Off on One

Brought together by Mark Roberts, formerly of stratospheric hit makers Catatonia and Dafydd Ieuan - the rhythmic pulse of leftfield pop alchemists Super Furry Animals, the line up is completed by Tristan Marley on bass and the formidable presence of Dionne Bennett. Until recently seen bolstering Hollywood star Rhys Ifan's loose-limbed indie rock crew The Peth on backing vocals, A towering presence both physically and vocally Dionne was born in Cardiff and brought up in South London and has put her sizeable stamp on The Earth's heavenly soul-packed sound. The Earth create big, bold soul pop songs that reverberate with Motown's rousing four to the floor grooves. Using iconic and gritty female voices as Tina Turner and Merry Clayton as a blueprint for their soulful ideology, their ballsy sound marries the glamour of The Supremes to the earthiness of Janis Joplin and transports it via a psychedelic lightning rod to territories that will appeal to fans of Sharon Jones (Daptone) and The Heavy (Ninja Tune).