n “So I met Johnny o e what we call onlin band dating” Words: Ella Fearnley
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band that has been in the making for some time and which some would call fate. Finally forming mid 2019 and then having a global pandemic to compete with, Lincolnshire group Saviours are ready and raring to get back in the studio and on stage. The Alt rock band consists of Jonny Bilton – Guitar/Vocals, Sam Gosiewski – Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals, Alex Staton – Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals and Nathanial Weatherall – Drums/ Percussion. A band that are full of character and enthusiasm, every bandmember is regarded as an equal with all input and opinions shared and considered. The band were a joy to interview and are prepped and ready to hit the ground running. They’re just waiting for the day they can finally reunite and dive straight back in. With gigs previously booked and having to be cancelled it’s not been an easy ride for the group but that’s not stopping them, with plans of honouring cancelled shows and finally being able to showcase their debut EP ‘Faces for Radio.’ The EP was released November 9th and consists of 4 tracks that are available across multiple streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. The Tracks are inspired by everyday emotions, love and the hardships of life making the lyrics certainly relatable, particularly during one of the most difficult times experienced by a generation. Johnny talks
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about how he wants listeners to be able to “interpret the songs how they see fit.” Listening to the tracks you can tell there’s definitely a story behind each one. Lay It Down and If I Could See providing all the feels especially with the unique raspy, powerful vocals that draw you in. What Could’ve Been/ Criminals In Suits and Last Ones Standing are the songs that’ll be getting the crowd going, shouting and head banging along. Although only having performed a few gigs, Saviours are already no strangers to getting some airplay. The EP has already had tracks played on BBC Radio Lincolnshire Introducing and Sounds. The group collectively enjoy listening to BBC Introducing and supporting other local bands/artists anyway but after spending hours writing and practicing Jonny talked about the band’s own songs and how ‘nothing compares with hearing it on the radio’. Before the release of Faces For Radio the group released two singles ‘Baby Don’t Go’ and ‘For Me’. Both of which have also had some air play. The songs provide listeners with an insight of the band’s musical talents and really showcase their technical ability. Check out their
quarantine edition of ‘Baby Don’t Go’ on Facebook. Saviours are a band to watch out for and a group you want to experience live. The energy and how solid the group are, not ony as band, but as friends really shines through. With talks of a potential new EP or maybe even an album forming when the band can head back into the studio and plans of lining gigs up as soon as possible. I really hope this year turns out to be easier for everyone and that we all get an opportunity to support Saviours on their journey.
