IDLE WIVES - EPK
Biography
IDLE WIVES are a 4 Piece Alt/Indie rock band from Kent.
Formed in late 2022. IDLE WIVES started as a joke amongst friends, which has now spiralled into what it is. They have been smashing out gigs such as their headline show at a lively O2 Academy Islington.
IDLE WIVES draws inspiration from numerous bands and genres such as ‘Biffy Clyro’, ‘The 1975’, 'The Amazons' and ‘Catfish & The Bottlemen’. As you can expect, IDLE WIVES mix hard hitting punchy drums, groovy bass lines and add flavourful guitar melodies on top! But to really top it off the band's lead vocalist sings with a passion and rasp, you can't help but love.
"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
Aaron Hawks - 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 will be headlining the Camden Assembly in London, August 12th
6. IDLE WIVES release their second single "On My Dial" June 30th
"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 - 2022 MacBook Pro with Ableton live. Left channel running click track and prompts to drummers in ears. Right track runs backing sound to the sound desk to be run through FOH and on stage monitoring.
(Laptop and backing tracks are optional depending on the venue)
Contact Information
To enquire about booking or any other queries please email idlewivesofficial@gmail.com or jjjordan1@hotmail.co.uk
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