Bat And Ball - Stops My Mouth (Hospital Samples/Kissability)
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| Bat And Ball - Stops My Mouth |
Release Date: 28th April 2014
South-East Londoners Bat And Ball are the latest band I've
had recently who appear to have to built up a great reputation, buzz and a bit
of a following without having that much information out there for consumption.
I've heard recently that the trend is to have as few followers on
Facebook/Twitter as possible so as to be truly underground but this smacks a
little of cool for cool's sake to me. Regardless of this, Bat And Ball have
created something lushly seductive in 'Stops My Mouth' full of muted guitars,
sombre piano notes and the caramel smooth vocals of Abi Sinclair. Elements of
Dutch Uncles, Delphic, New Order and St Etienne mingle with continental tones
and a Scandinavian sense of quirk that is utterly delectable. You can see where
the buzz is coming from and, thankfully, it's all down to the music rather than
the haircuts or who they're sleeping with. Although, a romantic liaison with,
say, Ross Kemp would at least propel them in the tabloid celebrity pages if they
were so inclined.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/batandballband
Live Dates:
28th April - Single Release @ Shacklewell Arms, London w/Ticktock
+ White Fever