Unravelled Soul - Bare Threads

Bare Threads: Killer Track
[Unsigned, 2008]

Alongside plumbing the crate depths it's always a pleasure to feature music from up and coming artists on the Fuzz and it brings me special pleasure today due to the fact that I actually know the band.

Bare Threads are a group from Bristol who are currently rising up at a stupendous pace, having laid down their first songs in the studio mere weeks ago. However, you'd be hard pressed to spot the wetness behind their ears from the tracks that they have delivered from these sessions. Two of the group are certified crate diggers and the love of good music through the years shines through with a sound that draws from the past and the present. The band are coming to the scene at just the right time as well with the likes of Nicole Willis et all currently breaking through.

Killer Track does exactly what it says on the tin as the band showcase their mixture of funk, soul and rock plus their ability to spot a good tune. Starting with the lightest of jazzy riffs vocalist Jo sets up the tune by laying down her intentions before the heavier percussion and bass line kick in. One of those tunes that I like more and more each time I play it, I'm seriously expecting big things from this band over the next twelve months as they keep up Bristol's superb musical heritage.

You can hear a couple more of the group's tunes on their Myspace page which are well worth checking out and the band are beginning to get radio play as well. If you're one of the UK visitors to this site and are resident down south then I'd also recommend checking out their debut gig at Gimme Shelter in Bristol this Friday.