Currently in the middle of a European tour, we caught up with Scottish band The Seventeenth Century to learn about their past, present and future…
MTTM: We understand this release took two years to put together, how did the material develop in that time?
The Seventeenth Century: Three of the four songs on the Part One EP were actually written two years ago, not long after we formed. We’ve spent the time since then trying to build on the public’s awareness of us and, I guess, growing together as a band. We were approached by Electra French Records in the summer 2010 and we decided to...
Newly signed to Glasgow’s Electra French records, opener, Young Francis has the potential to transport you in time or space, as the vocals soar with delicate harmonies. This leads nicely into Amongst other Things, an all too short interlude, with a makeshift feel of psychedelics. Roses in the Park is an indie stomp along showcasing the brass section, and is by far the most memorable track. Madrigal style vocals, in the style of Fleet Foxes White Winter Hymnal are dreamlike with harmonies that will stick in your head all day. Countryside is beautiful, delicate and sad all at once, in the...
