The ‘Document 1’ EP shows off House Of Brothers' ability to intertwine the raw energy of a live gig environment whilst equally employing lush, delicate and subtle over-layers. The EP fuses together intricate yet accessible melodies, a myriad of vocal harmonies, reverb-drenched electric guitars, twinkling piano’s and an ever-warm drum and bass rhythm section, not to mention Andrew Jackson’s sharp and philosophical lyrical tongue.
From the impassioned opening gambit of the title track (‘For all the holes that I dig in the way people play… It’s still me that’s not happy with the skin that I’m in.’) to the EP’s beautiful denouement of ‘Oh Please Let Me Sleep’ via the life questioning ‘The Twilight Of Idols’, the rebel rousing affirmation that is ‘Jennifer’ and the bittersweet ‘Broken Blossoms’, House Of Brothers endorse a classic storywriter tradition whilst still probing at deeper affecting questions. Whilst Jackson might nod toward some of the art and philosophical world's Greats (references to Camus, Nietzsche, Sciele and Bacon can be found scattered throughout his lyrics) it is his own unique phrasing and delivery that sets House Of Brothers apart from their contemporaries.
Having already been described as The National fronted by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), and Midlake fronted by Fionn Regan 2009 looks to be a bright and exciting year for House Of Brothers.
‘Deadman’, the lead track from the debut 'Deadman' EP (released Dec 2007 via Big Scary Monsters Records) found its way to number 20 in the UK Student Radio Chart, as well as being credited with Student Radio Association’s ‘Track of the Week’. It was also extremely well received by online blogs, fanzines and staples such as NME and Drowned in Sound.
Since then House Of Brothers has transformed into a full-band; a 5-piece ensemble with Jackson still operating as chief songwriter. Invitations to play some of the Summer’s best festivals, including Glastonbury, End Of The Road, Offset and Splendour followed, as well as supports with the likes of Howling Bells, Jack Peñate, Lightspeed Champion, Noah & The Whale, Mark Lanegan, Mumford & Sons, Jeremy Warmsley and Okkervil River.
In June 2009 House Of Brothers tour with Jonquil. Dates as follows;
June 9; Nottingham The Bodega
June 10; York The Basement
June 11; Manchester Kro Bar
June 12; Oxford Academy
June 13; London Borderline
June 14; Brighton Freebutt
June 15; Bristol Louisiana
From the impassioned opening gambit of the title track (‘For all the holes that I dig in the way people play… It’s still me that’s not happy with the skin that I’m in.’) to the EP’s beautiful denouement of ‘Oh Please Let Me Sleep’ via the life questioning ‘The Twilight Of Idols’, the rebel rousing affirmation that is ‘Jennifer’ and the bittersweet ‘Broken Blossoms’, House Of Brothers endorse a classic storywriter tradition whilst still probing at deeper affecting questions. Whilst Jackson might nod toward some of the art and philosophical world's Greats (references to Camus, Nietzsche, Sciele and Bacon can be found scattered throughout his lyrics) it is his own unique phrasing and delivery that sets House Of Brothers apart from their contemporaries.
Having already been described as The National fronted by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), and Midlake fronted by Fionn Regan 2009 looks to be a bright and exciting year for House Of Brothers.
‘Deadman’, the lead track from the debut 'Deadman' EP (released Dec 2007 via Big Scary Monsters Records) found its way to number 20 in the UK Student Radio Chart, as well as being credited with Student Radio Association’s ‘Track of the Week’. It was also extremely well received by online blogs, fanzines and staples such as NME and Drowned in Sound.
Since then House Of Brothers has transformed into a full-band; a 5-piece ensemble with Jackson still operating as chief songwriter. Invitations to play some of the Summer’s best festivals, including Glastonbury, End Of The Road, Offset and Splendour followed, as well as supports with the likes of Howling Bells, Jack Peñate, Lightspeed Champion, Noah & The Whale, Mark Lanegan, Mumford & Sons, Jeremy Warmsley and Okkervil River.
In June 2009 House Of Brothers tour with Jonquil. Dates as follows;
June 9; Nottingham The Bodega
June 10; York The Basement
June 11; Manchester Kro Bar
June 12; Oxford Academy
June 13; London Borderline
June 14; Brighton Freebutt
June 15; Bristol Louisiana
“Superb bootsale-pop like Elliott Smith rubbed down with lavender” - NME
"Sparkling indie-folk in style, these three songs are as magical as anything the much-acclaimed Fionn Regan has recently released to the world. It is serene, stunningly so, and quite wonderfully arresting" - Drowned In Sound
“Beautiful. Plucky acoustic guitar, optimistic piano, synths and strings, horns that feel full of possibility, and really lovely, occasionally harmonied singing. For some reason, listening to it conjures up a woodland scene in my head. Not in a twee, Snow White way, more in the way of a really exciting version of A Midsummer Night's Dream” – XFM (Marsha Shandur)
