Sisteray

Sisteray
Sisteray playing at the 100 Club
Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Rock and roll, punk rock, mod revival,
Years active 2015–present
Labels Vallance Records
Website sisteray.com
Members Niall Rowan
Daniel Connolly
Calum Landau
Michael Hanrahan

Sisteray are a British four-piece rock band from London, UK. Formed in 2015, the band consists of Niall Rowan (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Michael Hanrahan (bass/vocals), Daniel Connolly (lead guitar/vocals) and Calum Landau (drums/vocals).[1]

History

The band formed in Camden, London. Sisteray is an alternative four piece guitar band from East London formed around the songwriting partnership of singer Niall Rowan and lead guitarist Daniel Connolly, along with Michael Hanrahan on bass guitar and Calum Landau on drums.[2]

The band released their debut single No Escape in June 2015, which was recorded and produced at Bark Studios, London by Brian O'Shaunessey (Primal Scream).[3]

Their Double A-side A Wise Man Said / Back to Yours was released on 12 February 2016[4], having already gained radio airplay from BBC Radio 1[5], BBC 6 Music,[6] Radio X [7] and Amazing Radio and being named This Feeling's Track of the Day in January 2016.[8]This was followed up by the release of a single track 'Who R Ya?' in collaboration with 1234 Records[9]

In December 2016, Sisteray signed to Independent Label, Vallance Records.[10] Their first release on the label was '00:01:57 Faaast Food' on 24 February 2017. [11] This was followed up by 5 track EP '15 Minutes' on 14 April,[12] peaking at 22 in the iTunes charts. The project title, '15 Minutes', refers to Andy Warhol's famous "15 minutes of fame" statement. The material was recorded with Rory Attwell at Lightship 95. The band explain: "Now more than ever, people seem to be given 15 minutes and 15 minutes only. It's not an album and it’s not a single. It's simply a statement about the times we are living in..."[13] The release saw the bands popularity grow, having been championed by Radio X, BBC 6 Music, Louder Than War and Clash. [14] [15]The band went on to play Camden Rocks and Reading festival [16]that same year, followed by sold out shows in Sheffield and London. [17]

The band run a regular club night called Welcome to the Monkey House at various venues in London. The club night has grown in popularity and has seen the band open internationally, with two Paris nights.[18]

In 2018, the band announced a new 4-track EP titled 'Sisteray Said' will be released in September, following a sold out show at London's Dingwalls.[19][20][21][22] Notable performances at Isle of Wight Festival[23], Camden Rocks Festival[24], Tramlines[25], The Great Escape[26] and a live streamed Pirate Studios session on Facebook; along with a performance live on Radio X and a series of radio plays has seen the bands popularity grow significantly.[27]

Musical style

Sisteray are influenced by 1970s punk era bands such as the Buzzcocks, the Gun Club and the Clash. Other influences include the Smiths,[28] Nirvana and the Pogues.[29] Sisteray have also cited John Cooper Clarke and Patti Smith[30] as influences on their music.

Personnel

  • Niall Rowan - lead vocals and rhythm guitar
  • Daniel Connolly - lead guitar and backing vocals
  • Calum Laundau - drums and backing vocals
  • Michael Hanrahan - bass and backing vocals

Discography

  • No Escape (2015)
  • A Wise Man Said / Back to Yours (2016)
  • Gentrification (2016)
  • Who R Ya? (2016)
  • 00:01:57 Faast Food' (2017)
  • 15 Minutes of Sisteray (2017)
  • 00:03:08 Queen's English (2017)
  • 3 Minutes of 00:03:53 (2017)
  • White Knuckle Joyride Feral Five Remix (2017)
  • Algorithm Prison (2018)
  • Wannabes (2018)
  • Algorithm Prison Feral Five Reconstruction (2018)
  • Sisteray Said (2018)

References

  1. ↑ "Sisteray // London based alternative band". Sisteray // London based alternative band. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  2. ↑ "Sisteray - London's number one emerging rock band". sisteray.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "Track Review: No Escape // Sisteray". The Indiependent. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  4. ↑ "THIS FEELING BIG IN 2016 TRACK OF THE DAY: Sisteray 'A Wise Man Said' - Gigslutz". Gigslutz. 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Sisteray - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  6. ↑ "Sisteray - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  7. ↑ "X-Posure with John Kennedy | Monday to Thursday 10pm to 1am". Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  8. ↑ "THIS FEELING BIG IN 2016 TRACK OF THE DAY: Sisteray 'A Wise Man Said' - Gigslutz". Gigslutz. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  9. ↑ "1234 Records | SISTERAY". 1234 Records. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  10. ↑ "Vallance Records | SISTERAY". Vallance Records. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  11. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/00-01-57-single/id1205944094
  12. ↑ "Sisteray Share Blistering New Project '15 Minutes'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  13. ↑ http://clashmusic.com/news/sisteray-share-blistering-new-project-15-minutes
  14. ↑ http://louderthanwar.com/sisteray-queenss-english-new-national-anthem/
  15. ↑ "SISTERAY – NME Artist Services". artists.nme.com. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  16. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05glzgm
  17. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/sisterayuk/photos/a.352381608188858.83483.339421886151497/1540728949354112/?type=1&theater
  18. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/events/1741610286140142/
  19. ↑ "SISTERAY ANNOUNCE NEW 'SISTERAY SAID' EP, EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER TRACK AND UK TOUR DATES -". ventsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  20. ↑ London, The Kolberg Partnership,. "Sisteray live at Dingwalls, Dingwalls, Middle Yard, Camden Lock, London - Music Event in London". AllinLondon. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  21. ↑ "5 minutes with...Sisteray - News - Hastings Fat Tuesday". www.hastingsfattuesday.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  22. ↑ "Sisteray 'Algorithm Prison'". Indie Buddie. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  23. ↑ "Sisteray". isleofwightfestival.com. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  24. ↑ "Camden Rocks in an extra rocking year! | Music | The Zine UK". Music | The Zine UK. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  25. ↑ "Crystal Stage: Fringe at Tramlines listings - Exposed Magazine". www.exposedmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  26. ↑ "SISTERAY bring it to Brighton: Great Escape 2018 - Scene Sussex". Scene Sussex. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  27. ↑ "Log In or Sign Up to View". Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  28. ↑ "Sisteray // London based alternative band". Sisteray // London based alternative band. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  29. ↑ "RIFFED". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  30. ↑ "Sisteray: "Expect a lot of noise, and a lot of love" | Stow Festival". www.stowfestival.com. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
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