VIENNA’S BAITS UNVEIL 8BIT VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘SHED YOUR SKIN’
Vienna’s BAITS have unveiled their latest single ‘Shed Your Skin’.In the 8bit video released alongside the single, created by the band’s drummer Fazo, the four band members rebel against the big boss, they lick frogs and rock in front of a Slayer poster.The song is the third the band have released from upcoming album ‘Never Enough’. BAITS Official | Facebook | Instagram Read More
HOT SNAKES UNVEIL VIDEO FOR ‘NOT IN TIME’ AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME
Hot Snakes have released ‘Not in Time’ on a pay-what-you-want basis via their Bandcamp page and unveiled a new video for the track, which was directed by Jessica Kourkounis.Kourkounis said of the video:“This video started with a basic idea I had, which was, wouldn’t it be funny to see a bunch of skater dudes try and shred with extra-long arms. I have a bit of an obsession with homemade-looking costumes. So I hit up my friend Brian Emig to... Read More
Rig Stars: Twisted Ankle
We’re a curious bunch here at Silent Radio and decided it was time to start scratching that itch, so we asked Twisted Ankle what their favourite pieces of music making equipment are. This is what they told us: BRUNO – BASS What is it? In all honesty, I’m kind of of an idiot when it comes to gear so I’m going to talk about the pro-co RAT 2, which feels a little bit like recommending The Shining to your film buff mate.How long have you had it? Since the... Read More
NICKY WILLIAM RELEASES ‘PATHETIC FUCK’ AHEAD OF UPCOMING EP
Swedish Nicky William has unveiled another single taken from his upcoming EP. The song is called ‘Pathetic Fuck’ and is released via Icons Creating Evil Arts.Discussing the track, Nicky says:“The goal for me is to express myself as honestly as possible, and in this song there is no masking of my pettiness or anger. I wanted the emotions to control the song without embellishments or poetic metaphors.” Nicky William Facebook | Instagram Read More
AUSTIN’S SUN JUNE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘SINGING’
Sun June, based in Austin, Texas, have released a video for new single ‘Singing’. The song release coincides with the band signing to Run For Cover Records.Of the song and video, Sun June’s Laura Colwell says:“‘Singing’ is our groundhog day song. It’s about being stuck in an old argument with your partner, wishing you both saw the world the same way. The video expands on that idea by cycling through various mundane ruts we... Read More
SWEDEN’S HAWK AND THE WILD RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘FLOWERS’
Swedish singer and songwriter Hawk and the Wild has unveiled new single ‘Flowers’ via Vilhelmmusic Records. The song has been recorded in his new studio in Västerås, Sweden.Speaking about the song, he said:“This song was written back and forth over the last few years so the lyrics are inspired by several events during that time. Things like #metoo (Oh my sisters oh oh oh, you will be forsaken) and Greta Thunberg #FridaysForFuture (It doesn’t... Read More
‘MAXÏMO TV’ LAUNCHED BY MAXÏMO PARK FOR UNINTERRUPTED ARCHIVE FOOTAGE
Maxïmo Park have launched MaxïmoTV. A place to watch Maxïmo Park archive materials from the last 15 years 24-hours a day. Featuring festival sets from across the continent, music videos, candid interviews and hometown performances, MaxïmoTV is viewable at http://www.maximopark.com/tv/. Lead singer Paul Smith comments: “We’ve been rummaging through our 15-year-old archives and have created our own 24-hour TV station in a futile bid to dominate the airwaves, or... Read More
Rig Stars: Snake Eyes
We’re a curious bunch here at Silent Radio and decided it was time to start scratching that itch, so we asked Snake Eyes guitarist and vocalist Jim Heffy what his favourite piece of music making equipment is. This is what he told us: What is it? It’s the Boss FB-2, a feedbacker/booster pedal.How long have you had it? Maybe the best part of a year? Did a little swap for a distortion pedal with a mate. Wanted something I could make a bunch of horrible noise with... Read More
KEVIN MORBY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AND UNVEILS LEAD SINGLE ‘CAMPFIRE’
Kansas City based musician Kevin Morby has announced his new album ‘Sundowner’ will be released on 16th October via Dead Oceans. Lead single ‘Campfire’ is available now. The video, shot at Castle Rock in Kansas, isdirected by Johnny Eastlund & Dylan Isbell and features Morby with his partner, Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee).Speaking about the album, Morby said:“I wrote the entire album wearing headphones, hunched over the 424,... Read More
Silent Radio – 01/09/2020 – Freebie Jeebies
Silent Radio presents the latest episode of Freebie Jeebies. Join Ian Burke as he compiles a radio show using only music available on a pay-what-you-want basis. If you like any of the songs on this show, and you can afford to support the artists, please do pay something (most of these songs can be found on Bandcamp). TRACK LISTING Kicksie – Sleepyhead / Sibille Attar – I Don’t Have To / Blackstarkids – Sounds Like Fun! / Photo Fire –... Read More
