Described as a hooky and infectious mix of punk, country, garage and blues, Amy and her band have never been easy to pigeon-hole... With an eclectic list of influences ranging from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell to Violent Femmes and Sonic Youth, there really is something for everyone. The songs range from the quiet and reflective to the angry and in-your-face with Amy’s trademark soaring vocals always rising to the top over the driving drums-and-bass rhythm section. This, coupled with smart three-part harmonies and subject matter as diverse as love, death, divorce, prison, alcohol, werewolves and trains, will make you laugh, cry and dance.

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

"Bands rarely enjoy comparisons, but if you were to take the intelligence of The Divine Comedy, the vision of John Barry, the creativity of Radiohead (circa "The Bends") and the soaring vocal talents of Scott Walker you wouldn't be far away. And that can't be bad, can it?"

Combining both musical talent and imagination to create a sound that is innovative, unique, and as a result, totally unclassifiable as the bold city of Aberdeen they call home. Highly accomplished compositions and expressive lyrics are successfully merged and enhanced further by their lead singers distinctive and progressively powerful voice.

The group's songs encompass everthing from politics, paranoia and the idiosyncrasies of life, evoking a spectrum of emotions - feelings from the melancholy to the sublime. This is achieved with a broad scope of sounds and styles, from swirling fairground melodies and dramatic orchestration, to good old fashioned rock. Stanley's diverse collection illustrates their versatility and each song captures a different aspect of their unconventional quirky charm which will undoubtedly lead to you making friends with them soon.

The band are riding high on their second release "Sandwiches & Tea" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZrVMC9PpT0) to be followed by the long player "Animal With Amazing Disguises" on 16th April 212. For further information please contact Steve Amos (manager on 07753423311 or elegia58@hotmail.co.uk)

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