Let's Wrestle
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Let's Wrestle | |
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Origin | lo-fi |
Years active | 2005-2015 |
Labels | Fortuna Pop! Merge Records Full Time Hobby Stolen Recordings Marquis Cha Cha |
Members | Wesley Patrick Gonzalez Mike Lightning Darkus Bishop |
Website | http://letswrestleblog.tumblr.com/ |
Let's Wrestle were an English indie rock band based in London. The band consisted of Wesley Patrick Gonzalez (vocals and guitar), Mike Lightning (bass) and Louis Scase A.K.A Darkus Bishop (drums).
History
Gonzalez, bassist Mike Hankin (also known as Mike Lightning)
In May 2015, after taking a hiatus, the band announced they would be splitting up following a farewell show in London in July.[4]
Wesley Patrick Gonzalez released his first solo single, Come Through and See Me, in November 2015.
Musical style
The band claims that their musical influences include The Beatles, Neil Young, Pavement, Nirvana, Swell Maps, Pixies, The Raincoats, The Beach Boys, Dinosaur Jr., Buddy Holly, Black Sabbath, Denim, Grandaddy, Hüsker Dü, Wire, Yo La Tengo and Phil Spector.[7][8] They have also said that they are "ultimately trying to be as raw as possible and they try to write songs that make your soul crumble as well as making you smile, sing along and clap your hands".[9]
Critical reception
The band was described by the
Discography
Singles
- "Song For Abba Tribute Record" (2007)
- "I Wont Lie To You" (2007)
- "Let's Wrestle/I'm in Fighting Mode" (2008)
- "We Are The Men You'll Grow to Love Soon" (2009)
- "In Dreams Part II" (2011)
- "If I Keep On Loving You" (2011)
EPs
- In Loving Memory Of... (2008)
- Let's Wrestle Stolen Cover's CDR (2008)
Albums
- In the Court of the Wrestling Let's (2009)
- Nursing Home (2011)
- Let's Wrestle (2014)
References
- ^ a b "In the Court of the Wrestling Let's album review". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ Marisa Brown. "Let's Wrestle biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ "Dusted Reviews: Let's Wrestle - Nursing Home". Dustedmagazine.com. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ Laurence Day (18 May 2015). "Let's Wrestle confirm split, announce final show with original lineup". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ Tom Connick (19 November 2015). "Wesley Gonzalez strikes out solo with 'Come Through And See Me'". DIY.com. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley, Wesley Gonzalez". Archived from the original on 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Q&A: Let's Wrestle". Completemusicupdate.com. 4 November 2010.
- ^ "Merge Records: In the Court of the Wrestling Let's". Mergerrecods.com. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Merge Records: Let's Wrestle Homepage". Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Nme.Com (23 November 2007). "NME Reviews - Let's Wrestle". Nme.com. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Single Review: Let's Wrestle - Song For Abba Tribute Record". DrownedInSound. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
- ^ "BBC - collective - singles #231: let's wrestle, grizzly bear, wiley, pigeon detectives, jakobinarina, the stills". Bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Let's Wrestle - Nursing Home". Clash Magazine. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Let's Wrestle at Stolen Recordings