Acoustic version of our song 'That's Why I Don't Wait'

That's Why I Don't Wait (Acoustic)

Our new single released on Tiny Teeth Records on 2nd of March 2014. Produced by Dave Sanderson @ 2fly Studios.

Gold And Green

Our third single of 2014 available now for FREE download... 

https://theretrospectives.bandcamp.com/track/insane


"The Retrospectives are getting set to unveil their latest single, Insane, due for release later this summer. 

Exposed at a young age to the British invasion bands of the 60s, with a healthy dose of 70s punk and new wave for good measure, the band take their inspiration from the likes of Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones. What brought them together was their unshakeable belief that guitars still have a vital place in popular music and their ear for a great, foot stomping classic rock hook.

To really get a taste for their sound, you need to visit their most recent singles, Bittersweet and Gold & Green, two great examples of a band who are completely at ease with their sound, with loving nods to the likes of Bad Company and Fleetwood Mac, each single punctuated by impressive, no nonsense guitar work that’s just begging to be played loud on your next road trip. 

Originally formed by guitarist Tom Galton and bassist Will Stocks in their youth, the pair were joined by drummer Paul Jackson at the start of 2013. After recording single 52 Records and embarking on a UK tour, the band quickly returned to the studio. The tracks that were recorded formed EP, Turn Me Up, and the tour that followed saw them take to the stage supporting The Boomtown Rats, Night Engine and Paper Aeroplanes, as well as opening for Bruce Foxton's 'From The Jam' at a sold out show at the famous Cavern Club In Liverpool. 

The Retrospectives kicked off 2014 with yet another support slot with From The Jam (this time at Glasgow ABC) and have since gone on to complete two UK tours of their own, support The Buzzcocks at Holmfirth Picturedrome and release two singles, the second of which earned them a Record Of The Week on BFBS, the DAB radio station for the British Armed Forces.

Described by Stereoboard as 'Songwriters with an ability to combine lyrics and melody with rare precision' and having landed themselves a place in BBC Introducing Sheffield's top ten tracks of the year, it's clear their hook-laden, off-kilter, power-pop is starting to turn heads in the right places. Their latest two singles Bittersweet and Gold & Green are available now on 7" Vinyl and digital download, and with another single in the pipeline and a string of festival dates across the summer, 2014 looks set to be a big year for The Retrospectives."


Insane

Our fourth single of 2014 available now on Spotify, iTunes + more....

Drums - Rich Hunter
Keys - Joel White

Produced + Engineered by Dave Sanderson @ 2fly Studios. 


Don't Believe You

THE RETROSPECTIVES - Confusion

New single 'Rolling Stone' Out 20th November. Produced and Engineered by Dave Sanderson at 2fly Studios, Sheffield. Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound NYC.

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THE RETROSPECTIVES - Rolling Stone

Acoustic version of our brand new single 'Rolling Stone'. Available for free download. 

Official single version released 20th November, on spotify, itunes, amazon and more!

Rolling Stone (Acoustic Version)

Exposed at a young age to the British invasion bands of the 60s, with a healthy dose of 70s punk and new wave for good measure, the Sheffield band take their inspiration from the likes of Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac. What brought them together was their unshakeable belief that guitars still have a vital place in popular music and their ear for a great, foot stomping classic rock hook. To really get a taste for their sound, you need to visit their most recent singles, Don't Believe You and Gold & Green, two great examples of a band who are completely at ease with their sound, with loving nods to the likes of Bad Company and Free, each single punctuated by impressive, no nonsense guitar work that’s just begging to be played loud on your next road trip.

Formed by guitarist Tom Galton and bassist Will Stocks in their youth, the two songwriters have been recording and gigging relentlessly since the age of 15. Playing live with addition of a drummer, the tours that followed saw them take to the stage supporting The Boomtown Rats and The Buzzcocks, as well as opening for Bruce Foxton's 'From The Jam' on two separate occasions; once at Glasgow's ABC and again at a sold out show at the famous Cavern Club In Liverpool. 

Over 2014 the band have released 4 consecutive singles, earning themselves a top ten in their local BBC introducing 'Tracks of the Year', a 'Record of the Week' on BFBS as well as rave reviews on popular internet sites such as Stereoboard and So So Gay. Their fourth single of the year Don't Believe You is a perfect example of the bands hook-laden, off-kilter, power-pop, incorporating aforementioned old school influences from Petty & Costello combining them with tight production and light, yet pessimistic, lyrical content making it vital and relevant in todays musical climate.


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