What people are saying…….
CUR1350 (Cambridge University Radio)
10/05/04
We’ve been toasting our first radio play! Rewind and See
You were featured on CUR1350’s
(Cambridge University Radio) Scene show, presented by Phil Pethybridge. Phil
said he was “well impressed” and described See You as “a beautiful” track.
Follow this link for a brief extract from the
show.
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Its hard to define exactly what makes a great
band, obviously you need talent, but just as important are confidence, style,
passion and belief. Siskin is a band overflowing with these qualities, and
more, they have that indescribable X factor that just makes them a pleasure to
watch. Quite often you watch a band and you're left with the feeling that you
could do better, then one Friday you stumble upon a band like siskin in the Old
Still, Peterborough and you're left in awe of their beautifully crafted songs,
talented performing and pretty much perfect vocals. Lead singer Katie is not
only blessed with a stunning voice that fills the room with the richest most
powerful and crisp sound you're ever likely to hear, she also has a unique
talent for making you feel like she's singing just for you, she manages to
connect on personal level with just about everyone in the room. Drummer Paul
spends most of the set with a huge grin on his face, he'll tell you later that
its because he's laughing at the mistakes he's made, personally I think thats
bullshit, he's smiling simply cos he's loving what he's doing, if this band
makes mistakes they hide it very well, its the trust they have in each others
abilities that makes them able to put so much emotion in their performance.
Musically they describe themselves as indie pop, but in their case the genre is
unimportant, go and see siskin if you appreciate good music, give them an
audience and they will give you a night of high quality entertainment.
The Hunts Post 06/02/04 (abridged version)
Bright future - a little bird told me!
CAT BELL meets Siskin - and is very impressed. I AM extremely excited about
this week's band, ladies and gentlemen. Not only do I love their CD but I have
seen them perform a live acoustic set and it was fantastic. Siskin have been
together for just six months but have already produced an EP and are breaking
into the university circuit. I really hope this band make it further than
playing local pubs and clubs. Their self-titled EP demonstrates the varying
musical styles that the band are more than capable of playing. The opening
number is a real stunner, full of energy and powerful vocals from Kate. The
closing track, See You, while being much slower and softer is still a powerful
piece of music. The band's website is good too.
Peterborough
Evening Telegraph 16/01/04
INDIE popsters
siskin are making a welcome return to the live circuit after taking a break
over the festive season. The female-fronted band have been together just a
matter of months, but already have proven a hit with audiences across the city.
The band's next gig is scheduled for Friday, February 6, at the Old Still, in
the Westgate Arcade, Peterborough.
EP
review-Cambridge Band Agency (21/11/03)
Siskin are a relatively new
five-piece band from Cambridgeshire and this is the first studio release from
them featuring four original tracks. The Opener, "Live Today" carries
power, speed and sheer energy and is reminiscent of the James Bond Theme style
by John Barry, with its guitar courtesy of Gareth, lyrics and the mighty vocals
of Kate Ward. "Rewind", the second track from the cd, takes on a
lighter more delicate sound, laced in acoustic guitar and emotive heartfelt
lyrics and sounds like something that Heather Nova might have had her hand in.
By the time that you're halfway through "Eternal Optimist" you will
have already realised just how great Siskin are, lyrically and musically. The
recording is incredibly slick and the choice of songs a perfect variation to
show of their musical diversity and Kate's vocal power too. "See
You" is the cd closer and quite rightly so, with its almost John Lennon
"Imagine" piano intro and outro it makes perfect sense as the ending
to this cd. This is an outstanding cd and hopefully the first of many from this
talented new band. 8/10