Brilliantly rousing and gloriously anarchic, Punch And The Apostles are a hectic, eclectic seven-piece, with accordions and horns to the fore, led by a spindle-framed chaos merchant. A band which typifies the pointless inconsequence of blunt categorisation, their mighty, meaty songs and genre-busting approach has garnered much in the way of plaudits and accolade, receiving notable air time on Radio 1, Radio Scotland, Radio 6 and XFM. Aptly named, their music whacks you in the face but then gently strokes your hair. Punk, jazz, blues, rock and a big dollop of chaos are perfectly orchestrated to merge seamlessly with gentle waltzes and eastern European folk tunes. The result is a jaw-dropper.
Their reputation as a provocative, dynamic and riotous live band saw them build up a loyal and excited local following in a matter of months. In their first year, they scraped, scooped, gouged and gashed a niche for themselves, performing around 70 gigs, putting out six singles in various formats: two vinyls on Lucky Number 9, two downloads on Ten Tracks and two on CD compilations featuring the best new Scottish bands, compiled by Art Goes Pop, and Limbo Live. They have also played a Radio 1 live session, a bunch of Scottish festivals and a week of gigs across London.
Their phenomenal debut album, Punch and the Apostles, recorded with producer Mark Freegard (Manic Street Preachers, The Breeders) was released in late 2009, whereupon they upped sticks and moved to Berlin. With such a passionately uncompromising approach to making music, this band are creating some of the most innovative and original songs and sounds out there right now.
‘the most exciting and provocative band in Scotland’ Rick Fulton/Daily Record
‘one of the best live bands in the world right now’ Jim Gellatly/Radio Scotland
‘a band making waves’ Vic Galloway/Radio Scotland
‘wowing the masses’ The List
