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Artist
Schwab
12+ albums
trashy blues-rock-boogieProgressive HousedanceHousedrunk
about
SchwaB is an East London, UK with members: Paddy Austin (compare, baritone bass), Martin Kingdom (guitar, vocals), Mike Chestnutt (organ, Moog, vocals) and Jonny Halifax (drums, percussion - aka Honkeyfinger and Jon O). Their latest / début album is "The SchwaB Family System" (Mar 2007, self-release). Members have also included: Giles Narang and Rick Hudson. Describe:Schwab Music is a large piece of swampfunk, a pound of electrosoul and a pint of boogie rock but here's what clever folk write: Single reviews: “ A new east London 5-piece from East London that are so dripping in retro soul and funk, yet are supercharged with a colossal rocket of fuzz. David Holmes would kill to make music like this.” Chris (Rough Trade Best of 2004 compilation sleeve notes) "Dog-rough guitars, a good tune…a short welcome blast of reckless rock'n'roll fun. " -Sharon O'Connell Timeout “If you like all-nighters that play frantic Psych rock, northern soul stompers and high energy rock'n'roll and you're also fond of a witty lyric, then this is right up your alley“ - Stuart Turnbull Sleazenation Schwab live reviews: ". . .there are no musical boundaries in Schwab's world. The preacherman delivery. . . rumbling bass grooves, deliciously funky guitar licks. . .hip-hop beats. . assorted samples and drones . . . comprise their relentless block-rocking party tunes." - Notting Hill Arts Club Rota Sessions; Oct 2004. Niall O'Keeffe NME "SchwaB…Despite facing an audience unaccustomed to real dancing, thi
