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DEBUT ALBUM “ MAGNA DOORS” FROM INFECTIOUS NEW BRITISH BAND “ THE SHAKER HEIGHTS” - OUT NOW

The Shaker Heights have come from the pitfalls and trapdoors of darkest Aylesbury to bring you their debut album of eclectic Indie guitar music. Featuring “ Magna Doors” and “ Pigment in the Rally” from their debut AA side single released on 2 July 2007. All songs were penned by front-man Vincent Coole, who founded the band with bass player Andy Brown. They are joined by Vincent's sister Emily Coole on Keyboards and Edd Featherstone on drums.  

The Shaker Heights deliver a blend of melodic, heartfelt but dark Indie guitar music that also touches on American folk and 60’s British pop. Their distinctive sound is like a cross between Arcade Fire, The Velvet Underground, The Psychedelic Furs, Jeff Buckley and 90’s Indie.  Since the band started they have build a loyal fanbase of followers in the Oxford and Aylesbury area and are faves on BBC Radio Oxford, Aylesbury Vale's Mix 96, Matchbox Radio 24, Radio Blitz 24 F.M and Radio Ison. 

They have also received rave reviews from Oxford bands, Toxic Pete, Nightshift Magazine, The Mag, Selectasound, Crosstown Traffic, Unpeeled and more. 
“ Magna Doors” was released on 30 July 2007 via Face value Records/Matchbox Recordings/Genepool and Universal music operations. Get it from all good record shops or download it from and other digital sites.  

Check out the websites: 

http://www.matchboxrecordings.co.uk/artists/shakerheights.htm

 http://www.theshakerheights.sh

 + http://www.myspace.com/theshakerheights

 for interviews, news and audio samples. 

What some have had to say about it :

“Roll over Keane because the real masters of the sumptuous piano ballad have arrived. “Magna Doors” is a piano ballad that has balls” – Unpeeled music magazine. 

'They have great tunes, a miraculously fresh sound-world, and they do what is says on the tin: they shake things up and hit the Heights' - Oxfordbands.com
'I love it!! ... great songs that don't remind me of anyone except The Shaker Heights, great dynamics, great attack, great listening!! - ToxicPete.co.uk
'They've got an infectious, melodic bent sound that allows them to come out with cracking country rock songs like 'Pigment in the Rally'' - Nightshift Magazine
'The band are tight and competent, delivering on an ambitious agenda, so it's worth putting in those extra listens as well' - Dave Chislett, music journalist
‘Everything about their songs is effortlessly professional; from the addictive guitar hooks to the elegance of the keyboards…Perfect for an indie disco.’ – The_Mag.co.uk
‘They certainly have the confidence, stage presence and polish that others lack – A damn fine headlining slot’. – Tim Bearder, BBC Radio Oxford

“Dreamy, melodic, classic Indie guitar music with a Furniture meets Belle and Sebastian meets Velvet underground and Arcade Fire sort of vibe. In time this will reach cult status. The Shakers are not your average Indie rock band. They deliver fresh but classic sounding melodic guitar landscapes that come from the mind, heart and soul. They mix the sounds of 90’s Indie with 60’s rock and folk influences to create a unique blend of modern guitar music. ” – Matchbox Radio 24. 

‘You played a great set last night at SelectaSound @ The Exeter Hall. You helped make it my best night yet. Great music.’ – SelectaSound Promotions, Oxford

'Particularly memorable gig tonight for me. Always nice to see a band who love it!! wicked tunes!’ – Crosstown Traffic, Promoter, Oxford