Mothership

Stoner Rock

Four bands share the name Mothership: one in the UK, two in the US, and a new one in Portugal. For the early 90’s metallic hardcore crossover Erie band, see Mother Ship. (1) Mothership (UK) The Mothership began its tempestuous journey at low tide on the murky back waters of The Steel City. Cultivating a penchant for the dark, dirty and electronic, as well as a nefarious sense of rhythm and funky guitar-based melodies, the band forge together to produce a melting hot cauldron of sound as diverse as it is audibly pleasing. And they're partial to a nice cup of tea as well! Members: Will - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar Geez - Lead guitar, vocals Steph - Synth/keyboard, vocals Lucy - Drums Allan - Bass The band released one EP The Space Lamp EP in 2004, and contributed to a compilation of Sheffield bands called Knives And Forks, released in 2005. Mothership are currently embarking on a hiatus from Earth, though Lucy can be found drumming for Sheffield band Cats:For:Peru, Geez is bassist for ToasterRazzu and Will is a solo artist as Web Sheldon. (2) Mothership (US) Mothership was assembled and developed in the winter months of 2005 in Denver, CO. After a bottle of champagne was broken on her bow, she began her epic voyage of exploration and discovery. Ever since, her crew has kept her in ship shape as she sails into the psychedelic horizons of destiny. The founder of Mothership, Adam Shaffner (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Theramin, Saxophones), began writing songs about alterna...