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Psychonavigation present :
Tiny Magnetic Pets (Album Launch)
Date: Thursday 7th May
Venue : Whelans (Upstairs)
Admission : €8
Support : Neosupervital (Live)
Tickets on sale now : http://www.tickets.ie/secure/booking1.aspx?event=F3TUQ
For more information : http://www.myspace.com/tinymagneticpets
Press Release:
Magnetic Fields Forever...
Psychonavigation Records next release is from talented musicians Tiny Magnetic Pets. Named after the collectable Japanese toys, Tiny Magnetic Pets are: Paula Gilmer: Vocals, & Synthesizers & Sean Quinn: Synthesizer, Mellotron & Guitar. Vocalist Paula Gilmer honed her energetic live performance as a direct result of sharing the stage with The Prodigy. “Watching Keith Flint ignite the crowds at The Point was an epiphany. This is what fronting a live electronic band is all about and I knew at that moment this is what I wanted to do”. A former BMG Records artist, Gilmer had previously been in a band with Mark Sheehan of The Script & her tracks are included on various Ministry of Sound compilations.
Sean Quinn was signed to Brian Eno/Roxy Music’s label EG Records. While making an album for EG Quinn discovered the Mellotron that had been hired by the studio was none other than the one used by The Beatles on Strawberry Fields. Thus began his love affair with vintage instruments. He has worked with System 7 main man and Charlatans producer Steve Hillage and was the creative driving force behind Electric Penguins who’s album “Goodbye From The Electric Penguins” received critical acclaim
the world over particularly in Ireland where the band were nominated for the ‘2FM Hope’ Meteor Music Award 2007. This carried through to the US where the album was picked up by various radio stations in particular KCRW where it was played extensively by Nic Harcourt, Chris Douridas & Anne Litt. Sharing a fascination for classic albums of the late 70’s / early 80’s such as Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy”, Gary Numan’s “Pleasure Principle” & Kraftwerk’s “Computer World” the band recorded their debut album ‘Return Of The Tiny Magnetic Pets’ working within the limitations of 70’s studio technology – No computers were used just two Moogs, a Mellotron, Vox organ & guitars. The end result is an impressive blend of melodic invention & musicianship – all instruments & vocals were performed live.
From the opening “Tempelhof” with it’s insistent Krautrock groove to the closer "Geraniums" where Paula’s vocal fades into space, ‘Return Of The Tiny Magnetic Pets’ is a continuous musical trip which is already gaining comparisons with Air, Stereolab, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Goldfrapp etc. Lyrically, the themes are of losing one’s sense of self & longing for a simpler time - emotional time travel. “Girl In A White Dress” in particular deals with a desire to reconnect with one’s “carefree self”.
Tiny Magnetic Pets will be playing live in Ireland over the coming months. Keep an eye out for live gigs & sessions / interviews on radio & TV.
Neosupervital
If you fancy a spot of impromptu James Brownesque break dancing peppered with some beatboxing and recorder playing being proffered by a sharp suited one man electro band - Mr. Neosupervital was definitely honed for your pleasure. You may recognise Tim O'Donovan from playing drums in such bands as Bell X1 and Settler but what he offers as Neosupervital is entirely different. It all started one fine morning nigh on 6 years ago when he acquired his next-door neighbour's discarded guitar (ahem actually off his dustbin) and started composing. He then progressed from the acoustic to a pc, a drum box and a synth guitar. Think the Dandy Warhols fused with electronic beats, melodic pop, provoking lyrics more than imbued with irony, not to mention a stunning vocal range, and you're somewhere on the right track. If none of that tickles your proverbial fancy you should go see him for the laser light show kindly displayed by his glasses - mesmerising. http://www.myspace.com/neosupervital
Tiny Magnetic Pets (Album Launch)
Date: Thursday 7th May
Venue : Whelans (Upstairs)
Admission : €8
Support : Neosupervital (Live)
Tickets on sale now : http://www.tickets.ie/secure/booking1.aspx?event=F3TUQ
For more information : http://www.myspace.com/tinymagneticpets
Press Release:
Magnetic Fields Forever...
Psychonavigation Records next release is from talented musicians Tiny Magnetic Pets. Named after the collectable Japanese toys, Tiny Magnetic Pets are: Paula Gilmer: Vocals, & Synthesizers & Sean Quinn: Synthesizer, Mellotron & Guitar. Vocalist Paula Gilmer honed her energetic live performance as a direct result of sharing the stage with The Prodigy. “Watching Keith Flint ignite the crowds at The Point was an epiphany. This is what fronting a live electronic band is all about and I knew at that moment this is what I wanted to do”. A former BMG Records artist, Gilmer had previously been in a band with Mark Sheehan of The Script & her tracks are included on various Ministry of Sound compilations.
Sean Quinn was signed to Brian Eno/Roxy Music’s label EG Records. While making an album for EG Quinn discovered the Mellotron that had been hired by the studio was none other than the one used by The Beatles on Strawberry Fields. Thus began his love affair with vintage instruments. He has worked with System 7 main man and Charlatans producer Steve Hillage and was the creative driving force behind Electric Penguins who’s album “Goodbye From The Electric Penguins” received critical acclaim
the world over particularly in Ireland where the band were nominated for the ‘2FM Hope’ Meteor Music Award 2007. This carried through to the US where the album was picked up by various radio stations in particular KCRW where it was played extensively by Nic Harcourt, Chris Douridas & Anne Litt. Sharing a fascination for classic albums of the late 70’s / early 80’s such as Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy”, Gary Numan’s “Pleasure Principle” & Kraftwerk’s “Computer World” the band recorded their debut album ‘Return Of The Tiny Magnetic Pets’ working within the limitations of 70’s studio technology – No computers were used just two Moogs, a Mellotron, Vox organ & guitars. The end result is an impressive blend of melodic invention & musicianship – all instruments & vocals were performed live.
From the opening “Tempelhof” with it’s insistent Krautrock groove to the closer "Geraniums" where Paula’s vocal fades into space, ‘Return Of The Tiny Magnetic Pets’ is a continuous musical trip which is already gaining comparisons with Air, Stereolab, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Goldfrapp etc. Lyrically, the themes are of losing one’s sense of self & longing for a simpler time - emotional time travel. “Girl In A White Dress” in particular deals with a desire to reconnect with one’s “carefree self”.
Tiny Magnetic Pets will be playing live in Ireland over the coming months. Keep an eye out for live gigs & sessions / interviews on radio & TV.
Neosupervital
If you fancy a spot of impromptu James Brownesque break dancing peppered with some beatboxing and recorder playing being proffered by a sharp suited one man electro band - Mr. Neosupervital was definitely honed for your pleasure. You may recognise Tim O'Donovan from playing drums in such bands as Bell X1 and Settler but what he offers as Neosupervital is entirely different. It all started one fine morning nigh on 6 years ago when he acquired his next-door neighbour's discarded guitar (ahem actually off his dustbin) and started composing. He then progressed from the acoustic to a pc, a drum box and a synth guitar. Think the Dandy Warhols fused with electronic beats, melodic pop, provoking lyrics more than imbued with irony, not to mention a stunning vocal range, and you're somewhere on the right track. If none of that tickles your proverbial fancy you should go see him for the laser light show kindly displayed by his glasses - mesmerising. http://www.myspace.com/neosupervital
