The Pipettes
Smart, fierce and focused, seven-piece pop machine The Pipettes are a cure for cookie cutter rock-induced boredom. With their clever nods to the pristine pop of Phil Spector and the Supremes (not to mention Bananarama and Bikini Kill), The Pipettes are hell bent on making a new sound for RIGHT NOW, one catchy tune at a time.
At the core of this unique pop group are three whip-smart females, all-singing, all-dancing RiotBecki, Rosay and Gwenno. They formed in 2003 with a simple yet subversive idea: to put an end to “stodgy, standardized” boy rock by embracing their love of classic Brill building pop—and polka dot dresses.
Following a string of successful shows with the likes of Sleater Kinney, Maximo Park and, earlier this year, Amy Winehouse, the Brighton-based group released their first official U.S. EP “Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me” on June 5, 2007, on Cherrytree/Interscope Records.
For right now, think of “Your Kisses” as a warm up for the North American release of their debut full-length “We Are The Pipettes,” which is due out August 28. The album has already turned heads on the other side of the Atlantic and will include the band’s hit UK single “Pull Shapes.”
The Pipettes are entertainers in the truest sense of the word. On the live front, their shows are a winning mix of synchronized dance routines and heartfelt enthusiasm. We’re just saying, these girls give any other band in the biz who’s playing live these days a serious run for their money.
For more info, visit the official The Pipettes site.