Marples

Marples Release New Single ‘First Kiss’

Nov 27, 2024 — Leave a comment

MARPLES are the young Sheffield based indie rock band consisting of Joseph Neville on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Thomas Martin on lead guitar, Joseph Kneale on bass guitar and Luke Fieldsend on drums. 

The band began performing live around three years ago. Realising they were onto something special, they then spent time perfecting their sound by gigging as much as possible and enjoying some prolific support slots as well as their own sold out headline shows at the likes of Network Sheffield. 

In 2022, MARPLES took the decision to release their first official music into the world in the form of their ‘In The Attic’ EP which comprised the tracks ‘One For Their Own’, ‘Once More’, ‘ Misled’, and ‘Misfortune’. Both ‘Once More’ and ‘One For Their Own’ were picked up by Sheffield Wednesday FC and were played to the crowds during matches at the world famous Hillsborough Football Stadium. 

Since the release of their successful follow up singles ‘I’ve Been Shown’ and ‘Friends’, MARPLES have been getting bigger support gigs, supporting the likes of The Covasettes and BILK, building up their recognition and their musicality. They further played and headlied festivals such as ‘Woodstocksbridge’ and the MOSFEST festival. Their biggest triumph in this last year however, has been at the Leadmill in Sheffield where in March 2024, they supported Matilda Shakes on the main stage going on to sell out their own headline show on the main stage at the venue in August.

The band are now back with their latest release of ‘First Kiss’.

From start to finish First Kiss, encapsulates the exhilaration and innocence of that special romantic moment. It’s an indie rock anthem filled with youthful spontaneity and an infectious energy. It’s a really upbeat melody with a highly infectious chorus hook. 

The track immediately draws the listener in with its driving beats and precise guitar riffs giving a sense of excitement and passion. The vocals are tender and tinged with a certain amount of vulnerability, coupled with some totally sublime backing harmonies, that really seek to portray the nervous thrill and excitement felt.

The lyrics are poignant and storytelling depicting vivid imagery of the flirtatious dance that lead to that special first kiss.   

UPCOMING GIGS

05.12.24 – Playing at Sidney and Matilda, Sheffield. 

Keep an eye out on the bands’ social pages for more upcoming gigs potentially towards the end of December and the New Year.

Emily Marsden – Editor
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@Indierevuk
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Holy Coves Announce Spring Tour Support Bands!

Apr 4, 2024 — Leave a comment

Holy Coves have just announced the support bands for their spring tour. Joining them to kick start their tour this weekend at Head of Steam in Newcastle is Bosola and Primaveras, at Tunnels in Aberdeen it’s Pitnamoon and Monza Express, Chester Live Rooms it’s Muddy Elephant and Sister Envy, Record Junkee in Sheffield it’s Marseille and Marples, at The Bunkhouse in Swansea it’s The Rivers and The Secret Faces and at Dead Wax in Birmingham, The Institutes and Siracuse.

Follow the link below to get your tickets!
https://holycoves.co.uk/pages/live-shows

Friday 5th April – Head of Steam – Newcastle
Saturday 6th April – Tunnels – Aberdeen
Friday 19th April – Live Rooms – Chester
Saturday 20th April – Record Junkee – Sheffield
Friday 10th May – The Bunkhouse – Swansea
Saturday 1st June – Dead Wax – Birmingham

Emily Marsden – Editor
#IndieRevolution
@Indierevuk
Indierevuk@gmail.com

Marples Release New Single ‘Friends’

Dec 5, 2023 — Leave a comment

MARPLES are the young Sheffield based indie rock band consisting of Joseph Neville on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Thomas Martin on lead guitar, Joseph Kneale on bass guitar and Luke Fieldsend on drums. 

The band began performing live around two years ago. Realising they were onto something special, they then spent time perfecting their sound by gigging as much as possible and enjoying some prolific support slots as well as their own sold out headline shows at the likes of Network Sheffield. 

In 2022, MARPLES took the decision to release their first official music into the world in the form of their ‘In The Attic’ EP which comprised the tracks ‘One For Their Own’, ‘Once More’, ‘ Misled’, and ‘Misfortune’. Both ‘Once More’ and ‘One For Their Own’ were picked up by Sheffield Wednesday FC and were played to the crowds during matches at the world famous Hillsborough Football Stadium. 

Since the release of their successful last single ‘I’ve Been Shown’, MARPLES have been building up their fan base outside of their hometown by playing at world famous iconic venues such as The Dublin Castle in London and they also fulfilled a personal life goal by performing at the legendary  Leadmill in Sheffield.

The band are now back with their latest release of ‘Friends’.

With this new release, the band are upping their game and taking their music to a whole new level. The 3.53 min track takes you on a journey right from the beginning with those echoing drums enticing you into those splendid guitar melodies that run through the majority of the track. As the guitars build up, in comes the powerful bass before things then take a little bit of a step back when the harmonious vocals come into full and powerful effect. The track effortlessly moves along.. After an epic thunderous guitar solo, the track builds and leads into a surprise ending, proving that MARPLES really are the real deal.

Emily Marsden – Editor
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musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com

Marples Release New Single ‘I’ve Been Shown’

Apr 24, 2023 — Leave a comment


MARPLES are the young Sheffield based indie rock band consisting of  Joseph  Neville  on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Thomas Martin on lead guitar, Joseph Kneale on bass guitar and Luke Fieldsend on drums. 

Formed  in August 2021, the band started life by performing at local open mic nights. Realising they were onto something special, they then spent  time perfecting their sound by gigging as much as possible and enjoying some prolific support slots as well as their own sold out headline shows at the likes of  Network Sheffield. 

In 2022, MARPLES took the decision to release their first official music into the world in the form of their ‘In The Attic’ EP which comprised the tracks ‘One For Their Own’, ‘Once More’, Misled’, and ‘Misfortune’. Both ‘Once More’ and ‘One For Their Own’ were picked up by Sheffield Wednesday FC and were played to the crowds during matches at the world famous Hillsborough Football Stadium. 

MARPLES are now excited to be gearing up for the release of their follow up single ‘I’ve Been Shown’ 

It  is a jointly composed track which is heavily inspired and incorporates the band members’ wide range of musical influences. The 3.34 min upbeat indie track is filled with jangly guitars and fast paced yet harmonised vocals from the get go leading effortlessly into the catchy chorus hook lines, which simply belt out that this is a classic indie anthem of epic proportions!

The band have said of the inspiration of behind the track:

“From first hearing the track in the early days from when we were writing it, I had the melody already in my head. I wanted to make the riff catchy to really make it stand out, so I decided to make the sound of the guitar more sustained, giving it more punch…. The meaning of the track is really all about the journey we’re on as a band and the trials we’re on as we try to make it to the next  level. There’s always going to be someone trying to pull you down and tell you you’re wasting your time, but you’ve got to persevere and hopefully with any luck you’ll get the last laugh.”

UPCOMING GIGS 

28.04.23 – Between The Lines Festival 

30.04.23 – Woodstockbridge Festival 

Emily Marsden – Editor
#MusicSceneWales
@MusicSceneWales
musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com