Columbia

Brits & Pieces: Columbia

What began as a Twitter feed dedicated to 90s music has now become a foray into the future. Marc Rossiter’s superb Brits & Pieces Twitter feed got the itch so bad that, he decided to bring together a compilation of great new bands like ‘Shine’ editions in the 90s.

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This week, we’ll be exploring our favourite tracks from the 18 track compilation. It’s released Friday 11th December and will be available at Rough Trade.

Columbia are a five-piece from Liverpool consisting of Alex Sheppo (vocals), Jonny Eccleshall (bass & vocals), Jay Sweeney (lead guitar), Tom Comer (rhythm guitar) Jay Culkin (drums).

Named after the Oasis classic and, recording with The Real People’s Chris Griffiths, they are set to light up big stages, when they’re allowed

A death-defying renewal of ‘Definitely Maybe’s spirit. Taking no prisoners, it’s a tirade of debauched escapism.

The release of Jay Sweeny’s guitars is an exhilarating joyride that is going to send the re-opened gig venues of the UK into sweat dripping frenzy. They’re matched, in the closing moments by frontman Alex Sheppo as he wrenches out an Ashcroft-esque “this is a big / fuck you / come on” moment of demonic brilliance.