The Moth & the Mirror Honestly, This World
| Label | Olive Grove Records |
|---|---|
| Format | CD |
| Release Date | 10th October 2011 |
| Catalogue Number | OGR008 |
| Additional Info | Debut album by The Moth & The Mirror, released on the much respected Olive Grove Records label. ‘Once ensnared, it was impossible to escape the beauty of Sievwright's vocals; lulling you during the gorgeous Soft Insides then terrifying you during Lights, which darkened during the chorus and has echoes of Björk and Nick Cave’ - Sunday Herald |
The Moth & The Mirror have catapulted themselves back into the Scottish music scene following a brief writing and recording sabbatical. The band are made up of members from an array of Scottish talent including: Stacey Sievwright (The Reindeer Section, Arab Strap) – Vocals, Guitar; Gordon Skene (Frightened Rabbit) – Guitar, Vocals; Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow, Song of Return) – Guitar, Vocals; Kevin McCarvel – Bass; Iain Sandilands – Percussion; Peter Murch – Drums.
The band formed after Stacey, Gordon, Kevin and original drummer Murdo MacKenzie were recruited as a backing band for Colin MacLeod aka The Boy Who Trapped The Sun back in 2006. Colin went on to sign a publishing contract with Universal and moved to London. Stacey, Gordon and Murdo had built up such a rapport that they decided to continue as a collective.
Frontwoman Stacey had been collaborating with percussionist Iain since 2001. She then introduced him to the rest of the band and The Moth & The Mirror were born. Murdo consequently moved to London to continue playing with The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, so they invited impresarios Louis, Kevin and Pete to join and have been going strong as a 6-piece band ever since.
Highlights have included appearances at T in the Park, Connect Festival, The West End Festival, Belladrum and Sounds in the Grounds on the Isle of Lewis. They have also supported the likes of Snow Patrol, Band of Horses, Frightened Rabbit, Asobi Seksu, Tilly And The Wall and The Constantines. They were also a featured artist on Conor Oberst’s (Bright Eyes) Team Love, alongside the likes Gruff Rhys and Jenny Lewis.
‘Once ensnared, it was impossible to escape the beauty of Sievwright's vocals; lulling you during the gorgeous Soft Insides then terrifying you during Lights, which darkened during the chorus and has echoes of Björk and Nick Cave’ - Sunday Herald
‘Love love love love love the songs. They are awesome. Listening to it in the car in the LA sunshine. Sounding great.’ – Gary Lightbody, Snow Patrol
‘Given the strength of their live shows – not to mention recording sessions with Tony Doogan, he of shoulders oft-rubbed by Belle and Sebastian and Mogwai – their debut could be the stuff of beauty.’ – The Skinny
‘A dark, decorative brand of folkie, alternative rock’ – The List
