For fans of: Teenage Fanclub, Speedy Ortiz, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Weezer

"Grin-inducing? Very much so." - The Skinny

"Universal Thee should be universally loved." - The Daily Record

"Defiantly alternative but unashamed to be pop…" - Clash

Universal Thee's brilliant second album All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace is out now via Eventual Heir Records and available to buy on iTunes.

All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace, the follow up to the critically lauded debut Back To Earth, sees the band make a natural progression in their sound, with a more focused, more intense record evolving throughout the recording process as Universal Thee embrace the nuances of a bigger polished production as well as an increased level of complexity to their songwriting. This is perfectly demonstrated through official single Speaker.



The band's dynamic sound also shines through on the free download track 'Hounds' which you can download via the ABoF Soundcloud page or from the embed below.



The record captures all of their most positive skills as a band, constructing songs with an immediacy which is difficult to achieve, contagious harmonies are married with memorable melodies and wonderfully crafted musicianship. Album opener ‘Why’ leads from the front, setting the tone for an album that contains ten tracks of glowing, uplifting alt-pop. Harnessing the influences of bands such as Teenage Fanclub, Pixies and current favourites Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, ‘Why’ features the band’s compelling guitar licks, boy/girl harmonies and ear-worm like choruses. ‘Xang’ and ‘Sail Away’ exhibit a grittier side to their songwriting, while official single Speaker has both an immediacy and depth to it that is difficult to create.

Having all studied at Dundee University, James Russell (guitar & vocals), Lisa Russell (vocals), Robin Spivey (guitar) Andrew Perrie (bass) formed the band in Edinburgh, with Matt Grieve (drums) a recent addition. The band have been building their name over the last few years and have received support from the likes of The Skinny, The Daily Record, The Sunday Herald, The Scotsman, Clash Magazine, Songwriting Magazine, BBC Radio Scotland and Amazing Radio's Jim Gellatly as well as playing a number of shows supporting bands such as Ded Rabbit and appearing on the pyramid stage at the Kelburn Garden Party Festival.

All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace is out now via Eventual Heirs Records and available to buy on iTunes .

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