About Us

Having sprung from the green green grass of far a-field, these days The Brute Chorus are more likely to be soaking up the sounds of Whitechapel's East London Mosque than the gentle birdsong of the countryside.

Their influences stem from  folk explosions, blues and indie, while, crooners at heart, their choice of cover version would be Tony Bennett's Stranger in Paradise. A tonic, perhaps, from the fire and energy the band can't seem to help but produce in their own music.

With the unabated drive of the white stripes The Brute Chorus are conduits of pure folk energy. Singer James produces vocals as intimate as a whisper, set against the tick of the cymbal, the pulse of the bass. At the other end of the spectrum, meanwhile, he is able to flip effortlessly into climaxes both raw and unrestrained.

Live at The Hawley Arms, Camden.

Our chosen track, The Cuckoo And The Stolen Heart, was released in December as a limited edition 7" and  tells the sinful story of revenge for a stolen heart. Setting the pace with a bass line that sounds like it could run away with itself at any time, the male female vocals harness the rhythm offering a dark, yet charming narration.

The single is still available in the shops and online at the band's MySpace along with current gig listings. You can find the link in the right-hand column of this page.