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| Screaming Maldini are creating energetic infectious pop by skillfully blending catchy hooks and sing-a-long choruses with complex orchestral arrangements and five-part harmonies. | Screaming Maldini are creating energetic infectious pop by skillfully blending catchy hooks and sing-a-long choruses with complex orchestral arrangements and five-part harmonies. |
| The overflowing energy in their music matches their work ethic as they've been busying away putting the final touches on their self-titled debut album. On top of that they've enjoyed performing with a 40-piece orchestra, staging a few a capella flashmobs and working with Matt Berry from the IT Crowd, who's remixed their latest single 'Summer, Somewhere', which includes holiday footage from their fans. | The overflowing energy in their music matches their work ethic as they've been busying away putting the final touches on their self-titled debut album. On top of that they've enjoyed performing with a 40-piece orchestra, staging a few a capella flashmobs and working with Matt Berry from the IT Crowd, who's remixed their latest single 'Summer, Somewhere', which includes holiday footage from their fans. |
| Here's a YouTube clip of one of the flashmobs. | Here's a YouTube clip of one of the flashmobs. |
| Dream team | Dream team |
| Their journey began in 2009 and after a few changes to their lineup they assembled their six-piece "dream team". Nick Cox, Gina Walters, Annie Rushworth, Tim Walker, Jonathan Cornish and Ben Hoblyn, are full of determination and "ready to hit the ground running." | Their journey began in 2009 and after a few changes to their lineup they assembled their six-piece "dream team". Nick Cox, Gina Walters, Annie Rushworth, Tim Walker, Jonathan Cornish and Ben Hoblyn, are full of determination and "ready to hit the ground running." |
| Only coming across the band recently it's obvious their "dream team" formula is working and getting people's attention. They describe themselves as being 'different' but in a good way and that's certainly true. Each track the band have released so far offers something new and unexpected to their sound. Their latest single 'Summer, Somewhere' still has obvious pop elements throughout but Gina Walters' beautiful vocals glides you through this epic and ambitious piece of music. | Only coming across the band recently it's obvious their "dream team" formula is working and getting people's attention. They describe themselves as being 'different' but in a good way and that's certainly true. Each track the band have released so far offers something new and unexpected to their sound. Their latest single 'Summer, Somewhere' still has obvious pop elements throughout but Gina Walters' beautiful vocals glides you through this epic and ambitious piece of music. |
| The band is proud to be making massive pop tunes but they like to emphasis each song has a unique 'Maldini' edge to it. Gina explains how they're more than just another pop group: "I always say we're under the board umbrella of indie pop but within that we've got an orchestral, complex sound. I don't want to sound pretentious when I say 'complex'… but I think we make that complexity accessible and fun." Annie, their bassist agrees, saying "there's a little bit for everyone" in each of their songs. | The band is proud to be making massive pop tunes but they like to emphasis each song has a unique 'Maldini' edge to it. Gina explains how they're more than just another pop group: "I always say we're under the board umbrella of indie pop but within that we've got an orchestral, complex sound. I don't want to sound pretentious when I say 'complex'… but I think we make that complexity accessible and fun." Annie, their bassist agrees, saying "there's a little bit for everyone" in each of their songs. |
| It really stands out that Screaming Maldini are meticulous when it comes to the writing and recording process. With five out of the six having studied music at university there's always a strict and methodical approach to making their music. I've often come across remarkable new bands who are self-taught and can't read music and thought about whether having a musical background really does help? | It really stands out that Screaming Maldini are meticulous when it comes to the writing and recording process. With five out of the six having studied music at university there's always a strict and methodical approach to making their music. I've often come across remarkable new bands who are self-taught and can't read music and thought about whether having a musical background really does help? |
| "Having a musical background does help us because it's the way we work," says Gina, but she also reckons that it can be restrictive having to think: | "Having a musical background does help us because it's the way we work," says Gina, but she also reckons that it can be restrictive having to think: |
| 'Right, I'm in this key, these are the chords I'm allowed to use.' It's completely boxed me in, so I think it can work both ways, definitely. | 'Right, I'm in this key, these are the chords I'm allowed to use.' It's completely boxed me in, so I think it can work both ways, definitely. |
But for lead singer Nick Cox, who writes the majority of the lyrics, it's often a subconscious and natural process: | But for lead singer Nick Cox, who writes the majority of the lyrics, it's often a subconscious and natural process: |
| I feel like I don't write them at all and they're just kind of there. | I feel like I don't write them at all and they're just kind of there. |
| "Benny and Bjorn were the Lennon and McCartney of the 70s" | "Benny and Bjorn were the Lennon and McCartney of the 70s" |
| The band draw influences from multiple genres and as a six-piece they each have their favourites. They hold classical music in high regard and pay homage to it by incorporating choirs, strings and trumpets in their songs. Nick confesses he has an obsession with ABBA and believes "Benny and Bjorn were the Lennon and McCartney of the 70s." | The band draw influences from multiple genres and as a six-piece they each have their favourites. They hold classical music in high regard and pay homage to it by incorporating choirs, strings and trumpets in their songs. Nick confesses he has an obsession with ABBA and believes "Benny and Bjorn were the Lennon and McCartney of the 70s." |
| Gina is besotted with Natasha Khan from Bat For Lashes admiring how "incredible" she is at performing and adapting the style she sings in. Gina also has no harm in expressing how ambitious and driven she is: "I really want this album to put us on the map". She enjoys being a daydreamer wishing that one day Jools Holland will say "and now it's time for Screaming Maldini." | Gina is besotted with Natasha Khan from Bat For Lashes admiring how "incredible" she is at performing and adapting the style she sings in. Gina also has no harm in expressing how ambitious and driven she is: "I really want this album to put us on the map". She enjoys being a daydreamer wishing that one day Jools Holland will say "and now it's time for Screaming Maldini." |
| Their latest video for 'Summer, Somewhere' was filmed in the Peak District capturing the stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery, which helps to express the message of the song. It's all about wanting to break free from the boredom and frustration of daily life. There's a sense of sadness in the song at the beginning but by the end it's picked you up and got you singing along. | Their latest video for 'Summer, Somewhere' was filmed in the Peak District capturing the stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery, which helps to express the message of the song. It's all about wanting to break free from the boredom and frustration of daily life. There's a sense of sadness in the song at the beginning but by the end it's picked you up and got you singing along. |
| Newest member Ben says the album is an antidote for the end of a relationship: | Newest member Ben says the album is an antidote for the end of a relationship: |
| If you were to break up with someone and you needed some loving afterwards that's what the album gives. It's something everyone needs. | If you were to break up with someone and you needed some loving afterwards that's what the album gives. It's something everyone needs. |
| With the album done and dusted the band are holding off from releasing it until February 2013. But before then they'll be releasing a Christmas song and a new single. | With the album done and dusted the band are holding off from releasing it until February 2013. But before then they'll be releasing a Christmas song and a new single. |
| So with big promises of producing an album that's unique there are high expectations on Screaming Maldini's shoulders but I have a strong feeling we won't be disappointed. | So with big promises of producing an album that's unique there are high expectations on Screaming Maldini's shoulders but I have a strong feeling we won't be disappointed. |
| Emily Brinnand is a freelance journalist, radio presenter and producer. You can listen to her show Mixtape every Tuesday evening at 6pm on Sheffield Live! 93.2fm or online at www.sheffieldlive.org. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyBrinnand | Emily Brinnand is a freelance journalist, radio presenter and producer. You can listen to her show Mixtape every Tuesday evening at 6pm on Sheffield Live! 93.2fm or online at www.sheffieldlive.org. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyBrinnand |
| If you're in a Northern band Emily wants to hear from you so please Tweet her links to your music. | If you're in a Northern band Emily wants to hear from you so please Tweet her links to your music. |
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