Myspace Magic: Mutineers

The latest band to make into NME-E's Myspace Magic section hail from Manchester. Mutineers are a quartet who have evolved from bands such as Haven, Marion, The Cardinals and Johnny Marr’s Healers. Having started to make a noise on the 'net and with a series of gigs behind them, including support slots with The View, among others, NME-E decided to find out a little more...

NME-E: So, who the heck are Mutineers, then?
Mut: The quartet’s story starts at the beginning of 2008, when four drinking mates with an already impressive history decided to pool their talents. Vocalist Nick Mallins had previously fronted the hotly tipped Cardinals alongside bassist Iwan Gronow, who had also spent time in the revered ranks of Haven and Johnny Marr’s Healers. Recruiting guitarist Michael Reed and former Haven drummer Jack Mitchell to the tight-knit fold, it then took mere months to craft an album’s worth of towering anthems, with results which recall the shimmering grandiosity of Echo and the Bunnymen or the aching simplicity of Lloyd Cole, channelling the genius of past greats and forging it into something very much of their own making.

Confidence is not an issue with Mutineers, read on...

NME-E: What do you sound like?
Mut: Simple yet epic guitars chime from the heart carried along by Gronow and Mitchell’s tightly fused rhythms, while Mallins’ vocals have that Neil Young trick of seeming fragile yet actually being possessed of angelic strength, aching with something deep beyond our years, delivering lyrics that are equal parts romantic, down to earth and abstract. Slices of towering anthemic pop to match anything in the international armoury of The Killers or prime REM.

Told you so. These guys don't need a promotion department! Also found a hint of Athlete in there.

NME-E: What can we expect from Mutineers in the near future?
Mut: Apart from world domination, we've recorded our debut album in Wales and London, mixed by Idlewild and House of Love producer Paul Tipler, due for imminent release. We’ve served our time as a best kept secret, and the secret is about to be let out. Once you’re initiated, Mutineers will have you believing that you have known and loved our songs for all of your life.

Personally, of the four tracks currently available to listen to on Mutineers' myspace page I recommend 'Hyde Road', although they're all worth a listen, really.


Mutineers clearly have a high opinion of themselves, NME-E does too. Check out their latest gig dates on the NME-E calendar, 'Put On Your Dancing Shoes'


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