The Orielles - live review and interview 4.3.18
February 2018 saw The Orielles not only go out on a nationwide tour but it was the month that saw this brilliant band release their long-awaited debut album on Heavenly Records. With their brand of raw funk, with hints of flamenco, blues, Santana type instrumentals and 60’s summer vibes, The Orielles are singing to a glorious beat. Matt Mead caught up with the band at the start of the tour at Nottingham’s Rough Trade store. Having been introduced recently to The Orielles I was blown away how fluid and brilliant a band I had missed out on. With slight hints at 90’s era Happy Monday’s, A Certain Ratio, but with the band having their own originality to their brand of superb indie pop full of funk, stoner bongos, disco synth POWs and dreamy arch lullabies, this a band that is well on their way into the hearts and homes of those with a keen ear for the best record collection. With a packed crowd at Rough Trade baying for the return of the band, the band kick of proceedings with a n...