The Sequins is five men in borrowed clothes with a musical vision all of their own. Five men with their hearts embroidered firmly on their thrift store sleeves. Brought together by a shared love of Joy Division and The Smiths and united through an inspired ukulele led rendition of the Talking Heads classic ‘Psychokiller’, the same maverick spirit began to course its way through their veins. Initially consisting of forever heartbroken, but eternally optimistic frontman Hywel and shoeless kinetic guitarist Justin, The Sequins were soon to be joined by likeminded aficionados Karthic on bass, second guitarist Rob and drummer Simon. 

Following Simon’s exit to Manchester, new recruit Brendan admirably stepped up to the plate. Driven by his contagious intensity and fearless passion, the band was propelled onwards to greater success. Each new gig brought increasing levels of deft showmanship, wide eyed melodies and breakneck energy. Girls lay heartbroken and star-struck in the aisles and make-up sporting, dancing boys fearfully grasped their girlfriends ever closer. Placing their instruments in their bicycle baskets and booking rooms at the nearest YWCA’s, the band spread their ambitious glittering wings, playing a host of characteristically chaotic nationwide dates.  

The Sequins’ continually growing fanbase demanded something to lovingly clutch to their hearts and the band duly obliged. A combined 7” and CD single package was released on Tough Love Records, featuring the songs “Nobody Dreams About Me” and “Dear Old Bill”. Unsurprisingly, the limited edition run of 500 copies sold out immediately, lending the release a somewhat rarefied status. 

The Sequins plan to release their second official single in the Spring of 2006, on both 7” vinyl and 3” CD. Lead track “Patients” features on both formats, backed by “Wife” on the 7” and both “Afraid of the Dark” and “Happy Chappie” on CD. All four tracks demonstrate the band’s diversity perfectly, as stylish New Wave time signatures are accompanied by a pristine sense of melody and metronomic intensity. The single looks set to signal even wider acclaim for The Sequins in 2006.

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