Her Name is Calla
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Her Name Is Calla are a post-rock
band based in the English cities of Leicester
, Leeds
and York
.
to much critical acclaim, with the likes of iLiKETRAiNS
and The Twilight Sad
, they released their debut album, The Heritage, in 2008, which was also positively acclaimed, and was followed by a well-received headlining tour. The album lasts over 50 minutes, despite only containing six tracks.
In February 2009, they announced their arrival on the German label, Denovali Records. Denovali re-released The Heritage on vinyl in late 2009.
The band released The Quiet Lamb, containing 12 tracks and lasting over 75 minutes, on 8 November 2010. NME
gave it a score of 8/10, describing it as "massive, pastorally apocalyptic music". The Sun
called it a "ten-track jewel of a record" that engages the listener "in a rare and beautiful way".
Two members of the band have also performed as Glasses for the Blind.
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 based in the English cities of Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
, Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
and York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
.
History
After playing live throughout the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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to much critical acclaim, with the likes of iLiKETRAiNS
ILiKETRAiNS
I Like Trains are an alternative/post-rock band from Leeds, England. The group play brooding songs featuring sparse piano and guitar, baritone vocals, uplifting choral passages and reverberant orchestral crescendos...
and The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad are an indie rock band from Kilsyth, Scotland, comprising James Graham , Andy MacFarlane and Mark Devine . The band are currently signed to Fat Cat Records and have released two full-length albums, as well as several EPs and singles...
, they released their debut album, The Heritage, in 2008, which was also positively acclaimed, and was followed by a well-received headlining tour. The album lasts over 50 minutes, despite only containing six tracks.
In February 2009, they announced their arrival on the German label, Denovali Records. Denovali re-released The Heritage on vinyl in late 2009.
The band released The Quiet Lamb, containing 12 tracks and lasting over 75 minutes, on 8 November 2010. NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
gave it a score of 8/10, describing it as "massive, pastorally apocalyptic music". The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
called it a "ten-track jewel of a record" that engages the listener "in a rare and beautiful way".
Two members of the band have also performed as Glasses for the Blind.
Studio albums
- The Quiet Lamb (2010), Denovali Records (CD, CD in wooden presentation box, 2x12" vinyl in a triple gatefold. Available as picture disk, ultraclear or black vinyl)
- The Heritage (2008)
- CD album - limited to 500 copies, Gizeh Records (1/06/08)
- Handpackaged cassette - limited to 20 copies. Personalized introduction and packaging with hand typed lyric booklets. Also included extra songs) (1/06/08)
- Vinyl Pressing - Limited to 500 copies 100 copies clear w/ violet haze, 200 copies black and 200 copies clear w/ violet mix ) Denovali Records (17/09/09)
- 2nd CD press, Gizeh Records / Denovali Records (17/09/09)
EPs
- Maw (300 10" vinyl with download) Denovali Records (April 2011)
- Live at Denovali Swingfest 2010 - Three track digital download (Given away as free Christmas download in 2010)
- "Long Grass" - limited edition - 10"+CD (100 copies on clear vinyl and black haze, 200 copies on black); CD version (200 copies in wooden box) (early Feb 2010)
Singles
- "A Moment of Clarity" 7" (500 copies) Gizeh Records (10/9/07)
- "Condor and River" CDR (250 copies) Loom (26/3/07)
- "Hideous Box" CDR (500 copies) Self released (2006)
- "The White and the Skin" CDR (unknown amount) Self released (2005)
Demos
- Blueprints: Augustus, Will You Build Again? CDR Self released (2004)
- The Cracked Wooden Hands of the Master Craftsman CDR Self released (2004)
- Paraplegia CDR Self released (2004)
Splits
- MaybeshewillMaybeshewillMaybeshewill are an instrumental band from Leicester, United Kingdom whose music is characterised by the use of programmed and sampled electronic elements alongside guitars, bass and drums....
/ Her Name is Calla Split 12" Field RecordsField RecordsField Records is a British, Nottingham-based independent record label featuring bands such as Ann Arbor, Karhide, Alright the Captain, Kasper rosa, LaFaro, Khuda, Public Relations Exercise, Princess, and Maybeshewill.The label is run by Tim Waterfield....
(500 copies) (03/11/08)
Band members
- Tom Morris - Lead vocals, Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Magnus Organ, Banjo
- Thom Corah - Live synthesis, Trombone, Vocals, Percussion
- Sophie Green - Violin, Vocals
- Michael Love - Bass, Vocals, Percussion, Triangle, Maracas and Shaker
- Adam Weikert - Drums, Piano, Banjo, Synthesizers, Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Theremin, Vocals, Organ