| With the full release of their debut album to come in September, one single, and the kind of festival campaign that would make a seasoned band proud, Burn The Negative have already picked up plaudits ranging from Guardian, The Fly, Artrocker, Mixmag, Clash, DJ mag, XFM, NME TV, and beyond.
Brimming with acerbic lyrical wit, ‘Low’ is a fine example of their sparky electro pop. Expect to hear this ringing out at festivals up and down the country this summer. The ‘B-side’ is a cover of INXS’s 1982 track, ‘Don’t Change’.. Remixes come From Luke Walker and Tom EQ.
Signed to Gung-Ho Recordings, home to The Japanese Popstars, Gus Gus, Zoo Brazil, and others, Burn The Negative have just been added to ITB’s roster, the live agency that represents The Verve, Soulwax, Hot Chip, Roisin Murphy, and many more.
The four piece band cite Japan, David Sylvian, Gary Numan, Sonic Youth, Baby Ford, Nine Inch Nails and a dozen others as holding key spots in their music collections.
All local lads, Mark Baker (vocals), Gary Little (synths/techie stuff), Gareth Milburn (bass/synths), and Lee Smith (guitar/backing vocals), formed in their native Carlisle in February 2008. Mark and Gary have worked together for over a decade, as techno producers, Lil Devious, while Gareth and Lee played in several indie bands.
Debut album, ‘In The Atmosphere’, was recorded between Carlisle and Abbey Road Studios (the legendary studio liked their material so much, they featured the band on their website). It’s a unique concoction of energetic trashy disco blended with electro beats, New Romantic rhythms and the spirit of ‘70s punk, ‘80s rock and ‘90s house.
‘LOW’ IS AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD & LIMITED EDITION WHITE 7” VINYL
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