UK ELECTRO ALT-POP BAND SYKES Streams New EP Gold Dust

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London, UK – October 15th, 2014 – The UK-based female fronted electronic alt-pop band, Sykes have partnered with Interview Magazine for an exclusive EP stream of the release Gold Dust, due out10/20/14. The independent release is filled with catchy indie-electro sounds with an aura of elegance and sophistication. Between their impeccable musicianship to their enticing song lyrics, Sykes is the feel-good go to band that everyone can agree makes them smile. Here is what Sykes had to say about their brand new EP:

“Gold Dust is our new 4 track EP produced by Cam Blackwood. We wrote three of the songs over the past year whilst gigging and living in London, and the track I’d Do It Again has been in our set since our first gig! In contrast, the title track “Gold Dust¨ was only written two weeks before we went into the studio but we believed in it so much that it set the tone for the rest of the record. Enjoy!” – Sykes

Sykes kicked off 2014 with tumultuous performances at Glastonbury and Vans Warped Tour UK and decided it would be the year they would alter their sound completely. Stemming off a more pop EP, Sykes teamed up with Cam Blackwood and Mazen Murad at Voltaire Studios to redefine their music with a spectral synth-pop sound to form their newest release Gold Dust. The EP features two singles/music videos “Gold Dust” and “Anybody Out There” already released to much acclaim on sites such as Q Magazine, BBC Radio 1, Metro and Fred Perry Subculture.

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What the press are saying about Sykes:
“Spectral synth-pop” – Q magazine
“Screams euphoria and enchantment, completely captivating the listener.” – Indie Shuffle

More about Sykes:

South London three-piece SYKES make alternative pop that blends upbeat guitar music with infectiouspop melodies and soft female vocals. Praised for having a “unique sound that pours from each member” – Indie Licks, the spectrum of SYKES collective influences are as far ranging as Daft Punk through to Fleetwood Mac.

Their 2013 self-released “Out Of Your hands EP” (produced by Cam Blackwood) was followed by a string of live dates throughout 2013 and early 2014 including big festivals such as Glastonbury and Bestival, tour support to The Wombats, Ryan Keen and American Hi Fi, as well playing their own shows in London venues including Ronnie Scotts, The Lexington, 100 club, Scala and National History Museum. Over in the US, SYKES were invited to showcase their music in various venues around Florida (Revolution Live). The band were then championed by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman who invited them to play on the UK leg of Vans Warped Tour at Alexandra Palace.

The sugary melodies coupled with Julia’s gentle vocals make the music of SYKES reminiscent of the music of Lady Hawke, My Timing My Tiger and Saint Etienne. SYKES will release a 4 track E.P in October 2014. The title track ‘Gold Dust’ (Released in July, 2014), was included in Q magazine’s ‘Five Songs To Hear This Week’ column, was God Is In The TV’s ‘Track of the Day’ and received Radio 1 support with plays from Jen Long on BBC Introducing.

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