West Of The Sun – Compromise
West Of TheΒ SunΒ are an indie rock band formed in Derby n 2013. Their story began in a flat above a pub in Derby when lead singer Luke met fellow university student and guitarist/songwriter Michael, the pair bonding almost instantly over everything from bands such as the Doors and Interpol to supporting championship football teams.
It was while working in that local music pub that Luke then met rhythm guitarist and Derby local lad Joe and the 3 of them would write together. With the addition of bassist Kieran and drummer Stevie, the band soon kicked up a groove and West Of TheΒ SunΒ was born.
The bandβs name is taken from the Haruki Murakami novel βSouth Of The Border, West Of TheΒ Sunβ which describes a farmer on the brink of insanity who embarks on a quest to chase whatever it is that may lie βwest of theΒ sunβ. The name appealed to the band because of itβs oxymoronic nature, seemingly whimsical with a dark underbelly β in keeping with the bandβs blend of melancholic lyrical content and tuneful delivery. A theme that influenced the band from repeated exposure to the work of their musical heroes Joy Division and The Smiths.
Recent singles βSiberian Hysteriaβ and βTrip On A Turntableβ were greeted with positive acclaim and the band are currently recording songs for their debut LP, set for release later this year. They have several festival appearances under their belts from The Great Escape to Camden Rocks, as well as support slots with bands such as Neon Waltz, Kassassin Street, The Merrylees, Detroit Social Club, Twisted Wheel, Hello Operator and Broken Witt Rebels at illustrious venues across the country including 100 Club, Bush Hall and Queen Of Hoxton. West of theΒ SunΒ have been championed by GigSlutz and This Feeling who describe them as βa blindingly good concoction of kaleidoscopic psychedelia, baggy beats and straight up rock and roll. Ones to watchβ, They make their Isle of Wight debut in June.
Tour Dates
25.02.17 – Omeara, London w/ Neon Waltz
Tickets: http://www.seetickets.com/event/neon-waltz/omeara/1055697
27.02.17 – Baryfly, Camden w/ The Sandinistas
24.03.17 – Le Pop In, Paris, France w/ Laffette Regency
Tickets: https://www.yesgolive.com/brotherhood/west-of-the-sun-guest-god-save-clermont
26.03.17 – Le Baraka Club, Clermont, France
https://www.yesgolive.com/brotherhood/young-romancewest-of-the-sunlafayette-regen
22.04.17 – Nambucca, London
https://www.yesgolive.com/brotherhood/young-romancewest-of-the-sunlafayette-regen
8-11th June 2017 – This Feeling Stage, Isle Of Wight Festival
ArtistΒ Links
SPILL NEW MUSIC: SILVERSTEIN – “CONFESSION”
SPILL NEW MUSIC: ENCEPHALON RELEASES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO βILLUSIONSβ FROM UPCOMING ALBUM βAUTOMATON ALL ALONGβ
SPILL VIDEO PREMIERE: FUCK YOU, TAMMY! – “SYCAMORE TREES”
SPILL NEW MUSIC: MELΓ – “WANT YOU TO SEE”
