This Is Live: Stop Eject

NEXT on our online music video showcase is experimental indie band, Stop Eject. The four-piece met in their adopted city of Nottingham two years ago, released their own EP, Cargo Cult Science, and are now working on new material.

And you are?

Rob Enola (vocals), Ross Swift (bass), Alex Scott (drums) and

Topher Batchelor (guitar).

History?

We all met at university. Rob, Alex and myself (Topher) played in a couple of bands together. We convinced Ross to join us just before we graduated.

What's with the band name?

I don't know. We thought it sounded OK. We might change it on a gig to gig basis.

Describe your music and influences.

We all have really different influences and I think that comes across in our music. Alex has heavier tastes; Rob studied music at school is a long-time fan of Scott Walker, Jacques Brel and Joy Division; Ross listens almost exclusively to Radio 2 or 3. I have a classical music education but Blonde Redhead or Autolux were the biggest influence on my guitar.

What are the day jobs?

All four of us have spent time on both sides of the counter of a bookmaker. Two of us still do. Ross wants to be a marine biologist, lobster fisherman or agricultural worker. He has no qualifications in any of these.

Which other Notts bands do you rate?

I heard the new Love Ends Disaster album just after it was mastered and it's not only a great album from a great band, but perhaps the city's best hope of success. Nephu Huzzband and Swimming are good too.

Next gig?

Tuesday, supporting The Phantom Band at The Bodega Social. Then we're doing Friesland Arts Centre in Sandiacre on November 13.

Music for sale?

There's a free download of The Retirement of Intelsat 3R at our MySpace page.

Web address?

www.stopejectmusic.com

Watch them perform an acoustic version of The Retirement of Intelsat 3R, at www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/localbands