a follow up interview with some clues or insights revealed for part two of the EP)?

Lee Crimes: Sure! We would love to do a follow up interview! - Claudette Jarvis

In Part 1 of our interview with Through Colour, guitarist Lee Crimes talks about their journey to realising their dreams.



AATR: You moved from North Wales to Manchester to take your music to a new audience. Why Manchester? Why not London?

Lee Crimes: When we first started talking about the relocation of the band there were a few places we spoke about. In our minds we wanted somewhere that had a good music scene, had great character and wasn’t too busy. When it came down to it we were struggling to decide between Cardiff and Manchester. We had spent a long time in Cardiff recording and playing shows over the years and we all love the city but it just didn’t seem right. Growing up in Holyhead we never used to get any big shows or touring bands playing anywhere near us so the closest city was Manchester. We had made a lot of good friends up there and knew that if we made the move it would be great for our music but also for personal lives. And we have never looked back.



AATR: Your new album Somnium means Dream. Are you living the dream?
Lee Crimes: In a way I think we are. Most days are spent together either writing, recording or just talking about music. Even after ten years we still walk out of the rehearsal room with a huge buzz from writing music and I personally think that if a band can still feel that after a decade it must be pretty special right? But the day we’re able to do this full time will be the day we really are ‘living the dream’.



AATR: The single Daydream is about making a positive change. Is this about your own personal journeys?

Lee Crimes: Indeed it is. Over the years of being a band we’ve all gone through a lot of change. Whether it be turning down amazing job offers, actually losing jobs to go out and tour and obviously move away from our friends and family back in Wales. If you want to be happy and do something you love you have to work for it and sometimes make sacrifices.

AATR: You have a headline show in Manchester on November 22nd. Are you planning future live shows?

Lee Crimes: Of course! We have a handful of shows planned for the rest of the year but we will be hitting the road extensively next year to back up both releases. We are all really excited for it.



AATR: Instead of releasing one album, you have chosen to release two thematic EP’s. Explain this novel concept of marketing your music.

Lee Crimes: I think the reason is because we wanted people to hear the two sides of our story. We had written a ton of songs around the time of moving so when it came to the point of hitting the studio it was apparent that there was a theme running within the songs. Rather than throwing all the songs into one album and it just being a bit of a mess with different themes, we thought it would be a bit more of an interesting way to go.



AATR: As your EP is in two parts, would you do this interview in two parts (i.e. do a follow up interview with some clues or insights revealed for part two of the EP)?

Lee Crimes: Sure! We would love to do a follow up interview! - Claudette Jarvis

Everyone needs a little bit of pop rock is there life and fear not I have a new release to fill your days with!
Through Colour a pop rock band formed in 2003 and consist of Steve White (Vocals),
Shaun Humphreys (Drums), Lee Crimes (Guitars), Jazzy Bones (Guitars)
and Kieran Joyce(Bass).
Originally from North Wales, Through Colour made the big move to Manchester to pursued their music careers the best they can in a city that has a large music scene. The result of this move was that Through Colour created enough material to record an entire debut album. However they have opted for something a little different!
Through Colour will release their music as a double EP release series! The first EP is ‘SOMNIUM’. This EP was release on the 30th September! And the second one in the series will be unveiled later this year!
‘SOMNIUM’ is a five track EP:
-Daydream
-Lost
-Ink
-Broken
-Till The End
This is a great EP as it’s just a really fun and a feel good sound to it, with a little bit of attuned in some of the songs too! ‘SOMNIUM’ also shows off the talent, the hard work and the length of time that Through Colour have been together, as the EP as a whole flows well both musically, great guitar hooks that frame the lyrics perfectly to the orchestra in ‘Till The End’ and in song order too! If you want something new to listen to that isn’t just conventional pop rock ‘SOMNIUM’ is the EP for you! - Shoutitloudreviews.com

If I had a record label, the unsigned British rock band Through Colour would be one of the first I´d sign. They sound fresh even though their music has a big 90´s modern rock flavor over it combined with pop punk, these guys write really good songs that I just can´t seem to get tired of hearing. The first single "Daydream" is available on youtube and it´s yummy for my ears but it´s hardly the best song on this 5 track EP that comes out on Sept 30th. The closing track "Till the end" is huge, my thoughts go to Neve while the other songs has more in common with bands like Blessid Union of Souls and Anberlin. The groovy "Ink" gets stuck to my head like superglue. - Kaj Roth

If I had a record label, the unsigned British rock band Through Colour would be one of the first I´d sign. They sound fresh even though their music has a big 90´s modern rock flavor over it combined with pop punk, these guys write really good songs that I just can´t seem to get tired of hearing. The first single "Daydream" is available on youtube and it´s yummy for my ears but it´s hardly the best song on this 5 track EP that comes out on Sept 30th. The closing track "Till the end" is huge, my thoughts go to Neve while the other songs has more in common with bands like Blessid Union of Souls and Anberlin. The groovy "Ink" gets stuck to my head like superglue. - Kaj Roth

They've just welcomed new member, bassist Kieran Joyce into the band, and here's what we thought of their new EP!

Through Colour march with their infectious sound bouncing around like a child infused with happiness. The English band have worked their fingers to the bone to get their new EP into the atmosphere. The act have caught stardom and have placed it behind their music, they don’t care about blissful thinking or trying to hone their craft to fit the mould, I just get the feeling that they’re an honest band.

With this EP, the band have embarked, they have walked tirelessly through the barrage of work and have stretched their arms out to catch the prize without bragging. The act have thrown their music like darts, hitting the bullseye with every chance taken.

The record is called ‘Somnium’ and it rocks out like a mentalist rocker downing a bottle of jager, crashing into the bar with a head bruised by the impact. But there is subtlety, there is hope swimming in the record, in the deep end like a professional.

The record starts with ‘Daydream’ which has one of the most infectious choruses that I’ve heard in a while. The song pulls you in, pampering your mind, washing out the pain, replacing it with vigour and bliss. The guitars are played like they have a pulse and a heart, the drums are struck with muscle. ‘Ink’ has a subtle intro, then it starts to singe and burn through, revealing a compelling chorus. ‘Broken’ is soft until the vocals pounce, the chorus is yet again loud and brash; this band don’t hold back.

Through Colour are a band on the rise. They’re a band that haven’t replicated, they sound original and carefree. The EP is something you should embrace.

4/5 - Mark Mcconville

Somnium is the first in a double-EP series from Mancunian quartet Through Colour and honestly, if this is anything to go by then you can near-enough guarantee that the second is going to be great as well.

The EP begins with the band’s lead single Daydream, which they recently released a video for. Memorable and catchy, it’s clear to see why this was chosen to open the album, and it’s a nice touch to see how the track ties in with the EP title, as Somnium is the Latin word for dream and this is a song about sleep and daydreams.

Middle track Ink starts off as a sweet acoustic little number, nice and laid back with some beautiful vocals before the full band kicks in and the song changes direction into one that wouldn’t sound out of place on an early Kids In Glass Houses album – and this is meant in the best possible way.

Till The End is a nice way to end the EP, with upbeat lyrics and memorable instrumentation. It ends Somnium on such a positive note and really sticks in your mind afterwards. It’s almost like the track is looking to the future: maybe it is going to link up with the first track of the next EP?

It’s really refreshing to hear as honest a release as this one, and this band is going to go far. Watch this space.

9/10. - Natalie Humphreys

Somnium is the first in a double-EP series from Mancunian quartet Through Colour and honestly, if this is anything to go by then you can near-enough guarantee that the second is going to be great as well.

The EP begins with the band’s lead single Daydream, which they recently released a video for. Memorable and catchy, it’s clear to see why this was chosen to open the album, and it’s a nice touch to see how the track ties in with the EP title, as Somnium is the Latin word for dream and this is a song about sleep and daydreams.

Middle track Ink starts off as a sweet acoustic little number, nice and laid back with some beautiful vocals before the full band kicks in and the song changes direction into one that wouldn’t sound out of place on an early Kids In Glass Houses album – and this is meant in the best possible way.

Till The End is a nice way to end the EP, with upbeat lyrics and memorable instrumentation. It ends Somnium on such a positive note and really sticks in your mind afterwards. It’s almost like the track is looking to the future: maybe it is going to link up with the first track of the next EP?

It’s really refreshing to hear as honest a release as this one, and this band is going to go far. Watch this space.

9/10. - Natalie Humphreys

Mancunian’s Through Colour release EP Somnium, the first in a two part series, on the 30th September. Branching out from basic post-hardcore roots to incorporate soaring hooks and an assured songwriting savvy, heart on sleeve lyricism and punchy delivery forms the heart of Through Colour’s earworms. Steve and Jazzy whet your appetite for what you can expect in a month’s time…

www.facebook.com/throughcolour

Track-By-Track

About that title, Somnium

We went with this title due to us wanting an easy way to sum up to concept and theme’s we found had made a strong presence on the EP. We didn’t really set out to specifically write two themed EP’s, just once we’d got the mixes back we realised that the new experiences, a new life, and a strong theme about dreaming and making them dreams a reality had found its way into the tracks. It was a way of summing it all up in one word, yet still having that element of mystery to it.

1. Daydream

I think this was one of the last tracks we actually wrote for the EP and it’s possibly one of the most pop-esque tracks we’ve ever written. I remember finishing work and heading home and being in a generally great mood due to finally feeling pretty settled in this new environment. We sat in the kitchen and Lee showed me the opening riff and I pretty much came up with the chorus instantly. It’s just generally about wanting to achieve your goals/dreams. Personally I have no respect for people who always say how much they want to or how much they’d LOVE to do certain things with their life and don’t at least try. I hope when people hear this track it makes them at least want to try. The line ‘We are the never knowing’ is my way of just saying ‘We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s not going to be the one you want if you don’t go and get it’. (Steve)

2. Lost

I’d had the lyrics for Lost for a while when we lived back in Wales, but I didn’t have a melody or the right sounding song never came up. The guys wrote the music and Jazzy started humming the vocal melody and the lyrics just clicked and fit the sound. It’s about having no inspiration and being bored and feeing deflated with the same old place/face’s/going on’s day in day out that became our lives in Wales. I knew we needed to get away and start over, but I just didn’t know where. That was where the ‘Show Me Where’ chorus came from. It just seemed like every time I picked up a pen and paper to write lyrics I was constantly repeating myself and writing about things in a negative light. I got to the point where I wasn’t happy about that so I decided to just write down exactly how I felt at the very moment and that’s what I came up with. I go through so many of my lyrics days after writing them and I’m not happy with them so end up throwing a lot away. I’m really glad I held onto these ones. Musically I’m realy glad that it has quite a upbeat and positive sound to it. (Steve)

3. Ink

Ink is an ironic tale of relationship breakdown. I write all my lyrics in a little black book and one day it must have fallen out of my pocket. My then girlfriend happened to stumble upon the book and took exception to some of the lyrical content. On a personal level some of the themes especially failed relationships are about closing a chapter in my life, a kind of catharsis. The fact that my then girlfriend is now in the book is where the sad irony creeps in.

I’m sure a lot of songwriters have been rebuked by angry loved ones down the years, but you cant always tailor to other peoples emotions, sometimes you have to be true to yourself. (Jazzy)

4. Broken

“Broken” is almost a sequel to Ink, there’s a lot of anger in the verses and by contrast plenty of hope for the future within the choruses. The personal drama of 2010 discussed in Ink allowed me to focus and re-evaluate my entire future living at home on Anglesey. By this time I think all the guys in the band where ready for a change of scenery, we all had different motives for making our escape but only one ambition when we reached our destination and that was to write music we could be proud of……and long may it continue. (Jazzy)

“Broken” was fun to write as I think it was the first song Jazzy and I co-wrote. It was a bit like exploring new territory in Manchester so we decided to explore new territory in terms of writing too. I remember Jazzy sitting down and playing the track acoustically and it blew me away, then he got to the bridge (‘Darling don’t get me down….) where he was struggling for lyrics so I tried to capture how I imagine he felt at that time, being in such a sad situation about the fact that a relationship had come to an end, yet excited and hopeful for the new life we we’re about to begin. (Steve)

5. Till The End

‘Till the end’ is just a love a story, really. I wanted to write about two people stepping out into the unknown together, much like we did as a band, But I didn’t want the focus to be on us. I think sometimes all you need is - Mcfly (NewNoiseMagazine.com)

Mancunian’s Through Colour release EP Somnium, the first in a two part series, on the 30th September. Branching out from basic post-hardcore roots to incorporate soaring hooks and an assured songwriting savvy, heart on sleeve lyricism and punchy delivery forms the heart of Through Colour’s earworms. Steve and Jazzy whet your appetite for what you can expect in a month’s time…

www.facebook.com/throughcolour

Track-By-Track

About that title, Somnium

We went with this title due to us wanting an easy way to sum up to concept and theme’s we found had made a strong presence on the EP. We didn’t really set out to specifically write two themed EP’s, just once we’d got the mixes back we realised that the new experiences, a new life, and a strong theme about dreaming and making them dreams a reality had found its way into the tracks. It was a way of summing it all up in one word, yet still having that element of mystery to it.

1. Daydream

I think this was one of the last tracks we actually wrote for the EP and it’s possibly one of the most pop-esque tracks we’ve ever written. I remember finishing work and heading home and being in a generally great mood due to finally feeling pretty settled in this new environment. We sat in the kitchen and Lee showed me the opening riff and I pretty much came up with the chorus instantly. It’s just generally about wanting to achieve your goals/dreams. Personally I have no respect for people who always say how much they want to or how much they’d LOVE to do certain things with their life and don’t at least try. I hope when people hear this track it makes them at least want to try. The line ‘We are the never knowing’ is my way of just saying ‘We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s not going to be the one you want if you don’t go and get it’. (Steve)

2. Lost

I’d had the lyrics for Lost for a while when we lived back in Wales, but I didn’t have a melody or the right sounding song never came up. The guys wrote the music and Jazzy started humming the vocal melody and the lyrics just clicked and fit the sound. It’s about having no inspiration and being bored and feeing deflated with the same old place/face’s/going on’s day in day out that became our lives in Wales. I knew we needed to get away and start over, but I just didn’t know where. That was where the ‘Show Me Where’ chorus came from. It just seemed like every time I picked up a pen and paper to write lyrics I was constantly repeating myself and writing about things in a negative light. I got to the point where I wasn’t happy about that so I decided to just write down exactly how I felt at the very moment and that’s what I came up with. I go through so many of my lyrics days after writing them and I’m not happy with them so end up throwing a lot away. I’m really glad I held onto these ones. Musically I’m realy glad that it has quite a upbeat and positive sound to it. (Steve)

3. Ink

Ink is an ironic tale of relationship breakdown. I write all my lyrics in a little black book and one day it must have fallen out of my pocket. My then girlfriend happened to stumble upon the book and took exception to some of the lyrical content. On a personal level some of the themes especially failed relationships are about closing a chapter in my life, a kind of catharsis. The fact that my then girlfriend is now in the book is where the sad irony creeps in.

I’m sure a lot of songwriters have been rebuked by angry loved ones down the years, but you cant always tailor to other peoples emotions, sometimes you have to be true to yourself. (Jazzy)

4. Broken

“Broken” is almost a sequel to Ink, there’s a lot of anger in the verses and by contrast plenty of hope for the future within the choruses. The personal drama of 2010 discussed in Ink allowed me to focus and re-evaluate my entire future living at home on Anglesey. By this time I think all the guys in the band where ready for a change of scenery, we all had different motives for making our escape but only one ambition when we reached our destination and that was to write music we could be proud of……and long may it continue. (Jazzy)

“Broken” was fun to write as I think it was the first song Jazzy and I co-wrote. It was a bit like exploring new territory in Manchester so we decided to explore new territory in terms of writing too. I remember Jazzy sitting down and playing the track acoustically and it blew me away, then he got to the bridge (‘Darling don’t get me down….) where he was struggling for lyrics so I tried to capture how I imagine he felt at that time, being in such a sad situation about the fact that a relationship had come to an end, yet excited and hopeful for the new life we we’re about to begin. (Steve)

5. Till The End

‘Till the end’ is just a love a story, really. I wanted to write about two people stepping out into the unknown together, much like we did as a band, But I didn’t want the focus to be on us. I think sometimes all you need is - Mcfly (NewNoiseMagazine.com)

In what was a nice surprise for a dull Monday, I was absolutely blown away by the first of a two-part EP release from Holyhead rockers Through Colour. This is a release of melodic and bouncy pop-rock (with a sprinkling of pop-punk and indie thrown in for good measure) which bounces the listener along a sunny, positive musical path, almost refreshing the musical palette along the way.

The quartet, who originated from Holyhead yet now live in Manchester, chose to split their proposed album into two separate EPs, stating that each release explores different themes. For me, I'd have liked to have heard more of the band following such a promising five-track salvo, but can appreciate the artistic licence the foursome will have employed.

Opener Daydream is an excellent representation of the rejuvenated Through Colour sound. A brilliantly positive and easy to pick up track, it reveals greater depths the more you listen. Steve White's lyrics are melodic yet strong, and match the smooth guitar and punchy drum rhythms the band produce so well. Second track Lost is arguably the best track on the EP, with hauntingly beautiful backing vocals supporting the catchy chorus perfectly. Lost sounds a slightly more mournful and downbeat track, yet it is still a track which carries you along a smooth river of melodic sound. It is a track which perfectly showcases the quality, and, indeed, potential, Through Colour possess.

Through Colour, despite being a band now for a good number of years, are in their prime right now. This is a very strong release displaying real musicianship and an ear for a catchy chorus, and a refreshing sound. Check the EP out at the end of September and look out for the follow-up: I know I will be! - The Punk Archive

In what was a nice surprise for a dull Monday, I was absolutely blown away by the first of a two-part EP release from Holyhead rockers Through Colour. This is a release of melodic and bouncy pop-rock (with a sprinkling of pop-punk and indie thrown in for good measure) which bounces the listener along a sunny, positive musical path, almost refreshing the musical palette along the way.

The quartet, who originated from Holyhead yet now live in Manchester, chose to split their proposed album into two separate EPs, stating that each release explores different themes. For me, I'd have liked to have heard more of the band following such a promising five-track salvo, but can appreciate the artistic licence the foursome will have employed.

Opener Daydream is an excellent representation of the rejuvenated Through Colour sound. A brilliantly positive and easy to pick up track, it reveals greater depths the more you listen. Steve White's lyrics are melodic yet strong, and match the smooth guitar and punchy drum rhythms the band produce so well. Second track Lost is arguably the best track on the EP, with hauntingly beautiful backing vocals supporting the catchy chorus perfectly. Lost sounds a slightly more mournful and downbeat track, yet it is still a track which carries you along a smooth river of melodic sound. It is a track which perfectly showcases the quality, and, indeed, potential, Through Colour possess.

Through Colour, despite being a band now for a good number of years, are in their prime right now. This is a very strong release displaying real musicianship and an ear for a catchy chorus, and a refreshing sound. Check the EP out at the end of September and look out for the follow-up: I know I will be! - The Punk Archive

A few sound checks later and Through Colour were greeted to the most audible response of the night. (I’ll come back to that later) Offering a much more commercial-friendly (In a good way!) pop rock sound, they were the most “together” unit of the night. It was clear they’d spent a lot of time perfecting that sound.
Again, charisma shone through as they showed you don’t need to pick up the tempo to pique an audience’s interest, though it also helps to drop a few lines like “Unleash your inner dance demon” between songs.
I mentioned above that Through Colour were met with the most audible response and that became clear after their set was over when I was speaking to vocalist, Steve White and he was constantly being bombarded by girls proclaiming their love for him. Unfortunately, that meant that when Decade took to the stage they weren’t met with the respect they deserved as half the crowd up and left to try and get a proposal out of Steve or something… - Adam Snape

A few sound checks later and Through Colour were greeted to the most audible response of the night. (I’ll come back to that later) Offering a much more commercial-friendly (In a good way!) pop rock sound, they were the most “together” unit of the night. It was clear they’d spent a lot of time perfecting that sound.
Again, charisma shone through as they showed you don’t need to pick up the tempo to pique an audience’s interest, though it also helps to drop a few lines like “Unleash your inner dance demon” between songs.
I mentioned above that Through Colour were met with the most audible response and that became clear after their set was over when I was speaking to vocalist, Steve White and he was constantly being bombarded by girls proclaiming their love for him. Unfortunately, that meant that when Decade took to the stage they weren’t met with the respect they deserved as half the crowd up and left to try and get a proposal out of Steve or something… - Adam Snape

Having swapped the rural surroundings of North Wales for the hustle and bustle of Manchester, Through Colour have announced that instead of releasing a full album, they will split it in to two EP’s; the first of which, ‘Somnium’, will be released September 30.

“When we moved up to Manchester, we all lived together, so being able to demo new ideas and sounds became much easier for us,” recalls lead-singer Steve White.

“Having many more opportunities in a big city as opposed to a small town helped. Simple things like being able to rehearse more due to the amount of practice spaces in the city, to creative inspirations like having new things to write about due to these new experiences, the new people we were meeting and places we were seeing. The band took on a COMPLETE new way of life, and we think that’s really come across in the new sound.”

Commenting on their sound, White said: “Forcing ourselves into a sound was something we used to do, and ultimately what caused us to lose interest in the genre we were stuck in back in North Wales… We feel we have really challenged ourselves more as musicians. If we write something, and we like the sound of it, we try and explore where that song can take us.”

Through Colour’s lead single ‘Daydream’ will be released on August 12th, and you’ll be able to grab ‘Somnium, the first of their two scheduled EP’s, on September 30.
- Hit The Floor magazine

Having swapped the rural surroundings of North Wales for the hustle and bustle of Manchester, Through Colour have announced that instead of releasing a full album, they will split it in to two EP’s; the first of which, ‘Somnium’, will be released September 30.

“When we moved up to Manchester, we all lived together, so being able to demo new ideas and sounds became much easier for us,” recalls lead-singer Steve White.

“Having many more opportunities in a big city as opposed to a small town helped. Simple things like being able to rehearse more due to the amount of practice spaces in the city, to creative inspirations like having new things to write about due to these new experiences, the new people we were meeting and places we were seeing. The band took on a COMPLETE new way of life, and we think that’s really come across in the new sound.”

Commenting on their sound, White said: “Forcing ourselves into a sound was something we used to do, and ultimately what caused us to lose interest in the genre we were stuck in back in North Wales… We feel we have really challenged ourselves more as musicians. If we write something, and we like the sound of it, we try and explore where that song can take us.”

Through Colour’s lead single ‘Daydream’ will be released on August 12th, and you’ll be able to grab ‘Somnium, the first of their two scheduled EP’s, on September 30.
- Hit The Floor magazine