The Gothenburg Address is a Scottish, Edinburgh-based post-rock band.
The Gothenburg Address | |
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| Origin | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Instrumental, Shoegaze, Post rock |
| Years active | 2008 – Present |
| Labels | I Messiah Records |
| Members | Luke G Joyce - guitar (2008-present) Al Conway - Guitar (2013-present) Robert Percival - drums (2013-present) Gavin Cormack - bass (2013-present) |
| Past members | Rob Doig - bass (2008-10) Chris Bathgate - guitar (2008-10) David Jeans - drums (2008-10)[1] |
| Website | The Gothenburg Address official site |
History edit
The Gothenburg Address was formed in Edinburgh in 2008 by guitarist Luke Joyce, formerly of Raising Miss June. Its earliest lineup consisted of Chris Bathgate (Arab Strap), David Jeans (Arab Strap, The Zephyrs) and bassist Rob Doig (The Fuse).[2][3] Playing a series of low key shows around Glasgow and Edinburgh, the band quickly built up a following, culminating in them playing the main stage at George Square, Glasgow at the Winterfest Festival to an audience of several thousand people. This early success was reflected in their being named XFM band of the week,[4] and crowned 'Unsigned Heroes' by Radio 1,[4] on the basis of some rough demo material, which was released as a limited self pressed EP 'Shimmer in the City'.
The band were described by The Scotsman as "...purely instrumental, conveying a late night/early dawn atmosphere through chilly guitars and understated harmonies."[2]
The Gothenburg Address were asked along with fellow Scottish Post-Rock band Mogwai to soundtrack the short film Sonnets from Scotland by photographer Alex Boyd.[5][6] Boyd would also later go on to provide the artwork for their debut EP, which uses his trademark 'Rückenfigur' style. He has described the band's sound as "...dark, brooding, glacial, majestic and intelligent."[5]
In 2009, The Gothenburg Address recorded a single, "Lesser Coming Home", followed by their debut self-titled album.
Bathgate, Doig and Jeans left the band in 2010 and were subsequently replaced by David Ritchie, Robert Percival and Christian Kimmett. In 2011, the band released a single "The Hessian". Since the release of The Sky. The Mountains. The Land., The Gothenburg Address saw the departure of Christian Kimmet and David Ritchie. The band are now currently working on new material and have welcomed Gavin Cormack on Bass and Al Conway on guitar.[7]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- The Sky. The Mountains. The Land (2013)
- Demos - 2007 - 2009 (2012)
- self titled (2009, I Messiah)
EPs edit
- The Hessian (2011)
- Lesser Coming Home (2009, I Messiah)
- Shimmer In the City EP (2008, I Messiah)
Compilations edit
- From the Cabaret Voltaire (2008, Cab Voltaire) song: "Through Haze and Wrench"
Film soundtracks edit
- Sonnets from Scotland (2009, I Messiah) song: "The Modern Dilemma"
References edit
- ^ "The Gothenburg Address", Avalanche Records, retrieved 30 May 2013
- ^ a b "Under the Radar", The Scotsman, retrieved 31 March 2009
- ^ "New Blood: The Gothenburg Address", The Skinny, retrieved 30 May 2013
- ^ a b "Editorial No. 3 Scots Corner", SIC Magazine - The new wave of Scottish bands, retrieved 31 March 2009
- ^ a b "Sonnets from Scotland (Short Film)", AlexBoyd.co.uk, retrieved 30 May 2013
- ^ "The Gothenburg Address", AlexBoyd.co.uk, retrieved 30 May 2013
- ^ "Bledgefest V | Lemmys Beard Webzine". lemmysbeardwebzine.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.