Neuschul

Are a duo formed of brothers Luke and Sam Norland, based in Bristol and London respectively, having grown up in Devon. Luke has a classical music background as a french horn and piano player whilst Sam is also a creative director and animator. 

The name Neuschul pays homage to their grandfather’s original surname, translating as New School. His skill and vision as a painter helped inspire their own explorations into creativity whilst their collaboration and mutual love for electronic music stretches back 10 years, being influenced by the likes of Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Nicolas Jaar, John Tejada and Flying Lotus. Both have operated under different aliases such as Alembic, Jasper, Million Way, The Avantrural Cinema, and collaborated in other projects like Afriquoi and The Heritage Orchestra.

The Hyper-love EP is their first offering, ranging from crunchy textured hip hop and electronic soul to jacking analog house tracks. It was written, mixed and mastered by Neuschul. Vocals on Stay Open and Flooded written and performed by Michelle Denny. 

Gear List (cos we love it!):
Moog Voyager 
Roland System 100
Roland JX3P
DSI Prophet 08
Elektron Machinedrum
Vermona DRM1 MKIII
Nord Modular G1
Yamaha TX81Z
Arturia Origin
Roland Space Echo
Oto Biscuit
Jomox M-Resonator
Thermionic Culture Vulture
Chandler Germanium Compressors x 2
Warm Audio EQP-WA Tube EQ x 2
Universal Audio 4-710d
EMU ESI2000
Lexicon Jam Man
Akai MFC42
Moogerfooger Analog Delay
Moogerfooger Ring mod
Moogerfooger Cluster Flux
Moogerfooger Phaser
Moog Minifooger Drive
Moog VX-351
Universal Audio Apollo
UAD plugins
Ableton Live and Push
Logic
Renoise


The four piece, hailing from Mexico, Trinidad and England but now resident in the suitably cosmopolitan city of Bristol, make feel-good, sunshine-happy music for cool and groovy summer nights. Described variously as pinball electro, chirp-hop or even electro-funk-folk pop, one thing’s for certain: you’re unlikely to have heard anything quite like it before. Imagine an exotic trip through Highlife-style guitar licks, Mariachi-band trumpets, percolating basslines, disco handclaps, soaring flute solos, crazy arpeggio synth lines and video game bleeps and bloops – and you'll get the general idea. 

Floating above this joyous world-pop is the voice of Northumbrian-born Poppy Villiers-Stuart, a singer whose melodies are suffused with local folk-singing traditions and “A passion for sharing the oneness in everything”. An unlikely match you might think for Mexico City’s Pablo Perezzarate, who brings a uniquely Latino perspective from his chaotic, urban hometown but in Poppy Perezz they’ve somehow found a way of meshing their divergent cultures – creating a place where the name of the game is a celebration of life, love and light. 

The band began in 2007 as Poppy and Pablo set off on their romantic journey together, the songs reflecting the excitement and quirkiness of their blossoming love. Initially performing live as a duo, they decided to expand the line-up to create a more exciting stage presence.  After experimenting with both brass and string players, it was the addition of a killer rhythm section that proved to be the final missing jigsaw piece. Tony Bailey, an experienced drummer from Trinidad, was invaluable to the recording of the soon-to-be released debut album; his enthusiasm and percussion skills key in taking the band’s sound to a new, more organic level.  Bassist extraordinaire and native Bristolian William Hallet meanwhile, has brought rootsy bass lines and his own insane sense of humour to the (already quite happening) party. 

Recent performances have taken the band to UK festivals such as Larmer Tree as well as venues across London, Brighton, Oxford and Bristol. Plus, as you might expect from such a peripatetic group, they’ve also played shows in Mexico City, Paris and Berlin. And just in case all that isn’t glamorous enough for you, this time last year they were being 'Introduced' by Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music and playing at Vampire Weekend's after-show party.  This time next year, who knows where they might be.

First World Pros. 3 Drummers/percussionists, bass, electric + acoustic guitars and synth. Some singing and shouting. 
ALBUM OUT NOW and streaming/downloadable at the usual places, Bandcamp is preferable and has the CD's - https://firstworldpros.bandcamp.com/album/first-world-pros
firstworldpros@gmail.com for bookings, radio etc etc.

At the young age of 14 back in 1994, Dj Crazy "Disco" G taught himself how to mix and scratch which is something he still enjoys to do as the years have gone by. Dj Crazy "Disco" G bought Jungle and Hardcore to get started and gain experience and then he got into buying Garage, Funky House and Disco House from shops such a Loppy Lugs (Edgware), Spin City (Paddington), Baseline (Kilburn), D' Vinyl (Harrow) - These were major record shops back then in the 90's! Over the last few years, they have all closed down which is a real shame because they supplied such good music and the customer service was always top class.

At the age of 14, Dj Crazy "Disco" G also started a Sound System which was called Invasion which himself, Dj MJ and Mc Ricky T had put together with there own equipment. The Invasion Sound System has gone on to do great things and is now very well established within the music scene which is great but back in 1997, Dj Crazy "Disco" G decided to step out of the Invasion Sound System and do his own thing because he felt the need to go down a different path within the music scene. Although Dj Crazy "Disco" G and Dj MJ had taken there different music paths, they ended up on Lush Fm 107.6 together with the likes of G-Dubs, Big L and Dj Relentless who now goes by the name of Dj Flood. The shows were every saturday night:Midnight till whenever and they played Garage and Jungle which they all still love to this day. Dj Crazy "Disco" G first went on Lush Fm 107.6 with a friend from college called Dj KK back in late 1997 and then took over another show with Dj Livo who now goes by the name of Andy Swarve back in 1998.

As time went on, Dj Crazy "Disco" G played on other radio stations with a special friend who goes by the name of Dj Lady Destiny. Dj Crazy "Disco" G and Dj Lady Destiny have had some great shows together on Funktion Fm 90.2, Shine Fm 87.9 and Y.2.K Fm 90.6 plus they have also played at many venues over the years which has also been great but although Dj Crazy "Disco" G and Dj Lady Destiny are still very much in contact, Dj Crazy "Disco" G now has his own show on Shine Fm 87.9 which is called "The Disco Freek!s Show" because he now only plays Disco House which he has always had a big passion for. Dj Crazy "Disco" G still has all of his records all the way back from the age of 14 but for the last few years he has simply been 100% focused on Disco House and always will be and his aim is to take everything he is doing to the highest level.....
 
Bookings/Enquiries:
Email: Info@djcrazydiscog.co.uk
Tel: 07949-087-109

Doing It The French Way - Volume 2 coming SOON!!!!!!!!!!






  

* NEW ALBUM on Spotify and BandCamp May 2020 *

Devon-born Steve is an exceptionally creative guitarist and an entertaining, insightful storyteller. Combining intricate guitar passages with lyrics as serious as they are playful, Steve Elston delivers an intelligent mix of humour, anger and charm. He likes dogs, the rain, old maps and walking about. 

Recent support slots with James Yorkston, Sam Carter, Luke Jackson and a performance at Cecil Sharp House have allowed Steve to gently fingerpick alongside the best.

steveelstonmusic@live.co.uk

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