Fun and energetic is how Bury St Edmunds-based band Fingersmith describe their sound and after listening to their new album, you have to agree.
The piano, bass and drums trio definitely have an upbeat sound, which cannot help but put a smile on your face.
It would be easy to compare them to bands such as Keane or Coldplay, but singer-songwriter Paul Schofield says Fingersmith are not as melancholy or self-congratulating as these groups – upbeat and fun is how the band see themselves.
Paul, who used to promote gigs in Bury, is accompanied by Stephen MacLachlan on drums and percussion and Lewis Andrews on bass.
Lewis replaces Dan Dolby who did all the artwork for the new Saving Face album and played bass on the production before leaving.
Some of the standout tracks include Crazyjay, which has a real Beatles vibe to it with its melody, words and string arrangement – no surprise really when Paul lists Lennon and McCartney as some of his favourite songwriters.
Someday is a nice balled, again with a definite Beatles vibe, while Seven Days starts off on a real chilled almost Café Del Mar Balearic vibe before becoming quite frantic.
Gigs so far include the Clapham Grand, in London, with a 1,500 capacity and Cambridge rock festival.
Fingersmith are definitely a great talent and deserve to go on to big things.
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