Cinder Path is a brand-new band, but it’s full of familiar faces from the Sheffield music scene. As they prepare for their debut gig in Yellow Arch Studios on 5 December, singer- songwriter Dan Whitehouse spoke to Exposed about what to expect and how the band came to be.
The post-punk trio consists of Dan Whitehouse (formerly of Fights, Rossmann Frister, and Mabel Love), bassist Angela Holland (of Silent Age and Via Holland) and drummer Dave Timmons (of Rossmann Frister and Fallen Trees).
Dan told Exposed: “Dave and I were in Rossman Frister together, and he’s always been my go-to guy for the drums. It was natural to ask him to be in the band – he adds so much energy and really drives the sound live.
“I met Angela through her project, Via Holland, and recorded their EP. She’s a fantastic musician, and I needed somebody who was really good and reliable, and Angela just left a lasting impression on me as a mega person.”
With all three members already well established across the local and wider music scene, it’s safe to say that, whilst the band may be unknown, the quality of their musicianship as individuals is in no doubt.
Cinder Path was founded when Dan recorded an album at Sheffield’s Broadcast Recording Studio with his close friends, Matt and Lucy Board of Pale Blue Eyes, and realised he would need a live band to bring the content to life.
The full album is due to be released next year with 11 tracks, but the above single Fall Forward dropped on 28 Nov, giving people a taste of what is to come.
“The album is about renewal, starting again, pushing and moving forward,” explained Dan. “I’m really influenced by artists such as Doves and Interpol, but I also wanted to utilise my new production skills and make the sound a little more Shoegaze. It’s got really driving tempos, but proper storytelling to it as well. It’s the proudest thing I’ve ever achieved, I’m super chuffed with how it turned out.”
The band plans to play several of the unreleased songs from the album at the Yellow Arch show, and Dan spoke a little more about his plans for the evening:
“It’s more of a celebration really. I’m ultra nervous about it, but in a good way – I’m excited to put a show on. It’s going to be quite a high energy set, and we have a big sound for three people.”
The event has been facilitated by funding from the Music Venue Trust and Marshall, who have also sponsored two other local artists, Maximilian Tanner, and Mayfield, to play the night.
Cinder Path play Yellow Arch on 5 December. Tickets are £10 and available here.
