That rare breed: a commercially attractive pop band with a genuinely interesting musical heritage. Leeds-based three-piece Actor formed in an abandoned bomb factory and carry a decidedly punk, DIY ethos underneath their otherwise pop perfect belt. Drawing influence from 80s chart topping sensations such as Blondie, as well as the emerging alt pop scene; recent support from Fresh on the Net and BBC Introducing qualifies the trio for ample coverage to come, and justifiably so. Actor is the alias of Louisa Osborn, collaborating producer Chris Mulligan and drummer Ste Anderson, who started writing their caustic and atmospheric alt-pop in a murky art space once home to a bomb factory in Leeds
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Leeds duo The Witch Hunt, Louisa Osborn, and Chris Mulligan are now collaborating on a new musical project called Actor. This is apparently the alias of Louisa, who is again joined by Chris on production duties and Drummer Ste Anderson.
‘Feline’ initially sounds rather more upbeat than the slightly gothic vibe of The Witch Hunt. Saying that, it’s still what we’d term dark Alt-pop, which allow Louisa’s powerful beguiling vocals to shine. Actors songs are described as “exaggerated tales of larger-than-life characters personifying experiences of social anxiety, relationship breakdowns and constant migraines” You can catch Louisa and co. at the Live At Leeds festival which will be the first ever gig for Actor, the alias of Louisa Osborn who is collaborating with producer Chris Mulligan and drummer Ste Anderson. Actor have arrived with their musical vision fully formed. Songs such as ‘Uppercut’, ‘Kisses’ and ‘Baby Cries’ prove there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming year and the mixture of Louisa’s soaring vocals, and chiming guitar lends a satisfying pop/indie sensibility to proceedings which whilst sounding incredibly polished.
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