It seems as if this is Alfie’s year, as he enters this summer of shows and with his music regularly being played across radio 1. It was clear that they were thrilled to have Alfie in their city before he hit the big stages with his summer jam-packed with festivals and his tour expanding across Europe. When the boys bounded onto the stage, you sensed the buzz in the audience. The boys made it clear that they were buzzing to return to the rescue rooms stage and were ready for a good show as Nottingham is always a great crowd.Īlfie was supported by up-and-coming artist Pixey from Liverpool who set the scene perfectly and hyped the crowd up for what was going to be a very special moment and a show to remember. We were lucky enough to speak to the boys before they took the stage where they spilled all things about the tour in an interview with our Head of Music, Meg Atkinson. It has been 3 years since Alfie graced us with his presence pre-pandemic and you could feel a sense amongst the audience that this was a heavily anticipated gig for the sold-out show and for the fans who queued outside ahead of the gig. Replay Value: Strong.On Wednesday 9 th March Alfie Templeman and his bandmates Joss, Cam and Adam made a long awaited return to Nottingham as part of his UK tour ahead of the release of his new album ‘mellow moon’. I expect this to be the next big band of 2006, hands down. Prepare for the journey………Īny label that doesn’t sign these guys are plain nuts. I can’t recommend an album enough to the casual listener and this one is no exception. Passion drips from this release and for that I am proud of these guys. My Epic are on the forefront of a generation of artists who are shaking this world to the core and sharing out of love. A band willing to back up their faith with intelligent music sure to strike a chord in any music listener’s heart. My Epic joins a new revolution of artists who are unafraid to rock the boat and move the waters with their beliefs. This is just plain rock with soothing melodies. This isn’t screamo crap or bloated rock n’ roll. There is power in this band and their melodies.
The lyrics aren’t written with the enthusiasm of a 15 year old but are rather well thought out and written in passion. The album art/layout is perfect and fits this release well. The production is top notch, hauntingly beautiful. You are immediatly proven wrong with one listen to this album. You’d expect alot of these indie releases to be filled with a hack production job and off key singing. Not too often am I truly impressed by an album, especially one by an independent artist. Impressive is not strong enough to explain my delight in this album.
It ends this album on a perfect note after 5+minutes, and leaves me with chills running down my spine. I am left in awe at the execution of this song. A landscape holding the balance between rock power and the soft spoken. The piano intro leads you along into a beautiful landscape. It’s worth everything!….”įinally, the haunting ballad, “En Machaerus” delivers the goods and in a strong way. You had this coming There is no sacrifice too great.
“If mercy should come to save, I’ll state my case. The next song “The Making of a Recluse” breaks through the mold and grabs a hold of your heart. It’s an uplifting song and one I intend to sing along with in close harmony. The gang vocals of this chorus is haunting and an alleviation of any pain you might be experiencing. Silently leading us along with the scope of melody. Is this the end of it all? Don’t touch him, this man has done nothing wrong…”īack to to the album…”The Common Curse” follows suit with another amazing collection of verses into choruses. When will the empire fall? They spit in your face. “Is this the way it’s supposed to be, the shepard slain by all the sheep? They’re cursing your name. The lyrics on this album are intelligently written and convey a level of hope non-existant in other releases I’ve heard lately. Next is “…And We Were So Close to Perfection”, which further defines their melodic rock mixed with soothing melodies and a perfection beyond words. “Could it be someone who gave up everything to show that I am fallen but worth the scars it took to prove that this is love? This is all I’ll ever need. The album starts off strong with the moving “Shadows” with it’s anthemic like vocals and soaring melodies. They escape all definitions and for that you will be captured by their sound, beyond belief. Though the band shares influence from a number of artists, it’s tough to completely place a finger on who and what this band sounds like. The album invites you into a sound scape of originality and sheer focus, enough to captivate any listener. I am at a loss for words at the scope and imagination this 5 song release holds.
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