Macstanley
is a three-piece rock band from the South African metropolis Cape Town, which in 2009 set itself the goal of conquering the rest of the world with their music. The band plays melodic, handmade rock and not only has great radio potential, but also knows how to convince an audience in an intimate club atmosphere as well as in large stadiums (e.g. as a support act for Counting Crows or Metallica).
Their first international album "Between 2wo Worlds" will be available in Europe from March 2009 and is a cross-section of their two debut works, which the band still under their old band name Flat Stanley, which was recently changed to the now valid Macstanley for legal reasons. published. With the vocals of Andy Mac as well as Clinton (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) and Neil (lead guitar), “Between 2wo Worlds” offers flawless songwriting and an amazing musicality, which is more based on the usual countries of origin of handmade rock (USA, Canada, UK or even Australia), because on the Cape of Good Hope. Outstanding are the vocal qualities of lead singer Andy Mac, who is blessed with an extraordinary talent. His voice spans an incredible range, which enables him to sing highs with unbelievable emotions and to bring the middle notes right under the listener's skin.
The first single "As I Am" has already been published digitally on all relevant portals and is a hymn about her homeland South Africa. The iMusic team was so enthusiastic about the video for the single that the newcomer band was offered an album deal for the digital music broadcaster's newly founded label. "It's really a dream deal for Macstanley and the perfect way for us to end an absolutely great year," says lead singer Andy Mac. "We have always been very careful about exploring opportunities abroad, but the absolute belief that iMusic Records has in" Between 2wo Worlds "fills us with confidence that we are working with the right team!" Guitarist Neil is overjoyed: "I'm nervous, excited and basically bubbling up with anticipation to make this the next big thing ... and to play as many shows as humanly possible!" At the beginning of the year iMusic Records had a unique unplugged showcase in Frankfurt with the help of the Lindner Congress Hotel so that the band could win the hearts of the audience and media partners. In the spring of 2009, the promotion tour will be supplemented by further appearances, including at the Musikmesse, in the HR radio house as part of the HR3 @ Night event and in the Sinkkasten in Frankfurt. Several visits to radio stations in Germany and autograph sessions are also announced.