So...What Do U Think About The New RSL?

Even without seeing the press - release, I'd have been willing to stake a tenner on Giles Peterson loving this lot. A 3 piece from the dark-heart of... Lancashire, RSL (Martin Almond, Joe Botham and Chas Morrison) make sprawling instrumental music that bounces between reference points as diverse as David Axelrod and Duke Ellington without ever coming across as unfocused. Recorded as a 9-piece, RSL apparently have a soft spot for the indigenous music of South America, drenching the title track in a whole Rio Carnival of whistles, crazy-legs rhythms and a spicy gumbo of Theremins, horns and subterranean bass. Phew; I'm exhausted already! Similar in approach to label mates Pest, RSL are just as happy to floor you with a wall of noise ('Inside Looking Out') as they are to coax you in with some saccharine strings ('Star'). Sounding at times uncannily like Fingathing (see particularly 'The Plunge'), albeit backed up by a pit full of musicians, RSL succeed in off-setting their odd dalliance into wine-bar music ('The Mast') with moments of rambling genius ('The Magic Of Spain'). ~ Review By Boomkat.
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RSL are a three-man (Chas, Martin and Joe) instrumental production outfit from the depths of Lancashire who write amazing, life-changing songs and with a nine-piece band, perform them live to devastating effect. They bring together a unique and energetic mix of both new and traditional influences, creating funked-up Latin-jazz sounds mixed with turntablism, breaks and sweeping cinematic atmospherics. First coming to our attention on the first EPs on the Players label from Manchester's Sub Tub club night way back in 2001, it wasn't until 2003 with the addition of the live element that they really lifted off with the all conquering "Wesley Music" and have since become one of the most sought after outfits on the live circuit and front of box favourites for the likes of Gilles Peterson, Masters At Work, Mr Scruff and Danny Krivit. "Every Preston Guild" brings together their three recent singles ("Wesley Music", "The Mast" and "The Magic Of Spain") plus seven brand new tracks. ~ Review By Piccadilly Records.

RSL are blowing up right now - their three singles to date have seen DJs from Mr Scruff to Masters At Work getting hot under the collar. Their debut Wesley Music has had the Danny Krivit re-edit treatment, The Mast has decimated dancefloors from Berlin to Burnley and The Magic Of Spain can always be relied upon to make the sun shine! But it's live that the real RSL experience takes over. The seven piece band includes piano, brass, two vocalists and as much percussion as they can lay their hands on to wow the audience where ever they play, be it a Manchester basement or Maida Vale for Radio 1's Gilles Peterson show. With their amazing album titled 'Every Preston Guild' it's only fitting they play
at itch and bring their Latin edged jazz funk soul to town - it certainly won't be another 20 years before you are hearing a lot more from this crew!

Here’s the deal… at its creative core, RSL is Joe Botham, Martin Almond and Chas Morrison. Three 20 something’s, originating from Summerseat, 8 miles North of the Manchester Metropolis in the United Kingdom. Strange then that the songs they produce should put them somewhere closer to the equator. Through intense rehearsing, hours spent in the studio and growing up on each other’s doorsteps, they know each other pretty well. This strong link between the three is the basis from which RSL’s songs flow and develop.

Their first single release "Wesley Music" (now licensed for the US on Giant Step) received praise from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Masters at Work, Mr Scruff and a re-edit courtesy of Danny Krivit. Certainly a fan club envied by most and an example of their wide appeal. With Nu Yorican/Latin-edged musicianship and a passion for authentic sounds it’s easy to understand their broad fan-base on both sides of the Atlantic. Description By 53 Degrees.

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