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
‘PAPER PLAIN’ UNVEILED BY JENNY BANAI AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM ‘COUCHWALKER’
Jenny Banai has unveiled single ‘Paper Plain’ ahead of the release of her new album ‘Couchwalker’ due for release on September 17th.She says of the song:“Writing ‘Paper Plain’ was rough, having developed feelings for someone I knew I shouldn’t. I actually discarded the song, because I didn’t like exposing my conflicted nature. Months passed, and I experienced yet another short-lived relationship, feeling quite... Read More
OCTOBER 2019
We have trawled through the forthcoming gigs in and around Manchester so you don’t have to. We believe that if we are going to recommend a gig to you, then it should be exactly that, a recommendation. Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list. It has been compiled by the ears of our editors and not by any promoters, band’s management or PR’s. If we’ve missed anything please feel free to plug any gigs in the comments... Read More
ALBUM REVIEWS: DINOSAUR JR – GREEN MIND, WHERE YOU BEEN, WITHOUT A SOUND, HAND IT OVER
I’ve spent many a happy hour in a Dinosaur Jr moshpit. From Reading Festival (yes I am that old!) to Manc Academy in the 90’s, and still like to get involved in some ferocious head nodding / arms in the air kind of activity whenever I see them live these days too, although my mosh pit days are now behind me, actually listening to the band is a much better experience – you can actually hear the songs and go home without bruises! Result! Why didn’t my teenage self appreciate... Read More
LIVE: NATALIE EVANS / BONNIESONGS – 22/09/2019
Natalie Evans -THE CASTLE HOTEL, MANCHESTER- There is a dreamlike start to Bonniesongs’ set. An array of ethereal layered vocals are intertwined. It is vast, especially for a singular artist on stage. It is like a Sigur Ros track, transporting you to a tundra, or mountain top but wrapping you warm in the expanse with Bonnie’s enticing, almost Kulning style voice. A strong opening that becomes more powerful still as the vocal loops are left to fend for themselves and Bonnie... Read More
ALBUM REVIEW: PIXIES – BENEATH THE EYRIE
When the Pixies reformed back in 2004 I was leaping around like a deranged idiot with excitement, the gigs were great, then after a long wait, the comeback album ‘Indie Cindy’ was surprisingly good too, so fifteen years since reforming it seems like business as usual in terms of releasing new material, although no one expected the reunion to be as long as this or even as fruitful. Three albums into their reunion (albeit now with bassist Paz Lenchantin on board instead of... Read More
