''BUTT-KICKIN' NEW PUNK'' Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music

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"Gnarly... sounds like the golden age of 2000s UK indie" Phil Taggart, BBC Radio 1

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“Like the young Oasis – if they’d read the broadsheets” – Louder Than War

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Sisteray came together out of their shared love for bands such as The Smiths, Velvet Underground, The Clash and The Replacements. This is proven in the upbeat melodies and lyrical observations of 21st century Britain, combined with high-octane live performances that have been key to making their live shows unmissable. They have recently built up their live audience through a series of #guerillagigs, using everything within their means to persuade promoters to let them have a first on slots at shows big and small, witnessed by Subculture describing:

"The night began with Sisteray playing yet another spontaneous Camden show, their effortless guitar riffs and high energy proves that the boys are a force to be reckoned with".

 

Since their formation, Sisteray have been bringing their punk ethos to sold out venues up and down the country, performing pop-up guerrilla gigs, organising their own club night ‘Welcome to the Monkey House’ where they book the bands, promote the gig and often DJ, and have played roof raising sets at Camden Rocks and the Isle of Wight and Reading and Leeds festivals.

 

The bands belief and passion in their music, as well as their strong political views has been seldom seen since the days of The Clash; with Dan recently asked to appear on primetime BBC News, ITV and The Independent to voice his views on the recent Syria debate. ​

 

Word is beginning to spread in the likes of BBC Radio 1, Radio X, Fresh on the Net, Louder Than War, Artrocker, BBC 6 Music, Subculture, Gigslutz, Time Out and The Londonist.

"Punk rockers causing a buzz in their native London, sold out shows aplenty, and with a Rory Attwell (The Vaccines/Palma Violets) produced EP in the can and due for release soon, expect that to swell" - Fred Perry Subculture

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“Exciting, full of attitude, educated and anarchic; and because it’s the best new EP by an emerging band in years, with 15 Minutes Sisteray may hold the future of British guitar music in the palm of their hand just like Oasis and the Arctics before them. What they choose to do with it is entirely up to them.” - GOD IS IN THE TV – ’15 Minutes’ review

Marionettes are 5 guys from Aberdeen, Scotland who love writing and playing songs in their own alterna-pop style. Their sound is generally fairly up tempo, featuring fuzzy yet intricately interwoven guitar hooks and tunes destined to stick in your head! They are also quite capable of easing off on the tempo to deliver some more dulcet tones. They are seldom happier than when on stage, the intensity of their live performances is a spectacle not to be missed!  

Having been busy in 2013 with two UK tours (including two performances at the Death Disco at Nottinghill Arts Club) and releasing two Singles (Teaparties & Garden Song) in the run up to their eagerly anticipated Debut album. They are set to release "Wisdom to the Wise" , their first full length album in December 2013 and are currently planning another UK tour for early 2014. 

Marionettes have supported the likes of The Pigeon Detectives, The Joy Formidable, The Ordinary Boys, 1990s and Errors to name but a few.

Here are some nice things people have said about Marionettes: 

"blistering indie rock tracks imbued with cracking pop choruses and lovely fuzzy guitar riffs. Marionettes may well be Scotland’s best kept secret." Alphabet Bands

 “Shrinking Violets is an insatiable shot of indie-pop decorated with shout-along hooks and intricate guitar melodies." Hot for the Encore

"...The Marionettes are one of these bands who have risen way above the pale in terms of musical ability and pretty clever lyrics..." The Fly 

"...If this band can go on to maximise it's full potential, the good word will spread all over the country..." Eejit Records 

"...very fast, very loud and very promising..." Culturedeluxe
 
"...Tight, melodic and energetic..." The Kiosque 

"...Marionettes never care if they're playing in front of three people or three million people, they just deliver their set with masses of enthusiasm..."Aberzine

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