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MOUSESBIO“The bastard offspring of the Jesus And Mary Chain meets a seriously twisted and distorted version of Weezer.” Mouses are guitarist and vocalist Steven Bardgett and drummer Nathan Duff, a lo-fi garage rock duo from Billingham renowned for their raw and energetic live performances and a tendency for gig induced self-destruction. Formed in early 2014, they have built a growing reputation for their unique sound, combining surrealist lyrics and playful melodies in a whirl-pool of fuzzed-out, frenetic punk rock.
As heard on BBC Radio 1 (featured as Huw Stephen’s ‘Tip Of The Week’), BBC Radio 6, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio; Mouses have burst onto the scene with festival appearances at Reading and Leeds, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, Evolution Emerging, Twisterella, Stockton Calling and Olgas Rock Festival in Germany. They released their highly anticipated debut album, ‘The Mouses Album’, on 23rd September.
REVIEWS
“...this is a debut that can be described as nothing less than wholly exhilarating - Mouses have cemented their well-earned stance within every single alternative playlist from now until the end of time.”http://narcmagazine.com/album-review-mouses-the-mouses-album/
“A three-minute blast of primal lo-fi rock, with an infectious hook and boundless energy...”http://narcmagazine.com/news-mouses-single-release/
“...both exhausting and thrilling to watch in equal measure.”http://narcmagazine.com/live-review-bernaccia-mouses-spitfire-hostels-think-tank-newcas-tle-19-5-15/
“...a debut EP which perfectly blended trouser-loosening noise with bubblegum pop...”http://narcmagazine.com/local-interview-mouses/
“...a wonderfully off kilter, contagiously surreal gem.”http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-mouses-hollywood
“Packed full of youthful exuberance, their debut is bursting at seams with all the vigour and vital-ity of being a 20-something, effortlessly balancing it against the anxiety and neurosis that comes packaged with it. Essential listening.”http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/mouses-the-mouses-album
“Mouses don’t mess around. Gritty, screeching rock - ‘Hollywood’ is a perfect introduction to their million mile an hour pace.”http://diymag.com/2016/07/06/the-neu-bulletin-bueno-grieving-mouses-more
“The band are famed for their jaw-dropping and energetic performances, seeing Mouses live is nothing short of breath-taking.”http://louderthanwar.com/watch-mouses-unveil-video-poison/
“It’s immediately apparent as to why there’s a buzz surrounding these guys, from a local scene point of view they’re the most interesting band around at the moment. It’ll not be long before this infectious duo is making waves throughout the rest of the country and beyond.”
“Engaging in an aesthetic as abrasive as it is melodic, they deliver a set which is equally stimulat-ing and forthright, a determined tour de force which captivates and excites”https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1506605_384779531718619_758669606257578041_n.jpg?oh=0bc983a45407e-56ae58e9920380c9673&oe=57C1B5C7
“...Mouses have crafted a hyperactive three-minute blast of distorted garage punk - it’s pretty de-lightful.”http://bangthedrummagazine.co.uk/introducing-mouses/
“They’re currently one of the region’s best kept secrets, but I suspect that might not be the case for too long.”http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4148552-drowned-in-the-north-east--winter-2014
“Fuzz–fuelled to the extreme, ‘Poison’ makes for one hell of a contagious listen.”http://inthejunkyardmusic.co.uk/2016/…/03/new-mouses-poison/
“... another jaw dropping set - further proof that Mouses are one of the North Easts finest.”http://louderthanwar.com/twisterella-festival-middlesbrough-live-review/
“...an explosion of punk rock noise...”http://bigpeachmagazine.com/read-our-mag/ (page 7)
“...like Yucks cooler younger brother that hangs out with Dinosaur Jr.”https://shopliftersunionblog.com/2016/02/23/5-two-piece-bands-you-need-to-hear/
“The band offer a one of a kind, intimate and purely joyful gig experience I haven’t found in any other band thus far.”http://nevolume.co.uk/gigreview/242
“...so good we played it twice.” - Huw Stephens (on ‘Hollywood’)
“John Peel would have loved this Billingham band.” - Subba-Culturehttp://www.subba-cultcha.com/reviews/1874
“Stick on this record and remind yourself what it means to love music, love life and be excited about what is to come.” - The Moshville Timeshttp://www.moshville.co.uk/reviews/album-review/2016/08/review-mouses-the-mouses-album/
“Imagine the love child of The Thermals, Dinosaur Jr and Wheatus on a generous kick of acid” - Sounds of an Eccentrichttp://soundsofaneccentric.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/poison-mouses-track-review.html
“You can instantly fall in love with this song.” - Ear To The Groundhttp://playlistenenjoymusic.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/single-review-mouses-poison.html
“A mix of snarling punk and bone-breaking pop...an unforgettable tune.” - Diamond Depositshttps://tmblr.co/ZbreIm26LFj3T
SOME OTHERS
“...a fantastic, unapologetically genuine debut album...”http://nemm.org.uk/magazine/popular/popular-review/the-mouses-album-mouses/
“You know how everyone goes wild for rustic, artisanal, authentic over-priced stuff these days? They’re as good as that stuff looks – except not shit and disappointing when you take a bite.”http://nemm.org.uk/magazine/popular/popular-gig-reviews/the-jackobins-ku-bar-stock-ton-14-8-15/
“But what really stuck - was their interaction with the crowd. It was more than just the au-dience singing along to the most well-known songs. It was more than just them singing the words like they were etched into their heads and hearts. This is a connection rooted in - their genuine appreciation of anyone who supports them.”http://www.teessidecat.com/blog/2016/10/14/i-came-i-saw-i-heard-mouses
VIDEOS
‘Poison’ Official Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwHsYh-b-i8
‘Hollywood’ Official Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r85J_fEN4Ew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSM3cK8Pns
‘Green’ Official Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltsTrM4EvPw
Mouses - Green (Reading + Leeds 2016)
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