I was on the old I-Tunes the other day again and I came across Spinto Band. If you can imagine a cross between Talking Heads, specifically the jarring vocals, and Pavement’s DIY slacker approach to playing, with inventive chords and amusing lyrics, then your half way to Spinto land. This band are really great particularly recomended are Direct to Helmet and Oh Mandy (my fave!).

 

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They also seem very entertaining live; they were on Jules Holland a while back and are one of those bands who just seem to have a lot of fun on stage. This was borne out by the fact that they had an all band kazoo riff which was exciting enough for me. They also have an interchange between the two lead singers who have distinct and unique vocal styles which work very well in harmony. I’d completely forgotten to investigate them further, but I’m glad I did. Their music has a real spirit and invention to it which is at once charming but immediate and accessible. Well done lads. You can check out the video for Direct to Helmet or Mountains here, they’re canny good n’al that. If anyone knows if there gonna come to the North East (the UK’s “Gold Coast” for those not in the know) let me know….