Jack Ellis and The Contraband explode onto the music scene with their debut single, "Sweets," a track so energetic it could probably power a small city. With a sound that’s like classic rock 'n' roll had a wild night out with glam rock, this song is a pulsating, toe-tapping, air-guitar-inspiring delight.
Jack Ellis, whose vocals channel Marc Bolan in a way that makes you wonder if there's some cosmic Bolan-Ellis connection, leads the charge. The track is packed with fun and a rhythm that practically demands you dance—or at least nod along enthusiastically if you're trying to look cool.
Ellis, a Welsh solo artist who’s no stranger to the limelight (having already rocked BBC Radio 2 and BBC Introducing Wales), seems to have found his musical soulmates in Normandy, France.
"Sweets" is the first taste of what's to come, with an EP on the way and a tour schedule that’s busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest. From France in August to Italy in September, and the UK in October/November, they’re ready to spread their rock 'n' roll gospel far and wide. This debut single is just the opening salvo in what promises to be a loud, fun, and unforgettable musical journey.
Review by Thomas Imposter