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Phantoms EP

A 5 track folk-blues single (22m 10s) — released October 31st 2011 on Jack To Phono

Bird are a Liverpool based 5 piece fronted by 22 year old mystical songstress Adele Emmas. Tales of nostalgia and other worldly beings are the order of the day. The lyrics touch upon matter as varied as celestial bodies, storms, the moon and haunting trips down memory lane. Set to a backdrop of melodious guitars, sweeping violins and subtle percussion, delicately woven together to create the enchanted, magical space Bird inhabit.

Bird have been busy honing their craft on their native Liverpool scene over the past 9 months. The gestation period is over and the band are ready to deliver their offerings to the wider world. Dates throughout the UK are planned. Here is what "they" are saying about Bird.

"The bustling audience fell silent and I'm sure I wasn't the only one who's hairs were standing up on the back of their necks. It's different yet brilliant. In particular, check out Phantoms, the track will leave you emotionally tongue tied" (Elite Magazine)

"This is one of the finest half-dozen bands I've discovered this year."(Dandelion Radio)

"Fronted by Marina (of the Diamonds) look-alike Adele Emmas, the band avoided the kooky eighties pop of the lead singer's doppelganger, instead sounding far nearer to PJ Harvey and Portishead. Adele is Possessed of a stunning Voice." Purple Revolver

Bird is certainly part of the ultimate Sunday afternoon setlist - James D'Lay The True Joe90 Blog

Atmospheric doom-folk, weaving together an enchanting, otherworldy sound of sweeping violins - Just Music I Like Just Music That I Like Bl

Influenced by the likes of laughing Lenny Cohen, Kate Bush, The Cocteau Twins, PJ Harvey, Bird are one to watch - The Von Pip Musical Expre

These chaps are very much on a rollercoaster ride of their very own - killing moon limited

Simplicity and repetition are the hallmarks of Liverpool’s 'Bird'. Simple rhythms, Leonard Cohen-esque nostalgic melancholy and a voice in 22 year old - Blue Walrus

Possessed of a stunning voice, able to move from bluesy drawl to pirouetting high notes within the space of a few bars, Adele Emmas is one to watch - Purple Revolver

This is one of the finest half-dozen bands I’ve discovered this year. - Dandelion Radio

The bustling audience fell silent and I'm sure I wasn't the only one who's hairs were standing up on the back of their necks. - Elite Magazine

Specially Selected by the BBC Introducing team the mysterious Bird... - Radcliffe & Maconie BBC 6 Music

As played on BBC Radio 1 by Rob Da Bank - Rob Da Bank Bestival/ Radio 1

Lovely Tranquil Moments! (Hey Hey Moonshine) - Rob Da Bank BBC Radio 1

Phantoms played on BBC Introducing - Tom Robinson BBC introducing

"Love that record", Brilliant- Thanks to Andy Von Pip for requesting it. We are really looking forward to having them in session" - Tom Robinson BBC Introducing (6 Music)

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