Webhost Magazine: Musicians That Rock The World – Joe Symes and the Loving Kind

Webhost Magazine: Musicians That Rock The World – Joe Symes and the Loving Kind

Joe Symes and the Loving Kind are a Trio band from Liverpool UK.
JOE SYMES AND THE LOVING KINDThe group has spent the last two years launching their explosive assault on UK clubs and festivals.
Since the release of their debut album in 2013, the band have embarked on a non-stop journey all over the UK, performing in cities and towns from London to Glasgow. Taking their self-titled debut on an assault around the country has seen them pick up some major support slots including The Blockheads, Dodgy, XTC, Bloc Party and Alt-J, as well as hitting the Festival circuit, and coming to the attention of Creation Management’s Alan McGee. The album has also been greatly received in America, and had magazine and airplay all over the world.

With the release of their new single, Things Get Better, the band showcase how they have evolved, formed from more increasingly energetic live performances, with a heavier sound, but still keeping their distinctive feel found on the first album. Things Get Better has already begun to attract attention at home and abroad, being featured on BBC Introducing, being played at Anfield (Liverpool FC) on match days, as well as already having some International airplay

Not every band gets the privilege to play at NOEL GALLAGHER and The High Flying Birds Official After Show Party but JOE SYMES & THE LOVING KIND did and when you hear them you’ll know why!

JOE SYMES AND THE LOVING KINDJoe Symes And The Loving Kind have also had the privilege of supporting STEVE CRADOCK (Paul Weller / Ocean Colour Scene) at the 02 Academy, Liverpool and also THE BLOCKHEADS at the iconic Erics in Liverpool. At the Scala, London they shared the stage with BLOC PARTY, ALT J and XFM.

Joe Symes And The Loving Kind brilliant debut album released in 2013 came to the attention of Oasis manager ALAN McGEE who immediately booked them onto his 359 Records night at District, Liverpool.

After making it on our 25 Best Indie Albums of 2015, Joe Symes and the Loving Kind are back with their new single “Things Get Better”. This insta-classic has the dirt of The Beatles Revolver and the pristine of an untouched masterpiece with a hook that lasts two minutes fifty-eight seconds. Time will only prove me right as it does with most classic hits as it is yet another testament the the songwriting power of Joe and the gang and the tightness that is a family of powerful and dedicated musicians!

If you want to take an infectious musical ride of the loving kind then give the eponymous album by Joe Symes and the Loving Kind a listen. These guys are musical historians with a key to the creation box. Seamlessly mixing elements of The Beatles, Queen, The Kinks and a huge chunk of their own originality Joe and the gang are able to create an indie masterpiece that can actually stand the test of time and that is a rare thing to say about any band less than 20 years old.

Every song is a surprise in the way a good novel has a story changing plot twist in every chapter. “Fine Line” and “Ready To Ride” would normally have little in common musically but there they are, right next to each other on the album and they compliment each other very well.

JOE SYMES AND THE LOVING KIND

Joe Symes and the Loving Kind is definitely what I would call a travel album. Get in the car, load it up, and just let it play as you coast down the highway and enjoy the moment.

About Joe Symes and the Loving Kind
Joe Symes and the Loving Kind are a Trio band from Liverpool UK. Formed in 2013 the group has spent the last two years launching their explosive assault on UK clubs and festivals.

Not every band gets the privilege to play at NOEL GALLAGHER and The High Flying Birds Official After Show Party but JOE SYMES & THE LOVING KIND did and when you hear them you’ll know why!

JS&TLK have also had the privilege of supporting STEVE CRADOCK (Paul Weller / Ocean Colour Scene) at the 02 Academy, Liverpool and also THE BLOCKHEADS at the iconic Erics in Liverpool. At the Scala, London they shared the stage with BLOC PARTY, ALT J and XFM.

JS&TLK’s brilliant debut album released in 2013 came to the attention of Oasis manager ALAN McGEE who immediately booked them onto his 359 Records night at District, Liverpool.
LINKS:
http://joesymes.co.uk/
http://twitter.com/JOEYSYMES
http://www.facebook.com/pages/JOE-Symes/206169176086266
http://www.reverbnation.com/1joesymes
http://www.crosstownstudios.co.uk/
http://www.forksterrocks.com/
http://www.dawsons.co.uk/stores/music-shop-liverpool

Joe Symes and the Loving Kind Interview With Diane Tremarco For Buz Magazine

Joe Symes and the Loving Kind Interview With Diane Tremarco For Buz Magazine


1. Your debut album has been greatly received in both UK and  USA. What’s your favourite song to a) play live and b) to listen to?

Joe….Yeah, it’s been great. All the response that we have had over here and in the U.S is awesome. My favourite song to play from the album is Fallen Down: the opening track, but when we play it Live we extend it sort of like The Doors used to do in their shows with the long songs. We close the set with this song also. My favourite song to listen to would ‘Ready To Ride’ from the album as it’s really laid back for me.

Colin….My favourite to play live is probably Fallen Down also. It gives me a chance to take a break from backing vocals, and allows the whole band to really dive into the realm of improvisation, which you don’t see that many groups do outside of jazz or experimental music.

Stefan….All Of The Things We Said: great live set opener, Ready To Ride: mellow tune.

2. How  would you describe your sound?

Colin….Consistantly versatile.

Stefan….It’s up to the listen to form their own opinion, not us!

Joe….Very honest, if I may say so myself. We don’t like to do more of the same. I’m always wanting to do things different.

3. Has your sound changed since 2013?

Joe….Very much so. The first album was really an Introducing to the band with so many different styles of songs on, but now we are a lot heavier with the  new songs that have been written. As always the songs are written on acoustic guitar, so they could have any style if they need to be changed.

Colin….I think the phase that we’re in at the moment can be described as Heavy Pop. This will be the theme of the next album. Hey, the third album might go the opposite way, and end up being totally unplugged like most of Led Zeppelin III. You never know.

4.  You’re set to play the aftershow party for Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds. How did you get the gig?

Joe….We got the gig through the promoter’s in London who we have worked with before, this will be our second aftershow party for Noel and we are looking forward to it very much.

5. Are you  a  fan of Noel and Oasis?

Stefan….Nice guitars, cool clothes, not bad hairdo, seems like a nice guy.

Joe….I don’t mind some of their work and i respect what they/he have done but i’m not a massive fan of them if I’m honest.

Colin….A few things here and a few things there, but I wouldn’t say they’re the centre of my own musical universe.

6. Who do you draw influences from?

Colin….Oh, where do I start? My favourite drummers go right across the spectrum. John Densmore, Ringo Starr, all the Funk Brothers’ (Motown) drummers, Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Sandy Nelson, Daru Jones, Carla Azar, Bill Bruford, Alan White (Yes, John Lennon), John Bonham, Art Blakey, Jack White (yes, he’s also a drummer), Gene Krupa, Elvin Jones, Ian Paice, Dave Grohl, it goes on and on.

Joe….The Beatles, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Motown, etc

Stefan….With the melodies of McCartney, the power of Entwhistle, the dirtiness of Lemmy, and the attitude of Paul simmon (The Clash), that’s how I approach the bass.

7.  Is  your new single ‘Things Get Better’ autobiographical?

Joe….No, I was just thinking about someone trying to make things up with a partner who they had let down, but I have had people say that they can relate to the song as they have had the same experience. I think it’s nice that people do listen to the lyrics and can relate to the song.

8.  Is  there another album planned? What can we expect?

Joe….Yes, we start recording the album in April 2016 in Oxford. The album will be so different from our debut album, which we are really looking forward to putting out.

Colin….Heavy pop, like I said before. ; )

Stefan….A few twists and turns.

9.  You’ve shared the stage with Bloc Party, Alt-J and XFM. Who’s next on your wish list?

Colin….Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, Any of Jack White’s ventures, off the top of my head.

Joe….Who knows ? Who ever we can get to play with like the last bands I’ll be happy.

Stefan….You’re about 4-5 decades too late. The Rutles would be nice, though.

10. What is top of your personal playlist this week?

Stefan….Strange Days (The Doors), Birdman soundtrack, and a lot of Classic FM.

Colin….Frank Sinatra, The Police, and Led Zeppelin. That’s what I’ve listened to this week.

Joe….Motown for at the moment. Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’

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