IDLE WIVES - EPK
Biography
IDLE WIVES are a 4 Piece Alt/Indie rock band from Kent, who began their musical journey in May 2023.
Inspired by bands like "The Amazons", "Biffy Clyro", "Catfish and The Bottlemen", "Nothing But Thieves" and "The 1975". IDLE WIVES have quickly earned themselves a passionate following due to their engaging live shows. Including sold out headline shows at O2 Academy Islington, and Camden Assembly.
Their music has been described as catchy and energetic, yet offers its own unique sound through the bands alternative influences, and Aaron's heartfelt rasp and passionate vocals.
Listeners can expect a range of new sounds from the liveliness of "On My Dial", anthems of "Drift", "Fire Away" and "Fortune". to the emotional ballads of "Hidden Scars".
"Uber talented and charismatic guys, creating semi-familiar sounds but with a a fresh approach. Their incredibly anthemic indie-rock bangers just make you want to sing."
- InPop, Promoting Company
"The With such force coming from the high quality of musicianship, IDLE WIVES can bring together a crowd that will sing, dance and even cry to whatever they play all night."
- Bring Me The Music, Online Music Reviewer
Band Members
Aaron Hawks - Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar
Damon Westwood- Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
Jordan Mansford - Bass / Backing Vocals
Dan Hoare - Drums / Backing Vocals
Music
"Melodies, passion and heart drive IDLE WIVES to showcase the ability that could peak the interest of many rock and guitar fan."
- Bring Me The Music, Online Music Reviewer
"Supporting this band feels like rooting for your brothers or your best mates. It's great."- Underground Sound, Promoting company
Studio Engineer: Dan Lucas - @thejoplinhouse
Video
Drift - Official music video
Live shots taken by Lucy Robinson - @lucyrx
Studio shots taken by the band
Edited by Jordan Mansford
On My Dial - Official music video
Filmed and Edited by George Larman of G&S Production
Photos
All photos taken by Lucy Green - @lucy_green_photo
Notable Events
1. IDLE WIVES was officially announced on the 15th of November 2022
2.IDLE WIVES headlined O2 Academy 2 in Islington on the 24th of March and received a very busy and very lively response from the crowd
3, IDLE WIVES have been recording music with Dan Lucas at The Joplin House, who is an acclaimed engineer who comes recommended by industry professional.
4. IDLE WIVES released their debut single "DRIFT" on May 12th along with a music video. It received great reviews from the fan base.
5. IDLE WIVES release their second single "On My Dial" June 30th
6. IDLE WIVES switched thing up with their emotional ballad of a third single, "Hidden Scars"
7. IDLE WIVES headlined a sold out Camden Assembly gig with a very high energy audience
8. IDLE WIVES return to upbeat music "Fire Away" was featured on BBC Introducing with Abbie McCarthy.
9. IDLE WIVES released their 5th single "Fortune" to much acclaim, gaining the attention of big stations like "Future Hits"
"this new band want to simply get the crowd singing back to them. There's no self interest, just pure rock attitude that is gripping and exciting."
- Bring Me The Music, Online Music Reviewer
Tech Spec
Back line Spec:
Guitar amp 1 - Fender Deluxe 50 watt valve combo / Marshall 50 watt valve head with 2x12 Marshall cab / Vox AC30 valve combo.
(The choice of amp may change, only in use at any given gig)
Guitar amp 2 - Fender Deluxe 50 watt valve combo / Marshall 50 watt valve head with 2x12 Marshall cab / Vox AC30 valve combo.
(The choice of amp may change, only in use at any given gig)
Bass amp - Ashdown CTM 100 watt valve head and Ashdown ABM 6x10 cabinet.
Drums - Pearl drum kit including: 22x18 kick drum, 10x7 rack tom, 12x8 rack tom, 14x14 floor tom, 16x16 floor tom, Mapex Black Panther snare with Aquarian heads. Pearl 830 hi hat with standard or quick release clutches, 18' Sabian AAX xtreme crash, 17' Sabian AAX stage crash, 18' Sabian HHX o-zone crash, 21' Sabian HHX grove ride, 19' Sabian AA holy china, 8' Sabian AAX air splash, 10' Sabian AAX splash, 14' Sabian FRX hi hats.
Laptop - A Roland SPDsx is used to provide backing track to FOH speakers via main out left and right of the device. A click track Is sent to drums and bass via the headphone out connected to a Sennhieser IEM system.
Contact Information
To enquire about booking or any other queries please email idlewivesofficial@gmail.com or jjjordan1@hotmail.co.uk
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