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Monday, April 06, 2009
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THE FLIES @ THE CROFT 4/4/09 (VENUE MAGAZINE)
The Flies come on to The Byrds' "So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star" and the future tense isn't altogether appropriate. With time served in Spiritualized, not to mention Lupine Howl, Sean Cook presumably updated his to-do list a fair old time ago. He certainly gives the impression of a lesson learned, supremely confident in his unhurried stage presence, an almost feline vocal delivery, the whole band almost impossibly self-assured. The rest of the music follows suit. It rocks when it wants to, but largely opts for for brilliantly textured filmic atmosphere, deep bass a constant presence alongside occasional snaps of percussion , a note or two from the piano; spacious finger-clicking cool. If we were building said film from the soundtrack up, we'd cheifly be scouting for windswept beaches with grass-covered dunes, nearby velvet-lined bar, young lovers equal parts high cheekboned and star-crossed (preferably with a background in Gallic existentialism), a carton of Gitanes and a mile of monochrome reels. Julian Owen
    Photos by Ellen Doherty (www.duchessphotographic.com)
.. The Flies at The Croft Monday 6th April 2009
Within seconds of taking to the stage, The Flies had laid down a pulsating, mesmerising groove that kept the crowd hooked until the final notes were played.
On stage, chief insect Sean Cook (ex-Spiritualized/Lupine Howl) is actually more like a spider – standing stock still and drawing the unsuspecting into a web of sound that somehow manages to be both menacing and painkilling at the same time.
At times – and in no particular order – they are reminiscent of The Doors, Massive Attack, the Velvet Underground and Ka, the evil snake from The Jungle Book. But comparisons are invidious. The Flies have spawned a sound that is impossible to pin down: sexy, hypnotic, adult, addictive.
Highlights included two sultry, twisted torch songs from their outstanding debut album, Walking in the Sand and The Temptress, and the soul-baring statement of intent I Have No Shame.
JAY WILLIAMS
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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Greetings From The Flies,
There will be only one Flies live show this year and it will take place in London at The Soho Revue Bar on Monday 17th November.
We have special guests playing with us in the live band and also a guest DJ along with other surprises. Tickets for the event have gone on sale costing £6. Follow this link for tickets:
Ticket Web
Also, available for a limited period, we have packaged together selcted CDs & Vinyl releases from the last two years in a comprehensive back catalogue package - some of these items are collectable as once stocks are gone they will no longer be available.
Full details of the live show and the back catalogue package and how to buy are on our profile now.
Thnaks for your support.
The Flies
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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Current mood:  triumphant
Let me start by filling you in on what The Flies have been up to recently. Over the summer we have been recording the follow up to our debut LP "All Too Human" assisted by our new collaborator Andy Jenks (formally of the seminal group 'Alpha). We also have our track 'The Temptress' heavily used on the new film by Roland ('The Killing Fields') Joffe which is due for imminent release. All this since severing ties with the major label system.
As a result of our recent work we now have a whole shit load of new tracks, one of which you can gain exclusive free access to by signing up to our 'Cult Of The Flies' newsletter. You can do that on our profile by submitting your email into the reverb nation widget or by clicking on this link:
http://www.reverbnation.com/theflies?add_email=true
Or by emailling us directly at : thefliesmusic@gmail.com & we'll send you the mp3 back directly.
The track is called 'Nowhere Now' – it is presently an unfinished demo and we are hoping that you will get back to us with your comments on the track and your thoughts on what we should do with it next.
Finally, we are playing at the Soho Revue Bar, London on 17th November, this will be our only gig this year. If you want to be added to the £6 guestlist, please let us know on the email address above.
Your support for The Flies is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
See you in Disneyland,
Sean Cook
The Flies
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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The Flies track 'The Temptress' is included on The Best of Myspace podcast available now at http://www.bestofmyspace.co.uk
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Category: Music
You can now download our album in MP3 format direct from the NoCarbon Records mp3 shop. Simply click on the banner below to go direct to the No Carbon shop and get your copy now! Delivered in 320kbps - the highest quality currently available. The tracks are compatible with iPods & iTunes. Plus you can buy them from outside of the UK for the first time using either a credit card, paypal or Click&buy.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Category: Music
Live at Channel M in Manchester - we did this the day after the Radio 2 Maconie session last year. Full length versions of The Temptress, We Began & High.
Includes special guest appearance from Frank Sidebottom who described The Flies as 'John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band sellotaped to Eddie Cochran. An interesting observation ...
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And if you haven't already, go and treat yourselves to some Flies music. 'All Too Human' & 'The Flies' is now available in mp3 format so it'll work on any computer or mp3 player and you can get at them from anywhere in the world.
www.nocarbonrecords.com/
'All Too Human'
One of 2007's most adventurous and finest debuts
GUARDIAN
'The Flies'
This self-titled gem is a huge triumph
GIGWISE
Buy Now from NoCarbon's Download Store
High Quality 320kbps MP3s
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Monday, April 21, 2008
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Current mood:  rebellious
Category: Music
Manchester Evening News - 5 Star Review http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/single_reviews/s/1046236_the_flies__the_temptress_no_carbon_records_
The Flies – The Temptress (No Carbon Records)
Chris Gilliver 21/ 4/2008
WHERE to start? There is nothing else out there quite like this. The vague suspicion of early Portishead and Space hangs about The Temptress, but it is more cinematic in form and manner than anything in a contemporary music sense.
Right down to the crackled vinyl sound and the distant ring of a telephone the images conjured up plunge the listener straight into an old sleuth movie.
The vocalist is the cigarette smoking, gun-toting detective, and the oppressively claustrophobic atmosphere is created by the seductive and irresistible Temptress who brings out the breathless, half whispered vocals of Sean Cook.
A brilliantly intense experience, and proof (if needed) that there are daringly creative musicians out there.
Buy High Quality Flies Albums Now - Available Worldwide
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Monday, April 21, 2008
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Current mood:  artistic
Category: Music
This ten minute video was first aired on Channel 4's 4Play in October 2007. Check out this video: The Flies 4Play.. Add to My Profile | More VideosThe Flies Music Is Now Available in MP3 Format - Everywhere www.nocarbonrecords.com/ 'All Too Human' One of 2007's most adventurous and finest debuts GUARDIAN 'The Flies' This self-titled gem is a huge triumph GIGWISE Buy Now from NoCarbon's Download Store High Quality 320kbps MP3s Ipod Compatible Available In All Countries
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Monday, February 18, 2008
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THE FLIES TRACK "WALKING ON THE SAND" IS FEATURED ON THE NEW COMPILATION BY PARIS BOUTIQUE 'COLETTE'. 'COLETTE 9' IS RELEASED FEB 08. DEBUT LP, "ALL TO HUMAN" CAN ALSO BE BOUGHT DIRECTLY FORM COLETTE @ www.colette.fr
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Thursday, January 03, 2008
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http://trig.com/theflies/invite
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