PSR057

International Jetsetters
“Heart Is Black”

Released October 2008
Produced By International Jetsetters
Mixed by Mark Crozer except "Never Slows Down" & "My Redemption" which were mixed by Mark Revell
All songs written by International Jetsetters. Tracks 1, 2, & 3 © 2008 Transistor Music; 3-6 Copyright Control.
CD design and layout by Rob Dobbs and B. Scott O'Malley

About

International Jetsetters is an Oxford-based five piece. The band was formed in March 2007 by singer and guitarist Mark Crozer (The Jesus And Mary Chain) and bass player Bert Audubert. The line-up also features drummer Loz Colbert (The Jesus And Mary Chain, Ride), lead guitarist Paul Crozer, and vocalist Fi McFall. The Jetsetters have been best described by the British press (Nightshift Magazine) as "an amalgamation of everything that was great about indie rock, when that term actually meant something. From the narcotic fuzz of Spacemen 3 to the insistent jangle and drone of The Wedding Present, and lifted spaceward by singer Fi McFall's ethereal vocals, they're dark and dreamy but they rock like bastards."

"Heart Is Black" is International Jetsetters debut six song release. The EP blasts into the stratosphere with the full throttle, melodic guitar buzz, of "Inside Out" followed swiftly by the rhythm heavy groove of "Inside Yourself". "Never Slows Down" and "My Redemption" showcase Fi McFall's range as a singer. The low, breathy tones of the opening verses gradually ascend to pulsating choruses where she resonates like a siren. The title track "Heart is Black" strums and thumps with a dark atmospheric burn. The disc closes with a bit of a twist - A glaring early version of "Never Slows Down". International Jetsetters "Heart Is Black" CDEP hits quick and begs for repeated listens. It's a nice glimpse into what's in store from Oxford, UK's latest export.

International Jetsetters have been seen and heard from London to New York. They have recently supported The Inspiral Carpets and The Whigs among others. The band has also played at various festivals, live studio performances and stripped down acoustic sets. BBC Radio and the UK press have critically praised their music. International Jetsetters continue to stretch its collective creative output with more songs soon to surface on a follow up release already in the works. Their travels have only begun...stay tuned!

Reviews/Press Quotes

"honey-dipped 60s melodies drenched in oceanic swells of guitar noise..." - Oxford Bands, UK


"a startling collection of guitar-based nuggets that crackle and blister...This is full-throttle sonic buzz" - Absolute Punk (March 7, 2009)


"jumps and pops and sparkles out with some crazy reverbfuzz life...wonderfully smooth and seductive...
super dreamy Britpopped gaze way..." - The Red Alert (USA, February 2009)


"dark yet poppy, mellow yet oddly metaphysical...brilliant...beautiful...menacing and melancholic...International Jetsetters are definitely a necessity for this crazy world of ours...I'm eagerly awaiting their full-length debut." - Press Play, Record (USA, February 2009)


"Only 6 songs here but that's a perfect taste as the band really hammers it home...rocks the fuzz out...searing guitars...
Can't wait for the full-length." - DAGGER (USA, December 2008)


"‘rock ‘n’ roll with a cool retro sound...like a moody Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, with some full-on guitar
and hard hitting drums...A fantastic first release." - PENNYBLACK MUSIC (UK, January 2009)


"...beautiful, calming, tasteful, but also guitar-heavy, strong and thick with sound..." -We Heart Music (USA, December 2008)


"gorgeous, tight and shimmering...sweet harmonies and sweeter power pop guitar riffs... extremely worthwhile and wonderful listen worth repeating."
- Popmatters (December, 2008)


"Sleekly streamlined and propulsive with strong melodic elements amidst a churning, soaring roar. Methodical and soulful, precise yet heartfelt, grand and intimate."
- Dream Magazine (USA, December 2008)


"energetic and yet so cool pop that's been a staple since, well, the Beatles......an impressive range...A most impressive set. I'll queue up for the full-length."
- Aiding & Abetting (USA, Issue #303, December 2008)


"Featuring two current touring members of The Jesus & Mary Chain, one of whom used to drum with Ride, International Jetsetters'pedigree is in no doubt. With their musical roots drinking inspiration from everything from The Velvet Underground and Spacemen 3 to Cowboy Junkies and Cocteau Twins, they're also an indie trainspotter's dream, but still sound as fresh as a meadow of psychedelic sun-drenched daisies, and here it is singer Fi McFall's sleepy-eyed vocal soar that steals the show, heading skywards in a blizzard of shoegazey guitars in a manner that critics of yore might have called a cathedral of sound."
- Nightshift Magazine (UK, November 2008)


"Brilliantly crafted, it features six songs which cover a wide range of emotions and sonic textures. The songwriting and production are meticulously executed, with deep bassline, fluid drumming, rich guitar layers and passionately expressive vocals." - Dave Cromwell/MOG


"... a fantastic five-song (plus alternate demo) debut from Oxford, U.K. vets...incorporating its elements into an exciting fuzzy pop that's as spirited as it is amazingly moody like threatening skies" - THE BIG TAKEOVER (Fall 2008 Issue #63)


"There's something to be said for pacing when you're making art...starts with that simple guitar chugging...then it all kicks in... Awesome."
- MUSIC FOR ROBOTS (November 2008)


"Fast-burning garage-infused indie rock in the style of the Raveonettes and the Silversun Pickups. Track 3 slows it down with a lilting little ballad courtesy of vocalist Fi McFall. Though the CD only has 6 tracks, they're each strong and are a fine blend of the band's Oxford heritage and fuzzy New York sound. Check this out and brace yourself for the full length." - WLUR 91.5 FM (USA)


" it's got the goods you'd expect from people who have played in JAMC and Ride...noise-pop as Yo La Tengo...motors down the highway wearing black sunglasses and a leather jacket." -Advance Copy (USA, October 2008)


"...sheets of bright noise...A Byrdsian groove...blissed out vocals...it's glorious stuff...a great introduction to the band" - Oxford Music Scene (UK, October, 2008)

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