London garage rock terrors Saint Agnes have been taking their riff-pounding, foot-stomping, hair-thrashing live show on the road throughout October and they rolled into Camden’s Dingwalls with fellow Joyzine favourites Soeur and psych-metallers Green Lung in tow. Rupert Hitchcox was there to capture the ensuing carnage on camera.
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British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
British garage-rock four piece Saint Agnes have recently unveiled their explosive new single ‘Welcome To Silvertown’, the title track to their eagerly-awaited debut album – out now. Self-produced, and engineered by Luke Oldfield (The Wytches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats), the recording captures the true rebel heart and energy of the band. Welcome To Silvertown is an album that is musically unshackled and an accurate snapshot of the band’s ferocious intensity, fusing the menacing frenzie of rock with a dark, cinematic flare. Born in a dingy sub-zero flat, the album is rife with themes of wild fantasy, escapism, emotional fragility and the inside-outs of living in East London’s district of Silvertown. Whilst the thuds of the opening title track and ‘Move Like A Ghost’ deliver the riff-laden assault that Saint Agnes fans have come to love, ‘Why Do You Refuse To Die’ sees the band step into new territories, taking inspiration from the drama and excitement of Western films – a magnificent and illuminating sound that surprises and delights in equal measure. ‘Diablo Take Me Home’ touches on the band’s love of blues and Jack White-esque Detroit riffery, whilst ‘The Witching Hour’ pairs the insistent rhythms of The Stooges with a Grace Slick vocal delivery. Gospel-inspired track, ‘I Got a Drum’ is a pulsing slice of pop noir. Welcome To Silvertown excites in bucketloads, and what remains constant is Saint Agnes’ ability to communicate the kind of infectious and engaging storytelling that will strike a chord. Speaking of the new album, the band comment; “With the album, we wanted to transform everyday mundane events into moments of high drama in an attempt to better understand our own stories. We wanted to magnify and illuminate certain aspects of ourselves in order to see a little more clearly, and we wanted to create narratives that people could connect with and recognise as their own battles, their own feelings.” Consisting of Kitty Austen (Vocals/Guitar/Keys), Jon James Tufnell (Vocals/Guitar), Ben Chernett (Bass) and Andy Head (Drums) – Saint Agnes have clocked up over 200 shows across the UK & Europe already. 2018 laid the foundations for what is set to be a breakout year for the band, playing the mainstage at Kendal Calling, receiving radio support from Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as festival appearances across Europe and sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Borderline in London. ‘Welcome to Silvertown’ will become the album their fans can’t live without. Saint Agnes have taken the theory of letting fantasy run wild with riffs to match, and have made it their very own.
Soeur
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
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Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
Since their formation in 2014, garage rock band Saint Agnes have released four sell-out singles, a live EP and cemented their place as London’s most exciting live band. They are a 4 piece based in East London fronted by boy/girl duo Kitty Arabella Austen and Jon Tufnell. Saint Agnes play blistering doom with Zeppelin swagger. They combine combining the churning fuzz bass of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the dark blues interplay of The Kills and The Dead Weather. Latest single ‘Merry Mother Of God Go Round’ was the second in a series following up the success of ‘Sister Electric’, which sold out its lathe cut vinyl release on pre-order. A strong London following has been built with a high energy live act playing headline shows at; Oslo Hackney, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and the Sebright Arms. They have previously been hand-picked to support LA Witch and Death Valley Girls who they are playing with on a European tour this summer. Festival appearances include Secret Garden Party, Cosmosis, Hackney Wonderland and Southsea Fest. This year they head out on their first UK headline tour.
A fantastic set of pictures, it really feels like I’m right there in the crowd. These pictures even gave me some mosh pit bruises 😉