Jimi explains why he loves Talk Talk in an extract from the Spirit of Talk Talk book in Q magazine.
Fast forward to 1991 and to Doves (or Sub Sub as we were then). We were still in the grip of dance music when Talk Talk’s next release Spirit of Eden came out. Andy Williams was the first to buy it and we would come in from clubbing somewhere in the wee smalls and put this record on. Probably the only so-called rock record at the time that we would listen to.
After much speculation and rumour, Raized By Wolves have finally revealed themselves on their official website. Raized By Wolves is Jez Williams, Martin Rebelski & Mike TV. They released their debut single The Call last September, a track which features vocals by Tom Smith of the Editors. You can hear the track on their soundcloud. After a long absence presumably writing. they release their second single Spirit World on September 23rd.
The blurb on the site says:
Jez Williams, Martin Rebelski and Mike TV are the vision behind the ever mysterious Raized By Wolves. Creating an enticing blend of classic progressive house, modern electro and high voltage electronic music, their sound, which hits that ever so rare sweet spot between floor filling dance music and credible pop, is showcased on their new single “Spirit World”, released September 23rd on Rocket Records.
Following on from their debut single “The Call” (which was released on deadmau5’s label mau5trap last year), “Spirit World” showcases perfectly the trio’s ability to create progressive house euphoria –a stunning, delirious, 5 minute journey through progressive house and radio friendly pop, taking in vibrant synth lines, instantly addictive melodies and strikingly gorgeous vocals by newcomer Anne-Marie, a 21 year old British singer/songwriter starting to make waves on the scene with her own fusion of electro, R&B, hip hop and pop. It’s a giddy pop song of gigantic proportions, and one which deserves to be huge in its own right.
Doves performance at Nottingham’s Rock City recorded back in October 2002 will be aired on 6 music this Friday night/Saturday morming from 2am, as part of the Classic Live in Concert series. The original broadcast setlist can be looked at here. The show is a bit late, but not to worry as it will be available on the iPlayer to anyone no matter your location.
Doves Tribute band Sub Doves play their first show this Saturday (July 21st) in Manchester at the Ruby Lounge. Tickets priced £6 will be available on the door. We wish the band the best of luck! If your attending, let us know how it goes.
An energetic performance of The Cedar Room at the London Astoria back in 2001 I believe. Correct me if I’m wrong they were on the same bill as JJ72? Remember them? Video is cut short, though they did a good job with the editing.
The Rock AM Ring fest performance from 2002, played to a really enthusiastic German crowd! This one is missing Cedar Room which also got aired later on MTV2.
Jimi sits in for Guy Garvey on 6 Music this coming Sunday from 10pm. You can listen live online wherever you are in the world or you can replay using the iplayer for 7 days after the broadcast.
A few US based Doves fans have been caught out by the popular facebook app bandsintown, who lists Doves to be playing the US this month. I can assure you Doves are not playing anywhere, its Hawkes & Doves! I suspect its all automated, though I have dropped them a note to see if they can sort it out.
Doves appeared on last night’s edition of Top of the Pops 2. If you missed it, catch them on the iplayer here. Fast foward to about 36.30 if you want to bypass Steve Winwood et al, thanks to Substance for the info.
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