Kinesis (band)
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Kinesis were an alternative rock
band
from Bolton
, England
. The group formed in September 2000 whilst at school, and split after five years in June 2005. During this time they recorded two full studio album
s, a mini album and several singles
under three record label
s.
When Handshakes for Bullets
was released in September 2003, the band were featured in NME
and Kerrang!
. However, Kinesis' label, Independiente Records
, withdrew their marketing budget. The album was funded through selling live equipment, and the band fully created the album (including production work). The band made a joint decision to leave the music industry in 2005.
Since the split, Conor McGloin helped produce To The Bones' first singles, before they themselves went on to become signed.
was the five track, self-released EP
, The Flowers Are Dead, which was followed up by a mini-album, Worship Yourself. This mini-album was released on the band's own 'White Noise Recordings' record label. At that time, the ages of the band ranged from 16 to 18. Rave reviews of Worship Yourself in publications such as Kerrang! helped the band build up a dedicated, if small, fan base in the UK
. The band signed a recording contract
with Independiente in 2002.
They released their first full-length album Handshakes For Bullets
in September 2003 on Independiente. The band toured the UK on a number of occasions, and also played concerts in New York
(as part of the CMJ music festival
), Texas
(as part of the South By Southwest
festival) and Tokyo
. Kinesis played concerts supporting numerous bands, the most prominent of which were; Linkin Park
, Muse
, Manic Street Preachers
, Biffy Clyro
, Hundred Reasons
and Lostprophets
. They also performed on a number of their own headline tours.
The band parted with Independiente, in mid 2004. Their second album You Are Being Lied to
was released in June 2005 on the indie label Captains of Industry
. The album was recorded and produced by the band themselves on a tight budget.
, because of their politically minded lyrics. Their first album covered subjects such as the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA), euthanasia
, as well as their views on the social habits of the British people, especially the younger generation to which they belong. The band were also known for their uniform
style of dark blue jeans and white t-shirts.
Following the split, three of the members returned to education. Marshall studied International Relations at the University of Toronto
. He now lives in Guadalajara
, Mexico
and writes for the newspaper, Guadalajara Reporter. Chow studied Graphic Design at the University of Plymouth. McGloin began a degree in PPE at Oxford University in 2006, whilst Bromley worked as a website designer and is a member of the Church of Scientology
.
McGloin has gone back into the music industry by producing EPs for local Bolton bands To The Bones, and a debut four track EP for Heath Seeds. He also took a job at the London
based artists management company, Hall or Nothing.
In 2006, Bromley released two songs on his Myspace profile. Both were written and recorded in Bromley's house using his White Noise Recordings label.
sessions
Unreleased material from Handshakes for Bullets
sessions or earlier
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
from Bolton
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
, England
England
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. The group formed in September 2000 whilst at school, and split after five years in June 2005. During this time they recorded two full studio album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s, a mini album and several singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
under three record label
Record label
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s.
When Handshakes for Bullets
Handshakes for Bullets (album)
Handshakes For Bullets is the debut album by Kinesis, the rock band from Bolton, released 29 September 2003 by Independiente records. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and mixed by Dave Eringa with Sean Genockey, except track 9 & 5 . It was recorded at Jacobs Rocords, Rak Studios and Wessex...
was released in September 2003, the band were featured in NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
and Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
. However, Kinesis' label, Independiente Records
Independiente Records
Independiente is a record label formed in 1997 after Andy MacDonald sold Go! Discs Records to PolyGram in 1996 for a reported £30 million. In the UK, the label is distributed Vital PIAS....
, withdrew their marketing budget. The album was funded through selling live equipment, and the band fully created the album (including production work). The band made a joint decision to leave the music industry in 2005.
Since the split, Conor McGloin helped produce To The Bones' first singles, before they themselves went on to become signed.
Band line-up
- Michael Bromley - (Vocals, Guitar)
- Conor McGloin - (Guitar)
- Tom Marshall - (Bass guitar, Vocals)
- Neil Chow - (Drums)
Recording history
Their first recordingSound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
was the five track, self-released EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, The Flowers Are Dead, which was followed up by a mini-album, Worship Yourself. This mini-album was released on the band's own 'White Noise Recordings' record label. At that time, the ages of the band ranged from 16 to 18. Rave reviews of Worship Yourself in publications such as Kerrang! helped the band build up a dedicated, if small, fan base in the UK
United Kingdom
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. The band signed a recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with Independiente in 2002.
They released their first full-length album Handshakes For Bullets
Handshakes for Bullets (album)
Handshakes For Bullets is the debut album by Kinesis, the rock band from Bolton, released 29 September 2003 by Independiente records. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and mixed by Dave Eringa with Sean Genockey, except track 9 & 5 . It was recorded at Jacobs Rocords, Rak Studios and Wessex...
in September 2003 on Independiente. The band toured the UK on a number of occasions, and also played concerts in New York
New York City
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(as part of the CMJ music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
), Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(as part of the South By Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
festival) and Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. Kinesis played concerts supporting numerous bands, the most prominent of which were; Linkin Park
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries...
, Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
, Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...
, Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
, Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are an English rock band from Farnborough, Hampshire, composed of Colin Doran , Larry Hibbitt , Andy Gilmour , Andy Bews and Ben Doyle . Originally, the band was signed to Columbia Records in mid April 2001, after fourteen months of near-constant touring...
and Lostprophets
Lostprophets
Lostprophets is a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. To date, Lostprophets have released four studio...
. They also performed on a number of their own headline tours.
The band parted with Independiente, in mid 2004. Their second album You Are Being Lied to
You Are Being Lied to (album)
You Are Being Lied to is Kinesis' second and follow up album to Handshakes For Bullets. It is also the final release made by the band just before they split up in 2005. Released 29 September 2003 by Captains of Industry and financed by the band....
was released in June 2005 on the indie label Captains of Industry
Captains of Industry (record label)
The Captains of Industry were an independent record label based in London and Durham, UK. They announced their launch in 2003 "as a self-funded experiment in art and commerce" with a plan to exist for 5 years, and as a result ceased trading while in profit in 2008.They released material by artists...
. The album was recorded and produced by the band themselves on a tight budget.
Artistic comparisons
Kinesis were often compared to the Manic Street PreachersManic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...
, because of their politically minded lyrics. Their first album covered subjects such as the North American Free Trade Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. It superseded the Canada – United States Free Trade Agreement...
(NAFTA), euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
, as well as their views on the social habits of the British people, especially the younger generation to which they belong. The band were also known for their uniform
Uniform
A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates...
style of dark blue jeans and white t-shirts.
Split and post Kinesis
The band split up on the day that the latter album was released. Thus, many of the songs from this album were never performed live.Following the split, three of the members returned to education. Marshall studied International Relations at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
. He now lives in Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and writes for the newspaper, Guadalajara Reporter. Chow studied Graphic Design at the University of Plymouth. McGloin began a degree in PPE at Oxford University in 2006, whilst Bromley worked as a website designer and is a member of the Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology is an organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. The Church of Scientology International is the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for the overall ecclesiastical management, dissemination and...
.
McGloin has gone back into the music industry by producing EPs for local Bolton bands To The Bones, and a debut four track EP for Heath Seeds. He also took a job at the London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based artists management company, Hall or Nothing.
In 2006, Bromley released two songs on his Myspace profile. Both were written and recorded in Bromley's house using his White Noise Recordings label.
Albums
- Handshakes For BulletsHandshakes for Bullets (album)Handshakes For Bullets is the debut album by Kinesis, the rock band from Bolton, released 29 September 2003 by Independiente records. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and mixed by Dave Eringa with Sean Genockey, except track 9 & 5 . It was recorded at Jacobs Rocords, Rak Studios and Wessex...
(September 2003) - You Are Being Lied toYou Are Being Lied to (album)You Are Being Lied to is Kinesis' second and follow up album to Handshakes For Bullets. It is also the final release made by the band just before they split up in 2005. Released 29 September 2003 by Captains of Industry and financed by the band....
(June 2005)
Singles
| Date | Title | Album | UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2002 | "And They Obey" | Handshakes For Bullets Handshakes for Bullets (album) Handshakes For Bullets is the debut album by Kinesis, the rock band from Bolton, released 29 September 2003 by Independiente records. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and mixed by Dave Eringa with Sean Genockey, except track 9 & 5 . It was recorded at Jacobs Rocords, Rak Studios and Wessex... |
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| August 2002 | "Everything Destroys Itself Everything Destroys Itself (song) "Everything Destroys Itself" was the second non-mainstreem single released from the Bolton quartet. Available at a time before Handshakes For Bullets this CD could only but purchased at the bands gigs.... " |
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| October 2002 | "Billboard Beauty Billboard Beauty (song) "Billboard Beauty" is the debut single by the English band Kinesis from their first album, Handshakes For Bullets. Released October 18, 2002, in CD and 7" Vinyl format. The song failed to make the UK top one hundred charts.-Video:... " |
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| March 2003 | "...And They Obey" | #63 | |
| June 2003 | "Forever Reeling Forever Reeling (song) "Forever Reeling" is the third single by the English band Kinesis from their first album, Handshakes for Bullets. Released June 16, 2003, in CD and 7" Vinyl format. The single reached number 65 in the UK charts.-Video:... " |
#65 | |
| September 2003 | "One Way Mirror One Way Mirror (song) "One Way Mirror" is the fourth single by the English band Kinesis from their first album, Handshakes For Bullets . Released September 15, 2003, in CD and 7" Vinyl format... " |
#71 |
Unreleased songs
Unreleased material from You Are Being Lied toYou Are Being Lied to (album)
You Are Being Lied to is Kinesis' second and follow up album to Handshakes For Bullets. It is also the final release made by the band just before they split up in 2005. Released 29 September 2003 by Captains of Industry and financed by the band....
sessions
- "Vibrations of Sincerity"
- "Your Sugar Is Poison"
Unreleased material from Handshakes for Bullets
Handshakes for Bullets (album)
Handshakes For Bullets is the debut album by Kinesis, the rock band from Bolton, released 29 September 2003 by Independiente records. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and mixed by Dave Eringa with Sean Genockey, except track 9 & 5 . It was recorded at Jacobs Rocords, Rak Studios and Wessex...
sessions or earlier
- "Beauty From Afar"
- "Conor1"
- "I Am The Light"
- "Night Time Song"
- "Save The Wales"
- "Something Is Coming"
- "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" (CoverCover versionIn popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of The SmithsThe SmithsThe Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
song) - "These Forgotten Words"