The Elvis Suicide’s story is as wired as their music and there’s a strong sense that there’s no such thing as glory for this band unless it is by the most unconventional of means. Based in Glasgow, The Elvis Suicide bypassed the traditional stage shows of their peers and chose instead to execute their riotous performances in such glamorous locations as a disused nunnery and a fetish club.
In May 2008 the band unleashed their debut 7” single, the Sci-Fi Steven of Bis produced, "Surveying the Young Professionals". The single was met with great acclaim across Europe and pricked up some ears Stateside too, with upstarts Titus Andronicus and the legendary John “Speedo” Reiss (Rocket From The Crypt) both salivating over the band. A 7-Track EP "Sweethearts" followed. Recorded in one hell raising day it was released May 2009 to yet more plaudits. The Elvis Suicide phenomenon was beginning to stretch far and wide and the band were invited to share stages with the likes of The Dwarves, Crystal Antlers, Black Lips, The Constantines, and Shy Child.
Here are some wise uttered about The Elvis Suicide and their latest E.P. release, "Sweethearts". Heed them well, peasants.
"Rocket from the Crypt and The Clash jamming with Hank Williams and The Pixies whilst The Ramones look on and The Gaslight Anthem sit in the corner"
Die Shellsuit Die
".The Stooges having a drunken bar brawl with the Pixies”
Is This Music?
"Part Clash and part Hives, they certainly do what they do rather well."Artrocker
"They never slow the pace, but as the set wears on, the more subtle structures become clear. Their single-mindedness is breathtaking, their music stripped of the pretension that mars so much rock."The Skinny
"My only criticism here is that I have to keep getting up to play it (Surveying The Young Professionals) again"- 4/5"
MusicNews.com
"Electrifying band, they‘re definitely onto something"
Jeremy Chick, Subba-Culture
"Franz Ferdinand on 10 Red Bulls. It’s arch art rock with a phlegm-filled punk attitude, a blitzkrieg wall of sonic rage. This band sound like a gang and you’ll want to join."
Daily Record
"There's something fresh and exciting about this band!"
Veglam (France)
"Fast, furious and lots of fun, that's the way it should be done".
Vic Galloway, Radio 1
"Whether "Sweethearts" is indeed an 'album,' or an EP is a mute point. Regardless, it's not necessarily 'quantity,' but 'quality,' that matters. And there's a bountiful quantity of quality on offer with this recording." 8/10
Loud Horizon Music
Also beloved by our peers:
"Great, the best band we have played with on our UK tour"
John "Speedo" Reiss (RFTC/The Night Marchers/ Swami Records)
Named "The best band, by far" on their Euro Tour by Patrick, Titus Andronicus
"Sweethearts" Can Be Obtained From These Here Places Below
Finally, a Short Video Display of the Sheer Majesty that is The Elvis Suicide.
