I guess there was a little burn-out going on, because our long 100break was also a big fat music break for me. I barely listened to anything and I most definitely didn’t discover any new bands. Luckily, our inbox was flooded and I recently (um, yesterday) discovered Sheffield’s Screaming Maldini waiting for me in there.
Screaming Maldini are students Nik (producer/writer/various instruments), Tom (drums), and Andy (trumpet) who left previous bands to form something both more interesting to hear and to play than what they were involved in. They took themselves to their studio in the outskirts of Sheffield to record some songs amidst the trees and horses. Their influences seem to be quite broad, producing music that is both pop and indie, new as well as retro. There’s more than a touch of that British post-punky indie sound we all know and love, as well as a generous helping of Burt Bacharach-y goodness (especially on “The Extraordinary”). And horns. No joke – there aren’t nearly enough horns in pop music today, and that very unique touch is one of the first things that will grab you about this band.
Screaming Maldini are currently unsigned, though I suspect that won’t be true for long, and are rehearsing a live band (with some additions to their usual three-piece line-up) ahead of touring later in the year. Check out “Secret Sounds” below, find more tracks at MaldiniSpace or join their Facebook group to find out more.
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