Warmduscher

Warmduscher are a London-based post-punk band formed in 2014 and currently signed to The Leaf Label.

Warmduscher
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
GenresGarage rock, Post-punk, Electronic music
Years active2015–present
LabelsThe Leaf Label, Trashmouth
Associated actsFat White Family, Paranoid London, Insecure Men, Mutado Pintado, Childhood, The Moonlandingz
Websitewarmduscher.co.uk
MembersClams Baker Jr
Lightnin’ Jack Everett
Quicksand
Mr. Salt Fingers Lovecraft
The Witherer aka Little Whiskers
Past membersSaul Adamczewski
Lias Kaci Saoudi

Background

"The offspring of a match made in hell between Fat White Family and Paranoid London", Warmduscher are Clams Baker Jr (Craig Louis Higgins Jr), Lightnin’ Jack Everett (Jack Everett), Quicksand (Adam J Harmer), Mr. Salt Fingers Lovecraft (Ben Romans-Hopcraft) and The Witherer aka Little Whiskers (Quinn Whalley). Formed on New Year's Eve 2014 as an impromptu band to play at a house party, the initial line up featured Higgins on vocals and Harmer on drums alongside Saul Adamczewski and Lias Kaci Saoudi of Fat White Family on bass and guitar respectively. The group then continued as a quintet, with Everett (drums), Romans-Hopcraft (bass) and Whalley (noise/electronics) replacing Harmer and Saoudi.[1][2] Clash (magazine) called the group "the sleaziest, most debauched, and downright addictive experiences in London's guitar underground right now".[3]

The band's first album, Khaki Tears, was released on 11 May 2015 on Trashmouth Records.[4] Described as "the finest of filth" and "fractured rock and roll at its best" by Louder Than War, the band explain the album's title as "the time it takes for you to pluck up the courage for something" and "the ability to cry while eating your cake no matter what it's made of".[1][2]

The album was followed by the single Big Wilma/Neon Tongues, produced by Dan Carey and released on The Leaf Label on 12 January 2018. Described as a "mix of in-your-face punk and sinister electronica", the single was made available on a limited edition run of 300 7" singles.[5][6][7]

Warmduscher's second album, Whale City, was released on The Leaf Label on 1 June 2018 and has been described by the band as "a playground for the people that have stepped above and beyond their comfort zone".[8] Too Many Blogs called the album "dangerously debauched, infested with twisted riffs and cleverly assembled by Dan Carey’s production".[9] "Standing On The Corner', the second single from Whale City, was released on 6 April 2018 and called a "knock out blow" by Clash Magazine.[10][3] This was followed by third single "1000 Whispers" on 16 May 2018.[11] Saul Adamczewski left the band shortly after the recording of Whale City. Fellow 'Fat White Family' member Adam J Harmer then took over on guitar.

On 24 July 2019 the band released "unhinged but...fantastically entertaining" single "Midnight Dipper" from upcoming album Tainted Lunch. The album was released on The Leaf Label on 1 November 2019 and features guest appearances by Iggy Pop and Kool Keith.[12][13]

BBC 6 Music placed Tainted Lunch album at #6 in their Albums of the Year 2019.[14]

Trivia

The name "Warmduscher" is German and literally translated means "warm showerer" (somebody who showers with warm water). The made-up term colloquially refers to somebody who is perceived to be a bit too soft for something specific or not hard enough for life in general, a wimp or a pansy. It would be used as in: "You're a warmduscher, mate!"[15]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Khaki Tears (2015)
  • Whale City (2018)
  • Tainted Lunch (2019)

Singles
  • "1000 Whispers" (2018)
  • "Standing On The Corner" (2018)
  • "Big Wilma/Neon Tongues" (2018)
  • "Midnight Dipper" (2019)
  • "Disco Peanuts" (2019)
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References
  1. Gillespie, Roxy (5 August 2015). "Louder Than War Album Review". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  2. Dickson, William (11 August 2015). "Hang Yourself: An Interview With WARMDÜSCHER". Thequietus.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  3. Murray, Robin (6 April 2018). "You Need This New Warmduscher Track In Your Life". Clashmusic.com. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. "Warmduscher - Khaki Tears". Discogs.com. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  5. Doran, John (12 January 2018). "LISTEN: Warmduscher Single Big Wilma". Thequietus.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  6. Gillespie, Roxy (19 January 2018). "Warmduscher: Big Wilma – single review". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  7. "Warmduscher Are Playing By Their Own Rules". Clashmusic.com. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  8. "Whale City". Theleaflabel.com. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  9. Crossland, Jake (3 June 2018). "Album Review: Warmduscher - Whale City". Toomanyblogs.co.uk. Too Many Blogs. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  10. "Warmduscher - Standing On The Corner". Theleaflabel.com. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  11. Maher, Amelia (16 May 2018). "Warmduscher's "1000 Whispers" is a brooding slither of mammoth rock'n'roll". Thelineofbestfit.com. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  12. Murray, Robin (24 July 2019). "Warmduscher Joined By Iggy Pop On New Album 'Tainted Lunch'". Clash. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  13. "Warmduscher - new album, single & video Published 24 July 2019 by DM". The Leaf Label. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  14. "BBC Radio 6 Music announces its Albums of the Year 2019". BBC. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  15. Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Warmduscher | DW | 12.09.2011". DW.COM. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
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