Tyneside Doom-pop trio No Teeth release new EP ‘Wither’ through Imagination
Engine on Monday 31st July (2017). This
debut release on the new label from No Teeth is a theatrical, David Lynch
Drive-in movie of dark Garage/Soul bathed in a deep crimson Grunge/Funk.
Guitarist and lead singer Sam Spencer-Whitbread’s fusion of satirical,
imaginative lyrics and catchy, quirky, pop choruses are refreshingly experimental
endeavours. Delving deep into diverse subject matter that stimulates the visual
cortex to provoke, bemuse and intrigue. Owen Armstrong lays down beats like
Portishead’s Deemer or Beastie Boys Mike D, in that ‘Time for Livin’ / ‘Sabotage era.
Arron Robinson brings a throbbing Bass which grooves like a nonchalant Novoseilic,
sizzling underneath the noise like Kim Gordons sonic snarl. Filthy Funk with Punk
peaks.
This rhythm section of Owen and Arron when forged with Sam’s guitar and vocal, craft a sound like The Black Angels met ‘Bleach’ era Nirvana, were glazed in Ty Seagall and blazed over a Soundgardens’ worth. ‘Wither’ is a five track EP of rhythmic, raw, surf’s up rock that spirals ritualistically through smoked southern blues, melting into a macabre, mercurial psychedelia. The playfully intolerant ‘Mother’ is a specially recorded version of a No Teeth classic exclusively reworked for this release. Where the B-movie horror of ‘Costume Party’, stomping end of night encore ‘Wither’, Tankard clank and swagger of ‘She’s Lizard’ and the acidic disintegration that despairs inside murderous closer ‘Serotonin’ are all brand new tracks.
The No Teeth – Wither EP is available to pre-order now via
the labels Bandcamp page.
The pre-order gives an immediate digital download of ‘Mother (Wither Version)
from the EP on ordering the physical or digital release. The two formats of
physical release include a series of fifteen limited edition cassettes, each of
which features black withered spines hand painted on white shells. A crystal
clear cassette case, double sided negative sleeves featuring artwork by the
band and photo by Johnny Haynes, digital download card, exclusive insert and
Imagination Engine records label sticker. The CD version is part of a series of
twenty five limited edition compact discs each of which features black withered
spines printed on the disc face, full printed sleeves featuring artwork by the
band and photo by Johnny Haynes, digital download card, exclusive insert and
Imagination Engine records label sticker.
The official video for ‘Wither’ the title track from the EP,
is being produced by multimedia artist Lisa Boardman by way of exclusive
commission for the band. Imagination Engine, along with SSD Concerts and Gigs North East, host
the Wither EP launch party at THINK TANK? from 19:00
on Monday 31st July (2017) 2 Times Square, Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne.
NE1 4NE. On the bill with No Teeth will be Swine Tax and Japanese TV Club see the Facebook event page
for tickets and more details.
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