instant species
|| We are Instant Species, a band from Huddersfield, UK.
|| Making music since 1997.
|| We have released 9 albums in 22 years.
|| We have played hundreds of gigs.
|| we are:
|| Rick: lead vox / guitar
|| Stu: bass guitar / backing vox
|| Nick: drums
Of course like all other musicians and artists we are currently unable to play live due to the lock down restrictions that are in place within the UK. We will be back one day soon to a stage near you. Until then keep safe and keep smiling. Better times are always just around the corner.
The Devils Hand
Taken from the album "Hills" and the "The Devils Hand EP"
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Go to AmazonThis is the second additional release from Instant Species 9th album "Hills". As well as the title track which is taken from the album, it also features 4 new songs from recording sessions during the same period.
Check out a chance to hear some more great backing vocals from Sarah Niven (Shatner) on Tell me you'll consider it.
All tracks © 2019 Instant Species, © 2019 IS Records. All tracks written & performed by Instant Species. Produced by Instant Species. Recorded @ The New Room - Milnsbridge, Man Cave - Slaithwaite, Street Head Farm - Skipton. Mixed by Instant Species. Mastered by RF Sound & RRS Music.
This is the first additional release from Instant Species 9th album "Hills". As well as the title track which is taken from the album, it also features 4 new songs from recording sessions during the same period.
Check out a chance to hear some more great backing vocals from Sarah Niven (Shatner) on Big Hotel, Bee still in the honey; Some ace baritone Sax from Paul Morricone (The Scaramanga Six, Being 747, Shatner) on Big Hotel; More brass work from Pete Spencer, Craig Mann, Martin Trumble, Tom Blackledge, and Helena Hornby on Uh-oh and Rattle.
All tracks © 2019 Instant Species, © 2019 IS Records. All tracks written & performed by Instant Species. Produced by Instant Species. Recorded @ The New Room - Milnsbridge, Man Cave - Slaithwaite, Street Head Farm - Skipton. Mixed by Instant Species. Mastered by RF Sound & RRS Music.
Instant Species are very proud to present their 9th album "Hills". Recorded over a 5 year period whilst ducking, dodging and weaving between the intricacies of everyday life, Hills is undoubtedly the bands most accomplished release to date.
All tracks © 2018 Instant Species, © 2018 IS Records. All tracks written & performed by Instant Species. Produced by Instant Species. Recorded @ The New Room - Milnsbridge, Man Cave - Slaithwaite, Huddersfield African Caribbean Cultural Trust, Street Head Farm - Skipton. Mixed by Instant Species. Mastered by RF Sound & RRS Music.
Taken from our brilliant 8th album "This Rome" we are proud to present this new EP featuring 3 previously unreleased tracks and new remix.
All tracks © 2013 Instant Species, © 2013 IS Records. All tracks written & performed by Instant Species. Produced by Instant Species. Mastered by RF Sound & RRS Music.
All tracks © 2012 Instant Species, © 2012 IS Records. All tracks written & performed by Instant Species. Produced by Instant Species. Mastered by RRS Music.
Released January 14, 2016
Rick Garnett - Lead Vocals, R.Guitar, Keys, Harmonica
Bob Spencer - Lead Guitar, B.Vocals, Keys, Trumpet
Stuart Criddle - Bass, B.Vocals, Keys
Tracks 1,2,4,7,8,10,12,13: Nick Hynes - Drums, B.Vocals, Percussion
Tracks 3,5,6,9,11: Alan Booth - Drums, Percussion
Tracks 1,2,4,7,8,10,12,13: Ian Sugden - R.Guitar, Keys
Setting ourselves the task of writing a whole album of songs under 2 minutes in length this is the seventh album from Instant Species.
Released July 7, 2008
Criddle/Garnett/Hynes/Spencer/Sugden
Released October 1, 2007
Booth/Criddle/Garnett/Spencer
Eclectic? Us? This is the sixth album from Instant Species.
Released July 1, 2006
Booth/Criddle/Garnett/Spencer
