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Every Avenue announce new album and stream new tracks online

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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EVERY AVENUE

New album ‘Bad Habits’ set for release 5th September, 2011

New tracks ‘Fall Apart’ and ‘Whatever Happened To You’ now streaming – www.facebook.com/everyavenue

(Fearless Records)

 

David Ryan Strauchman (vocals)  |  Jimmie Deeghan (guitar)  |  Joshua Withenshaw (guitar)  |  Matt Black (bass)  |  Dennis Wilson (drums)

 

Every Avenue will release  their new album Bad Habits in the UK on 5th September. The Michigan pop rock quintet’s third album was produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, The Almost, Acceptance) [...]

Win a private gig at your house with Benjamin Francis Leftwich!

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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To celebrate the upcoming debut album release from Benjamin Francis Leftwich (Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm – 4th July),  a competition for 4 lucky people to win a performance by Benjamin in their very own home is currently running on his official website. http://www.benjaminfrancisleftwich.com/

There are 4 performances up for grabs for July 10 – 13. To enter:

- E-mail bflcompetition@gmail.com with your name, age, city/town, your preferred performance date and why you think you should win.
- The competition is UK only this time around.
- [...]

Kyla La Grange New track ‘I Could Be’ and Lexington launch show

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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Ahead of her headline show at London’s Lexington on Tuesday 12th July, Kyla La Grange has made a brand new track ‘I Could Be’ available as a free download!

‘I Could Be’ is the B-side of forthcoming single ‘Been Better’, which is released via Chess Club Records (early home of Local Natives, Mumford & Sons etc) on Monday, 11th July. It is available to stream or download for free below.

Support for the Lexington show on Tuesday, 12th July has also just been [...]

Givers Reveal ‘Up Up Up’ video ahead of next week’s debut UK dates

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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Having spent the last few months wowing audiences across America with their kinetic live show, Givers will be hitting the UK for their first shows in early July ahead of a UK Tour & Field Day festival appearance in August.

 

JULY UK DATES

 

Tuesday 5th July, London, White Heat @ Madam JoJos with Weekend
Thursday 7th July, London, Kingston @ Banquet Records with Grouplove
Friday 8th July, London, Eat Your Own Ears @ Shacklewell Arms

 

‘Up Up Up’, which comes from Givers debut album ‘In Light’ (out [...]

Ben Howard Unveils ‘The Wolves’ video & announces details of full headline UK tour

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of a full headline UK tour this Autumn.

The young west country singer-songwriter,  who headlines an already sold-out show at London’s The Tabernacle on the 6th July,  will play 17 dates in October kicking off in Exeter on the 9th and concluding in Glasgow on the 31st. It includes a show at the London Scala on the 26th.

Tickets are on sale this morning through: www.musicglue.com/BenHoward
Ben releases his debut single, ‘The Wolves’, on the 18th July through [...]

Introducing Afisha Picnic Festival

By on Jun 30, 2011 in Featured, Festival Line-Up Announcements, Festivals

The Afisha Picnic Festival of music, lifestyle and special events returns for a stunning 8th Edition on 23rd July 2011 set in Kolomenskoe, the ex-royal [...]

A Chat With Thomas Dybdahl

By on Jun 30, 2011 in Featured, Interviews

AAAmusic had a chat with  Thomas Dybdahl on Jeff Buckley and Cecilia… Find out more!

AAAmusic: How do you feel in being compared to Jeff Buckley?

Thomas Dybdahl:  It´s certainly not a bad thing… could have been a lot worse!!

His Grace album is a classic, just a shame they have been grave robbing and releasing all the other stuff that was probably never meant to be released.

AAAmusic: Is Don’t Lose Yourself a memo for you or is it an advice for your [...]

Chris Difford joins Tom Moriarty – Driftwood Sessions!

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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Chris Difford joins Tom Moriarty at July 6th Driftwood Sessions

June’s Driftwood Sessions saw The Elgin in full swing as Tom Moriarty went all guns blazing with his selection of songs from the critically acclaimed album, Fire In The Doll’s House, which recently received a formidable 4 STAR review from the illustrious GUITARIST magazine.

Driftwood Records have decided it’s time to step things up a gear this month by bringing in the double Ivor Novello winning, walking enigma that is Chris Difford, [...]

The Good Natured Competition! Here all details!

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News
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Win 1 of 5 Limited Edition ‘Skeleton’ Vinyls and a Polaroid from The Good Natured!

The Good Natured, recently signed to Regal / Parlophone Records, offer a catchy Gothic twist on Electro-Pop with their new EP entitled ‘Skeleton’.

Simply head to http://www.facebook.com/thegoodnatured?sk=app_181016365290166 and fill in a few details to be in with a chance of winning a limited edition vinyl of the EP, plus a polaroid!

Competition ends midnight 18th July 2011.

Introducing Romance – Free Track Download!

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

 

Romance are:

Jamie Lovatt (guitar and vocals)

David Woods (drums & percussion)

Alexander Glover (guitar)

Samantha Valentine (bass)

http://www.isthisromance.com/

ROMANCE – River Runs Red by isthisromance

Butcher Boy – new album

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

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New Damaged Goods signings Butcher Boy release their third album ‘Helping Hands’ on the 29th August 2011, a single ‘Imperial’ will be out a week before on limited 7”.
 
Their first two albums were released on the well respected London indie label ‘How Does It Feel To Be Loved’ run by ex-Melody Maker journo Ian Watson and they received some excellent press, 8/10 in the NME, 4/5 in Uncut, 4/5 in the Guardian and loads more.
 
They are also making [...]

THE GRACE & DEATH OF US premiere ‘Closer’ from their forthcoming EP ‘Elevate’.

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

Having played in bands and written songs together for years; Christopher Roberts, Jason Price, Chris Jackson and Steve Drury decided to start a fresh at the end of 2010 and create something that challenged them both musically and lyrically. “As well as drawing from a wide range of influences musically, we needed to be more open and go deeper into our experiences and emotions to really write the songs that we wanted to” explains bassist Chris Jackson. “At the time [...]

GUITARS HAVE GHOSTS RELEASE FREE DEBUT SINGLE ‘SUPERCHILD’

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

The mighty Guitars Have Ghosts are proud to announce the release of their debut single ‘Superchild’ on Monday July 11th. The London based 4 piece mix sublime vocal harmonies with gripping rock and roll riffs in their first offering released via Crooked Frog Records, available free from iTunes.

Formed in Camden in 2010, the name is derived from a quote by one of the bands musical heroes, Josh Homme. With a sound influenced by The Pixies, Queens Of The Stone [...]

Throwing Muses- Anthology

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

On the 25th anniversary of Throwing Muses debut album release, 4AD are issuing the first ever compilation of the band’s work, simply entitled Anthology, on September 5th 2011.

Founded by half-sisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly and featuring the unconventional drumming of David Narcizo, Throwing Muses have consistently created challenging music. Compiled by the band, the first American act to sign to 4AD, the twenty-one track selection eschews most of the singles in favour of personal favourites, and enjoys a non-chronological [...]

* THE WICKED WHISPERS * THE KEYS (SEE MONKEY DO MONKEY RECORDS) * BARRY SUTTON (EX THE LA’S) DJ : PHIL ISTINE

By on Jun 30, 2011 in News

Tuesday 5th July 2011
The Alley Cat Club
4 Denmark Street
LONDON WC2H 8LP
7.30pm
NO OTHER and SWEET BUT DEADLY PROMOTIONS in association with ELECTONE RECORDS bring you the EP launch of Liverpool’s most hotly-tipped psyche outfit The Wicked Whispers In London. The band release their eagerly anticipated debut EP on the back of their biggest shows to date. This very special EP launch will feature The Wicked Whispers plus special guests THE KEYS (on Electone Records Favourite Label ‘See Monkey Do Monkey’) and [...]

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