YouMakeTheConnections
Song-driven, psychedelic, electronic music that touches on themes ranging all the way from dogma to Dada.
"Aw shit..." - Flying Lotus
"Salford’s mind-enhancing, consciousness-transporting electronic messiahs... ‘On My Own’ is an utterly sublime piece of work. 9/10" - Reyt Good Music Magazine
"An unlikely name but this Salford outfit deliver eclectic electronica with supercharged atmospherics and dance influences. Vocalist John Lowndes is himself amazing, channelling the semi-falsetto performances of distinct singers such as James Mudriczki (Puressence) into a smooth pop overtone, that sits perfectly atop this lush, magical sway of synths and bubbling bass beats. Computers and synths are perfectly aligned with live mixing to perfectly deliver both a less-is-more and epic soundscape with impeccable timing. ‘Sound design’ is by Girl Disaster and her work is as equally thrilling as that of the singer. Like I said unlikely name, amazing sound - one of the best electro-songs I've heard this year. (5/5)" - manchestermusic.co.uk
"Love what you're all about.....count me as an envious admirer. Seems I'm in good company." - Nick McCabe, The Verve/Black Submarine
"These chaps (and chapesse's) are worth your time......Sprawling collection of people doing some interesting stuff, follow all the tributaries." - Nick McCabe (The Verve, Black Submarine) speaking to Rob Marshall (Exit Calm).
"..has there been anything like PWRB, who cite Nietzsche as inspiration, have set lists painted on stage and label the music `Brain-Pop'?... "If you want to hear something original and new, Patchwork Rattlebag could well be your favourite new band." Salford Star
"Enigmatic, atmospheric and haunted sound world. Most memorable." - Marc Yeats http://marc-yeats.co.uk/about/
"John Lowndes is a virtuosic singer and acoustic guitarist...... With the ability to haunt with his modern blend of folk, atmospheric textures and sonic experiments Lowndes paints colourful images with words, melody and noise. In my humble opinion John Lowndes and Patchwork Rattlebag are truly one of the best kept secrets in the music underground today. But don't take my word for it, go forth and hear for yourself." - Adam Hunter, Music Is Our Radar Editor
“The City's new indie kings” - Manchester Evening News