Baxter - debut EP 'End of the World' + NEW single

Although they may appear to be newcomers, South London-based quintet Baxter have a vast range of musical backgrounds, influences and identities they bring together making them stand out amongst trendy ‘scene-of-the-day’ acts.

This band have no interest in day glo electro. Nor do they have an interest in making statements against ‘the man’ whoever he is. They care about three things: creating exciting music, performing crowd energising sets and having fun in life!

Even though the title of their debut EP, 'End of the World' which features single "Standing on the Edge of the Tide" may lead one to believe this is not the case, in actuality their music shines through like an uplifting ray of sunlight peering through rain clouds after a storm with appealing choruses and finely layered arrangements. (Wow! Where did that sentence come from Mr. PR Man?!)

Having been compared to acts such as Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon and Snoop Dogg (just checking you were reading this), it is no wonder that they’re as popular as they are. Oh and it helps if certain members of the bands were in successful and higher profile acts previously. Have a look at their biography if you don’t believe me. Don’t worry. I’ll wait... Now do you see what I’m talking about?

On to their career and EP at the present. The cold hard facts are they’ve been gigging all over the UK and playing all the right venues in London (229, The Astoria(RIP), Clapham Grand) thus building up quite a fan base and selling out many of these spots.

They were nominated for Best Indie Act at the 2008 Indy Music Awards with no material released. The EP is getting early industry support from countless people (We can’t tell you who due to drummer Dave’s day job’s requirement of client confidentiality.)

They’re also one of the Saturday night headliners on the main stage at the Fahrenheit Festival in August with a slot confirmed at the Fresh Festival in Scotland in September and a launch party at Proud Galleries in London coming up on the 21st of August, 2009. Other touring is planned for the rest of autumn.

The Paul Atkins produced (Charlotte Johansen) and Andy Jackson mastered (Pink Floyd) ‘End of the World’ EP features four tracks reflecting their life experiences individually and as a group. From the dark side of relationships told in a way that puts a positive spin on it (‘End of the World’) to the insane world of being a manufactured pop star (‘Avenue’), this is a gutsy debut which is sure to please. Don’t take our word for it, though. Come down to Proud Galleries on the 21st August and witness for yourself that the end of the world certainly isn’t coming for Baxter.

The ‘End of the World’ EP and the single from it "Standing On the Edge of the Tide" are out on the 24th of August 2009 on Malloty Up Records.

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