Divisionism: the characteristic style in the Neo-Impressionist modern art movement
Divisionist: one of the political factions in Beat Poet William S. Burroughts’ Naked Lunch (those who occupy 'a midway position' who 'literally divide' yet 'live in fear of a replica revolution').
London's Divisionists have one of the catchiest songs I've heard all year. "Say Can You" is a huge 90s throwback, in the best possible way. It's like a forgotten mid-90s power pop gem, like a cross between Polaris and Matthew Sweet. The verses and choruses are catchy enough to make this song good, but it's the guitar solos that come in like a second vocalist and truly steal the show. The guitar is just this perfect swirling persona that comes in and then fades away. Each time it returns, it's even fuzzier and more riveting than the last. "Say Can You" is a must listen.
Fronted by Brendan Quinn (guitarist/ vocalist for the legendary cult psychedelic/space-rock pranksters, Abunai!), Divisionists’ style encompasses psych, power pop, and reimagined traditional folk ballads, all with a loud and memorable rock influence.
They have shared stages with artists such as recording artist Alex Monk (of Smeraldina-Rima Records), Swiss garage-psych legends Roy and the Devil’s Motorcycle, and Pete “Bassman” Bain (ex-Spaceman-3 and ex-Darkside).
previously a member of Faults, and currently a member of the ambient/noise collective, Slice
previously of Godmuffin, Inch Blue, sulum, The Midnight Rambler; currently with Parallax
best known as the guitarist/vocalist for the legendary cult psychedelic/space-rock pranksters, Abunai! (regulars at the Terrastock Festival and three albums/two EPs on the Camera Obscura label)
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producer/artist for NéPALM Music since 1989; bassist for Americana and Mill House Band; musical director and guitarist for the musical “Before the Dawn”; previously guitarist for Phoenix, This Way Up, Camera, O-Zone, and Decomposition
"Just as bewitching as incredibly radiant, Divisionists' music is for dreamers, idealists, and those who hope for a better world! They impress the listener with sounds like a sweet and velvety caress".
"In Dream Landscape... the soundscapes are a dream and the sounds we hear are so vibrant. Here we think of Love and King Crimson, but also to similar bands, both for the song and for the inspiration."
"An invigorating melodic, irredeemably catchy song that boasts polished production and resplendent harmonies"
“From past influences such as traditional folk, the Byrds, The Beatles, and the The Velvet Underground, to The Stooges, Crazy Horse, and even to noise bands such as High Rise and Les Rallizes Denudes, Divisionists’ motto, "we play rock music" encompasses them all. Divisionists' sound is an all-inclusive one, serving up a smorgasbord of goodies, ranging from sunshine pop, to droney, Neil Young-ish dirges, with a side order of giant guitars along the way. New twists on centuries-old songs are the cherry on top of this dynamic rock band's offerings.”
