Twelve Clay Feet
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom | INDIE
Music
Press
evocative and artful take on everything from rock to post punk to pop and back again. these guys could find themselves in the big adoring limelight with next to no compromise. - AAAmusic.com
Twelve Clay feet have a retro feel that could resonate with an awful lot of people There’s a grandiose nature to this music that shows real ambition. Ian Jeffs’ vocals feel like they’ve been soaked in a quart of liquor.That it’s hard to compartmenatlise Twelve Clay Feet Just adds to their enigmatic charm, and showcases a band without restrictions or limitations. The sky’s the limit. - Classic Rock Presents 'Prog' Magazine
Cinematic Alt-rock that plays like the soundtrack to a monochrome indie flick,
serpentine guitar lines and an explosive chorusses , with Ian Jeffs' angsty vocals centre stage throughout. And what a voice it is, at once breathy and gritty a perfect complement to his twin brother Jay Jeffs' atmospheric guitar work- - Classic Rock Magazine
Twelve Clay Feet pull out all the proverbial stops on this impressive earthy debut album,Ian's gruff rock vocal hints at early-nineties Seattle, as does the overall vibe, resolutely ensuring his band remain tricky to pigeon hole. A cut above - Guitarist Magazine
CAMBRIDGE band 12 Clay Feet are in the grand final of The Music League Competition, a national competition that that has attracted much media and industry attention.
The four-piece indie rockers play urgent, but beautiful songs, and were originally known on the scene as Delphi. Fronted by Ian Jeffs (who also plays guitar in the band), other members include Jay Jeffs (lead guitar), Ollie Porsa on bass and Bob Radford on drums. With their debut, self-funded album currently being recorded (to be titled Totem Bells), and plans for a UK and even European tour on the cards, the hard working quartet are certainly creating a buzz. Their forthcoming performance at The Music League final is on Saturday at The Winterwell Festival in Gloucestershire, where they will be competing against three other bands. They won their place in the final by coming second in the popular online showcase, scoring an impressive 678 fan votes. For more information check out
www.myspace.com/twelveclayfeet - The Hunts Post
Finally some proof that there is life in the indie rock genre. Cambridge band Twelve Clay Feet turn in a thoughtful performance on "Sour Rum" that easily distinguishes them from the pack of Oasis or The View clones that otherwise pollute my ears. Jay Jeff's guitar switches between light and shade as few others do these days with the result having the mark of greatness upon it. Quality! - BluesBunny.com
Cambridge band Twelve Clay Feet release their debut album next month. They provide the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day here.
Inspired by the likes of Syd Barrett, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin and Gomez, this band combine prog with blues, indie and current rock.
The line-up features the Jeffs twins Ian (vocals) and Jay (lead guitar), plus Ollie Porsa (bass) and Bob Radford (drums). Their debut EP, The Cat Dragon Sessions, in 2008. Since then they’ve been consistently touring the UK. Debut album Totem Bells is released by Kiln Records on February 18th.
Now you can download the song Sour Rum for free right here.
Find out more at www.twelveclayfeet.com - Classic Rock magazine
Discography
Totem Bells released 18th Febuary 2012
Photos
Bio
Cambridge’s Twelve Clay Feet are an interesting proposition. The release of their debut album, Totem Bells, mixed by Fraser Smith (Ian Brown / Shed Seven), in February 2012 was met with critical acclaim. Drawing comparisons to the early sounds of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and even Radiohead - owing much to vocalist / guitarist Ian Jeffs’ appreciation of classic songwriting and his uniquely gruff vocals (Robert Plant / Mark Lanegan). The band’s origins stretch back to the womb, with twins Ian Jeffs (lead vocals) and Jay Jeffs (lead guitar), who combined their talents with Ollie Porsa (bass) and Bob Radford (drums) and started the band in 2010.
From the first track their impact resonates, alongside muscular bass lines and driving guitars, their sound is a boisterous, melody-laden rock. Now working on their second album and first releasing a three track limited edition EP, we see Twelve Clay Feet re-imagine the work of their heroes and leave a lasting fingerprint of their own.
Already receiving comparisons to Kings Of Leon, Brian Jones Town Massacre and John Spencer, the band are busy picking up a cult underground following, a starting point from which the critics agree, should soon see them secure their well-deserved place in the big adoring limelight.
Now signed to Magnificent Artist Management, the band plan a European Tour and a visit to Japan in 2013. Through the release of their new EP, they hope to secure sufficient radio and press exposure to secure full label and industry backing for the release of their second studio album.
Links
