MARCH 2013 UPDATE
Circular are proud to announce the latest release from The Procession. ‘Call You’ is taken from the band’s debut album ‘We are Now Leaving the Future’.
The Procession (Indie/rock)
The Procession are a 4-piece alternative indie/rock band based in the Midlands, UK. Having built up a following on the local scene with a unique, varied sound and a vibrant live performance, they shot to greater prominence on the back of becoming the inaugural winners of the annual international competition for musicians, BandForTheDay. Now signed to Circular records, 2011 promises to be an exciting year for the band; their debut single ‘Sometimes’ is coming out in March, with their debut album to follow in the summer. A full UK tour is planned, as well as numerous support and festival slots. Never shy of experimenting with new and unusual concepts for live shows, the band is sure to spread their unique energy in as many new places as possible over the next 12 months. The band formed while at university and started to make waves in the local midlands scene, cumulating in playing local festivals, supporting established acts, radio appearances, and appearing in several magazine articles. It was winning BandForTheDay’s annual competition, beating off competition from over 600 worldwide bands, where their big breakthrough came though. On the back of this they signed a record deal, and have spent much of 2010 recording their album in none other than Kasabian’s studio complex. Working with established industry professionals on their album has allowed the procession to take a step up to the next level, and their debut album is much anticipated. The Procession prides themselves on their varied and unique sound that stems from a no boundaries approach to writing. With all members coming from different backgrounds, and with all of them contributing equally to the creative process, their songs tackle varied subjects from all corners of the emotional spectrum. Their music has been described as “mixing experiences, attitude, feelings, and pain, and applying it with wit, charisma and fun, as well as, delivered with a passion and geniality that really takes the listener on a journey with them. Previews of the debut album have been well received already winning the acclaim of MTV’s Phil Clifton and XFM’s and 4 Music’s Pete Donaldson, The combination of tunes really entices the listener into wanting more. We ride through soaring choruses, meaty guitar riffs, via bare soul intimacy, and pretty refines, all packed with more hooks than you’ll find in Mariah Carey’s wardrobe!!
“The Procession have more hooks than Mariah Carey’s Wardrobe!” –
BBC Introducing
“It is truly the depth and subtlety of the melodies that shine through on The Procession’s infinitely promising debut EP” (5/5) – Stereoboard
“Delivered with a passion and geniality that really takes the listener on a journey with them” – -AltSounds
“If one day they tour in my neck of the woods in the U.S., I’ll definitely be at one of their shows!” (4/5) – Muzik Reviews