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Algernon Doll returns with his brilliant new single, Spilt Milk Perfume, taken from the forthcoming album due for release on 9th June 2014 via Struggletown Records.
Spilt Milk Perfume sees Algernon Doll, aka Ewan Grant, continue to hone and perfect his alternative guitar sound and poignant lyrics. At just 24 years old, Ewan already has two critically acclaimed albums behind him and is due to release a third later this year. Having initially been compared to Elliott Smith due to his acerbic, alternative acoustic style, Ewan has exhibited his chameleonic creative output by altering his sound with each release - with every single or album different from the last.
Spilt Milk Perfume pulls on influences such as Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and Fugazi to produce an up tempo, driven rock track, one which the aforementioned bands could proudly call their own. Ewan’s characteristic lyrics are still evident as the single comes to life with chiming guitar, distorted vocals and an expert drum beat reminiscent of Dave Grohl on In Utero.
Over the last year Algernon Doll has been supported by the likes of NME.com, Mad Mackerel, Radar Scotsman, God Is In The TV, For Folk Sake and Artrocker - highlighting the diversity in the music he creates. 2014 is a year where Algernon Doll aims to further enhance his reputation as one of Scotland’s most talented up-and-coming musicians.
Spilt Milk Perfume by Algernon Doll is out on 17th February 2014 via Struggletown Records.
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The idiosyncratic and peculiar world of 24 year old singer-songwriter Algernon Doll caught our ears with his debut album of acerbic acoustics and raw, honest explorations of his struggles with extreme anxiety and bipolar disorder. His second album was equally engaging, but saw him moving chameleon like through musical styles. His third album will see a release later this year in June, and those restless tendencies are still very much to the fore. The first taste from it calls to mind the halcyon days of Nirvana and Fugazi with the chiming guitars and distorted vocals of uptempo rocker, Spilt Milk Perfume.