Sisteray
| Sisteray | |
|---|---|
 Sisteray playing at The 100 Club | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Rock and roll, punk rock, mod revival, |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | 1-2-3-4 Records |
| Website |
sisteray |
| Members |
Niall Rowan Daniel Connolly Marco Biagini Michael Hanrahan |
Sisteray are a British four-piece rock band from London, UK. Formed in 2014, the band consists of Niall Rowan (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Michael Hanrahan (bass/vocals), Daniel Connolly (lead guitar/vocals) and Marco Biagini (drums/vocals).[1]
History
The band formed in Camden, London. Daniel Connolly found an advert on a musicians directory for a singer looking for a band. As a result, he asked Niall Rowan to join him and his brother Ryan for a jamming session. After a few months of rehearsing, writing songs and finding their sound, Daniel Connolly asked former colleague Michael Hanrahan to join the band on bass.
In 2014 Ryan Connolly departed Sisteray and was replaced on drums by Marco Biagini.
The band released their debut single No Escape in June 2015, which was recorded and produced at Bark Studios, London by Brian O'Shaunessey (Primal Scream).
The band have confirmed they will be recording with Palma Violets and The Vaccines producer Rory Attwell in August 2015. Their new single, Double A-side A Wise Man Said / Back to Yours was released on 12 February 2016, having already gained radio airplay from BBC Radio 1[2], BBC 6 Music,[3] Radio X [4] and Amazing Radio and being named This Feeling's Track of the Day in January 2016.[5]
Sisteray have played a string of UK dates in 2016, including Isle of Wight Festival and Leeds Festival.[6]
The band run a regular club night called Welcome to the Monkey House at various venues in London. The First night was a sold out show at The Black Heart, Camden on 3 December.
Musical style
Sisteray are influenced by 1970's punk era bands such as The Buzzcocks, The Gun Club and The Clash. Other influences include The Smiths,[7] Nirvana and The Pogues.[8] Sisteray have also cited politics and poets such as John Cooper Clarke and Patti Smith[9] as influences on their music.
Personnel
- Niall Rowan - lead vocals and rhythm guitar
- Daniel Connolly - lead guitar and backing vocals
- Marco Biagini - drums and backing vocals
- Michael Hanrahan - bass and backing vocals
Discography
- No Escape (2015)
- A Wise Man Said / Back to Yours (2015)
- Gentrification (2016)
- Who R Ya? (2016)
References
- ↑ "Sisteray - London's number one emerging rock band". sisteray.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ↑ "Sisteray - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ↑ "Sisteray - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ↑ "X-Posure with John Kennedy | Monday to Thursday 10pm to 1am". Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ↑ "THIS FEELING BIG IN 2016 TRACK OF THE DAY: Sisteray 'A Wise Man Said' - Gigslutz". Gigslutz. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ↑ [email protected] (2016-08-24). "Sisteray". Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ↑ "Sisteray // London based alternative band". Sisteray // London based alternative band. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "RIFFED". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "Sisteray: "Expect a lot of noise, and a lot of love" | Stow Festival". www.stowfestival.com. Retrieved 2016-09-06.