"Sheffield-based purveyors of punk-edged grunge mayhem"
-Classic Rock Magazine

'They've now had two BBC Introducing Sessions and are regulars in the pages of Sheffield's biggest fanzines Toast and Exposed, we warmly recommend their excellent tongue-in-check video Stoner Zombie Killer Kids'
 Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music

"Grungey, grizzled, full of scorching guitars, raw vocals and chugging bass, whats not to love?"
-Shout4Music

"HUGE. Massive. Big sounds." 
-Dinosaur Pile Up.

"Are you guys from Scotland?" 
-Dinosaur Jr

"Saaaaweeet"
-Pulled Apart By Horses

With recent appearances on the BBC Introducing stage at Scotland's T In The Park Festival, Sheffield-based Steel Trees have already been picking up support from Classic Rock Magazine, BBC Introducing, Huw Stephens, Radio 1 and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music, Whilst Steel Trees rising live reputation has led to the 3-piece pounding the road in support of Dinosaur Jr, Turbowolf, Dinosaur Pile Up, Jim Jones Revue and Qemists. Also voted above bands such as Green Day, Metallica and Kid Rock in Classic Rock Magazines 'Tracks of the Month' vote. File under - "88 miles perrr hourr"

Check out Steel Trees BBC Introducing & T In The Park artist page/live footage here http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/egfrbp/acts/arj2fx#p01cr700

Two trunks who share a deep-rooted affection for the acoustic side of rock's crooked branches.

Tall Tall Trees is the musical id of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino, a pioneer in the realm of experimental, DIY banjo music. Accompanied by his trusty Banjotron 6500, a highly customized, electrified banjo and effects pedal setup, Savino has wowed audiences since the 2009 debut of his self-titled album with his eclectic and innovative blend of psychedelic folk, rock and world music. His work seems to actively evade comfortable definition, upon first listen one will recognize the tenderness of Cat Stevens, the melancholy introspection of Elliott Smith, the anthemic psychedelia of Pink Floyd, and a deep abiding respect for Earl Scruggs. Savino often performs solo, showcasing his fleet-footed loop pedal mastery, as well as alongside long-time collaborator and fellow innovator, Kishi Bashi. Tall Tall Trees latest release, A Wave of Golden Things was released in 2020 on Joyful Noise Recordings

Savino, who self-records and produces his music, abandoned the heavily-layered textures of 2017’s Freedays for a more organic, stripped-down approach, leaving his distinct voice and thoughtful lyrics as the centerpiece.  Despite the sparse arrangements, Savino still manages to evoke the sonic imagery and pastoral landscapes that have often been hallmarks of Tall Tall Trees albums. Each of the eight songs that make up A Wave of Golden Things suggest a world unto itself, from the cosmic country-tinged, “Ask Me Again,” to the sprawling underwater lullaby “Deep Feels.”Opting for an immersive experience over a traditional studio, Savino set up residence and a mobile recording rig on a hemp farm in the Appalachian mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina, where he now resides. Recorded in just under three weeks, with much of it arranged on the spot, the album maintains a sense of immediacy, celebrating raw performance over perfection. “I’m giving up on my expectations, let them go and see where it takes us,” Savino sings on “Expectations,” almost seeming to revel in this experimental process. 

Savino’s voice, left unadorned, can be simultaneously gentle and strong, at times sage-like in delivery. On the album’s closing title track “A Wave of Golden Things,” his soft spoken meditations on mental health reflect a new maturity in his song craft and singing. As the song develops, Savino’s voice gains confidence and his whisper becomes a fragile cry, neither full-throated nor fully secure, but at home in a warm bed of upright piano and echoing tape delay. “We all need a little peace and love right now,” he sings as if he’s at the end of his breath. Reflective of the dark and challenging times of today, Savino’s message is ultimately one of hope and finding peace of mind in the chatter of the modern world. The last chorus reaches towards a transcendent beauty in the darkness, and makes a promise: “a wave of golden things, it waits for you.” 

-David Gilbert

"Not newcomers to the Ventura County music scene, The Baker and Wakka the Hero have moved on from punk to hip-hop in recent years, having previously performed with D.D.T., Flyswatter and The Proles. The Baker has been producing and writing hip-hop since 2008, and has one untitled EP finished, with another on the way. His beat production draws from a wide variety of influences, encompassing everything from 1940s-era jazz standards to current radio hits. The Baker produces for Wakka as well as himself, including Wakka’s upcoming debut EP Morning Person, which is scheduled to be released later this month. With a fresh approach to classic hip-hop, The Baker and Wakka the Hero have the potential to bring the robust underground local scene into the spotlight." Bennett Cornell , VCReporter

In the space of just 6 months Shadows Collide self-produced their debut album in their small home studio and signed to New York label, Flavorlab.
 
Shadows Collide is a collaboration between Australian composers Paul Anstey and Sonny Taverna. Both producers and multi-instrumentalists, their dreamy indie-folk combines fragile guitars, uplifting harmonies and lush production.

“There is a sense of intimacy and closeness, not only between the two musicians that make up Shadows Collide, but additionally in the personality and tenderness of their writing and production style. This is a group that clearly focuses on the time they spend with their listeners” (Max Steele, People are Amazing Magazine).

Shadows Collide continue to produce songs for television in the U.S. Several of their songs have been featured on MTV’s Catfish, while others have appeared on TV shows such as MTV Suspect, MTV Girl Code and HBO’s hugely successful documentary series Vice. Climbing Trees also produce custom music for Viacom's catalogue.

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