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...according to our Phil on Thu 23 Sep, 2010.
Hares are a new band to me. Never heard of 'em before. Well I think that's 'cos this is their debut single so I guess you can't blame me for not knowing every band ever all of the time. This is a chap who used to the in indie also-rans 'The Holloways' and he's also played with Larrikin Love and Patrick Wolf so there's some heritage there. 'Pink Radio' is a slab of indie folk pop along the lines of Mumford & Sons, Stornoway and Erland and The Carnival. There's elements of The Beautiful South and Elvis Costello kicking about as well. It's a decent tune though and if you're into the aforementioned lovelyness then you may want to check this hand numbered debut edition of 300 out!
“This is a slice of skewed pop with a dark undercurrent and a tendency to folk" -
Gill Mills (NME Radio/Best of Myspace)
Hares have emerged, bright eyed, bushy tailed and brimming with ideas and inspirations at a very apt time. With bands like Mumford & Sons and Stornoways raising the bar of musicianship and awakening the music lovers desire for both the classic sounds of yesteryear and all things fresh and unique, Hares multi-instrumental and eclectic outfit should soon be in high demand.
Hares were formed by guitarist, fiddler & singer Rob Skipper, whose vast musical past has seen him play in The Holloways and with Larrikin Love and Patrick Wolf to – of late - touring the Ukraine and Hungary festivals with ‘Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Bop n Stroll' band The Urban Voodoo Machine. Susannah Austin, daughter of acclaimed singer-songwriter Claire Hamill and inheritor of the same satiny tones, joined on vocals and ukulele; musician and actor Slinky on vocals and bass; Piers Sherwood-Roberts, piano and accordion, and Johnny Howe on drums completing the talented collective.
Drawing inspiration from The Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello and the excitement of the emerging scene around them (xx, Florence & The Machine and the aforementioned Mumford & Sons) Hares recent performances across the UK and France have witnessed an unpredictable nature, effortlessly skipping from acoustic ukulele and fiddle based country/folk one minute, to manic synth based punk-rap the next.
This debut release signifies a culmination of experimentation in the recording studio and on stage, featuring experiments in unusual locations such as the Subway Gallery beneath Edgeware Road and some impromptu studio contributions from Luke Pritchard of the Kooks and Ronnie Wood.
Following an industry showcase in the cramped conditions of Skipper's kitchen, the name Hares was chosen. The strong symbolism of the hare in folklore and mythology and its association with renewal, longevity, fickleness, wit and wanton desire is emblematic of the ideas explored and portrayed in the bands music.
For their cover art Hares are collaborating with upcoming British fine-art photographer Georgina Mascolo.
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