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SPOTLESS Electric Peach

It isn't a secret that I'm thankful to Paul Bluefire (the man from Snakebite City!) for introducing me to the hottest bands I can think of. After Co-Star, Nimbus, Stairwell, Mascara and so many others we have here Spotless!!! The featured track on the latest Snakebite-release already promised a lot but here I have their debut album (11 songs!!!) in my hand and all I can say is that I'm happy I have it. Female fronted indiepop has always been one of my fave genres but I'm the last to disagree that too many of them are sounding a bit too much like Sleeper-wanna be's (although I still prefer these to Marilyn wanna be's), but with Spotless we're on a different terrain. Paula's voice may be a bit similar to the one from Sonya out of Echobelly but musically it's a punky indiepop that reminded me of brilliant bands like Shop Assistants or even The Primitives. The production is also perfect, I mean many talented bands are spoiling their sound by coming up with a 'perfect' sound but 'Electric Peach' sounds raw and that makes it even more attractive. If you don't mind, you'll read lots more about them...so watch this space but listen to it as well so you'll know what I'm raving about...

Reviewed by Didier Beau

SPOTLESS - CAMDEN MONARCH

Spotless, mmm, I wouldn't say that I'm a big fan but I like their line in making nice poppy tunes to sing along to. It's meant as a compliment, there's no shame in doing that kinda thing! (There's definite money there!) They have potential, the only things working against them is the occasional Cranberries-likeness and connections with the much-pilloried Aldershot and Farnborough scene. It has to be said that they stand out from most of the bands in that area. They look promising, but what they do with that remains to be seen!

Reviewed by Pete Cole in Home and Away winter 99/00

Interview by Angi Kuzma, Summer 1999

What's the name of the band, and how did you come up with the name? "Spotless" - The band was previously called "Spotless Octopus" and was shortened.

What are the individual members names and what do they play?

Paula Benham - vocals,

Rob Selway - Bass,

Paul Munford - Guitar,

Rex Goldsmith - Drums.

How did you meet? Paul, Rex, and Rob have all known each other from school. Paula met the band from being in a previous band "Womb".

How long have you been together? About 2 years.

Where is the band based? Guildford

Who or what inspired you to become a musician? Rob started a band when he was 13 with a friend so that they could get girlfriends!


What bands are you listening to at the moment? Sparklehorse, Catatonia, Mansun.

Do you prefer to play in the studio or live gigs? Live

Describe your sound. Powerful, melodic pop with a punk edge.

Where can people come and see you play? Camden, Soho, Guildford, and Woking.
What do you like about being a part of 25 Records?

The exposure!

Do you know any of the other bands on the label, and which one's are your favourite to listen to?
Yes - Choker. We are great friends and we love their stuff.

What are most of your songs about? (love, partying, political, beer, etc.) Love and politics.

Give us an interesting story that happened either at a gig, or while writing or recording a song. Nothing interesting ever happens to us!!

Does anyone in the band have any strange or unusual habits or superstitions? The drummer has tuneful farts.

This is Hardcore!!!!!!

Here are a few questions we got out of Melody Maker from a Jarvis interview.

When did you lose your virginity? 15

Would you be willing to give up sex for five years if you could have graphic erotic dreams any time you wished? Yes

How would you react if you found out your lover had a lover of the same sex before you knew each other? Fine, excellent!

SPLATTER Interview

1. Who's who + what do you do?
    Paula Benham - Vocals
    Rex Goldsmith - Drums
    Paul Munford - Guitar
    Rob Selway - Bass

2. You've had two tracks out on two 25 Records comp CD's. Have you released anything else at all?
    'Electric Peach' (debut album) July 1st.
    'Turbo Stalker' - Snakebite City (Compilation)
    'Perfect Girl' - Pack of Ten (Compilation)
    'Rocket to the Moon' - Farnborough Grove (Compilation)
We've also had our tracks used on Channel 5's program 'RAD'.

3. What sort of press/radio/fanzine response have you had? We've had articles in 'Surrey Advertiser' + 'Surrey Herald'. We've responded to 4 fanzine      interviews and we've had 3 of our songs played on 'The Eagle' Radio station. We've also had an     interview with 'Making Music' magazine.

4. Tell us why you aren't just another rock'n'roll band. Because we're just another Punk band!

5. What are the future plans for Spotless? We are planning to have a single released by September.

6. Describe your music in just one word... SKILL

7. Complete the paragraph: Spotless are SKILL and they fucking rock. They think that SKID MARKS are INEVITABLE and     that one day GOLDEN NUGGETTS will RISE UP and then GET A BIT PUNCHY which will     involve KLONDYKE PETE slicing the LEGS off a WEETABIX WANKER.

8. Lost words of wisdom for our readers... Follow your heart but watch what follows your fart.

THANK YOU!!!

Feel free to contact any of the bands at 25 Records anytime for interviews/Band features/ gig info etc. at: 25 Records 60 Tollard Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2AU, England.