Adopted as Holograph
Adopted as Holograph | |
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 Adopted as Holograph | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Continental Jazz, Baroque Pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Holograph Records |
| Members | David Philp - Guitar, vocals Andrew Gifford - Double bass Tom Pettigrew - Violin Ryan Buchanan - Guitar Chris Houston - Drums Caroline Hussey - Accordion |
| Website | Adopted as Holograph |
Adopted as Holograph are a band from Glasgow, Scotland. Blending Alternative Rock with Continental Jazz and Balkan Music, their music frequently incorporates Gothic themes and has been described as Gypsy Jazz Noir.[1]
History
Adopted as Holograph was originally formed in 2009 by former Uncle John & Whitelock and Cannon guitarist, David Philp.[2] After touring with Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan in 2008, Philp enlisted Andrew Gifford (Fiddlers' Bid, Cannon) on double bass[3] and Tom Pettigrew (Cannon) on violin. The band gigged as a three piece for the next year before adding Hussy and the Wolf band members Caroline Hussey and Ryan Buchanan respectively on accordion and guitar, and Chris Houston on drums.[1]
The band toured the UK festival circuit in 2011 and were featured in session on Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering show on BBC Radio Scotland in April 2012.[1]
Influenced by Eastern European music, 1950s Rock and Roll and Gypsy Jazz, they have a style that has been described as Gypsy Jazz Noir[1] and as having a "vaguely eastern/klezmer-y feel",[4] and their music has drawn broad comparisons with The Doors, The Divine Comedy,[5] Tindersticks[4] and The Monochrome Set.[6]
Their eponymous debut album, Adopted as Holograph, was released in January, 2013[7] and received positive reviews.[6]
Discography
Albums
- Adopted as Holograph (2013)
References
- ^ a b c d Kennedy, Mary Ann, "Global Gathering Session - Adopted as Holograph", BBC Radio Scotland, retrieved 28 February 2013
- ^ Wake, Andy (12 October 2010), "Tut Vu Vu: Stardust From Tomorrow", The Skinny, retrieved 1 March 2013
- ^ "Andrew Gifford", Fiddlers Bid, retrieved 28 February 2013
- ^ a b McHugh, Stuart, "Review: Adopted as Holograph, Doune the Rabbit Hole", Is This Music?, retrieved 28 February 2013
- ^ "Review: Adopted as Holograph, Insider Festival", The Scotsman, 20 June 2011
- ^ a b "Adopted as Holograph, album review", The List, April 2013, retrieved 13 June 2013
- ^ Adopted as Holograph liner notes