Name: Archive Material
Brand: Silverbacks

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-21

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Silverbacks

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Full Time Hobby

Full Time Hobby is an independent music label based in London, England. Established in 2004 by Nigel Adams and Wez Westley, the label has been a platform for showcasing diverse and talented artists from various genres. With a focus on quality music production, Full Time Hobby has gained recognition as a leading authority in the industry.

Since its inception, Full Time Hobby has consistently delivered exceptional music releases that have captivated audiences worldwide. The label's commitment to nurturing emerging talent and supporting established artists has earned them a reputation for being at the forefront of cutting-edge music.

With *Nigel Adams* and *Wez Westley* at the helm, Full Time Hobby continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. Their passion for discovering unique sounds ensures that every release from the label is a testament to their unwavering dedication to artistic excellence.

Silverbacks is a Dublin-based five-piece band known for their unique blend of post-punk and indie rock. With influences ranging from Folly Group to TV Priest, their music captures the raw energy and edginess of the genre. Their distinctive sound has garnered them a dedicated following, with fans drawn to their infectious hooks and thought-provoking lyrics.
Drawing inspiration from bands like Public Body and The Cool Greenhouse, Silverbacks brings a fresh perspective to the music scene. Their songs are characterized by catchy melodies, intricate guitar riffs, and powerful vocals that captivate audiences. They have been praised for their dynamic live performances, showcasing their talent as performers.
With a sound reminiscent of Pozi and BODEGA, Silverbacks stands out in the crowded indie rock landscape. Tracks like "The Bug Club" and "Laundromat" showcase their ability to create memorable anthems that resonate with listeners. Fans of LIFE, Egyptian Blue, or The Lounge Society will find themselves drawn to Silverbacks' distinct style.

In years from now, anyone seeking to make sense of what life was like during a global pandemic should extend their research beyond the newspaper clippings and dive into the art produced during the period. Archive Material - the aptly-titled second album by Dublin-based art-rock quintet Silverbacks - will make for a particularly illuminating listen on the subject. Capturing the absurd mixture of monotony and creeping disquiet experienced by many of us this past 18 months, it’s simultaneously sobering and wickedly droll.

Archive Material only cements Silverbacks’ status as one of Ireland’s most fascinating bands. Recorded at Dublin’s Sonic Studios in November 2020, with Daniel Fox undertaking production duties once more, it finds the band leaning into their early influences, delivering idiosyncratic indie-rock packed with intricate, Tom Verlaine-esque “guitarmony”. Other reference points for the record included Neil Young, Weyes Blood and - on ‘Wear My Medals’ in particular - Bradford Cox and Cate Le Bon’s collaborative record Myths 004.

Where Fad found Silverbacks focused on recapturing the live experience rather than reveling in studio experimentation, Archive Material skillfully traverses the line between the two. As a unit, they replicate that irrepressible live energy via complex arrangements incorporating everything from wistful Rhodes (‘Carshade’) to congas and Gang Of Four-style bass (‘Different Kind Of Holiday’)

Keenly observed and vividly rendered, Archive Material is an eye-witness account of human resilience as much as it is a compelling indie-rock record. Future historians take note.

Archive Material

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