Monday, 31 March 2008
New Music Monday
Another monday morning, another selection of not new releases ...
Albums
Angus and Julia Stone
Enchanting, Fran Healey (Travis) produced, debut album from the Australian siblings who specialise in low key, acoustic based folk. Brilliant harmonies and story telling abound as they masquerade as a latter day Paul Simon and Edie Brickell respectively. The duo have just finished supporting their friend Newton Faulkner on his UK tour and go out again in April on an extensive 20 date headline UK tour culminating at a sold out show at the Scala. Radio 2 and 6 music and extensive press support.
Frank Turner
Ex Million Dead frontmans second solo album. Following the same folk-punk blueprint of last years 'Sleep Is For The Weak' this is a further statement of intent. Features to run in the all the metal mags but a major press piece will run next week in the Independent Music Mag, plus reviews throughout the broadsheets. Specialist support on Radio 1, XFM and 6 Music
Black Dog
The First new album in two years from the legendary ex-Warp techno originator. Tough and uncompromising in places, the beats are faster and the basslines heavier. An electronic treat. Update attached
Tracks
Felix Da Housecat
Japanese producer Shinichi Osawa reworks the best track from Housecats third album into a killer slice of 'radio' friendly electro-soul. Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World Right Now and Pete Tong's Essential New Tune.
Watch the video (cut to the original version) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjJFq21WZ8&feature=related
The Accidental
A delightful little single and the first fruits of a new nu-folk supergroup including members of Tunng and The Memory Band
Rosie Taylor Project
The latest in a fine line of talent unearthed by Leeds label Bad Sneakers, home to The Sugars, Middleman and Wild Beasts (before Domino poached them) Touches of Field Music and British Sea Power amidst the indie-folk leanings on show here
Albums
Angus and Julia Stone
Enchanting, Fran Healey (Travis) produced, debut album from the Australian siblings who specialise in low key, acoustic based folk. Brilliant harmonies and story telling abound as they masquerade as a latter day Paul Simon and Edie Brickell respectively. The duo have just finished supporting their friend Newton Faulkner on his UK tour and go out again in April on an extensive 20 date headline UK tour culminating at a sold out show at the Scala. Radio 2 and 6 music and extensive press support.
Frank Turner
Ex Million Dead frontmans second solo album. Following the same folk-punk blueprint of last years 'Sleep Is For The Weak' this is a further statement of intent. Features to run in the all the metal mags but a major press piece will run next week in the Independent Music Mag, plus reviews throughout the broadsheets. Specialist support on Radio 1, XFM and 6 Music
Black Dog
The First new album in two years from the legendary ex-Warp techno originator. Tough and uncompromising in places, the beats are faster and the basslines heavier. An electronic treat. Update attached
Tracks
Felix Da Housecat
Japanese producer Shinichi Osawa reworks the best track from Housecats third album into a killer slice of 'radio' friendly electro-soul. Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World Right Now and Pete Tong's Essential New Tune.
Watch the video (cut to the original version) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjJFq21WZ8&feature=related
The Accidental
A delightful little single and the first fruits of a new nu-folk supergroup including members of Tunng and The Memory Band
Rosie Taylor Project
The latest in a fine line of talent unearthed by Leeds label Bad Sneakers, home to The Sugars, Middleman and Wild Beasts (before Domino poached them) Touches of Field Music and British Sea Power amidst the indie-folk leanings on show here
Friday, 28 March 2008
[PIAS] Storm SXSW
SXSW is increasingly important in the musical calendar, with BBQs and beer causing havoc around Austin, and this year saw a crop of [PIAS] bands make a splash.
Free Blood
We've been fans of these guys for a while, and their early EPs make compelling listening. Seems like everyone else is starting to catch on too!
http://strangeglue.com/news/sxsw-2008-live-free-blood/1472
White Denim
They stormed their hometown at SXSW, with the crowds increasing each time they played! The NME love them!
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35217
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35095
Enter Shikari
In my opinion still the best live band in the UK, the relentless march of world domination continues, with an almost endless touring schedule! SXSW saw them confounding expectations and making lots of new friends!
http://strangeglue.com/news/sxsw-2008-live-enter-shikari
Neon Neon
A concept album? A supergroup? More than that ... A unique live show, and arguably the finest album of 2008 so far. Next stop Sonar!
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3591807.ece
Yeasayer
An integral part of the "brookyln explosion" along with Vampire Weekend. Yeasayer are simply amazing live, transforming "All Hour Cymbals" into a unique and cinematic experience. The band recently blew minds at the ICA in London, and SXSW was another triumph!
http://music.download.com/8301-5_32-9894094-13.html
Pigeon Detectives
Another year another SXSW triumph for the Pigeon Detectives ... We have the new album and its awesome! Watch this space for more news.
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35188
Free Blood
We've been fans of these guys for a while, and their early EPs make compelling listening. Seems like everyone else is starting to catch on too!
http://strangeglue.com/news/sxsw-2008-live-free-blood/1472
White Denim
They stormed their hometown at SXSW, with the crowds increasing each time they played! The NME love them!
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35217
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35095
Enter Shikari
In my opinion still the best live band in the UK, the relentless march of world domination continues, with an almost endless touring schedule! SXSW saw them confounding expectations and making lots of new friends!
http://strangeglue.com/news/sxsw-2008-live-enter-shikari
Neon Neon
A concept album? A supergroup? More than that ... A unique live show, and arguably the finest album of 2008 so far. Next stop Sonar!
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3591807.ece
Yeasayer
An integral part of the "brookyln explosion" along with Vampire Weekend. Yeasayer are simply amazing live, transforming "All Hour Cymbals" into a unique and cinematic experience. The band recently blew minds at the ICA in London, and SXSW was another triumph!
http://music.download.com/8301-5_32-9894094-13.html
Pigeon Detectives
Another year another SXSW triumph for the Pigeon Detectives ... We have the new album and its awesome! Watch this space for more news.
http://www.nme.com/news/sxsw/35188
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
The Answer - Rawking onto Guitar Hero
The Answer have recently been snapped up to appear in the next Guitar Hero game. Whilst that game is being finely hewn from the hardest of rock, The Answer have become ambassadors for Guitar Hero III across Europe.
Check the site here:
www.releaseyourrockstar.com
And here are the Answer introducing the competition:
There is a lot more to follow on this ... So watch this space.
Check the site here:
www.releaseyourrockstar.com
And here are the Answer introducing the competition:
There is a lot more to follow on this ... So watch this space.
Crystal Castles
Ever since we first heard Crystal Castles we have been in love with them. They are a pure blast of unadulterated punk rock fury. The only problem is that their punk sounds like dance.
Abrasiveness is offset by harmony, and dare we say it "songs".
The band are currently smashing their way around the world, taking no prisoners, and probably a few hostages.
The album was released on 28th February in the UK.
www.myspace.com/crystalcastles
Abrasiveness is offset by harmony, and dare we say it "songs".
The band are currently smashing their way around the world, taking no prisoners, and probably a few hostages.
The album was released on 28th February in the UK.
www.myspace.com/crystalcastles
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Neon Neon - Stainless Style
The peerless Neon Neon full length album is finally here.
"Stainless Style" is a concept album based around the illustrious life and times of John Delorean. Please don't be put off by the words "concept" and "album", this is a heady brew of influences that covers booty shaking hip hop, electrominca and 80's new wave.
The band recently slayed SXSW in Austin, and continue to steam roller through perceptions as they criss cross the globe on tour ...
Find out more here:
www.myspace.com/neonx2
Check the video for "I lust you" after the break ...
"Stainless Style" is a concept album based around the illustrious life and times of John Delorean. Please don't be put off by the words "concept" and "album", this is a heady brew of influences that covers booty shaking hip hop, electrominca and 80's new wave.
The band recently slayed SXSW in Austin, and continue to steam roller through perceptions as they criss cross the globe on tour ...
Find out more here:
www.myspace.com/neonx2
Check the video for "I lust you" after the break ...
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