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BIOG
Some treasures are way off the map…
Since Injuns broke cover in early 2007 with their debut Lionel, It’s A
Complicated World, they have enjoyed the mixed blessing of being the black
sheep of Scotland’s independent music scene. Critical success for that album
and their intense live performances was followed by an acknowledgment that
here was something different – a group of writers and performers that were
determined to follow their own, unpaved path. With a typical overflow of ideas
and a five star (The List) live ensemble, 2009 finds them in no mood for turning
back…
Lionel…
Injuns debut album (March 2007) is a convention-defying record that blazes
through as many styles and innovations in its 56 minutes as you would expect
to find on a ‘best of’ collection. Playing host to a smorgasbord of strange tales
and characters, Lionel… boils over with classical diversity and melodic
brilliance, marking Injuns as pioneers on their own ocean, grappling for control
of the creative ship.
On the road
A blisteringly tight line-up, Injuns have rocked everywhere from Glasgow’s
dingy basements and remote village halls in the highlands, to venues such as
the Barrowlands and major festival stages at Belladrum, T in the Park, T on the
Fringe, Isle of Skye and Loopallu. Their electric performances have earned them
a five star review from the list, and seen them called upon to support cult acts
such as the Mystery Jets and Buck 65. More recently, they featured live in
session for Apple at their store on Buchanan Street to air material from their
forthcoming album alongside favourites from ‘Lionel’. In 2008, the band toured
Scotland twice. First, with Kopparberg Cider, culminating in a performance at
the Hydro Connect Festival, then in October with the TuneUp touring
programme on a full 12 date tour of the nation.
Jake of Monterey
2008 also saw Injuns first recordings since Lionel… with the release of Jake of
Monterey on Kopparberg’s Collective label. Receiving more good reviews, this
single also saw Injuns develop a more coherent, if just as unusual, sound - and a
darker edge in their songwriting.
THE DEAD MAN'S WALTZ
Some other treasures are buried way off the map.
'The Dead Man's Waltz' (or DMW) have come to illustrate the myths, lies, spies & whispers surrounding Injuns self-penned death in their recent musical 'Scary Love'. An Injuns de-incarnate, The DMW have spun these myths together with local legend, to form the collective of a most spectacular & unusual live show.
As audience members recount strange & exotic tales recounting each Band Members colourful death during last years tour across the globe, The DMW weave a darkly comic & gloriously eccentric improvisation to soundtrack & illustrate each chapter reading.
This results in a unique approach to a musical show that blurs the lines between gig, band & audience, & feasts on the unexpected. Audience & performers collaborate under one roof/marquee, to create something exciting, wierd & wonderful.
email us at info@injuns.co.uk
phone us on 07747 148 465
