Aztec Doll

Red Blood

Rag Doll

Bowdlerize

Cat No: ONI13
Songs by Aztec Doll
Recorded by Alan Smyth at 2fly Studios
Artwork by Aztec Doll

www.facebook.com/aztecdoll | www.2flystudios.com | www.ofnationalimportancerecords.co.uk

“They have created an EP that satisfies everything I loved about their first EP, yet they have developed their sound so that they manage to surprise me at every single turn. Aztec Doll have subtly evolved, being now less alt-rock and more ethereal and gothic dream-pop. It’s a smart move, and now they stand even further out in that field of their own.”

Other words for Aztec Doll:

‘Endlessly’ finds singer Roxanna Mitchell by turn delicately haunting and scathingly sharp as she assets her dominance over an insistent and atmospheric guitar line. As much Skeletal Family or Ghost Dance as Siouxsie or The Cure, Aztec Doll have definitely got the goth-tinged post-punk sound nailed.” 9/10 Whisperinandhollerin

“A band that are making some waves on the local scene. Fronted by Roxanna Mitchell, the band play this kind of retro post-punk, crashy guitars, subtle synths, Siouxsie and the Banshees play Soft Cell, sort of thing, and trust me, that’s got to be something good.” Backseat Mafia

“Lyrical lonerism at its finest” 8/10 There Goes The Fear

“Full of dark nihilism and motorik magic, Electrelane-like jagged guitars, ringing electronics.” Sounds XP

AZTEC DOLL - Bowdlerize

Cat No: ONI13
Songs by Aztec Doll
Recorded by Alan Smyth at 2fly Studios
Artwork by Aztec Doll

www.facebook.com/aztecdoll | www.2flystudios.com | www.ofnationalimportancerecords.co.uk

Formed in May 2012, Barnsley based alternative rock band Aztec Doll have been writing their own material from day one. Drawing upon influences such as; The Cure, PJ Harvey, Siouxsie & The Banshees and many others,  Roxanna Mitchell (vocals/guitar), Lee Garforth (bass/vocals/melodica), Hayley Youell (synth/vocals  and Joel Cheetham (drums) have managed to create a dark yet inviting sound.

Despite a relatively short lifespan, the band has already earned support slots with acclaimed bands such as Nine Black Alps, Allusondrugs, Post War Glamour Girls, Wussy, Bleech and OK Social Club. In 2014 alone the band played Clarence Park Festival, Long Division, Newfound Festival, Live in Barnsley and Oakwell Festival.

Their debut release ‘Endlessly’ was quickly followed up with the EP Bowdlerize, both of which were recorded with Alan Smyth (Arctic Monkeys, The Long Blondes) at 2fly studios in Sheffield. Both releases can be downloaded for free from ofnationalimportancerecords.co.uk

“They have created an EP that satisfies everything I loved about their first EP, yet they have developed their sound so that they manage to surprise me at every single turn. Aztec Doll have subtly evolved, being now less alt-rock and more ethereal and gothic dream-pop. It’s a smart move, and now they stand even further out in that field of their own.”

Other words for Aztec Doll:

‘Endlessly’ finds singer Roxanna Mitchell by turn delicately haunting and scathingly sharp as she assets her dominance over an insistent and atmospheric guitar line. As much Skeletal Family or Ghost Dance as Siouxsie or The Cure, Aztec Doll have definitely got the goth-tinged post-punk sound nailed.” 9/10 Whisperinandhollerin

“A band that are making some waves on the local scene. Fronted by Roxanna Mitchell, the band play this kind of retro post-punk, crashy guitars, subtle synths, Siouxsie and the Banshees play Soft Cell, sort of thing, and trust me, that’s got to be something good.” Backseat Mafia

“Lyrical lonerism at its finest” 8/10 There Goes The Fear

“Full of dark nihilism and motorik magic, Electrelane-like jagged guitars, ringing electronics.” Sounds XP

AZTEC DOLL - Red Blood

AZTEC DOLL - Rag Doll

Words by Roxanna Mitchell. Music by Aztec Doll. Recorded and Produced by Aztec Doll.
www.facebook.com/aztecdoll | https://soundcloud.com/aztec-doll
Taken from the compilation album: Misophonic Minds.

Misophonic Minds: Another Corner of Barnsley Counter Culture is a digital compilation of music from Barnsley-based musicians, curated by local label Of National Importance Records and released on the 27th of April 2015. A celebration of a blooming music scene in a town huddled between the Yorkshire cities of Leeds and Sheffield, all profits from sales of the 19 tracks will be donated to the charity Willow Foundation. 

Included are first ever tracks released by Tender Firs, Film and Peter Dand; brand new and unheard recordings from Aztec Doll, McCarthy Vigil, Charlie North, Pusher, rama zu, Lyndon Scarfe, Liam Stewart and Diskettes Fore Minor; Exclusive premiers of songs from forthcoming releases by Garforth & Myers, Explorers Society and Del Scott Miller; an alternate mix of a track from The Black Lamps debut record; a likely last ever recording from The Exhibition and more from Bruja, Heavy Suns, Richard Kitson and Sarah-Jane. Artwork for the record was created by Tender Firs guitarist and vocalist Jamie Briggs from an illustration by Hattie Lockwood who also created the artwork for 2010's prequel to this release; Things That Aren't There: A Corner of Barnsley Counter Culture.

Willow Foundation is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfill uplifting and unforgettable Special Days: www.willowfoundation.org.uk

Misophonic Minds is Of National Importance Records 23rd and final release before the label goes on a lengthy sabbatical - for the remainder of 2015 at least. Download price is just £3.

Download 27.04.15

AZTEC DOLL - Through Our Veins

Endlessly

Flower

Suddenly I'm Outside Myself

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