Local band, Captain Crash & The Magic Hats features two long-term Milford on Sea village residents, and they are just about to launch their first radio friendly single entitled 'Anywhere'. The release date will be in March 2024.
Once released, the single will be available on all major music platforms such as Spotify, Apple iTunes, Amazon Music and other music sources.
The song was initially recorded with band member Arthur Rathbone Pullen, who is also owner, music producer and studio engineer at Sizzle Studios in Bournemouth, and then later remixed and remastered at HP Studios in Ringwood.
Captain Crash & The Magic Hats were born after a 2012 jam session with local musician Pauly Gordelier.
Their two demo albums blend bluesy rock with 60s/70s influences, adding psychedelic flair and ethereal melodies. Imagine The Smiths jamming with Lou Reed or Pink Floyd with Radiohead whispering in their ear.
Their music carries an ecological message, but it's the raw passion and storytelling that truly resonates. This is music for the soul, straight up and authentic.
Darrell 'Crash' Kennedy is the band's singer/songwriter & rhythm guitarist. He is based in Milford on Sea, and has lived here for most of his adult life.
Darrell 'Crash' explains:
The song Anywhere depicts a protagonist searching for connection and meaning in a vast and possibly lonely universe. They feel insignificant, unsure of their place, and yearn for answers or companionship.
Despite facing silence and doubt, they are determined to keep searching, "traveling at the speed of sound" to reach "out there."
The song leaves the outcome open, but emphasizes the journey itself, questioning our own place in the universe and the possibility of finding connection.
Captain Crash & The Magic Hats Band Members:
Darrell 'Crash' Kennedy: Guitars and vocals
Greg Pepper: Drums and vocals
Pauly Gordelier: Bass and guitars
Arthur Rathbone Pullen: Synth
In early 2023, Captain Crash & The Magic Hats had a hit Number 1 on the ReverbNation UK rock charts.
Since forming in 2012 the band have creatively been writing their own songs, with the songs being expressions of both life experiences and imagination of the writers.
Darrell & Greg are also members of The Strange Blues Band.
This four-piece popular rock band features two guys from Milford on Sea, Darrell on vocals & guitars and Greg on vocals & drums.
The band can be seen at venues in the local region and in Milford on Sea village. They also appeared at the Milford on Sea Music Festival 2023, where their covers of classic rock songs and anthems got the large crowd on their feet singing and dancing!
Along with the classic rock, they often throw in to their performances some well-known blues, rock n roll, 60/70s pop and Americana.
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Captain Crash and The Magic Hats Bio from ReverbNation
The band have built up a portfolio of original songs, and have completed two albums, the latest being Traffic Jam.
The first album, Caramelised Biscuit is an indie/alternative mixing jangly guitar with ethereal mellotron. The songs carry ecological and sometimes social messages.
There is no particular dress code and they may play live as a duo or with friends, Paul (bass) and Arthur (keys). The bands aim is to produce music that is both listenable and meaningful without spoiling the party.
Captain Crash & The Magic Hats
