Bobbie Peru
Bobbie Peru | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Post-punk punk |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | http://www.bobbieperu.com |
| Members | Bert Genovese (vocals/guitar) Simon 'Ding' Archer (bass) Adam Buckeridge (drums) |
Bobbie Peru are a Manchester (UK) band formed in January 2006. They are Bert Genovese (vocals/guitar), Simon Archer aka 'Ding' (bass) and Adam Buckeridge (drums).
The American lead singer/guitarist Bert Genovese relocated from Atlanta, Georgia to continue his musical career with Storm Records. Bert was a recording artist with Atlanta based band Adom who were signed to Storm. The band split after the release of their debut album.[1]
Bassist Simon 'Ding' Archer was formerly a performer with The Fall and PJ Harvey.
Musical style and influences
Their music is heavily influenced by the punk and post-punk movements. They sample aspects of many different genres into a mix of guitar-based music with social commentary and abrasive rhythm.[2] Their style has been compared to Fugazi, Sonic Youth and The Fall.[3]
Discography
Their debut album Social Suicide was released in October 2007, to generally positive reviews.[4] DJ Clint Boon of XFM Radio Live in Session described them as a "Brilliant band! Reminds me of the golden years of new wave and punk music".
The band released the 3 track "1971" single in autumn 2007 with an accompanying video.[5]
In 2009 the next full length album was released, 'Kill the Autopilot'. It was recorded at 6 dB Studio in Salford, Manchester.
Soon after there was a vinyl split 7" EP release with Kimono Draggin' (EP/Vinyl, 2010, Spaynsive Productions).[6]
Performances
They supported Black Francis (of Pixies) on his 2008 Blue Finger European Tour[7] and The Fall on their 2008 UK tour.[8]
Bobbie Peru toured Romania in 2009, playing in Bucharest, and Poiana Brasov.[9]
The band have played support slots with Buzzcocks (2013) and Killing Joke (2014).
References
- ↑ http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7649/
- ↑ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/bobbie-peru---1971-981593
- ↑ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/peru-save-us-from-indie-lite-963780
- ↑ http://www.i-newswire.com/bobbie-peru-debut-album-social/a127768/
- ↑ http://www.bowiewonderworld.com/bowienews/news0607.htm
- ↑ http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2011/01/27/kimono-dragginbobbie-peru-st-split/
- ↑ http://www.doornroosje.nl/agenda/757/black-francis-bobbie-peru
- ↑ http://www.bristollivemagazine.com/live-the-fall-mark-e-smith-bobby-peru-idles/
- ↑ http://www.iconcert.ro/concert-bobbie-peru-in-hard-rock-cafe-din-bucuresti.html
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