With Richard Maitland on vocals/guitar, Adam Lewis on guitar, Chris Lyons on bass guitar and Ian Maitland on drums,The Watchmakers are an alternative psychedelic rock band from Manchester, whose first demo “Before Questions Become” sets the bar high for any future releases. Giving us a a glimpse of what’s in store ,“Before Questions Become” is steeped in 60’s psychedelia and wouldn’t sound out of place at Woodstock. Unlike Kula Shaker and Kasabian etc, who have tried to emulate that classic 60’s sound, The Watchmakers have mastered it meticulously. Along with its flamboyant rolling drums, acoustic and eastern/sitar tinged riff, “Before Questions Become” is engulfed by the vortex of psychedelic back-tracking that rolls against the utopian lyrics. Through its mantra-esque lyrics: “You could be anything you like”, the song maintains its Eastern mind-bending vibe. It’s a mesmerising song which is heightened through the distorted, shamanic riffs that resonate against the rattle-snake percussions. It’s a brilliant demo which puts The Watchmakers on the radar as an exciting new band and one  you can catch live on the following dates:

Upcoming Shows

Fri 7th Dec – Snow Goose, Macclesfield

Fri 21st Dec – Ruby lounge w/Danny Mahon

Sat 9th Feb – The Kings Arms, Salford – HEADLINE SHOW

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