Signed to 30:30 Recordings and have previously released two singles- Taxi and their debut Nightjoy on Fantastic Plastic Records, a split single Opening Shot on Kitchenware Records as well as having their music featured of several compilation CDs. Their debut album Not Enough Night is due out in March 2007 preceded by the single Outwards in December 2006.
Creators of this year’s best indie rock debut; make no mistake, Newcastle’s Kubichek! are a devoutly special band. As incendiary as the intentionally explosive exclamation mark that doorstops their moniker, like all the best bands, they come armed with a musical manifesto – a mission statement if you will – that encompasses their lust for uncompromising DIY punk jitter, noir tinged, New Wave tainted atmos, and feedback swamped melodic sass. Said debut, ‘Not Enough Night’ is evocative of their variety in palate; a record that perfectly plots their brilliance over twelve explosive, contrasting melodic assaults, announcing their arrival to the world with aplomb. It is a stunning debut missive.
Formed from their wreckage of their former band (North East England’s much beloved Parklandsway) - and forged from a mutual love of Idlewild, Mogwai, Fugazi, At The Drive In, Primal Scream, and Sigur Ros – they’re a band for anyone who ever believed in the clang of the electric guitar, the rasp of a tattered voice, and a bellyful of bright, bold, guitar skewed pop songs. Consisting of Alan McDonald (vocals / guitar), Mark Nelson (guitar), Frog (bass) and Chris McGreevy (drums), they’ve long since won the hearts of NME (who’ve frequently juxtaposed the worlds ‘brilliant!’, ‘awesome!’ and ‘vital!’ alongside their name), while the likes of Bloc Party, Zane Lowe, The Futureheads, Steve Lamacq, Maximo Park, and Editors are all committed fans. Kubichek! are your favourite bands’, new favourite new band. It’s likely they’ll be yours too.
The vitality and zest of Kubichek!’s music can be put down to their zeal for music at large. That their very being resonates so deeply in the hearts of their fans (as a band who understand the necessity and importance of getting in van, playing, getting in van, playing some more, the Newcastle group snared the hearts of fans night after night last year), it’s testament to their adoration of sound and song that before they’re musicians - and before they’re songwriters – fitting with their keen, uncompromising, heart-on-sleeve DIY ethos – Kubichek! are fans of music.
After an unbelievably brilliant debut album & year which saw the band constantly touring the uk, finishing with slots at Reading & Leeds festivals and a hometown finale, Kubichek! headed back into the studio to create a follow up to Not-Enough-Night.
However in September 2007, original lead singer and guitarist Alan MacDonald left the band, the myspace announcement read "We're sad to say that Alan is no longer with the band. We've all been friends and band members for some time now and have had some great experiences together as a result. We wish Alan all the best for the future."
Nevertheless the band continued with occasional vocalist Frog taking up the reigns as frontman. In recent times chek! have been "doing a Klaxons" as drummer McGreevy called with Frog limiting his bass playing to the studio and Bob from Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire joining on bass for recent live performances. chek! are now in the studio creating follow up to Not-Enough-Night, for release later this year!!!
Method Acting
Kubichek! Lyrics
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So don't just lie there and make your excuses
It doesn't matter where we go tonight
It ends in disaster, it ends in disaster and
And I think we've gone full circle now
We've sat together, through every type of silence
There is in this town, there is in this town
And this house is built for somebody elses intrigue
And if things will go wrong then just let them go wrong now
This is a problem, it needs to be solved by you
So don't just lie there and make your excuses
Late at night and i'm not walking home in the cold,
On my own, you dont half pick your moments to talk about
The things you never wanna talk about
It doesn't matter where we go tonight
It ends in disaster, it ends in disaster and
And I think we've gone full circle now
We've sat together, through every type of silence
There is in this town, there is in this town
And this house is built for somebody elses intrigue
And if things will go wrong then just let them go wrong now
How many people do ya hear say they've found themselves?
At our age it just kinda happens so dont panic
I wouldnt bother talking to poetic friends cause its more than likely they just wanna get their ends away
This town is emptied for the last time, for the last time
The lyrics of Kubichek!'s song Method Acting seem to be about a tumultuous relationship that has gone full circle. The singer is urging their partner to take action and solve their problems instead of making excuses. The song emphasizes that no matter where they go, their relationship ends in disaster. The couple has gone through all types of silence and despite sitting together, the house they live in seems like it has been built for someone else's intrigue. The singer is asking their partner to stop being passive and just let things go wrong if they must.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of timing when it comes to communication. The line "you don't half pick your moments to talk about the things you never wanna talk about" suggests that the partner brings up topics at inconvenient times. The singer acknowledges that at their age, people tend to find themselves and not to panic. The song ends on a melancholy note with the town being emptied for the last time.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on a relationship that has hit a dead end. The singer is urging their partner to take action and confront their problems head-on instead of avoiding them. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of communication and proper timing when it comes to discussing difficult topics.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a problem, it needs to be solved by you
There is a problem that requires your immediate attention, and it is your responsibility to find a solution.
So don't just lie there and make your excuses
You cannot simply avoid the problem by making flimsy excuses, you must face it head-on.
It doesn't matter where we go tonight
It ends in disaster, it ends in disaster and
And I think we've gone full circle now
No matter where we go or what we do, it always ends in catastrophe, and we seem to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of trouble.
We've sat together, through every type of silence
There is in this town, there is in this town
And this house is built for somebody elses intrigue
And if things will go wrong then just let them go wrong now
We have endured many uncomfortable and awkward silences in this town, and this dwelling seems to have been designed to accommodate someone else's interests. If things go wrong, we might as well accept them and move on.
Late at night and i'm not walking home in the cold,
On my own, you dont half pick your moments to talk about
The things you never wanna talk about
In the middle of the night, I am not wandering alone in the frigid cold, yet you always choose the worst moments to bring up topics that you normally avoid discussing.
How many people do ya hear say they've found themselves?
At our age it just kinda happens so dont panic
How often have you heard individuals claim that they have finally discovered their true selves? At a young age, it is something that occurs naturally, therefore don't worry too much about it.
I wouldnt bother talking to poetic friends cause its more than likely they just wanna get their ends away
I would avoid conversing with literary acquaintances since they are usually looking to satisfy their primal desires.
This town is emptied for the last time, for the last time
This community has been abandoned for the ultimate moment, and it will never be occupied again.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.