LIVE: DARK DARK DARK – 19/08/2012
– SACRED TRINITY CHURCH, SALFORD – Half a dozen weeks before the release of their third album ‘Who Needs Who’, Dark Dark Dark come to Salford for an intimate set in the cosy Sacred Trinity Church. Nancy Elizabeth is playing solo when I enter the space, I’ve no choice but to wait just outside the open double doors of the crowded little venue. I’ve seen Nancy play live before – Band On The Wall two years ago in support of Denis Jones. Back... Read More
Single Review: Minus The Bear – Steel And Blood
The first time I heard Minus The Bear was on a beach and it seemed their thoughtfully composed yet totally chilled out style of music was the perfect backing to an afternoon in the sun – whether that be on the white sands of Hawaii or, in my case, the somewhat darker sands of a dirty British Beach. Bearing this in mind you’d think there’d be a limit as to how many songs a band can produce that fits into appropriate beach music category, but ten years down the line... Read More
NEWS: BIRDS OF MAYA – ‘READY TO HOWL’ LIVE VIDEO
Over the past few months and years, dropouts all over the world have been nodding out to the amped up riffing of Purling Hiss and the economical chug-a-lug zen of Spacin’. But only the most committed seekers have been privy to the roaring big bang that started it all: Birds Of Maya. Agitated Records are to reissue the CD of ‘Ready To Howl’ – a locked-in dynamo that gets real, real gone at the strike of the first note. Formed in 2002, Birds Of Maya are three... Read More
NEWS: THE SANCTUARIES – 2 INSTRUCTIONAL COOKING VIDEOS FOR THE ‘NOT GUILTY’ EP
In light of The Sanctuaries’ upcoming self-release ‘Not Guilty’ EP, the quartet share two instructional cooking videos which end with endearing mom-activities as a reward. The Rickenbacker-loving band teamed up with The Deli to premiere the recipe for chicken schnitzel alongside their track “Not Guilty” calling it “the perfect blend of indie songwriting charm and culinary know-how.” Beautifully recorded by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo, JEFF The Brotherhood)... Read More
NEWS: FESTIVAL NO.6 – LIVE BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC
Festival No.6 have announced that they are teaming up with BBC Radio 6 Music as part of their Autumn Live Music Programme to transmit exclusive performances from some of the legendary and cutting edge acts performing at this year’s event. To celebrate New Order headlining the first year of the UK’s newest festival and the Radio 6 Music partnership, the Brythoniad Male Voice Choir were commissioned by Festival No.6 to record an incredible, unique version of Blue Monday,... Read More
VIDEO: BJORK – ‘DECLARE INDEPENDENCE’ DEDICATED TO PUSSY RIOT
Bjork statement: ‘dear folks here comes a statement in defense of pussy riot : as a musician and a mother i would like to express i fiercely dont agree with them being put to jail because of their peaceful protest performance . they are currently standing trial and facing seven years in prison for this . in my opinion the russian authorities should let them go home to their families and children i would like to invite pussy riot to join me in a particular song on stage : which... Read More
NEWS: 2:54 – WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘SUGAR’ + TOUR DATES
One of the UK’s exciting new bands, 2:54 -sisters Hannah and Colette Thurlow- have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Sugar’, taken from their self-titled debut album released in May on Fiction. Ahead of their September tour with the XX and slew of high-profile summer festival dates including Reading, Leeds and Bestival they debut this nocturnal visual feast, directed by buzz new director, Georgia Hudson. For the fan-favourite track that’s become... Read More
NEWS: CHEW LIPS – LISTEN TO THE XXXY REMIX OF ‘HURRICANE’
Chew Lips will release the first single ‘Hurricane’ from their second album on 3rd September, released through the bands own label Family Records as part of a new deal with Sony Music. ‘Hurricane’ will follow free download track ‘Do You Chew?’ released last month. It is a bold and sassy track and a surefire future pop hit. Opening with teasing electro beats it launches into a soaring chorus of dirty yet sweet addictive vocals that you can’t get out of your head,... Read More
NEWS: THE CAST OF CHEERS – DOWNLOAD THE CITIZENS! REMIX OF ‘HUMAN ELEVATOR’
Hot on the heels of the release of their much anticipated album “Family” on July 23rd, The Cast of Cheers are releasing their brand new single “Human Elevator” – perhaps their most addictive track to date. As drums pound and looped riffs unspool, lead singer Conor brings a thrilling air of combustible menace to proceedings as he sneers, “we go down/ I spit you out” in the verses before exploding into a volatile chorus, making it one of the finest slices of angular... Read More
NEWS: BELLA UNION – 15TH ANNIVERSARY COMPILATION WITH ROUGH TRADE
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the birth of Bella Union Records, and to celebrate they have teamed up with Rough Trade Shops to compile 145 minutes and 52 seconds minutes of music, old and new, that reflects fondly on the beginnings of the label and looks towards the prospects of the future. As well as old favourites like Midlake, Lift To Experience and Dirty Three, there are 6 new and unreleased tracks from Jonathan Wilson, The Walkmen, The Low Anthem, Lanterns On... Read More
