Palo Alto
“in your extended network”
General Info
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Genre: Alternative / Rock / Shoegaze
Location Manchester/Leeds, UK
Profile Views: 37292
Last Login: 01/12/2010
Member Since 01/10/2005
Website www.paloaltoband.blogspot.com
Record Label Valentine Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
..Alas, Palo Alto are no more... But don't fear, you can catch Elaine and Paul in ..The Declining Winter... We'll still be checking back here from time to time, so feel free to say hello... .. .. .. Palo Alto are a four-piece based in Manchester and Leeds, and were formed in 2001. You might say they were a indie-alternative-experimental-post-rock kind of band... .. .. Take a peek in the blog for what people have to say about us, or try any of these fine destinations: .. .. ..Valentine Records.. .. ..Manchester Music.. .. ..Leeds Music Scene.. .. .. If you'd like a free sampler CD, just drop us a line at paloaltomusic@hotmail.com and we'll get one out for you (only in the UK I'm afraid though...). .. .. ..You can also purchase the 'Wades in to Water' EP directly from us for £3 + postage if you e-mail us paloaltomusic@hotmail.com. Or if you are of the Leeds persausion, pop in to Radish (www.radishweb.co.uk) and pick one up from there. Lovely... .. .. Also, don't forget to sign up to our shiny new mailing list, where you'll be the first to hear about Palo Alto news, gigs, releases and general nitter natter about the band. .. .. .. .. ..Fill out your e-mail address .. and join the Palo Alto Mailing list!.. .. .. ...... ...... .. .. .. .. Subscribe.. Unsubscribe.. .. .. ....Hosting by YMLP.com.... .. .. .. Don't worry about us spamming you as no one has actually figured out how to send out the newsletters yet! .. .. Finally remember, you can still download ..Mookid's.. brilliant remix.. of ..Don't Shoot.. at ..Mookid's Myspace .. or at the ..Valentine Records.. website. .. .. .. The response to the remix has been fantastic, we hope you like it too! .. .. Palo Alto .. x -
Members
Elaine, J, Mike & Paul -
Influences
...My Bloody Valentine, Pixies, Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Smashing Pumpkins, Doves, Bjork, Marion, Slowdive, Puressence, Khonnor, Cocteau Twins, Explosions In The Sky, Interpol, The Chameleons, Joy Division, The Arcade Fire, Six By Seven, Brian Eno, The Velvet Underground, Sparklehorse, Ride, The Boats, The Remote Viewer, Múm, 4AD, Esker, Verve, Tape, Low... -
Sounds Like
"The result of Liz Fraser and Kevin Shields' secret affair" (Drowned in Sound)
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Music
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4 Songs | 21 Sep 2008
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- Weiland2 years ago
big thanks & welcome!!!
Weiland - Stainless2 years ago
Hey, how are you? we have uploaded 3 new tracks and would love for you to check them out. Especially our track "In Memory". we wrote this song in dedication to the legend Phil Lynott. Thanks for your time :) Stainless
- Nick Mitchell2 years ago
OUT NOW
The Hunter Gracchus Companions of the Porch CD-R
We've never been able to quite pin down exactly how the The Hunter Gracchus are going to play on any given occasion, which is a wonderful thing. A shifting unit with Syed Kamran Ali, Fiona Marshall and Jon Marshall at the core, they have recently settled into a fairly stable unit of six, but it's hard to know how long that'll last. Still, while it does, it's producing all manner of magical and highly unexpected performances. The one captured here was recorded at the band's practice room cum gig space, Fagin's Hideout/The Furniture Makers and is a less blistering freakout than some of their recent output, preferring to quietly explore every nook of tonal space. It simmers rather than erupts and, the longer you become immersed in it, the less aware you become of the passage of time. It's a recording that feels like it should go on forever and, when it does come to a close, the silence is shocking. In a time when it's all too easy for a group of improvisers to just go full-tilt in some euphoric pursuit, the Hunter Gracchus provides us with a glowing alternative that draws us slowly in and drowns our senses. This is truly awesome.
Ltd to 80 copies, sleeves printed on recycled card w/soya based ink, no less
£5.99 UK (Postage paid)
- The Unfortunate Incident2 years ago
Hello,
We are playing the lovely Cardigan Arms on the 21st of March, being foreigners from Sheffield it would be grand if you could pop in and see us and bring a few other Leedsies with you if you are free.
Here are a few nice things people have said about us have a listen on our page and see if you like what we are up to:
Reviews:
"AN AMAZING LIVE ACT, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN" (Sandman Magazine)
"AN IMPRESSIVE SET FROM A BAND WITH A KNACK FOR WRITING CATCHY SONGS AND DELIVERING THEM LIVE AS WELL AS IN THE STUDIO" (Sandman Magazine)
"PROMISING SONG WRITERS" (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6)
"THESE DAYS I FIND THRASH AND POWER POP A BIT REPETITIVE, BUT THIS WAS REMINISCENT OF MORRISSEY WHILE STILL BEING PERSONAL, I HEAR THE POSSIBILITY OF A GOOD FUTURE. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU COULD SUPRISE US ALL ONE DAY". (Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 6)
Anyway it would be nice to see you there.
Cheers
Russ
The Unfortunate Incident. - RIP Serpentine Pad2 years ago
This Thursday 30/07 we welcome you to join us and celebrate the release of our new album, Panic. Free copies of the album will be available on the night plus music from BOBBIE PERU, STRAY LIGHT and MONSTER ISLAND with FNF DJs all night.
- 2 years ago
- The Unfortunate Incident2 years ago
Hello,
We are playing the lovely Cardigan Arms on the 21st of March. Being foreigners from Sheffield, it would be grand if you could pop in and see us and bring a few other Leedsies with you if you are free.
Here are a few nice things people have said about us. Have a listen on our page and see if you like what we are up to
"AN AMAZING LIVE ACT, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN" (Sandman Magazine)
"AN IMPRESSIVE SET FROM A BAND WITH A KNACK FOR WRITING CATCHY SONGS AND DELIVERING THEM LIVE AS WELL AS IN THE STUDIO" (Sandman Magazine)
"PROMISING SONG WRITERS" (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6)
"THESE DAYS I FIND THRASH AND POWER POP A BIT REPETITIVE, BUT THIS WAS REMINISCENT OF MORRISSEY WHILE STILL BEING PERSONAL, I HEAR THE POSSIBILITY OF A GOOD FUTURE. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU COULD SUPRISE US ALL ONE DAY". (Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 6)
Anyway, it would be nice to see you there.
All The Best
The Unfortunate Incident - RIP Serpentine Pad2 years ago
DON'T MISS THIS FANTASTIC LINE-UP - THIS SUNDAY (16/08)
TEXT YOUR FULL NAMES FOR CHEAPLIST - 07930 520551
SEND US A COMMENT WITH YOU AND YOUR FRIEND'S FULL NAMES FOR OUR CHEAPLIST
SEE YOU THERE - 2 years ago
- CONSTANT FRICTION2 years ago
This weekend it's PitFest time, get your tickets now! check our blog for details...
Bio:
Alas, Palo Alto are no more... But don't fear, you can catch Elaine and Paul in The Declining Winter. We'll still be checking back here from time to time, so feel free to say hello... Palo Alto are a four-piece based in Manchester and Leeds, and were formed in 2001. You might say they were a indie-alternative-experimental-post-rock kind of band...
Take a peek in the blog for what people have to say about us, or try any of these fine destinations:
Valentine Records
Manchester Music
Leeds Music Scene
If you'd like a free sampler CD, just drop us a line at paloaltomusic@hotmail.com and we'll get one out for you (only in the UK I'm afraid though...).
You can also purchase the 'Wades in to Water' EP directly from us for £3 + postage if you e-mail us paloaltomusic@hotmail.com. Or if you are of the Leeds persausion, pop in to Radish (www.radishweb.co.uk) and pick one up from there. Lovely.
Also, don't forget to sign up to our shiny new mailing list, where you'll be the first to hear about Palo Alto news, gigs, releases and general nitter natter about the band.
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Finally remember, you can still download Mookid's brilliant remix.. of Don't Shoot at Mookid's Myspace or at the Valentine Records website.
The response to the remix has been fantastic, we hope you like it too!
Palo Alto
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