Lockdown days can blend into each other a little bit, but I'm told today is Sunday. We've got 2 or 3 more covers in the pipeline to be released next week, but we thought we would share our latest version of one of our own tracks.Tears in the Rain is one of our personal favourites. Originally performed by Mike's old band Mapel Fire, it was quite a heavy rock number in it's original...
Hello all, and welcome to the latest in our Stay at Home Sessions. Sorry for the delay, it turns out that working from home and taking care of baby twins into the bargain is time consuming. Who'd have thought it? Thanks to Wilko and Jules for the request. This is a song we have been playing together for 20 years. It's from the album Stunt by Barenaked Ladies and it's an absolute classic. We've always...
We've been taking requests for the Stay At Home Sessions, and we thought we would start with a song we often had requested at gigs. We both love Barenaked Ladies, and our version of their song has been in our set list for years. So this one is for Mandy and Suzanne, thanks to you both for the request. If anybody has other requests please let us know. If you're looking for some more musical...
A lot has happened in the last few years, but I’ll keep it brief. After various career changes and house moves, Minus 27 is back from an extended hiatus. Like many people we are currently locked down, and we decided to try and do something positive with our time. The result so far is 2 songs filmed from the comfort of our own homes – Faster the Chase and Welcome Home. The response so...
We're back onto requests, and next up is a lockdown version of an open mic night favourite - Just Say Yes by Snow Patrol. We recorded a version of this with the guys at Ont Sofa (check out their portfolio it is incredible) a few years ago and it's been a popular one ever since. Thanks to Luke for the request - this one is for you, Katie and Noah. We're working our way...
Happy June everybody. We thought we'd give you a bit of an update on our forthcoming EP and a run-down of some excellent gig news. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin. Ahem. The EP is only short of vocals at the moment (although I'm sure we'll find an excuse to add a shaker-egg somewhere) and we've booked off tomorrow daytime to fill the front room with recording gear and annoy our neighbours for a few...
Hello Internet, how are you? We are fine, thank you for asking. Spring has truly sprung in West Yorkshire. We can tell because it's raining. Luckily a lot of what we do involves being indoors, so we're relatively dry - again, thanks for your concern. You're all so lovely. Anywho, on to the news. We're pressing on with our new EP, and things are going very nicely. All the instruments are down (touch wood) and we've...
Hello! Just a quick post tonight with an update on our next EP and a gig reminder. EP update The vast majority of guitars and other fiddly instruments about which I know nothing have been laid down for our forthcoming EP, and made to sound even better by the masterly Paul Atkinson. Despite my best efforts to disrupt him, Mike has recorded some super-cool guitar tracks and all that remains is our vocals. And if I'm good,...
Hello again! Last weekend we had ourselves a road trip to wonderful Cambridgeshire (thank you for having us) to meet up with Absolution Films and shoot our first ever music video for Lonely Day - track 3 on Impact Winter. We filmed at beautiful RAF Upwood which I believe is currently taking bookings for your wedding / family celebration (on the understanding that you're a fan of broken glass, inventive graffiti and mouldy animals)....
Hi guys. Sorry for the extended silence - we've had a mad November, including some recording, a little holiday for Rik and an epic road trip to Cambridge for a washed out attempt at busking. It may have rained a lot, but the good people of Cambridge were very nice and seemed to enjoy our stuff as they tried not to get washed away. We've just recorded a few new covers for the You...