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Sophie Barker – Seagull

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Albums, Reviews

Seagull is the third album by Sophie Barker whose voice you may recognise from her collaborations with Groove Armada and Zero 7. Fans of Barkers previous work will not be disappointed with Seagull- a rather minimalistic, relaxing album with touches of acoustic, folk and soul.

Barker says that ‘Seagull’ is about being real, true and natural which is exactly the essence of the album. The lyrics are honest and the minimalist production allows Barkers airy vocals to really connect with the [...]

Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Albums, Reviews

Let’s be frank from the beginning! Without Fleet Foxes’ first album we wouldn’t have witnessed the rise of this new wave of psych-indie-bucholic-folk that literally invaded the otherwise dull panorama of pop music. So, if you love bands such as Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver and Midlake, you (partly) owe it to these six guys from Seattle. If, on the other hand, you hate them, well, at least now you know whom to blame.

Fleet Foxes’ sophomore effort reflects the continuity [...]

Down The Machine – Losing Faith

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Reviews, Singles

Down the Machine are a four piece alternative rock band from Leeds signed to Ambion Records. Their single “Losing Faith” delivers everything that heavy rock fans will expect: it is loud, energetic, and sufficiently moody. What is unexpected about this song is the melodious, radio friendly chorus which in terms of catchiness could rival any pop song.

To the untrained ear, heavy rock bands can often sound like each instrument is competing for attention. However Down the Machine have managed to [...]

Richard Walters – Pacing

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Albums, Reviews

“Pacing” is the second album by Oxford born singer-songwriter Richard Walters. This album follows Walters’ critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Animal’ which was released in 2009. However in ‘Pacing’ we can hear a departure from the softer acoustic tones of Walters’ first album to a sound that is richer and more self-assured. ‘Pacing’ was co-written by Bernard Butler who has worked with many talented artists such as Duffy, Fyfe Dangerfield and The Libertines.  The collaboration with Butler has produced a [...]

Mamas Gun – On A String

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Reviews, Singles

‘On a String‘ is the new single from London based  five piece ‘Mamas Gun’, taken from there upcoming album ‘The Life and Soul’.

The three minute, forty-four second track is a lovely piece of soul funk, both upbeat and catchy making for a great summer sound as well as being nice little taster of what we should expect from the band’s upcoming album, ‘The Life and Soul’ out on the 6th of June 2011.

Author: Khadija Pandor

New video: Chapel Club ‘Blind’

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

Chapel Club

New video: ‘Blind

“London’s Chapel Club offer a slightly poppier take on the Jesus and Mary Chain/My Bloody Valentine-patented noise pop, and are able to unleash beautiful swirling guitar blasts…” The Guardian

Chapel Club follow their acclaimed debut album ’Palace’ and sold out UK tour with a new single on May 16th. ‘Blind’ is taken from the LP. For a band that made their name playing off-the-wall venues – including warehouses and artists’ living rooms – it’s a fitting nod to [...]

Late Night Tales: TRENTEMØLLER released 30th May 2011

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

TRENTEMØLLER
LateNightTales
LABEL: LATE NIGHT TALES
RELEASE DATE: 30TH MAY 2011

Imagine if The Cramps had been kidnapped by choral monks and taken hostage deep in the forests of the Ardeche and ordered to pray to God and a Roland 808 drum machine. It’s implausible, admittedly, but with that in mind we’d ask you to kindly close your eyes, place the headphones on your head and soak in the atmospheric world of Anders Trentemøller.

Occasionally you encounter an artist for whom it’s not simply about [...]

Enter Shikari announce European Tour dates

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

September 2011, Enter Shikari take time out from recording their third studio album for a relatively quick trip around mainland Europe.

The dates follow the release of the live CD & 2xDVD set ‘Live From Planet Earth’ (more news on this soon), the band’s two month stint on North America’s Warped Tour, and their main stage slots at this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals (the band’s first UK shows of 2011).

Joining Enter Shikari for this trip around the continent are good friends and [...]

Twin Atlantic Debut Album ‘Free’ out May 2nd On Red Bull Records

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

When Glasgow’s Twin Atlantic released their 2009 mini-album, Vivarium, it immediately found an awestruck audience. The reviews were uniformly ecstatic. Grand, sweeping and eloquent, it was a collection of songs with a heart and soul, crafted by passion and informed by staunch lyrical and musical frankness. It set Twin Atlantic on a rollercoaster – one that has led, now, to the release of their full debut, Free, on Red Bull Records, an inspiring collection of songs full of ambition, pain, belief and [...]

Mother Mother new album ‘Eureka’ will be released 9th May

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

EUREKA, the third studio album from Canadian avante pop quintet MOTHER MOTHER, is the band’s most tenacious and undaunted record to date.  Slated for a Last Gang Records UK release on May 9, 2011, EUREKA offers up eccentric, hook laden pop-meets-rock songs housed in creative arrangements with clever lyrics and intricate harmonies.

Produced by Mother Mother’s own Ryan Guldemond and mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Franz Ferdinand, Elvis Costello), the 12 new tracks that comprise the album surpass their predecessors with [...]

Beth Jeans Houghton // Signs to Mute & announces return with the free download ‘Dodecahedron’

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News
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Beth Jeans Houghton is back, with details of a new track, ‘Dodecahedron,’ and her debut album on Mute. After the release of only one EP (‘Hot Toast’) and one single (‘Golden/Night Swimmer’), Beth attracted major mainstream media attention, became a big festival draw in the process and then promptly disappeared. But, where’s she been?

“I’m going to utilise the ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’ line and leave it at that,” says Newcastle born Houghton, still only 21. “I spent a [...]

A Genuine Freakshow UK Tour

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

 

“A thrilling Reading-based sevenpiece… string section, sheets of Pink Floyd and Sigo Ros fed through the Radiohead filter…”
- Mark Ellen, The Word

A Genuine Freakshow are set to spend the next three months touring the UK, following up the successful release of Hopscotch Machine Gun Madness, the second single off their critically acclaimed debut album, Oftentimes. Their sound, while impressively focused, covers a range of musical staples, with the group letting influences from Mew to Elbow and The National surface throughout.The [...]

AutoKratz new single ‘Becoming The Wraith’ feat Peter Hook!

By on Apr 30, 2011 in Featured, News

AutoKratz release their new single ‘Becoming The Wraith’ featuring Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order) on June 13th taken from their forthcoming album ‘Self Help For Beginners’ out on June 20th.

Joy Division and New Order man joins the London duo on their new single
Taken from the band’s second album ‘Self Help for Beginners’ due for release 20th June on their own label Bad Life
With their long awaited second album also set to drop on 20th June, autoKratz new single [...]

secretsundaze Reveals Final Lineup & Venue for Sunday

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News
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secretsundaze Opening Party 2011
Sunday May 1st

The House, 338 Tunnel Avenue, London, SE10 0PF
2pm – 11:30pm
Advance tickets now on sale at RA

at £9.50 – £14.50 + Booking Fee

£16 on the door

Kyle Hall (Wild Oats / FXHE), Sven Weisemann, Giles Smith & James Priestley
After a long wait we are happy to announce details of our opening party this Sunday and the launch of our 10th season of parties.

It seems we have had a tough time over the last year or so, losing venues [...]

BACHELORETTE ALBUM RELEASED MAY 16TH 2011 LABEL: SOUTERRAIN TRANSMISSIONS

By on Apr 30, 2011 in News

BACHELORETTE IS THE SOLO RECORDING AND LIVE PERFORMING PROJECT OF ANNABEL ALPERS.

Annabel is from New Zealand but currently based on the east coast of the USA. She cut her teeth in cult bands such as Christchurchʼs psychedelic surf outfit Hawaii Five-O, Space Dust and the Hiss Explosion, then went on to complete post-graduate studies in computer-based composition at the Universities of Canterbury and Auckland in New Zealand. After her studies, Annabel returned to what she loved best – making psychedelic pop music – [...]

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