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Marseille Release New Single ‘History’

Jan 24, 2025 — Leave a comment

Marseille enlist Wolf Alice producer for ambitious and downright ballsy indie-rock single ‘History’.

Marseille return with what is absolutely their best work to date, ‘History’. It’s heartfelt, ambitious, and in your face, it will be sure to be the focal point of any indie-rock playlist you have this year. The track has already secured airplay on BBC 6 Music’s ‘Indie Forever’ show as their ‘Indie-pendence Play’ and received praise from highly regarded music tastemakers The Line Of Best Fit as the band set to win over legions of new fans with this new tune.

Hailing from the depths of northern Derbyshire, the five-piece indie rock/shoegaze band have been making waves in the UK music scene, reviving a scene which never really died. At an average age of just 19, the group—featuring Will Brown (vocals), Joe Labram (lead guitar), Lennon Hall (guitar), Will Sabey (bass), and Tom Spray (drums) have already completed a successful UK tour, selling out 150-250 capacity venues.

Marseille have been busy laying down the foundations for an eye catching 2025 after 2 years of grafting, playing encapsulating shows and honing their sound. With the Oasis reunion this year and a new wave of Brit-pop set to sweep the country, it’s an exciting time for Marseille who carry a zero-fucks given swagger with waves of psych, groove and emotion moving through their tracks, making sure the audience never has a moment to lose interest.

‘History’ is a track that really tugs at the heartstrings, a song that is a love letter to the dreams we all had as children, being remembered as a legend of your era. But all the while having that big beat in your face swagger that Marseille naturally carries around wherever they go. A gorgeously well-crafted song which is most excellently brought to life by Wolf Alice’s producer Michael Smith.

On the track, singer Will Brown said, “History is a simple song which applies to any young person with big aspirations. It’s probably the most personal to us as a collective as we fit that criterion. We are 5 young lads that want our legacy to be remembered, and that is one of the most special things that anyone can ever write about.”

Over 2024 Marseille played some very notable shows such as the Quarry Stage at YNOT in front of 4,000 people, Isle Of Wight festival, Manchester Academy 2. They also supported The Twang at Leicester Academy and supported The Bluetones in Lancaster at the Kanteena.

The band have also received backing from clothing brand Pretty Green which is something both parties plan to build on in 2025.

‘History’ is out now via Echo Bass Records across all major streaming platforms & CD, with a 7” vinyl release to follow on 14th March.

Marseille 2025 Single Launch Dates:

January 24th– Wax & Beans, Bury (In-Store + Signing)

January 29th– Dubrek Studios, Derby – Single Launch night






Emily Marsden – Editor
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Indie Revolution EP Of The Month – Marseille ‘Godiva’

Sep 18, 2024 — Leave a comment

In our latest feature of EP Of The Month we have Marseille with their remarkable EP ‘Godiva’.

Marseille are the Derbyshire based five-piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Will Sabey on Bass and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ and the 2023 releases of ‘Only Just Begun’ ‘Thinker’, ‘This Dream Of Mine’ and ‘Devil’s Gonna Get You’ and their first release of 2024, the epic, psychedelic anthem of ‘Monkey In The Middle’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio introducing, Steve La Macq on BBC Radio 6, John Kennedy on Radio X, Rodney Bingenheimer on Sirius XM Radio in America and online praise from industry legends and peers such as Rick Witter from Shed Seven and Aziz Ibrahim from The Stone Roses, plus extensive reviews and features in the music press. 

These releases have served to highlight this band as well and truly being ones to watch, which has been further cemented with their extensive touring schedule and live performances to include both Y-Not and the Isle Of Wight Festivals. 

Marseille started 2024 by being named as one of This Feeling’s “Big in 2024” acts and performing as part of their showcase in Manchester. 

AND…..Marseille show no signs of slowing down anytime soon with the release of their ‘Godiva’ EP  complete with a full headline tour – 2024 really is without doubt,  the year of Marseille. 

“YOU DON’T BELONG TO ME” – Is filled throughout with fuzzing guitars and thrashing drums. It’s a high octane belter of a track very reminiscent of early Oasis. 

“MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE”  – Has the swagger of The Charlatans, The Music and The Stone Roses flirting with the absolute wall of sound from the 90’s Shoegaze scene to create an absolute stomper of a piece that will leave your mind blown.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE NOW

‘SHE CAN FLY’  – Is harmonious and melodic. A certain love song that starts off slow and measured with gentle strumming guitars and a sense of soft romanticism that quickly gives way to the building of crashing drum rhythms and loud distorted guitars before ebbing away once more to allow the genteel nature of the delicate vocals to come into play, before the track takes a turn once more building into a euphoric crescendo with contrasting melodies and mesmerising guitar solos.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE NOW

“IF IT HURTS DON’T CRY”  – Is heartfelt and a reflection on what could have been, before exploding into a euphoric, inspirational wall of guitars and strings. Elements of The Verve fused with the groove and elegance of the late 60’s Rolling Stones and a hint of attitude in the buildup of the track into its explosive end.

‘Godiva’ is out now on all streaming platforms via Bubblebrain Records.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE NOW 

FULL DETAILS OF THE GODIVA HEADLINE TOUR 

19th September – The Joiners, Southampton

20th September – Komedia Studio, Brighton

27th September – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

28th September – The Victoria, London

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Marseille ‘She Can Fly’

May 24, 2024 — Leave a comment

Indie Revolutions Single Of The Week is Derbyshire band Marseille with their brilliantly nostalgic single ‘She Can Fly’.

Marseille are consistently upping their game, reaching goal after goal with their blistering sounds.

Marseille are the Derbyshire based five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Will Sabey on Bass and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Marseille started 2024 by being named as one of This Feeling’s “Big in 2024”  acts and performing as part of their showcase in Manchester.

Marseille shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon with gigs, festivals slots and tours already booked in for them throughout the year and with plans to release their ‘Godiva’ EP; 2024 is without doubt, going to be the year of Marseille. 

The second single to be lifted from the upcoming EP is the harmonious and melodic ‘She Can Fly’. A certain love song that starts off slow and measured with gentle strumming guitars and a sense of soft romanticism that quickly gives way to the building of crashing drum rhythms and loud distorted guitars before ebbing away once more to allow the genteel nature of the delicate vocals to come into play, before the track takes a turn once more building into a euphoric crescendo with contrasting melodies and mesmerising guitar solos. 

Singer and songwriter Will Brown had this to say about the track: 

“She Can Fly was bizarrely written so effortlessly for a song that’s so euphoric. It’s just that chorus that came to me when singing over some inversions on my guitar and the rest really wrote itself. A song about being visited by a girl with similar qualities to that of an angel, now that’s a topic for a song! Especially for an EP titled GODIVA.”

The ‘Godiva’ EP from the band is due for release later this year. 

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Marseille Release New Single ‘She Can Fly’

May 17, 2024 — Leave a comment

Marseille are consistently upping their game, reaching goal after goal with their blistering sounds and are now releasing the follow up to their huge hit  “Monkey In The Middle” with ‘SHE CAN FLY’

Marseille are the Derbyshire based five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Will Sabey on Bass and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ and the 2023 releases of ‘Only Just Begun’ ‘Thinker’, ‘This Dream Of Mine’ and ‘Devil’s Gonna Get You’ and their first release of 2024, the epic, psychedelic anthem of ‘Monkey In The Middle’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio introducing, Steve La Macq on BBC Radio 6, John Kennedy on Radio X, Rodney Bingenheimer on Sirius XM Radio in America and online praise from industry legends and peers such as Rick Witter from Shed Seven and Aziz Ibrahim from The Stone Roses, plus extensive reviews and features in the music press. 

These releases have served to showcase this band as well and truly being ones to watch which has been further cemented with their extensive touring schedule and live performances to include both Y-Not and the Isle Of Wight Festivals. 

Marseille started 2024 by being named as one of This Feeling’s “Big in 2024”  acts and performing as part of their showcase in Manchester.

Marseille shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon with gigs, festivals slots and tours already booked in for them throughout the year and with plans to release their ‘Godiva’ EP; 2024 is without doubt, going to be the year of Marseille. 

The second single to be lifted from the upcoming EP is the harmonious and melodic ‘She Can Fly’. A certain love song that starts off slow and measured with gentle strumming guitars and a sense of soft romanticism that quickly gives way to the building of crashing drum rhythms and loud distorted guitars before ebbing away once more to allow the genteel nature of the delicate vocals to come into play, before the track takes a turn once more building into a euphoric crescendo with contrasting melodies and mesmerising guitar solos. 

Singer and songwriter Will Brown had this to say about the track: 

“She Can Fly was bizarrely written so effortlessly for a song that’s so euphoric. It’s just that chorus that came to me when singing over some inversions on my guitar and the rest really wrote itself. A song about being visited by a girl with similar qualities to that of an angel, now that’s a topic for a song! Especially for an EP titled GODIVA.”

The ‘Godiva’ EP from the band is due for release later this year. 

Upcoming Tour Dates : 

18th May – The Font, Brighton (The Great Escape Fringe)
25th May – The Adelphi, Hull
26th May – The Cavern Club, Liverpool
1st June – 33 Oldham Street, Manchester
16th June – The Brickmakers, Norwich
21st June – Isle Of Wight Festival 
14th July – Ripley Music Festival 
3rd August – YNOT Festival 
9th August – Deva Fest
31st August – Spiders Web, Grimsby

MARSEILLE HEADLINE UK TOUR DATES 

12th September – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
13th September – Record Junkee, Sheffield
14th September – The Grayston Unity, Halifax
15th September – Think Tank, Newcastle 
17th September – The Garage (Attic), Glasgow
19th September – The Joiners, Southampton 
20th September – Komedia Studio, Brighton
27th September – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham 
28th September – The Victoria, London
2nd October – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

Emily Marsden – Editor
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@Indierevuk
Indierevuk@gmail.com

Marseille Release New Single ‘Monkey In The Middle’

Mar 1, 2024 — Leave a comment

Marseille are consistently upping their game with a determined intent to progress, they return with the release of their first single to be taken from their upcoming sophomore EP.

Marseille are the Derbyshire based five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Felix Moxey on Bass and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ and the 2023 releases of ‘Only Just Begun’ ‘Thinker’, ‘This Dream Of Mine’ and ‘Devil’s Gonna Get You’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio introducing, Steve La Macq on BBC Radio 6, John Kennedy on Radio X, Rodney Bingenheimer on Sirius XM Radio in America and online praise from industry legends and peers Shed Seven plus extensive reviews and features in the music press. 

These releases have served to showcase this band as well and truly being ones to watch which has been further cemented with their live performances in 2023 at the famous Y-Not and Isle Of Wight Festivals. Marseille further undertook a 10 date, sell out UK tour in 2023 and they have recently played This Feeling’s “Big in 2024” showcase in Manchester. 

Marseille shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon with gigs, festivals slots and tours already booked throughout the year and with plans to release their ‘Godiva’ EP; 2024 is going to be the year of Marseille. 

The first single to be lifted from the upcoming EP is the highly charged, shoegaze inspired masterpiece of ‘Monkey In The Middle’. 

Having been a staple of the band’s live performances, fans have long called for this track to be released as a single and so the lads listened and went into the studio and recorded the track emulating all the swagger and energy that comes with their  live performance.

The track opens with a thunderous bassline and  an attention cry squeal from the guitar letting you know from the first 10 seconds that this track means business. 

The smashing of drums kicks the track  into an almost hip-hop level of sound, yet played with the elegance and agility of Jazz. The roaring wall of rhythm guitars come in like a full blown storm all setting the scene for frontman Will Brown to take to the stage with his signature snarl and rasp. 

The song grooves along until you’re taken out of the moment by a percussive interlude and the sonic fuzz from the guitars, when just like that, you’re dropped straight back in the fire with a razor sharp solo cutting straight in with the pitch perfect, defiant war cries of a young band who know who they are and where they are going.

Singer and songwriter Will Brown had this to say about the track: 

“Monkey in The Middle is one of the older tracks in our repertoire, but despite how many songs have been cut from our set, this one has always remained. A song written about feeling like a performing ‘Monkey’ just to line someone else’s pockets, greedy people wanting you to no longer be yourselves, just to furnish their needs. Ultimately, it’s a track about staying true to yourself or you’ll forget who you are.”

Upcoming Gigs/Tours –

01/03/2024 – The Crescent, York (Supporting Serotones)

15/03/2024 – Deadwax,  Birmingham (Supporting Rosellas) 

16/03/2024 – Head Of Steam, Newcastle (Supporting Rosellas)

30/03/2024 – Fulford Arms, York – (Supporting Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets) 

20/03/2024 – Record Junkee, Sheffield (Supporting Holy Coves)

27/03/2024 – Foundry Studio, Sheffield (Supporting Sam Scherdel)

Emily Marsden – Editor
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These Wicked Rivers Release New Single ‘The Riverboat Man’

Feb 1, 2024 — Leave a comment

HIGHLY RATED BRITISH BLUES ROCKERS THESE WICKED RIVERS ANNOUNCE EXTENSIVE HEADLINE UK TOUR DATES AND LAUNCH NEW SINGLE ‘THE RIVERBOAT MAN’
Third single announced from forthcoming ‘Force of Nature’ album due March 1st.

Hotly tipped Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of a new UK headline tour kicking off in May, as well as a third single, ‘The Riverboat Man’, taken from their highly anticipated new album ‘Force of Nature.’ The new track, is a barnstorming tale which celebrates the underdog spirit, and champions those who dare to be different.

‘The Riverboat Man’ is supported by a brand new video and sees the band continue the upward momentum generated by their recent December 2023 headline tour, which saw them sell out shows around the country and add yet more converts to the ever growing ‘Rivers Family’.

Vocalist/guitarist John Hartwell says of the new single: “On the surface it’s a story but, as always, it goes much deeper than that. Rich in metaphor, it explores the darkness and light within us all. It’s a blast to play live and it’s been great to see such positive audience reactions to it at our recent shows.”
  
Guitarist Arran Day is similarly excited about getting back on the road for the UK headline dates, which the band have dubbed the ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour’: “‘The ‘Force of Nature’ tour was such a massive success for us in terms of getting out and playing for new faces in new places, so we really wanted to hit the road as soon as possible and do it all over again.  Fresh from the release of our second album ‘Force of Nature’ we’ll be bringing our signature stage show up and down the country, decorating each room as if it were 1974 and your nan’s just put the kettle on. 
In times of greed, turmoil and darkness let yourselves escape by joining us for a celebration of peace, love and of course… lampshades.”
 
Collectively These Wicked Rivers are aiming for the top. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.

Preaching a simple gospel of ‘peace, love and lampshades’ (a reference to the bands intimate stage set up), These Wicked Rivers have toured the length and breadth of the UK with the likes of Hayseed Dixie, Those Damn Crows, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and Kira Mac, building a devoted fanbase and gaining new fans in every town and city they play. Now signed to the freshly minted Fat Earth Records label, the band are also setting their sights beyond the UK, with a debut European tour set for April

THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024
Feb 04 Huddersfield The Parish
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’  2024 Headline UK Tour Dates
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Pre-order new album ‘Force of Nature’ (out 1st March 2024) HERE

Emily Marsden – Editor
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