It has been a few years since we last wrote about Jacob and his mates. But while trawling the internet to avoid professional and household duties we discovered
Murder 24/7, a six-track mini-album by
Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lockpickers. One listen and we were thorough captivated and massively entertained. With the theme of murder as entertainment, a gothic folk/roots R&R approach all underpinned by a dub rhythm section, it is a great little record. Call it gothic dub folk, rockabilly dub or whatever you imagine fits. But the genre really doesn't matter when it tickles our fancy. And oh, we are very tickled.
The band is Jacob Lovatt (vocals/lyrics), Josh Longton (bass/guitars/keys), Michael Bleazard (drums/percussion), Jamie Bolland (keysboards/piano), and Christopher Haddow (guitars). Murder 24/7 is out now in digital and vinyl formats via Errol's Hot Wax.
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This sounds like a wonderfully unique and captivating record! The concept of murder as entertainment, set to a gothic folk/roots sound underpinned by a dub rhythm section, is incredibly intriguing. Descriptions like "gothic dub folk" and "rockabilly dub" suggest a band that's not afraid to experiment and create a sound all their own. It's great that they've managed to be both dark and entertaining. For a different kind of thrill, you might enjoy a spin at https://thewestace.nl/ for a change of pace. I'm definitely going to check out this mini-album for something completely different.
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