ARTIST/BAND: Zoo in Flames
BASED IN: Armley, Garforth, Horsforth, Beeston and Morley
BAND MEMBERS:
Jamie Giles - Vocals
Andy Weeks - Bass
Dave 'Bite Yer Legs' Ellis - Keys, programming
Foxy - Guitars
Tom Mordue - Drums, programming
BEEN GOING SINCE: Oct 2004
BIOGRAPHY: Born in the midst of a Leeds musical hurricane, Zoo in Flames are fashioned from all the things that should get done but never do. Originally, the movement that would become Zoo in Flames was some kind of non-ritual LS6 hobby for Foxy and Dave. After too long of other things getting in the way, friends were drafted in to write and create new sound with the only stipulation being a keenness to make music. Jamie struck out on vocals, with Andy delivering bass, and Tom exorcising the drums. Through late autumn and high winter the band toiled with their craft. Come the spring, a fire had been ignited. Although perhaps currently junior in a sense to the rest of the Leeds scene, the band have a sense of well being that only comes with knowing that what they hold can't be held forever. STYLE OF MUSIC: From easy sounding melodies to dance-worthy beats. Everything. Epic, lush guitars. Piercing synths. Deep moody bass and ethereal vocals. Not Razorlight!
INFLUENCES: Shack, Sigur Ros, DJ Shadow, Doves, Techno.
FAVOURITE SONG: Probably summat where the royalties were huge. 'Come By Jah'! BEST MOMENT SO FAR: Still early days but every gig has been pretty exhilarating. Love playing live.
OTHER INFO: Live at The Atrium, Leeds 2nd December 2005. Come see us. |
