Singer/songwriter Louise Quinn and producer/drummer Bal Cooke have
been making music under the name Quinn for the past 5 years. During
that time, they have worked with artists such as Kid Loco (who produced
their second album ‘Luss’), Alex Kapranos (who plays on their first
album ‘Inbetween Worlds’), Jarvis Cocker, The Pastels and Bill
Wells. Their music has been used in films by award-winning directors
David McKenzie and Penny Woolcock.
In 2005, the band had a top 10 hit in Serbia, which led to a tour and
documentary. Their song ‘Autumn’ reached 4 in the album charts on the
‘Acoustic vol.1’ compilation and they appeared (twice!) on BBC2
Scotland’s ‘The Music Show’. Last album gained admirers such as Bob
Harris, Rob Da Bank and Vic McGlynn.
Their latest album, ‘Sun Moon Stars’ was recorded live with band
members Steven Westwater (bass) and Scottish jazz legend Robert
Henderson (trumpet/electronics), with guest appearance from Echo and
The Bunnymen guitarist Gordy Goudie.
It already has a 5-star review in Straight No Chaser; ‘classic soulful
indie rock wrapped up in jazz, folk and electronica and delivered with
Glasgow’s trademark authenticity’. It’s being described as ‘the soundtrack to the summer’.
'With a voice this glacially pure Quinn's stadium dreams might not be
that far away.' Q
'...the return of eloquent electro-pop...' THE LIST
'Incredible songs.' BIG ISSUE
'Might A Band Called Quinn be Glasgow's greatest band?' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY
'In Quinn-world, Moderesque disco swathes vie for attention alongside Zepplin-style blue rock, Eno-fied ambience, Joni Mitchell-ish folk and sassy, sweet Nancy Sinatra-booted pop.' THE METRO