Charlottefield

Stand Up

Out April 24th, ‘Stand Up’, ‘Can’t Stand up’ highlghts two sides of a continually evolving band. ‘Stand Up’ is a taut, explosive, self-recorded rendition of what has become a staple part of the bands live set. Deftly arranged and punctuated by a tight, reflexive rhythm section, ‘Stand Up’ is a sharp, immediate shot in the arm, melody pinned down by dischord.

Effectively a snapshot of Charlottefield in early 2006, the 7” both brings us up to date, and gives a pointer of what’s to come - the former being written just after the ‘How Long Are You Staying’ LP, and ‘Can’t Stand Up’ their newest song to date. ‘Can’t Stand Up’ is at the opposite end of the field; less righteousness, more space and melody. The next LP is likely to stretch out these two points. Eclectic, wilful, and as likely to draw inspiration from Erik Satie as they are Harry Pussy, if Charlottefield are primarily informed by hardcore punk and post-punk experimentalism, these are still nevertheless more allusions than influences worn on sleeves.

Fully at home on stage (or what serves as a stage - non-venues such as schools or houses being a frequent alternative), Charlottefield have to date played with the likes of Wolf Eyes, Animal Collective, USA Is A Monster and Battles. A visceral, compulsive, and increasingly expansive live act, one recent review noted the experience was ‘like being eaten alive by Dave Brubeck’.