Press

Definitely worthy winners, keep an eye on these!
John Kennedy from XFM when the band were crowned XFM unsigned band of the week
 
Anthemic indie tunes.
NME, September 2009
 
Amoriste are one of my favourite unsigned bands around at the moment, and have a level of professionalism and determination that would put many large touring bands to shame. This Park Is Mine follows on from previous tracks Secrets and Berlin in that it is jam packed full of catchy indie pop hooks and melodic vocals bursting with a definitively English flavour of sunshine. Amoriste are a band made of the right stuff, and its only a matter of time until they get their big break.
Simon Webbon, Friend Rock Manchester, November 2009
 
The parallels in style with acts such as The Feeling and Keane are obvious, and with every passing song, their ‘built-for radio’ songwriting and musicianship is further reinforced. Songs such as ‘Turn Out Their Lights’ and ‘This Park is Mine’ are piano-driven pop songs which are one appearance on Orange Unsigned Act away from Music TV and Radio 1…but all of this is done with a level of class and an air of genuine passion from the band.
Kenny Bates, Is This Music? Magazine, review of performance at The Box, Glasgow, 22nd October 2009
 
What can I say about Amoriste that you haven't heard from us before? We keep ending up at gigs they seem to be on the bill at, and it is only by coincidence. But these guys really are some of the best performers and songwriters known to grow up in Essex, and bound to join the line of legends gone before them at some point. Every song in their set is a potential hit.
BBC Radio DJ Mike Bromfield after a gig at Chinnery’s, Southend
 
Vaunted by the NME, Amoriste are a band with great potential. This EP showcases the band wonderfully, while leaving you ready for more from them. These songs demonstrate that this band could be big.
Review of 2009 EP, Retro, University of Wales, February 2010
 
The Amoriste gig was watched by only about two hundred 'early risers'. Such a pity, because these British youngsters stepped on the main stage and fully justified the confidence the organizers put on them, with the set of the festival. Indie mixed with arty Brit pop, with a dose of poetry and catchy melodies could not leave you indifferent. The colored whistles they used and the guitar player who runs around the stage. No wonder that after the show the queue for the autographs by the fence was huge. I can say that Amoriste definitely were the most pleasant surprise of the whole Rokaj festival.
Review of Amoriste’s festival slot at Rokaj Fest, Zagreb, Croatia
 
While's there's nothing wrong with a band not being famous, in the case of Amoriste it genuinely saddens me. Perfect poppy riffs, brilliant harmonies and, in vocalist Liam Tolan, a singer and frontman who seemed born for the role. Amoriste are a definitively English band with the potential to really explode into the mainstream. Opening track Secrets is one of the most radio friendly tracks I've heard all summer!
Simon Webbon, Friend Rock Manchester, October 2009
 
The soundtrack shows promise and will surely not fail to please fans of “big sounding” bands like Snow Patrol, The Script, et al. and with a burgeoning fan base of squeaky clean teens following them around the circuit, Amoriste are going to be a tough bunch to shake off come 2010.
Construction House Webzine, EP review, November 2009
 
Amoriste are a phenomenally energetic unsigned group whose melodic bouncy pop-rock could act as the soundtrack to their own efforts. A seriously cheerful and dogged song, 'Dirty Tricks' recalls Hefner in their prime, with literary lyrical flourish and an odd juxtaposition of bitter reflection and indomitable cheeriness.
Last Broadcast Webzine Review
 
The best unsigned band that I’ve seen for a long time.
Danger Mag, Norwich, Review
 
Young British gentlemen making classic, timeless Britpop. They produce songs that Chris Martin or Morrissey would be proud of!
Angelo Jurkas (VIP music, Rhythm, DOP Magazin, Croatia)
 
One of Essex’s most prized assets. Amazing songs, thrilling live performances and great haircuts to boot. Panic Magazine feature on the band following awarding the band with best newcomer at the Panic Awards Their live set is strong and accomplished Pop with substance!
Darryl Webber, GO! Mag
 
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