Marseille are a Derby-based four-piece with an average age of 17. Signed to ADR Records, they’ve been setting the midlands alight live shows for the great people at Away Day Radio.
*Banner image courtesy of Simon Bunney
Let’s check their work out:
Forget It All
Artwork by Karl Shaw at www.silverbirchcreative.com
‘Forget It All’ was released last Friday on Away Day Records. Frontman Will taps into his inner John Power vocally whilst songwriting cohort Joe finds a happy slot between The La’s and DMA’s. The infectious glee of ‘Walkaway’ perfectly chimes with melodic soar of ‘There She Goes’ and ‘Silver’.
Scratch beneath the glistening Merseybeat sonic and you’ll uncover a tale of frustration. Our protagonist is beset by those unwilling to change the ways but, Will’s delivery is so melodious it becomes one of defiance. Meanwhile, Joe’s guitars take Squire’s early paisley singles for a spliff on a summer’s day.
She Knows A Place
Released earlier this year, they set their guitars Oasis’ ‘Fade Away’. Where Oasis was aiming for the Pistols, Marseille have taken ‘Fade Away’ to the more playful realm of ‘Digsy’s Dinner’ and party bombast of ‘Round Are Way’.
A rhythm section has sounded this great since The Strypes!
Shout It Out Loud
The world needs this song right now. It’s fucked! Refugee displacement is horrific and world leaders are lacking. It’s enough to make you cry and scream at any point of the day.
So, to hear ‘Sally Cinnamon’ with Kurt Vile on lead guitar is the dreamy escape we all need. Where Vida never fulfilled their potential, Marseille have picked up the mantle and looks set to do truly great things!