58 ............... Friday, April 3, 2015 1SM S2omething for the Weekend NEWMUSIC By JIM GELLATLY THE AFTERAFFECTS WHO: Alan Montgomery ayed (vocals/synths/guitar), Rick I’ve pl Kyle (drums/samples/synths/ programming) WHERE: Glasgow CHRIS FOR FANS OF: The Shamen, By SWEENEY Depeche Mode, New Order JIM SAYS: The Afteraffects take us on a glorious electro trip with their fourth album The Electric Scream. n City Dance music with a psy- Ma chedelic tinge, it’s a captivat- ing listen that sucks you in. Perhaps it sounds a bit CH dated in places, but the retro feel is no bad thing. T It takes me back to early rave scene with pounding beats often accompanied by T gig is minimal vocals and samples. but It lies somewhere between the Primal Scream classics WA Screamadelica and XTRMNTR, creating an elec- 2 tronic record that rocks. The Afteraffects formed in 2006 when Alan and Rick were studying Electronics & dream Music Technology at college. my Alan explained: “We found we had common interests in music so decided to record ONE some material.” The first three albums saw them veer off in various direc- tions while maintaining the core sound of the band. Alan told me: “Our debut Cut album was mainly elec- UNSIGNED singer Rupert unsigned musician.” English footy champions Manchester City like tronic based. For Tormentor Stroud has overshadowed his style, and have booked him we used more live instrumen- football superstars Yaya TWICE to play at their Etihad Sta- tation and more of a melodic Toure and Sergio Aguero. dium. feel, but underpinned by our Rupert, 28, said: “I was playing electronic roots. Control saw He’s debated policy with Ed outside the ground, so all the fans Balls and House of Commons were watching me before they Speaker John Bercow. went in. You’re filmed and that’s But all the Leeds lad really beamed inside on the big screens. wants to do is play T in the Park. “I didn’t tell them but I’m actu- He admitted: “I’m trying my ally more of a rugby man — but to damnedest to get up to Scotland be honest the buzz was great.” for that. I’d love to play Rupert releases his T In The Park. new EPEP Talk To YoYouu “It’s the pinnacle on ApAprilril 12. us exploring more about the of the summer The single is darker side of human emo- festivals in this already on ththee BriBrit- tion. These songs were country as far as ish Forces Broad- casting Service, inspired by our life experi- I’m concerned.” ences. By this point we were Despite having playing to ononee mil-mil- lion persopersonnel sta- utilising our studio to create a no record label broader sonic landscape.” backing, Rupert tioned around thethe globe. With 18 tracks, The Electric belted out his tunes Scream may seem a bit ambi- to a total live audi- Along with his ence of 140,000 music, Rupert vol- tious, but it all slots together people last year. unteers for Alz- quite nicely. He said: “When heimer’s Research “Yes, 18 tracks is a lot”, Alan UK, which led to told me. “Initially we had eight you’re unsigned, one him being inin the day you could be or nine tracks for the album. House of CoComm-- But we looked at our back playing a pub and mons. then next, it could catalogue and found another He saisaid: “It was a cross-party eight or nine tracks that we be a festival in front of thothouusansands. reception — Ed Balls was there “Every day is different. But I and John Bercow, plus lots of had never previously have control. It’s not easy but the other politicians. released. We thought they connection with the fans keeps me “If there’s anything I can achieve would fit well on the album.” going and drives me on. through my music career, it would The Electric Scream even “When times are tough and I’m be to draw more people of my dips its feet into acid jazz ter- not sure about things, the fact that generation towards Alzheimer’s ritory, with the laid-back I get messages about how much research and support it — as it’s groove of Rush Hour. people like a song — that’s mind- such a vital cause.” The stand-out track for me blowing. l To download the EP and for more though is What You Do To Me. “With social media and online info, go to: www.rupertstroudmusic. It sounds like it could have distributors, you can do it as an com been lifted from a late 80s indie dance compilation, when bands like Pop Will Eat Itself, Jesus Jones and The Beloved were blurring the lines between dance and rock. ONE 2 SEE ONE 2 HEAR Listening to The Electric Scream actually prompted me to dig out some music YOU’VE got to love a band MAKE good use of the long from these acts, so thanks who end their debut album Easter weekend. And take a boys for prompting the with a song called Piss Off. break from munching down refresher course! That’s what Franz Ferdi- chocolate eggs. While The Afteraffects nand have done on their This is the last call for any don’t have any gigs currently planned, they are very much a link-up with 70s icons Scottish unsigned acts who live entity. Sparks to form FFS. fancy being on the bill for T Rick said: “We are taking a Their Glasgow show sold in the Park in July. break from playing live just out in minutes. The famous T Break stage now to concentrate on But they’ve got an Edin- — marking it’s 20th anniver- recording a new EP. We should be back performing burgh gig on August 24 at sary — will stop taking live in the summer though.” Festival Theatre. Get in applications on Monday. MORE: www.theafteraffects. quick. You can buy tickets Get involved at: www. co.uk at www.eif.co.uk tennents.com/tbreak l Jim presents Drivetime on XFM Scotland, Monday to Fri- day 4-7pm. www.xfm.co.uk www.jimgellatly.com.