Barfly

Every so often a band emerges as if from nowhere armed with a depth of songwriting that is simply stunning. Enter Ortega…

The seven piece from Cannock in the Midlands have been doing what bands do – learning their craft (both live and on record), becoming names on the local circuit (selling out their first DIY demos) and building up to their debut release – a single/ep through Co Star Entertainment set released in late 2007. Debut Album “Conversations” is a band at the height of their powers. Driving riffs and synths are mixed with a heavy, taught rhythm section, all overlaid with the unique and powerful melodic vocals of both Jay Sutton & Ceri Collins. Rock music with hooks to spare…From the opening ultra infectious riffs of “Drive” to the anthemic stomp of “I’m A Class A Reason To Put Down Your Needle Part I”, from the driving guitar of new single “Check in, Check out,” to the epic melodies of “Save Yourself.” Ortega are a band who have established their own sound through their great songwriting. The debut release was put together by Ortega with the help of Frankie (former Days In December, now Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Troy Glessner (UnderOath, Emery, Anberlin and many more) as well as Brandon Rike @ Dark Collar (former Dead Poetic) & Weaver of Tower Studios.

Ortega have proved themselves an accomplished live act. Regularly selling out venues in their home base of the Midlands, the band have also supported acts such as Men Women and Children, Dopamine, Lights and Sounds and The Blackout.