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The Stopmotion Men
12+ albums
about
Three-piece THE STOPMOTION MEN are an epic, progressive rock band hailing from Cardiff. Lead vocalist Geraint Connor’s intense, awe-inspiring vocals are reminiscent of the emotive tones of Eddie Vedder and Jeff Buckley. They literally reach out and demand your attention. Propulsion, meanwhile, is provided by the urgent rhythm section that paints a vast, widescreen canvas consisting of Connor’s scything guitar work, Hywel Jenkins’ dexterous bass lines and Ben Wilson’s primal drumming and pianos: A sound redolent of the rock operas of Muse, the musical ambition and melodrama of The Smashing Pumpkins, whilst retaining the fierce individuality and personal expression at the heart of THE STOPMOTION MEN’s work. A sound built on countless live performances, late night studio recordings and a burning ambition to be heard. Since their inception in 2006 they’ve gained regular airplay on South Wales radio and Sky TV, and supported acts like The Crimea, The Automatic, The Feeling and Zane Lowe. Recently they’ve been holed up in the studio working with respected producer Greg Haver (Manic street preachers, Super Furry Animals, Lost Prophets) on a new EP ‘What Now?’ mastered by Ryan Smith (Kings of Leon, Interpol). It’s set for release this December and sees them step up a level in scale and sound from any of their previous works. Not just limited to traditional instrumentation, their sound is now driven by a string quartet, multiple keyboard effects, and Connors’ soaring vocals. Opener
