MINIONTV are a 5-piece instrumental rock band from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Heavily driven by ambient, electronic and rock genres the band also consider film as a major influence and have had their music used for TV and film worldwide.
In 2010 the band released a spectacularly well received self titled debut album and the following year an equally well received EP.
They’re now working on a follow up album to be released in 2012 as well as performing shows around the UK and Europe.
For booking and more info contact us at info [at] miniontv[dot] co [dot] uk
BAND MEMBERS: Stephen Johnston: guitars/keys Justin Bailey: guitars Barry Fearns: keys Simon Monkhouse: drums Andrew Crawford: bass
From live reviews:
“This exemplary and dynamically perfect set draws to a close with the guitars spiralling into a swelling coda.”
www.music-dash.co.uk
“My heart was pounding my eyes were wide open trying to absorb what each member of the band was doing whilst at the same time fascinated by the extremely fitting visuals, kaleidoscopes, sunshine, bullets smashing their way through objects, every visual clip perfectly partnered with the mood of the song.”
www.beardrock.com
“They sound like the musical equivalent of cresting waves and seagulls.”
www.guestlistmusic.com
From record reviews:
“this album starts beautifully and ends beautifully, almost seeming like this album was made for of the most blissful day’s you’ll ever experience with a lot of seemingly energetic tracks in between, giving the sense of a child’s wonder for everything.”
www.beardrock.com/
“My friend said that her heart exploded when she heard it.”
www.theoutpostshow.blogspot.com
“their new, eponymous album is stuffed with a surfeit of great soundscapes, and soaring song craft. ‘Battleships’ has to be played, full volume”
www.sevenstreets.com/
“Like any good release, the band’s debut and self-titled album is characterized by unwavering confidence. Nary an awkward misstep or transition, MinionTV reminds even the most seasoned listener of what a musically tight band should sound like, warranting comparisons to many established acts.”
thesilentballet.com
