The Neon Violets
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They've only released one song so far - and that was only recorded in February - but the Neon Violets have got me completely hooked. 'The Search' is imbued with a Spacemen 3-ish simplicity - hypnotic, repetitive, close to the edge. The band itself is only made up of two people - Joe on guitar, bass, synth etc, and Nell - the drummer. I reckon it's her playing that really sets this sound apart. It's immediate, at the forefront, almost garage in style... offering an interesting contrast with the deeply cerebral melody. - Drone Magazine
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The Neon Violets are a heavy, psychedelic drone rock band from Oxford, England. Formed in 2010 by Joe Chapman (vocals, bass guitar, synth) and Nell Wimpenny (drums, vocals)
The band recorded their first release The Search in February 2011 which was released on March 4th.
The Neon Violets played their debut gig on Thursday March 17th 2011 at The Cellar in Oxford. Supported by Oxford bands Listing Ships and Above Us The Waves. The band were also joined on stage for 2 tracks by violin player Nick Gray and poet Sam Willetts (also from Oxford) who has been nominated for several poetry prizes including the TS Eliot Prize.
The Neon Violets influences include 13th Floor Elevators, Spacemen 3, Spiritualized, Loop, Spectrum, The Darkside, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Hawkwind, The Velvet Underground, (early) Black Sabbath, Dead Meadow, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
We love music, particularly when it's on vinyl. Valve amps, spring reverb and analogue things.
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