Enjoying a great deal of grassroots buzz, The Family Battenberg emerges from South Wales (and Bristol) as a vivid, fuzzy fever dream, a wholesome and bold outfit threading the fine line between psychedelia, alt-rock and unrestrained indie. The results of such a quirky formula can be observed and enjoyed in the group’s latest EP, ‘Spider Rock Forever’, a record that goes a long way in helping us familiarise with The Family Battenberg’s gritty and hazy aural outlook.
There’s a reason if they have caught the attention of crucial tastemakers such as Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq, and Amy Lame – among others. Simply, the Family Battenberg’s music is irresistible. Truly magnetic, intense and gripping, yet conserving a certain dreamy flair, the British band unfurls a listening experience that’s could very well be the apex of escapism, if it wasn’t for their sharp, noisy distortion and hidden lo-fi ethos.
Featuring six tracks, ‘Spider Rock Forever’ instantly captures our attention; ‘Foggy’ introduces us to the project’s explosive and otherworldly sonic universe, while Welsh-coded piece ‘Gwyllgi’ soaks vocals in a thin layer of reverb. From here on, the reality around us starts to melt, as we are kidnapped by The Family Battenbergs’ unapologetic character. Alongside the EP release, TFB are also gearing up for an upcoming UK-wide tour. We urge you to see them live!
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