August 2009 Archives

Unsigned post-rock band MinionTV are proving musicians really can get ahead themselves.

The Merseyside-based post-rock outfit have had one of their songs Battleships used in the latest Lexus car ad campaign, to advertise the new IS 250C model.

Its members include guitarists Stephen Johnston and Justin Bailey, Barry Fearns on keyboards, bass player Sion Keir and drummer Simon Monkhouse.

The five-piece instrumental band also had one of their songs Don't Burn The House Down used on the soundtrack to a US VH1 reality TV show called Sober House, which was about celebrities recovering from addiction.

They will also feature on the soundtrack of a forthcoming BBC4 documentary The Art Of Dying, in the autumn.

The band, which was set up by Justin and Stephen two years ago before the final line-up came together this year, is mainly instrumental. Although they confessed they were unsure as to how this would be received their determination seems to be winning the hearts of fans who have watched their live performances.

Angelic melodies that could be compared to bands such as Sigur Ros are mixed with thundering guitar riffs that show an evident Mogwai influence. This produces an experimental journey of highs and lows with a semblance to Brian Eno's work.

Band members Stephen and Barry have also organised their own gig night New Path, featuring MinionTV and some of their favourite local artists. It will take place at Leaf Tea Shop and Bar in Parliament Street, in Liverpool on Friday, August 28 at 7pm.

They are also playing the Mathew Street Fringe Festival in Liverpool on Sunday, August 30 of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Visit their website here