Tuesday 16 February 2010

Band to Watch - Shooting Stansfield



Taking their name from Gary Oldman's character in Léon, Edinbugh band Shooting Stansfield's emotive indie is much more of a reluctant hug rather than a murderous hitman. Forming in September of last year, the band has wasted no time in recording their debut EP, 'Human Static' at The Wee Red Bar with Alex Fenton.

The title track starts off as an indie folk lament, erupting into a plethora of catchy guitar hooks and sing a long choruses. It reminds me of fellow Scots There Will Be Fireworks, but less post-rock driven. Singer Stewart Douglas' distinctive vocals compliment the accompanying driving bass and drums and swirling guitars from Stephen Whipp, Craig Robertson and David Steel, perfectly. This is again demonstrated in the slow building song 'Pulse', which again takes influence from several bands in the Scottish scene (Frightened Rabbit, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Idlewild), combining heartfelt lyrics with soaring guitars.

One thing I can take from my introduction to Shooting Stansfield, is that they show how Scottish bands are now looking to home-based bands more than ever for inspiration, and the results are compelling to say the least. If the band can build upon their sound and become a serious live force, then I predict big things for these guys.

Shooting Stansfield - Human Static


Shooting Stansfield - Pulse


Forthcoming debut EP 'Human Static' is launched on 4th March at Sneaky Pete's, with support sets from Windlestray and Birdhead.
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13 comments:

  1. peenko16 February 2010 at 19:15

    nice find that man, did you hear the Last Battle session this afternoon? you got several mentions for your compilation

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  2. Ian16 February 2010 at 19:17

    Thanks. I d/l the tracks you put up, but I will listen to the whole thing. Just to boost the old ego eh...

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  3. Anonymous17 February 2010 at 01:21

    I really fucking love these tunes. Try to get more new bands up here. you seem to have a dead gd ear for it.

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  4. Berto21 February 2010 at 14:11

    Great find. I had heard mention of Shooting Stansfield but this is my first listen. Excited to hear more!

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  5. 23colours25 February 2010 at 14:38

    Nice.. Pulse is a beautiful track.. Thanks fr sharing

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  6. Anonymous28 February 2010 at 14:19

    shite

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  7. Ian28 February 2010 at 21:42

    Shite enough to comment anonymously on a blog about it?! Shit a dick!

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  8. Anonymous7 March 2010 at 23:23

    Saw them in Edinburgh the other night an was seriously impressed, the songs sounded at least 3.5 times as good live

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  9. Caro11 March 2010 at 22:22

    These guys keep requesting to follow me on Twitter! NO, SHOOTING STANSFIELD, FOR THE LAST TIME, NO.

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  10. Euan15 April 2010 at 10:35

    They sound pretty much like most derivative indie band that are out these days tbh, only with a Biffy impersonator on vocals. Not that great I'm afraid

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  11. Anonymous4 July 2010 at 17:12

    I wouldn't say their vocalist is a biffy impersonator...hes scottish! Awesome band. Cant wait for their next offering

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