Viki Vortex and the Cumshots
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Viki Vortex and the Cumshots | |
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| Genres | Punk, Pop punk, 77 punk |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | 21dots, STP Records, Orchestrated Dystopia Records |
| Website | http://vvatc.com |
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Viki Vortex and the Cumshots are an alternative punk band formed in 2008 in Girona, Spain by Steve Manuell from 70s punk band, The Spurts and Viki Vortex. Described as 77 girl-fronted melodic British punk rock, covering themes like politics, sex, fun and frolics, songs are bass-led with a hint of Buzzcocks and a touch of rockabilly[1] playing straight up punk rock with no bells and whistles.[2]
Their debut gig was in the summer of 2008 in Spain with a local drummer, but later they recruited drummer Theo from UK psychobilly band, The Long Tall Texans to join the crew, thus completing the lineup.
Their style is simple fast punk. According to Louder Than War: "The band keep things deceptively simple but to the point and solos are very much at a minimum although Steve’s clanging guitar and Theo’s clipped drumming are stylish and restrained. It suits the music and helps them stand out..."[3] Brighton and Hove News describes them as "Ramones with a female singer".[4]
In August 2023, they released their 6th cd entitled Toxic Timebomb. The 12 tracks were recorded and mixed in eight hours at Brighton Road Recording Studios. Daryl Smith, guitarist from legendary group Cock Sparrer, added guitar work on the 4th track, Time's Up. Del Strangefish, guitarist from other legendary group Peter and the Test Tube Babies, added his guitar to the 6th track, Toxic.
Formation[edit]
| Viki Vortex | lead vocals, bass |
| Steve Manuell | guitar, backing vocals |
| Theo | drums, backing vocals, sarcastic comments |
Influences[edit]
The Cumshots mix the influences of 70's punk and 50's rockabilly and are influenced by bands from The Cramps to Buzzcocks to Violent Femmes and The Muffs, Dwarves, TSOL and Diesel Queens.
Discography[edit]
- Crazy Bloody Fool on Brown Bag Propaganda's Radio Riot II (October 2009) Home Recording
- Viki Vortex and the Cumshots EP, 21dots (January 2010) Recorded at Studio 284 (now Black Rock Subway studios)
- My Plastic Friend EP, 21dots (December 2011) Recorded at Transmission Studios by Ali Gavan
- Bittersweet Twisted Treats[5], STP Records (May 2013) Recorded at Transmission Studios by Ali Gavan
- Countdown to a Breakdown[6] cassette, 21dots (2014) Recorded at Brighton Road Recording Studios by Ali Gavan
- Grab Your Life[7] 7 inch vinyl, Orchestrated Dystopia Records/21dots (2014) Recorded at Brighton Road Recording Studios by Ali Gavan
- Splat[8], 21dots (2015) Recorded at Brighton Road Recording Studios by Ali Gavan
- An Altered State of Mine[9], 21dots (August 2017) Recorded at Brighton Road Recording Studios by Ali Gavan
- Toxic Timebomb, 21dots (August 2023) Recorded at Brighton Road Recording Studios by Ali Gavan
Performances[edit]
Viki Vortex and the Cumshots have supported Peter and the Test Tube Babies at their annual Brighton, UK Christmas show[10] at the Prince Albert for a number of years.
Viki Vortex and the Cumshots first performed at Rebellion Punk Music Festival in 2015. They played in Blackpool at the festival in 2019 and were booked for 2020 but the festival was cancelled due to corona virus. They also played the festival in 2023. Rebellion Punk Music Festival is held at the beginning of August at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK. They also appeared at Undercover Music Festival[11] in Brighton in 2014.
In May 2019, Viki Vortex and the Cumshots played a tour with Contempt from the UK for 3 dates in France - La Petita Mort Tour 2019.
Viki Vortex and the Cumshots have supported a number of well known bands such as GBH, Peter and the Test Tube Babies[12], Anti-Nowhere League[13], Short Bus Window Lickers, The Witchdoktors, Boobie Trap, The Rezillos[14], Cockwomble.
Covers[edit]
The Long Tall Texans have covered Countdown to a Breakdown which was released in 2017 on Western Star[15] on the album Headless.
Related projects[edit]
The band contributed to Harte Kost: Punk Rock Cookbook[16] published in 2022, a project raising funds for homeless in Leipzig. As a graphic artist, singer/bassist Viki also designs for various record labels including Cherry Red[17], Demon Records[18], Southend Punk[19] and Time and Matter.
References[edit]
- ↑ "VIKI VORTEX & THE CUMSHOTS - Countdown to a Breakdown Tape". TRASHROCK MAG (in Deutsch). 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Cartwright, Mark (2023-11-01). "Viki Vortex And The Cumshots - Toxic Timebomb". ThePunkSite.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ "Viki Vortex And The Cumshots: Splat - album review". Louderthanwar.com. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- ↑ "Brighton's Annual Christmas Punk Bash gets under way". Brighton and Hove News. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Viki Vortex & The Cumshots – Bittersweet Twisted Treats (2013, CD), retrieved 2021-06-02
- ↑ Viki Vortex & The Cumshots – Countdown To A Breakdown (2014, Cassette), retrieved 2021-06-02
- ↑ Viki Vortex & The Cumshots – Grab Your Life (2014, Vinyl), retrieved 2021-06-02
- ↑ Viki Vortex & The Cumshots – Splat (2015, CD), retrieved 2021-06-02
- ↑ Viki Vortex & The Cumshots – An Altered State of Mine (2017, Digipak with 3D glasses, CD), retrieved 2021-06-02
- ↑ "Brighton's Annual Christmas Punk Bash gets under way". Brighton and Hove News. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ↑ "Undercover Roll of Honour - Undercover Festival". Undercoverfest.com. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- ↑ "Brighton's annual Christmas punk bash (Day 2)". Brighton and Hove News. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "Blown away in Brighton – Literally". Brighton and Hove News. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "Rezillos + Cimbrelines + F.A.N.T.A + Viki Vortex & The Cumshots". Time Out Barcelona (in català). 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "The Long Tall Texans – Headless 10-Inch Mini Album (Red Vinyl)". www.western-star.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Artikel, Jens van Helbing (2022-06-22). "Harte Kost – Das Punkrock Kochbuch [Buchrezension] (Alfa Verlag, 31.01.2022)". HandwrittenMag (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "Brighton's Annual Christmas Punk Bash gets under way". Brighton and Hove News. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "Brighton's annual Christmas punk bash (Day 2)". Brighton and Hove News. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Babey, Ged (2020-12-05). "Southend Punk: Volume One: compilation album of '77 to '86 rarities reviewed". Louder Than War. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
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