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!!!
Stutter
Kubichek! Lyrics
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And they dress to reflect that they're harder than anyone
Harder than anyone
Harder than anyone
Isn't it a hassle to be harder than anyone?
Too many people with their filters
And I've been here every Thursday for the past 5 year
The past 5 year
And now they try to tell me I'm not dressed to come in here
Cause I'm looking for something more than
What's on offer when they're rolling out at night
I'm looking for something more than
The agitation of the city centre
When did I ask you to sit here?
I don't know who you are, got no energy for listening
Energy for listening
Energy for listening
I want your opinion when I ask you something
Too many people looking restless
And they won't hesitate to start if they think you might be pushing in
I wouldn't try pushing in
Wouldn't try pushing in
I'm not unreasonable, I'm tired of waiting
Cause I'm looking for something more than
What's on offer when they're rolling out at night
I'm looking for something more than
What you offer
What you follow
What you live for
I'm looking for something more than
What's on offer when the lights go down at night
I'm looking for something more than
The agitation of the city centre
Cause I'm looking for something more than
What's on offer when the lights go down at night
I'm looking for something more than
What you offer
What you follow
What you live for
Cause I'm bored with all the corners
I turn the corners
They don't lead to anything
And I'm bored with all the corners
You take the warning
This doesn't lead to anything
The lyrics of Kubichek!'s song "Stutter" is a commentary on societal pressures that individuals face to conform, whether it is in the way they dress or their behavior in public spaces. The opening lines, "Too many people looking angry, and they dress to reflect that they're harder than anyone," sets the tone of the song. The artist is commenting on the unnecessary facade people put up to prove their toughness or strength. The repetition of the phrase "Harder than anyone" emphasizes how tiresome and pointless it is to maintain this image all the time. They question it with, "Isn't it a hassle to be harder than anyone?"
The artist's frustration with societal norms continues through the next verse with lines such as "Too many people with their filters" where they address the superficial nature of people in social settings. The repetition of "For the past 5 years" highlights how they've been around long enough to feel like they don't belong anymore. The chorus is an expression of their search for something beyond what's being offered to them. They say, "I'm looking for something more than the agitation of the city center," expressing their disappointment with the repetitive and banal nature of the people and the places they go to.
The song's final verse expresses the artist's disinterest in meaningless conversations and superficial interactions with strangers. They express their frustration with people trying to impose themselves on them by inserting their opinions uninvited. They highlight how tired they are of waiting by saying, "I'm not unreasonable, I'm tired of waiting." The song concludes with the artist's dissatisfaction with the lack of meaning in their life. They say, "I'm bored with all the corners, they don't lead to anything."
Line by Line Meaning
Too many people looking angry
There are a lot of people who appear to be angry
And they dress to reflect that they're harder than anyone
These people dress in a way that implies they are tougher than anyone else
Harder than anyone
They are trying to project an image of toughness
Isn't it a hassle to be harder than anyone?
Being constantly tough and projecting an image of strength can be tiring and frustrating
Too many people with their filters
There are many people who use filters (figuratively or literally)
And I've been here every Thursday for the past 5 year
The singer has been frequenting this place every Thursday for the past five years
For the past 5 year
This is a consistent pattern the singer has followed
The past 5 year
The same routine has been going on for five continuous years
And now they try to tell me I'm not dressed to come in here
Despite the artist's consistency in their visits, they are being told they are not dressed appropriately for this place
Cause I'm looking for something more than
The artist is searching for something beyond what is commonly found in this environment
What's on offer when they're rolling out at night
Other people in this environment seem to be searching for something different at night
The agitation of the city centre
The noise, bustle, and restlessness of the city center are not satisfying the artist
When did I ask you to sit here?
The singer did not invite someone to sit with them and is not interested in listening to them
I don't know who you are, got no energy for listening
The singer is uninterested in listening to someone they don't know, and they feel energetically depleted
Energy for listening
The singer doesn't have the energy or motivation to listen to someone they don't know
I want your opinion when I ask you something
The artist is indicating that they only want someone's opinion when they specifically ask for it
Too many people looking restless
Many people in this environment seem restless and agitated
And they won't hesitate to start if they think you might be pushing in
These individuals are quick to start a confrontation if they feel someone is intruding or getting in their way
I wouldn't try pushing in
The singer is aware of this tendency and is not keen on provoking people in this environment
I'm not unreasonable, I'm tired of waiting
The artist is not trying to provoke anyone, but they are frustrated with the situation and the time they've been waiting
Cause I'm bored with all the corners
The artist is tired of exploring the same old places and routes
I turn the corners
The artist has been trying new places to explore
They don't lead to anything
These routes and paths are not offering anything new or exciting
You take the warning
The artist is warning someone to not follow the same paths and make the same mistakes
This doesn't lead to anything
The singer is saying that these paths and routes are not worth taking
Contributed by Aria A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
oOeRRoRmAnOo
i love this sound ... heard them like nonstop for months! it was a good time of fortune and independence to me :-) kind of touches me deeply AND ROCKS! x)
DenisLD
Love this band!
Luis Perez Mompean
It doesn't matter where we go out tonight It ends in disaster, it ends in disaster... ¡¡Impressive!!
TurrellTV
Soundtrack to my youth. I fucking love Kubichek.
reg1892
Job wasn't paying enough supposedly... but Kubichek! are still going with his blessing.
척추골절
great song! great band..... but.. vocal left the band..
bkk bob
love you always and forever
craigjamesgordon
Cheers. Fully enlightened.
Napo Madero
Fucking miss this band.
Glenn Wilson
saw these 11 times.... just noticed the kid in the botch hoodie at the beginning... wonder if that was coincidence ...