Goonies never say die
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Goonies Never Say Die are a six piece instrumental
and post-rock
band from Blackpool
, England
. Although they are a little vague on the formation date, they think it was around August 2007.
They are signed to Deep Elm Records
, with whom they have so far had two releases. The first album, In A Forest Without Trees, scored universal praise from the media, most notably Rock Sound
and Metal Hammer
who both gave them 8/10 reviews. They have also released a single called "Paul", which was the first song to be taken from the band's second album, No Words To Voice Our Hopes and Fears released by Deep Elm Records
in October 2010.
Their first album was recorded by the band themselves between October 2008 and March 2009 at Kendal College, and at the band's own studio in Blackpool. The band released the album as a free download in May 2009. The demand was unexpected and the web servers hosting the album crashed after it received over 2000 downloads within four hours. They were offered a recording contract
with Deep Elm in July 2008, and the album was officially re-released on 7 September 2009. Their follow-up, which was also recorded by the band themselves was issued in October 2010.
Goonies Never Say Die were featured in Alternative Press Magazine as one of the '100 Bands You Need To Know in 2010 Feature'. They have had songs featured on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 iPhone app and Teen Mom
(MTV).
Goonies Never Say Die are made up of many previous Blackpool based bands. Parkinson and Trenell had previously been together in Ramonastone and Das Hasselhoffs. Parkinson was also in the bands Neocoma and Autobotsvsdecepticons. Morgan was previously in Sheltered Lives/Kitsch and The Sound Of Superstring; Kerr was a member of Lupus in Fabula, and Zubine used to play drums in The Higher Council Of Mars.
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
and post-rock
Post-rock
Post-rock is a subgenre of rock music characterized by the influence and use of instruments commonly associated with rock, but using rhythms and "guitars as facilitators of timbre and textures" not traditionally found in rock...
band from Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool is a borough, seaside town, and unitary authority area of Lancashire, in North West England. It is situated along England's west coast by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, northwest of Preston, north of Liverpool, and northwest of Manchester...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Although they are a little vague on the formation date, they think it was around August 2007.
Career
They are made up of Barry Parkinson (guitar), Simon Morgan (guitar), Dan Kerr (drums), Jimi MacPhie (piano), Steve Trenell Power (bass) and they were recently joined by Michael Zubine on live visuals and samples.They are signed to Deep Elm Records
Deep Elm Records
Deep Elm Records is an independent record label putting out albums by bands such as The Appleseed Cast, Brandtson, The White Octave, and Planes Mistaken for Stars...
, with whom they have so far had two releases. The first album, In A Forest Without Trees, scored universal praise from the media, most notably Rock Sound
Rock Sound
Rock Sound is a British magazine which champions rock music. The magazine aims at being more "underground" and less commercial, whilst also giving coverage to more well known acts.-History:...
and Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
who both gave them 8/10 reviews. They have also released a single called "Paul", which was the first song to be taken from the band's second album, No Words To Voice Our Hopes and Fears released by Deep Elm Records
Deep Elm Records
Deep Elm Records is an independent record label putting out albums by bands such as The Appleseed Cast, Brandtson, The White Octave, and Planes Mistaken for Stars...
in October 2010.
Their first album was recorded by the band themselves between October 2008 and March 2009 at Kendal College, and at the band's own studio in Blackpool. The band released the album as a free download in May 2009. The demand was unexpected and the web servers hosting the album crashed after it received over 2000 downloads within four hours. They were offered a recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with Deep Elm in July 2008, and the album was officially re-released on 7 September 2009. Their follow-up, which was also recorded by the band themselves was issued in October 2010.
Goonies Never Say Die were featured in Alternative Press Magazine as one of the '100 Bands You Need To Know in 2010 Feature'. They have had songs featured on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 iPhone app and Teen Mom
Teen Mom
Teen Mom is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV on December 8, 2009. A spin-off of 16 and Pregnant, the series chronicles the lives of four of the teenagers from the original series as they navigate their first few years of motherhood...
(MTV).
Goonies Never Say Die are made up of many previous Blackpool based bands. Parkinson and Trenell had previously been together in Ramonastone and Das Hasselhoffs. Parkinson was also in the bands Neocoma and Autobotsvsdecepticons. Morgan was previously in Sheltered Lives/Kitsch and The Sound Of Superstring; Kerr was a member of Lupus in Fabula, and Zubine used to play drums in The Higher Council Of Mars.
Albums
| Date Of Release | Title |
|---|---|
| September 2009 | In A Forest Without Trees |
| October 2010 | No Words To Voice Our Hopes and Fears |
Singles and EPs
| Date Of Release | Title |
|---|---|
| April 2010 | "Paul" |