Hailing from Preston, Lancashire in Northwest UK, The Amber List’s sound is a classic indie, guitar driven one, high on melody, peppered with harmonies and touched with atmospherics. Many have likened them to Doves, REM and Echo and the Bunnymen, and it’s fair to say you can hear the influence of such bands in their songs.
All three members of the band have flirted with the limelight in the past, with previous releases on Virgin and Action records and supporting the likes of The Stone Roses, Gene, Hard-fi, The Saw Doctors and Bronski Beat.
With a recent nomination for 'Best Indie Band' from a major internet radio station and several highly acclaimed eps and album tracks getting permanent rotation on many indie stations globally The Amber List make serious music for discerning listeners.
Mick Shepherd: Lead vocals, bass
Tony Cornwell : Guitars, backing vocals atmospheres, racket
Simon Dewhurst: Drums, percussion, backing vocals
'Transitional Times' is a collection of songs that over the years have been favourites of listeners but never available physically until now.
Following many requests to make these songs available we decided it was time to get in the studio and record a few for a limited CD run, we hope you like the outcome!
Our first album ‘The Ache of Being’ is completely sold out but fear not, our new album will be available late Autumn.
In the meantime enjoy these new recordings of songs only previously available via streaming platforms.
This E.P. is only available from us at our shows or
exclusively at Action Records, Preston.
‘The Ache of Being' follows the success of 'The Ever present Elephant' and tackles similar themes.
Thanks go to John Kettle at TMP and Matt Pennington at Yeager for their skills, expertise and support in the making of both releases.
Cover art was created by Nick Rhodes @Switchopen. Nick has created artwork for artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Fleet Foxes, The National, Queens of the Stone Age and The Flaming Lips to name but a few.
Sleeve design was created by long time collaborator and friend of the band Stephen Caton @Source Creative. Stephen is an award winning designer and has an extensive client list, working with the likes of Creative Lancashire, Patrick Grant and local legend Wayne Hemmingway.
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E-mail: theamberlist@gmail.com
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