Named after the location of one of the bloodiest battles in human history, Somme's music is just as haunting. Their instrumental sound would have made a fitting backdrop to the epic WW1 trench battle that claimed over 1 million casualties in northern France, and I mean that as a compliment. As Somme's music builds throughout with songs like 'Massless', they can be compared to such brilliant groups as Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Slint and Mogwai. Coming out of Crystal Lake, Illinois (ch ch ch ha ha ha....sorry) this 4 piece experimental group is slowly making a name for themselves with amazing reviews of their live show and debut EP 'Weight'. Somme is currently recording their first yet to be named full length album due for release in 2008. With no real video as of yet I found this live footage of them in Chicago. The camera work isn't exactly groundbreaking but the sound is pretty decent for what you usually get from camcorders in the crowd......enjoy!
SOMME ~ LIVE @ SUBTERRANEAN CHICAGO
For more music and info on Somme go here:
http://www.myspace.com/battleofthesomme
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