Super 8 Cynics
| Super 8 Cynics | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North West, England |
| Genres | Pop, rock, synthpop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Longevity Records |
| Website |
super8cynics |
| Members |
Ady Hall Mike Healey Jack Ellis Paul Barlow |
| Past members | Neal McCarthy |
Super 8 Cynics are a four-piece new wave-influenced pop group from the North West of England, consisting of Ady Hall (vocals, guitars, synthesizers, percussion), Mike Healey (synthesizers), Jack Ellis (bass guitar) and Paul Barlow (drums).[1]
Their first single, a cover of "Bitter Heart" by 1980s Ricky Gervais-fronted new wave band Seona Dancing, was released by Longevity Records in August 2012.[2] [3][4]
History
Super 8 Cynics started out in 2009[3] as a "disparate group of session musicians" put together by singer-songwriter Ady Hall as part of a solo musical project. Several tracks were recorded with different musicians before the final line-up was chosen and work began on recording Hall's solo album. However, following a year spent recording in the studio, the musicians bonded musically. Discovering they had found their "ideal bandmates", they decided to form a band.[5]
The first Super 8 Cynics gig took place in January 2011 and the group continued gigging throughout the year, including appearances in Manchester, Liverpool, London, Bolton and Preston.[6]
The Laboratory Project
In March 2011, the band were contacted by The Laboratory Project - a label run by ex-Ministry of Sounds director Tony Rigg - to appear on the Tastemasters 2 compilation, touted as a showcase of the North West’s top talent. The band chose to contribute the track "Hollywood Lied" and in May 2011 performed at the official album launch at former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook’s Factory nightclub.[7]
Longevity Records
In April 2012, the band signed with Manchester record label Longevity Records.[8] The group's first single, a cover of "Bitter Heart" by Seona Dancing, was released in August 2012.[2] The band also toured festivals including Tyldesley, throughout the summer.[9]
Influences
Super 8 Cynics are inspired by both contemporary music including The Temper Trap and Ellie Goulding as well as 1970s and 1980s groups such as Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, A-ha, Japan, Ultravox and The Police.
Band members
Current members
- Ady Hall - vocals, guitars, synthesizers, percussion
- Mike Healey - synthesizers
- Jack Ellis - bass guitar
- Paul Barlow - drums
Former members
- Neal McCarthy - guitar (2009–2012)
References
- ↑ "Cynics celebrate as their band is signed". Leyland Guardian. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- 1 2 "Signed Super 8 Cynics will record Ricky Gervais track as first single". Chorley Guardian. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- 1 2 "Cynics celebrate as their band is signed". Chorley Guardian. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "PREVIEW – Super 8 Cynics – Bitter Heart".
- ↑ "Super 8 Cynics". Southport Visiter. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ John Deehan (14 June 2011). "Super 8s are on a roll". Burnley Express. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ Jon Livesey (23 May 2011). "Band fronted by former Burnley schoolboy in iconic nightclub performance". Burnley Express. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "Super 8 Cynics sign with Longevity Records". Manchester Gossip. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ↑ "Super signing for four cynics". Lancashire Evening Post. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2012.