Elephant Memoirs

Elephant Memoirs are a three piece from Gateshead who formed in late 2013 and comprises of John Aspinall (Guitar & Vocals), Barry Drew (Drums) and Carl Aspinall (Bass).

Their new EP Broken Jagged Edges released on the 14/10/16, succeeds in amplifying the band's raw sound of..."a driving powerful rhythm section, with aggressive guitar and bold vocal melodies". 

Recently published articles have seen the band being likened to bands such as Placebo, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Pulled Apart By Horses and Drenge. 

Over the last 12 months Elephant Memoirs have released a single and their first EP, played a number of headline shows and also provided support slots for many touring bands around the region too. This has helped them grow and to attract interest from a much wider audience. 

Coupled with regular airplay on various radio stations across the globe, they are currently on rotation on American, French and UK radio stations. 

Elephant Memoirs have also had multiple plays on local BBC Radio and been handpicked by Tom Robinson, to feature on his BBC Radio 6 show, Fresh On The Net. They hope the release of their new EP will help gain further interested and build on the foundations they already have. 

Their track Focus/Release will be featured on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show next Sunday (6th Nov) so tune in from 5 - 7pm.

Elephant Memoirs

Ralph recently gave Gateshead Indie rockers Elephant Memoirs new single Mug a spin on his Radio KC Sunday Show and thought it'd be a good idea to take a look after some great feedback. 

Formed in 2013 by John Aspinall, Barry Drew and Carl Aspinall they've been working hard to create a catalogue of original material and successfully so in the case of Mug which kicks off with swirling guitar before thumping into a gritty vocal.

Elephant Memoirs have formed into a tight creative unit and are garnering no small amount of critical acclaim.








Likened to such luminaries as Biffy Clyro, Frank Turner, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Weezer the North East's Elephant Memoirs focus on a forceful guitar, bass and drum sound to to cover such diverse themes as love, prejudice, frustration and life in general. Similarities notwithstanding they're finding their own niche now.

In August of last year Elephant Memoirs hit the studios and recorded a four track demo which has gained airplay on radio stations worldwide. 

The tracks are accompanied by a selection of four original artworks by band member John.

More melodic than the likes of QOTSA their sound should see them acquire an ever increasing following both locally and beyond, especially with tracks like the punchy Dirt.








By far the strongest track of the four demos for me is was lyrically sound and melodically pleasing Champion Of The Universe.

Having individually been in several local bands previously, I'm certain as they work together and continue to develop their own sound they'll release more material and play gigs wider afield, acquiring a much wider fan-base. 

Definitely ones to watch.