Glass Ankle is an Indie-Folk/Dream Pop band based in Manchester and Cheshire, England. The band is lead by Songwriter/Producer Greg Jackson, who started things off with a suitcase full of songs inspired by his time spent living and travelling in Japan. Since teaming up with some musician friends to form Glass Ankle, Greg’s desire to bring his music into fruition has resulted in a sound that encompasses soaring melodies, impeccable boy-girl harmonies, oozing guitar and synth passages, and subtle experimentalism.
The band has gained an impressive reputation nationally for their distinctive and eclectic style, leading to comparisons with a diverse range of artists, including Yo La Tengo, Beach House, Gomez, Tunng, Belle and Sebastian, and '13-era' Blur. In March of last year, Drowned in Sound chose to champion Glass Ankle as a band to watch out for in their Drowned in Manchester feature.
In April of this year they released "Fragments", a stunningly creative 6-track E.P. for which they have so far received a plethora of positive reviews and impressive radio play from the likes of BBC Radio Introducing in Manchester, XFM, and BBC 6Music. 'Fragments' showcases highly inventive and melodic songwriting which is enhanced through innovative production techniques. In keeping with the E.P.'s title, the tracks contained are a scattered mix of styles: from the light and airy Ukulele-infused Folk of 'Poor Boy' to the woozy bleakness of 'Unlike You', and the sinister stuttering strings of 'Fragment' to the indie-shuffle of "One of Them". With this release Glass Ankle have been able to marry diverse musical influences in an impressive fashion to create a captivating mini-album brimming with unexpected twists and turns that truly capture the imagination.
To support the release of "Fragments", the band have some exciting shows planned, including performances at The BBC Introducing Showcase at The Ruby Lounge in Manchester (30/05/14) and Ravenstonedale Festival (21/06/14). They are also on the brink of securing a place at the EuroMusic Contest Final in Paris on the 30th June after they triumphed over of hundreds of artists as the #1 UK band during the voting stages of the competition. Finalists will be announced on the 30th May.
Critic Quotes:
"Elegantly understated" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6Music
“A fusion of folk sounds combined with some lo-fi synth that generates an interesting sound that would ease anyone’s pain of being up at 6am on a Sunday morning.” - Hattie Pearson, XFM
"Delectable dream-pop… their songs hang delicately in the air with a natural prettiness, minimalism and charm." - David Edwards, Drowned In Sound
"A cracking array of talent." - Al, FreshOnTheNet.co.uk
“ A most impressive blend of sonic expansiveness and melodic coherence” – David Sue, Metro / Manchester Evening News
The band has gained an impressive reputation nationally for their distinctive and eclectic style, leading to comparisons with a diverse range of artists, including Yo La Tengo, Beach House, Gomez, Tunng, Belle and Sebastian, and '13-era' Blur. In March of last year, Drowned in Sound chose to champion Glass Ankle as a band to watch out for in their Drowned in Manchester feature.
In April of this year they released "Fragments", a stunningly creative 6-track E.P. for which they have so far received a plethora of positive reviews and impressive radio play from the likes of BBC Radio Introducing in Manchester, XFM, and BBC 6Music. 'Fragments' showcases highly inventive and melodic songwriting which is enhanced through innovative production techniques. In keeping with the E.P.'s title, the tracks contained are a scattered mix of styles: from the light and airy Ukulele-infused Folk of 'Poor Boy' to the woozy bleakness of 'Unlike You', and the sinister stuttering strings of 'Fragment' to the indie-shuffle of "One of Them". With this release Glass Ankle have been able to marry diverse musical influences in an impressive fashion to create a captivating mini-album brimming with unexpected twists and turns that truly capture the imagination.
To support the release of "Fragments", the band have some exciting shows planned, including performances at The BBC Introducing Showcase at The Ruby Lounge in Manchester (30/05/14) and Ravenstonedale Festival (21/06/14). They are also on the brink of securing a place at the EuroMusic Contest Final in Paris on the 30th June after they triumphed over of hundreds of artists as the #1 UK band during the voting stages of the competition. Finalists will be announced on the 30th May.
Critic Quotes:
"Elegantly understated" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6Music
“A fusion of folk sounds combined with some lo-fi synth that generates an interesting sound that would ease anyone’s pain of being up at 6am on a Sunday morning.” - Hattie Pearson, XFM
"Delectable dream-pop… their songs hang delicately in the air with a natural prettiness, minimalism and charm." - David Edwards, Drowned In Sound
"A cracking array of talent." - Al, FreshOnTheNet.co.uk
“ A most impressive blend of sonic expansiveness and melodic coherence” – David Sue, Metro / Manchester Evening News