Tuesday 29 January 2013

Music engine show 29/1/13




Tonight I had a great chat with a Boy Called Bernard . Nice guy!

Playlist -

Red light -Charlie Chaplin Disco Mobile
Mr Shiraz-Built in sin
The blueveils-Quite Riot
Low Tide Theory -To Begin Again
Day star -Paralysing
Anglia-Nothing I can do
Blood in Venice -Dance floor assassin
Between falls-Empty
Tyrone Schulace -Rusty
The reckoning -Oohs and ahhh
James J Turner -How could we be wrong
Boy called Bernard -Get your head



Info -
Daystar who are based in Manchester, England.
Described as having a sound loosely adhering to a Northern honesty and with Clint Boon from Inspiral Carpets being a big fan of the band, not to mention having a drummer heavily influenced by The Who’s Keith Moon, it is no wonder Daystar are creating a huge stir on the Northern music scene in the UK.
Through the buzz being gained about their music, the band have found many high profile supporters including Janice Long and Gary Crowley from BBC Radio, and Ed O’ Brien from Radiohead to name but a few. The exposure they have received has now seen them being played on a large number of national and independent radio stations, resulting in them being offered support slots for the likes of Feeder, The Rifles and The Twang on their UK tours. On top of this, they have been included in the Manchester City FC official magazine, and the Manchester United match day programme.
Daystar’s new self titled album touches upon subjects such as living, dying, growing up, loss, love and escapism’ and is now available to purchase. Details on this plus recently announced gig dates can be found on their website www.daystarband.com and www.facebook.com/daystarmanchester

The Blueveils
”Quiet Riot”

Available via i-Tunes and all major download sites

The Blueveils are a five-piece indie-rock band from Harrow, NW London.


They comprise of Will 'Jackpot' Jackson on vocals, Craig Kirrane and Sean Durkan on guitar, Ady Rhoades on bass and Martin Kirrane on drums.

Originally a four-piece, the recent addition of guitarist Sean Durkan has cemented the sound and allowed the band to experiment with competing opposing riffs and a fuller live sound.

The band have already written over 25 songs together with subject matter ranging from life, death and the London riots to Charlie Chaplin and the Kirrane's family pug, Ziggy Stardust.
Their sound is generally upbeat, fast and loud resulting in an energetic and powerful performance every time.

The band are no stranger to the live scene either playing established well known London venues including Barfly, Bull & Gate, Water Rats, 229, Dublin Castle, The Maze @ Nottingham, Manchester’s Night & Day and Roadhouse and Edinburgh’s HaddowFest.

The band supported Twisted Wheel for their London show during their 2010 tour at the Watershed and they have also performed live on Absolute Radio with Tim Shaw.
Website: www.theblueveils.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theblueveils
Twitter: @blueveils


Mr Shiraz

After being away rocking the free world Mr Shiraz return with a slim downed line-up and massive new sound that has been tearing down walls around the UK and Europe with the video for 'Built In Sin' already made video of the week by Pure Rawk and putting the band in for a live session by BBC Introducing Leeds the album is set to propel Mr Shiraz to a new level

"Fun loving, booze guzzling, hotel trashing......The Mr Shiraz juggernaut brings the finest in rock, funk, metal and punk!" - Metal Hammer

"Let's be honest, Mr Shiraz are pretty much the UK's equivalent to Faith No More. Shiraz take no prisoners and prove themselves to be a band that should be a lot bigger than they are! HTF APPROVE!!" - Hit The Floor Magazine

‘In the current climate of identikit hair and tight black clothes, Mr Shiraz are a breath of fresh air. This could very much be their time.’ - Big Cheese Magazine
Mr.Shiraz has been hard at work since 2005, having been crowned champions at the prestigious Mean Fiddler/Futuresound tournament and went on to play at the illustrious Carling Festival weekend to a packed, enthusiastic audience. The success of the show was evident when they were once again asked back to play the following year.
Shortly after Mr.Shiraz were in heavy demand again with European tours including festivals across Belgium, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and many more. Soon after the album was launched, the band received airplay across Europe (including Radio 1’s “Punk Show” & Xfm) and magazines such as Metal Hammer, Big Cheese & Kerrang! were soon giving Mr.Shiraz glowing reviews for their adrenaline fueled live shows. Which also led the band on an extensive 6 week tour of the USA.
2011 saw a very different sounding Mr.Shiraz. The band ditched their ska/punk image and recorded a very different and personal self titled album a very much more mature and driven sound that has had reviewers of their live shows comparing the new “Mr.Shiraz” to that of The Bronx, Faith No More & Rage Against the Machine.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-Shiraz/243404572350473
Reverb Nation - www.reverbnation.com/mrshiraz


LOW TIDE THEORY.
debut single from retro tinged synth-pop band LOW TIDE THEORY.
Low Tide Theory are an electronic pop trio from Bishops Tawton in North Devon.
Members Johnnie, Chris and Paul have just completed their debut album “Big Sky” with producer Geoff Pinckney (Tenek) which will be released in Spring 2013.
The band cite Gary Numan, New Order, Editors, Simple Minds, OMD, Heaven 17 etc as their influences.
This is Electro Synth pop at it’s best. Enjoy!
Available Jan 28th via iTunes and all other digital retailers.


Anglia who are based in London, England and Moscow, Russia.
Described as playing very high quality mainstream Rock with special emphasis on a strong melody, Anglia have found much success in their home country since leaving their native town of Vladivostok 5 years ago and moving to Moscow.
Since their move, Anglia have been showcased by a well known music distribution company, and in 2006 had their debut album released through them, resulting in many music stores around the country selling their album, and local radio stations playing their material.
Further information on how you can buy Anglia’s material as well details on gig dates can be found on their websites www.angliaband.com and www.facebook.com/nickie.sallivan




Red light

Redlight now return with their new double A side single Charlie Chaplin Disco Mobile and Dust taken from their new album Astronauts which is now available to purchase through all major download platforms.
Formed in 2007 after singer Londres came back to Marseille after spending 5 years in London, the band took their name from the ‘Red Light’ in the recording sessions where they were spending lots of time gathering together all of the influences of music they love, going from Electro through to Rock and Hip Hop.
Already included on a number of compilation albums and being featured artists on My Space as well as being played on over 100 radio stations worldwide, the popularity of Redlight has seen their first album Crash System Control downloaded more than 50,000 times albeit illegally….
Details on how you can purchase their material ‘legally’ along with gig dates and further information on their forthcoming album Astronauts can be found on their website


Blood In Venice who are based in Italy
Blood In Venice now return with their new EP titled The Dancefloor Assassin which will be available through all major online distribution stores from Monday 28 January.
Although none of the band are from Venice, the name Blood In Venice is taken from their romantic and dramatic music style, alongside the element of mafia in the band’s image.
Having only formed in 2010, Blood In Venice have already achieved so much built upon their impressive live shows. After the Italian music television channel ROCK TV heard their music, the band were immediately invited to perform live on the program, Sala Prove which has already been aired 12 times to an audience of over 100,000 viewers. In addition to this, the bands have reached two different national music contests arranged by well known brands, enabling them to increase their profile even further.
Described as being modern rock with a bit of vintage and a twist of cinema, you can find details on how you can purchase their new EP as well as their previous album, plus information on forthcoming gig dates on their websites www.bloodinvenice.com and www.facebook.com/bloodinvenice

Between Falls

Between Falls was formed in late 2012, and already caught the ears of rock lovers around the world.

Their short history started when Vic Zislin, songwriter and guitarist, gathered with his three friends, Ilana Winter (vocals), James L. Woodward (vocals and guitars) and Idan Shinberg (Bass) from their former group Sixth Sense, and together they decided to revive their muse and set on a new musical journey, naming the project Between Falls.

Their debut album, “Intimate Getaway”, is due to be released towards the end of 2013.
Description
Between Falls is an alternative rock and post grunge band. The inspiration of the group is ascribed to Seattle of the early 90's. The vibes of bands such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, with their hard rock riffs and charismatic singing, are all over the music of Between Falls. Alternative and progressive rock, as well as more recent post-grunge and nu-metal styles have also made agreat impact on the band's sound.

In their repertoire you'll hear melodic ballads that perfectly accord with high pace and edgy tunes, the sounds of acoustic guitar harmonize with the dirty distortion sound, the gloomy and sad but also meaningful lyrics that fill you with hope and love.

Aside the influential variety of the band, their two lead singers, male & female, offer an even greater diversity in the emotions that arise when listening to Between Falls' music.

"We were born during the 80's, raised on the 90's, grown aside the tunes of the early 2000's and finally reached the enormous variety of styles and sounds of nowadays. The mixture of all these eras is what we see in our group


Tyrone Schulace & his Pals

"WE'VE SUFFERED FOR OUR ART AND NOW IT'S YOUR TURN"


Gerard & the Watchmen

Rising stars of the UK’s Alternative Folk Scene ‘Gerard & the Watchmen’ will be touring
the UK this February to celebrate the completion of their six month ‘song a week’
challenge.

The band have toured extensively throughout the UK with 2012 highlights including;
Cambridge Folk Festival, Peace and Love Festival (In Sweden), Secret Garden Party,
Communion records, Moselely Folk Festival, Elgar room at the Royal Albert Hall and a Folk
Radio UK Live Session.

Quotes:

The Wireless “Usurping the standard folk formula and carving a niche of their own, Dave Gerard
and the Watchmen have a habit of grabbing whatever instrument comes to hand — be it guitar,
banjo, mandolin, upright bass, harp… — retuning it and going from there. With rich harmonies
meeting melody full on, Gerard and the Watchmen could be the next alt folk heros.”

Mary Anne Hobbs XFM - “We’ll be hearing a lot more of them, absolutely Beautiful”

Folk Radio UK “Gerard and the Watchmen rank amongst our favourite bands that we play on Folk
Radio UK. Their vocals and harmonies are of the finest out there and the enhanced layering of
guitar, upright bass, percussion and violin form the perfect match. They don’t get much better
than this!”
Web links:

http://www.davegerardmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/davegerardmusic
https://twitter.com/davegerardmusic
http://soundcloud.com/davegerard

Local gig -Sunday 17th feb Studio Lounge, Totnes

Sunday 27 January 2013

New podcast !

JCRS welcomes @SingerFrankie & Elijah from @TheGravityDrive Enjoy!
Big sound @Audibleone http://t.co/3nRJiCma on #SoundCloud” // gr8 show

Saturday 26 January 2013

Playlist 26/1/13

Well wasn't that fun , Crazy chat and live music with the Humanitarians & The Normals , Also I chatted to Mark about his rock school. Good times .Look out for a podcast in a few weeks .


Playlist 26/1/13

Jackson Cooper Playlist 29/1/13

JC 's Big sound -Allie Makes Music -I'm not gonna wait around for you
Listeners Choice track -Roadside -Give it up


Daniel Schamroth -Coldwind blowing
Dj Eledro -When your mot here
The Con -Get on it
Daniel Adam -Dying in your arms
Mayday Tuesday -Overtime
Jasminella Jones -Drinking
James Gould -Anywhere but here
The elite -Lights
Mozura -It's too late
Franjeska Sofia -The power
The morrisions -Storm
Kiera Osment -Become a little wiser
Matthew Calder -Keep this space
Abel Archer -Trading with the crow
Nick Williams -The beaches
These Reigning Days -Too Late .

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Music engine show 22/1/13

Well that was the show that was. Young musical local hopefuls Reece & Holly came in to play a few tunes and chat about Britain's got Talent .


Playlist -

Critical Citkus-Deceiver
The shapers-Girls I know
MARTYR DE MONA-Memento
Joanne Kidman-Feaky weekend
In search of fire-Dead men's eyes
Jude perl -Girls and boys
Gonna Zavails -In your eyes
Alchemy Drive -Music
Hoda -Raging waves
Beat magnets -Dance floor politics
Lenre -Ma Gbagbe
The red Bullets -Black Dog
When we were giants -There's no mountains in this neighbourhood
Tracey Browne -My best friend my ego
Damn vandals -As seen on Tv


Info -

Gina Zavalis who is based in New York, USA
Described as being THE next great American voice, Gina Zavalis is poised to be the kind of overnight success that began at the tender age of 10 when she first sang professionally with the Ryan Repertory Company of Brooklyn, New York.
Having continued her training under the skilled supervision of Voice Teacher Vicki Panvini Lane, a former back up singer for the iconic Judy Garland, Gina Zavalis has since gone on to achieve more success in her short career which some acts can only dream of.
After being named in Music Connection Magazine’s December issue’s Top 100 Hot Unsigned Artists and Bands 2012, she has gone on to receive widespread radio play from around the world. This exposure then resulted in Gina most recently being invited to sing the National Anthem to a sold out Yankee Stadium on National TV, which has since seen more offers at various other sporting events coming through.
The release of her debut self titled album is likely to bring her to the attention of more people. Details on this along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on her websites www.ginazavalis.com and www.facebook.com/GinaZavalis


Alchemy Divine who are based in Milan, Italy.
Since the release of their debut 5 track EP in 2008, the band have received a large amount of radio exposure worldwide helping build their fanbase further in their home country of Italy along with various other countries. The buzz created from the radio play also saw the band perform on Rehearsal Room, organised by Italy’s Rock TV and broadcast on SKY.
The band’s new album is now available to purchase through all major download stores. Details of this along with further information about forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.alchemydivine.com and their Facebook page HERE

Critical Cirkus who are based in Sweden.
Founded in 2005 under their original name Cirkus and releasing three successful EPs on a yearly basis to much critical acclaim, which also saw them tour the US twice, the band now return with their new single Deceiver under their new name Critical Cirkus.
Taken from their forthcoming album CitySlickers, the album holds mixing and mastering contributions by Jay Messina who has worked with the likes of Kiss, Aerosmith and Slash’s Snakepit to name but a few, and Jeff Northrop who has worked with XYZ and Warrant, with the band taking on the recording production reins.
Described as digging deep and using every emotion and energy they can find, you can find more information on their new single Deceiver and forthcoming album on their websites www.cirkusmusic.se and www.facebook.com/CriticalCirkus


Joanne Kidman who is based in York, England.
After pursuing her music dreams at the tender age of 8 years old and going on to win Kirklees Song Of The Year award, Joanne Kidman has not looked back since.
Having already received exposure on BBC Radio 1, she has now recorded new material which is already beginning to create a buzz on the Dance scene.
Further details on Joanne Kidman along with information on how you can purchase her material will be announced on her soon to be launched websites.

Jude Perl
From OZ
Twitter-@jude_perl
Download debut EP '3am' judeperl.bandcamp.com


The Shapers
Twitter-@theshapers
They tour in may 2013
music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtdWhQKsxQ



Hoda Mohajerani released her new single Raging Waves in Dec. The single made the Total Rock radio playlist and the video to the album track Phantasm was selected for Burtons retail screens around the UK.

In the throes of the Iranian revolution of 1979, Hoda and her family fled the country just before the government shut its airports. They lived in exile, in Paris at first, where a young Hoda would put on records and monster headphones to silence the constant boom of political banter in her home.
For further information including videos : www.hodamohajerani.com


LANRE

Lánre has spent the past couple of years playing her songs in cafés, bars and various charity events all over London.

Growing up in Nigeria meant music was a hobby to Lánre. Passing her Maths, English and Sciences with flying colours became priority. Lanre picked up my love for writing and music again in year 2002 when she joined the award winning UK collective GK REAL and that musical journey took me around the world singing and performing with amazing singers, writers and producers.

One of the eleven UK singers and songwriters selected to be part of the Prezzo live tour; performing at various UK restaurants of the Italian chain. Her music can be best described as acoustic soul with influences from her Nigerian heritage of storytelling and folk music along with her background in gospel music.

Lánre has taken her Singing for Change acoustic tour to various venues and events like the Greenbelt Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Bath Music Festival, Brighton Fringe, Toronto Canada and Paris.

Her debut solo album Pen Voyage Chapter One: Singing for Change was officially released this autumn. The single Má Gbàgbé was selected to be on the Lufthansa Airline’s playlist “Sounds of Africa”. The track was also included in the BBC Introducing playlist on BBC 6

For more information about Lánre please visit www.lanreworld.com


In search of fire -
Twitter -@InSearchOfFire
'Serotonin Storm' is out now through all major digital outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Play.com and more!

MARTYR DE MONA

The first release for thier new label 
IN AT THE EYE RECORDS
from the most exciting new metal act to come out of the midlands in 30 years!!!!
MARTYR DE MONA
2013 will see the release of a new album....tour dates and a massive impact across the world of rock!

Tracey Browne-
Album-Everyone is ordinary
On iTunes

The red Bulletts -
Twitter-@theredbullets
The Red Bullets are singer songwriter Peter Edwards, brother and drummer Mark Edwards, and bass player John Bailey, plus Graham Kearns and Ben Weston.
Album called back to the drawing board.

The Damn Vandals-
Twitter-
Album called done for desire

When we were giants
Album out now called loose lips and sinking ships

The beat magnets
Twitter-@beatmagnets
On soundcloud
From reading


Saturday 19 January 2013

On the showcase sat 19/1/13

Well what a strange show that was. Three very different guests chatting live and playing some acoustic live tracks .
Kiera Osment a 12 year old with a big voice
Richard Stephenson a shy songwriter that is finding his feet in a different musical landscape and lastly one of my favourite
Bands muzura. Very funny and pushed our little studio to its max. Podcast to come in a few weeks -

Here's the playlist -


JC 's big sound -Able Archer -Trading with the crow


Alex Audible ft Lazarus -Stranger
The beacons -Lungs
The Blackwater rebellion -Calico Queen
Lord Zarquon -Days of evermore
Benjamin Josif -The border
Unmamed Heroes -The getaway
Grace Rodgers-Solider
Emerald Hill -Heavy Rain
Muncie Girls -revolution Summer
Ben tailamy -Prince of the holy sacrament
Audio Contraband -Snake in the grass
Jack Cookson -Ocean song
Beyond the clones -The horror show
Kimmy reader -towering
Dads daughter -the heap
Falling Trees -youth club disco
-trick of the light
State of undress-Rock it .


Tuesday 15 January 2013

Music Engine playlist and info 15/1/13

Well I had a blast on tonight's show . Played some epic new music and did a couple of phone interviews with uk band Unsung Lilly & IKIL ORIION calling from L.A talking about his latest album and people he's worked with including The Stokes.

See ya sat !


Playlist -15/1/13

Kovak-radiate
Mikel James -Runaway
Dan owers-Sleep
Futur Primitif -Nuclear Shockwave
Republica -Christiana Obey ( Tenek remix )
Horse in transit -Lucky strike
Erisa Rei -Black Ball
Diana Kelley -You hide it well
Alex Louise -Undercover
The whiskey Syndicate -Nothing to hide
Lost Legions -Searching
Ron Dash -Automatic Responce
93 Milluon Miles -I lost You
Unsung Lilly -Happy
Ikil Orion -Revolution ft don Letts


Info -

Mikel James who is based in New York, USA
Playing a huge part on the Long Island music scene revival Mikel James has brought to New York what has been described as being the right balance of Electronica elements and slick lyrical context we can all relate to.
Having already had is music featured on a number of adverts; Mikel James has now topped this by having one of his tracks featured on the new Rock Band 3 game console which has helped increase his profile even further.
With a multi talented 5 piece band now put together, and with dates shortly being announced around Long Island and the Tri State area, plus a new album titled Perfect now available to purchase, it is expected you will be hearing a lot more from Mikel James in the near future.
Details on how you can purchase his album along with information on gig dates can be found on his websites www.mikeljamesmusic.com and www.facebook.com/radioresetmusic


KOVAK
The band have been called “Britain’s answer to the Scissor Sisters” and this single is hot on the heels of their previous releases “Living The Dream” and “Killer Boots” which resulted the in them becoming only the second unsigned band ever to be play listed on Radio 2!

Also attached is a recent article from The Times, a press release and an EPK link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDnlB9p7z5I&feature=youtu.be


Dan Owers who is based in Southampton, England
Following the split of his previous band The Morphic Fields, Dan Owers (pronounced Hours) decided to give his bass a rest and pick up a guitar and begin singing so he could embark on his own solo career alongside his writing partner Leon Chan.
After taking on the whole new experience of having to learn the guitar to a reasonable standard, and also learn to sing properly in under a year, Dan Owers now releases his debut self titled EP. Details on how you can purchase this along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on his websites www.owersmusic.com and www.facebook.com/owersmusic


Diana Kelley who is based in Nashville, USA
One of Creative and Dreams Music Network and Publishing’s most exciting new artists Diana Kelley has been creating a huge buzz on the Nashville music scene.
Having already won a number of songwriting awards including the Grand Prize of the NSAI / CMT Song Contest, and the title of Puckett’s 15th Rising Star Songwriting Champion, Diana Kelley is now quickly catching the attention of major artists and Indies.
Currently in the process of recording her new album, you can find Diana any given evening sharing the stage with other songwriters ‘in the round’ all over Nashville, or on the road doing her favourite thing; performing to her audience.
Further details on Diana Kelley can be found on her website www.creativeanddreamsmusicnetwork.com/publishing/diana-kelley


FUTUR PRIMITIF

Futur Primitif is the new project from songwriter and singer Daniel Lefkowitz, former member of American indie-folk gentry The Low Anthem.

Now signed to UK independent Integrity Records for European releases, Futur Primitif's first single to be taken from the album is Nuclear Shockwave (INT 037), out on 21st January 2013. The single has release date has been moved back a week as it's already been featured in the UK on XFM in Dec, Steve Lamacq's 6 Music show and on Paul Lester's Amazing Radio show just before Xmas.
Their forthcoming album Machineteeth was recorded live with a full band comprised of members of The Low Anthem.

Futur Primitif is currently an electric duo, incorporating elements of Velvet Underground era rock, sparse folk, and a fearless approach to the wall of sound. Having performed to rapt audiences from London to Los Angeles, 2011 brought the band to the Bowery Ballroom in NYC, the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, and the main stage of the End of the Road Festival in Dorset.

After a hiatus in early 2012 spent recording, Futur Primitif is back on the road in the USA, to be followed by a UK tour in March/April 2013 to support the European release of Machineteeth.

Links :
www.facebook.com/futurprimitif
www.futurprimitif.bandcamp.com


HORSE IN TRANSIT

As the name suggests, Horse in Transit are a fast moving, heavy weight, trailer full of hardcore noise.

28th January 2013 will see the release of brand new 6 track EP 'If I Were A God' engineered and produced by the band and mastered by Grammy Award winner Dick Beetham of 360 Mastering (Sikth, Funeral for a Friend, Enter Shikari, Rise to Remain ).

"On a simple level, Horse in Transit make great metal music. To take it further they, add a nice southern influence with a great Rock n Roll twist."

Video Links:
www.reverbnation.com/horseintransit / www.youtube.com/user/horseintransittv?feature=watch

Links:
www.reverbnation.com/horseintransit / www.facebook.com/horseintransit
www.mercurialrecords.co.uk


Erisa Rei who is based in Tennessee, USA
Having her relationship to her music described as being not a ‘love affair’ but a torrid, sultry, and passionate romance that has defined her existence for over two decades, Erisa Rei has come a long way in her career since starting out as a singer in the church choir.
Having found her home in the Roots-Rock / Americana genres, her heart catching chords and lyrics came together in 2007 with her debut four track EP titled Backwards which received much critical acclaim. This was followed up by her latest album Black Ball which has already broken into a number of Root Music charts in the US.
The attention Erisa Rei has been gaining through this did not go unnoticed by Creative & Dream’s Fred Cannon and Rose Drake, and after seeing her perform in a Deli in Franklin, Tennessee recently signed her up to their label. Details about this along with information on how you can purchase her material and forthcoming gig dates can be found on her websites www.creativeanddreamsmusicnetwork.com/erisa-rei and www.erisareimusic.com


ALEX LOUISE

On 11th February 2013, young female singer-songwriter Alex Louise will release her first single - catchy acoustic pop tune 'Undercover'. The single has a beautiful raw and simple vibe, focussing on the lyrical content and melody and showcasing an intimate vocal performance from Alex herself.

'I wanted to focus on the lyrical story of the song, rather than distracting the listener with too many layers of instruments and production,' explains Alex. 'Undercover is a classic breakup song in terms of the lyrical content, and I know there are a lot of people out there who will connect and relate to it.'

Alex started her career as a songwriter for other artistes, but now launches her own career after spending 2012 promoting herself as an artiste in her own right. 'Its been really liberating to get up on that stage and perform my songs. I'm really passionate about connecting with people through my music,' says Alex, who has done some hi-profile performances in the past year at Guilfest, prestigious charity event London Rocks, Pia Michi Prom 2012 (OK Magazine featured), Xmas lights celebrations for Bexleyheath and Guildford, and other venues such as the Regal Rooms, The Bedford, and Norwich's Epic TV studios.

'I can't wait to release the single! There's a lot more to come in 2013 and releasing Undercover is the first step for me' says Alex, who's debut album is expected later into 2013.
Alex is showcasing in the BBC Club alongside Unsung Lilly on Wed 23rd January 2013.

www.AlexLouise.com
www.facebook.com/AlexLouiseMusic
www.twitter.com/AlexLouiseMusic


Black Country based four piece band The Whiskey Syndicate are very proud to announce details of their next single 'Nothing To Hide' released through In At The Eye Records and available on digital download via iTunes.
'Nothing To Hide' is the 3rd single to be taken from the band's debut album 'Right Side Of Crazy'. The album was released in August 2012 on CD through HMV, Amazon and all good record stores and also on digital download via iTunes, HMV, Play, Amazon and all good digital retailers worldwide.
It has gained quite a reaction both with the fans and also reviewers alike and first single (the title track from the album) has received some great airplay from the likes of Kerrang! Radio, XFM Rock Show, Metro Radio, Juice 107, Total Rock, Firebrand Radio and countless other local, student and internet stations around the world.
"a formidable, full-on hard rock album crammed with soul and indisputable talent, from start to finish." - purerawk.com
a collection of carefully crafted songs that prove that the band are good enough to compete with the best in the business at every level. 9/10. - midlandsrocks.com
"Great, great stuff" - itunes
"Classic British Rock and Roll" - Amazon.co.uk


Doncaster based shoe gazing ‘drone rock’ pioneers 93MillionMilesFromTheSun have announced details of their much anticipated 3rd album ‘Towards The Light' which is available only on Limited Edition yellow 12" vinyl exclusively through In At The Eye Records. The release is VERY limited and on a first come first served basis.
93MillionMilesFromTheSun are in a league of their own when it comes to the art of shoegaze rock. Their self titled debut album caused quite a frenzy when it was self released in 2009, the band gained a whole host of plaudits and outstanding reviews across the globe. Some went as far to say it was “the debut album of the decade”.
Their follow up album ‘Northern Sky’ enhanced their reputation and firmly cemented their position as the global leaders in Shoegaze, Dronerock and Spacerock. 'Northern Sky' was voted "Album Of The Year 2011" by over 20 publications around the world it really is an incendiary piece of work
Forming in Doncaster, Northern England in 2007, Nick Mainline (Vocals, Effects, Guitars) and Rob Hogg (Bass, Effects) make up 93MillionMilesFromTheSun and have set out to make a name for themselves and destroy preconceptions. Writing about their real lives and experiences, 'Towards the Light' continues in the same vein as both its predecessors and is another slab of the perfect motion picture soundtrack, it will take you on a rollercoaster ride of beauty and noise!.
First single from the album is the majestic I LOST YOU

Ron Dash

Ron Dash music is new fresh different old new rap pop indie dance boom. Every track has a supermodel hanging from its arm while boarding private helicopters transporting the party from rooftop to rooftop. Ron Dash’s tunes inspire celebration, good energy jams you can put on at any time of the day and get lost in. His melodies embody good company, great experiences, strong personalities and stronger drinks.
When Ron isn’t in the studio mixing jams, he is photographing awesome people and things. He first started recording with Danny Newport and Kapano at 5th quarter productions in 2011. He was featured on the Booster Club mixtape with such songs as Dash with Me, Famous and Ole Voila. He also made an appearance on tune Cardigan with Danny Newport and DRE. He is currently working with several producers Philadelphia Area and on an EP named Disco Eclipse.
Check out more music from Ron Dash at http://soundcloud.com/rondash

Lost Legions

Lost Legions are a four-piece rock band from Jarrow and South Shields in the North East of England, combining a range of influences from Punk to Alternative Indie Rock, the sound of Lost Legions is not one that can be defined 100%.

We are looking for representation, management & general help in making music full time. It’s what we love to do and what we need to be doing.

A Short story!
After forming in 2009 as an acoustic two-piece, Peter and ex member Chris decided to recruit a newly acquainted Callum to play bass. After a few weekly practises, the three decided to turn the band into a full band and brought in Jason to play drums. Since then, the band has went through a few line-up changes with Chris leaving and other friend Glenn replacing him to play bass as Callum moves onto guitar. Then after Jason's departure, Karl replaces him, who was met through a mutual friend.
Now the band are rehearsing regularly, playing gigs and are currently recording demos as well as writing new songs.
The band's track 'Searching' has recently been featured on the Introducing section on BBC Radio Newcastle.

Artists Lost Legions have been compared too & may sound like are Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Foo Fighters, Kasabian, The Killers, One Night Only, We Are Scientists, The Editors, Green Day, Paramore.
for our tunes go to www.soundcloud.com/lostlegions & you can also find us on www.facebook.com/lostlegions & twitter @lostlegions1.

Saturday 12 January 2013

12/1/13 showcase show

Well the man-flu is almost gone and Bowie is back so I should be happy. Great meeting tonight's guests Francesca Canale-Dow & the awesome the gravity drive . Both showing what real musicians can do with a guitar and vocal !


Here's what we played and podcast to follow !

Featured artist -The Morrisions
-The hourglass
-Rainy day
-I still like you

JC 's big sound -Alex Audible ft Lazarus -Stranger

Veronica Vesper -Brand new world
Alice Niamh -Home
Jasminella Jones -Drinking
The retro trade -Money
Skit -Inside my mind
Mozura -Hey hey
Joise white -Always there
Bambooligans -Overtime
Ron dash -Forever thru the music
State of undress -mudeford Mood
Shake hands Eric -Sweetness middle name
James Gould -Spanish wolves
Maria Doyle Kennedy -Twelve white horses
A man called crow -Tuff Gong
Jay Tamkin -I can't complain
Dr Scardo -end of the world
Broken Romeo -Believe
Benjamin Josif-Buxom Bandit
The van Daniels -This amazing
Backhand saloon -Mora
Peter Crawford -velvet shadows
Harry Vinacombe -better day
Clara bond -Back to you
The scribes -I'm not a dancer
Alex Gregory -one of the same kind
Man upstairs -Your free
Lost in conflict -Romance & me

Wednesday 9 January 2013

Music engine podcast 9/1/13

@jacksoncooper3: : @rivierafm JC's ME wraps up 2012 with Kotodama, @blakcan, @tenekuk @diellemusicuk Pako @FrancoDnought @totallysophie http://t.co/Ea8RDbf7

Tuesday 8 January 2013

Music Engine show 8/1/13

Tuesday show 8/1/13

Jetset Getset who are from Indiana, USA.
The release of their new album resulted in hundreds of people attending their launch party gig and has seen the video for their new single also titled Saturday Night receive over 80,000 plays on Youtube to date.
Details on how you can purchase Jetset Getset’s album along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.jetsetgetset.com

Friends Of Emmet who are based in Dublin, Ireland and Los Angeles, USA.
Having already been played on radio stations in Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Australia, Spain, Canada, America, Ecuador and Italy, the interest gained has seen them interviewed and performing on TV show, Canada AM seen by over 3 million viewers, and also played on a number of MTV shows. In addition to this, their song Hero was featured in the independent film The Saving.
The New Year will see the band perform at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah as well as the Canadian Music Week with more gigs expected to be added to their schedule shortly. Details on this alongside information on their forthcoming album can be found on their websites www.friendsofemmet.com and www.facebook.com/friendsofemmet

Eron Falbo who is based in London, England
Having started his professional career playing in function bands, Eron Falbo decided to split from his fairly successful band in Brazil in 2008 and go solo.
Since then, he has gone on to travel to over 10 major cities in the USA from Los Angeles to New York, and perform at the International Folk Alliance Festival where he began to get noticed for his writing talents by industry executives, producers and other artists. After being invited to record his guitar and harmonica in a professional studio in Nashville, he was introduced to legendary producer Bob Johnston who has worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash to name but a few, who claimed he had to record Eron because ‘his wife who had written lyrics for Elvis Presley thought he was great!’
Under Bob Johnston’s tutelage he moved to London where he set to work on his album. Since the move, Eron Falbo has seen his music played on national radio resulting in invitations for his 8 piece band to perform at some of London’s top venues with more expected to follow.
Further information on Eron Falbo including details on how you can purchase his material and forthcoming gig dates can be found on his websites www.eronfalbo.com and www.facebook.com/eronfalbopage


Garden Of Sanity who is based in New Zealand
Formed in July 2012 by John Foubister and Bevan Mathews, Garden Of Sanity now have a substantial number of songs ready to record with Spellbound being their first release.
The track was recorded at York Street Audio in Auckland, New Zealand’s premium studio, and mixed and mastered by Hayden Taylor who has worked with the likes of Fergie from Black Eyed Peas to name but a few.
Spellbound is already receiving exposure on a number of radio stations in New Zealand with more expected following the completion of more tracks in 2013. Details on this along with more information about Garden Of Sanity can be found on their website www.gardenofsanity.co


Josh Savage
singer/songwriter from Winchester who plays with a string trio. recently been playing in France and Belgium, one of which was a support for Johnny Borrell's new Razorlight band and in the past he has also supported acts such as Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Feeder and Rizzle Kicks.debut EP 'Mountains In Hurricanes' release Jan l



Grayhound O.C.D who are based in Bensheim, Germany.
Described as having a sound that varies from emotional alternative Rock, to hymn like Power Pop, Grayhound O.C.D have been making huge inroads on the German music scene since their formation in the summer of 2010.
Just 2 weeks after they recorded their first song, and before their first rehearsals, they received an initiation to one of Germany’s biggest radio stations where they were interviewed and performed live, and followed this up by being voted Newcomer Of The Month from the listeners of another popular radio station which receives up to a million listeners each day. The interest gained through the radio exposure has since seen them perform on German TV and release a video for their track Where My Heart Has Its Home.
Further details on Greyhound O.C.D including information on how you can purchase their material can be found on their websites www.grayhoundocd.com and www.facebook.com/grayhoundocd


James Scarlett who is based in London, England.
Mild mannered helicopter pilot by day and guitar strumming artist by night, James Scarlett has been creating quite a buzz on the UK music scene since his move from Austria as a 17 year old.
Having already received Top 30 success and national exposure with his previous band; Skies, after the band broke up, James Scarlett decided to concentrate on his solo career. The result is his debut solo EP The Promised Land which has already received BBC exposure and is now available to purchase via iTunes and Amazon.


Craymo who is based in Florida, USA
Craymo now returns with his new track Drive In Picture Show (Lets Go)
Taking the name Craymo from a nickname given to him whilst working as a DJ at a radio station in upstate New York, Craymo is now beginning to create a huge buzz on the US music scene.
Described as combining guitar driven modern Rock with Dance to bring forth a unique Pop/Punk sound that cannot be explained, Craymo’s music has already been licensed for films and games in the short period it has been made available. In addition to this, he is also being played on a number of radio stations in the US, Germany and Australia with more expected to follow. This exposure has since resulted in one of Craymo’s songs titled One Love One World becoming a featured track on the United Nations project UNESCO, and performed by school children in USA , Canada , China and Australia .
Further details on this along with information on how you can purchase Craymo’s material can be found at www.craymo.com and www.facebook.com/craymomusic

Kotadama

The acoustic track “One more time” show the Australian band in a different light as well as highlighting their ability as songwriters.

Brothers Evan and Chris Brown have already written and recorded their next album which is due for release in the spring. The album release will be preceded by a catchy infectious track which is already destined for airplay everywhere.
The band hopes to return to the UK in early 2013 to carry out a number of live gigs and promotional appearances before travelling to Europe and Asia.
Kotadama are building up a fantastic fan base here in the UK and In the meantime enjoy the acoustic track.

O.W.L.S have announced details of their forthcoming release 'Hurt Janine / Vitamins' released on strictly limited edition 7" vinyl through In At The Eye Records OUT NOW
www.iaterecords.com
'Hurt Janine' & 'Vitamins' are both taken from their critically acclaimed debut release 'The Rite Of Spring - EP' which was released worldwide digitally back in April 2012 and for an hour or two was number 1 in the Amazon Movers & Shakers chart. The seven track mini-monster was recorded by O.W.L.S long time friend Michael "Padge" Padget whom you may know as guitarist in Bullet For My Valentine in exchange for three American Hamburger Restaurant Breakfasts and a case of beer.
O.W.L.S is an unashamedly "grunge" band based in England's answer to 1990's Seattle, Brighton! Well it rains a lot and there's a lot of flannel around. They are Toby Macfarlaine (guitar and throat), Richie Edwards (other guitar and other throat), Oliver Wickham (bass and a bit of throat) & Stephen "Stuffy"Gilchrist (drums and absolutely no throat whatsoever).
There's a little history here too; Toby and Stuffy are also the current rhythm section for Blur guitarist Graham Coxon when he does his solo shows. Richie and Toby used to be in a band called The Stone Gods which came out of The Darkness (Yes, that The Darkness). alongside Dan Hawkins & Ed Graham.
Taking their influence from TAD, Melvins, Alice In Chains, Screaming Trees and yes we're going to say the "N" word...Nirvana. The tunes are drenched in howling feedback, heartfelt pop sensibilities and an unwillingness to play traditional guitar solos.
It's all about wanting to remember these bands, far from being all about depression and drug related deaths, were actually about a fun little punk rock scene where everyone got together and threw themselves around to some great music. 
That's what O.W.L.S would like to recreate.

Blake’s brilliant version of Paul McCartney’s “Beautiful Night” from their new album “Start Over” which will now be released on 11th February 2013.



Playlist -

Daniel Schamroth. Played a live session

Kids of 91 -No worries
Ikil Orion -Stupid Retarded
Jetset Getset-Saturday night
Friends Of Emmet-Coming Apart
Eron Falbo-Beat the drum
Garden Of Sanity-Spellbound
Josh Savage-Montains in hurricanes
Grayhound O.C.D-where my heart has a home
James Scarlett-Feels like home
Craymo-Drive in picture show
O.W.L.S -Hurt Janine
Megan Fellows -Best Friend
Broken Romeo-Is this freedom
Kotadama -One more time (acoustic for Riviera FM )
44 Fires -Corporate lies
Marc JB -Give me the club ( 50 cent va George benson)
Blake -Beautiful Night

Sunday 6 January 2013

Playlist 5/1/13

JC 's big sound-James Gould -The art if trusting

Megan fellows featured artist

Ikil Orion -Revolution
Lunchables -Maggie Brown
The retro trade -Money Master
Ross Mayhew -Freedom dances under the sun
Francesca cable-Dow -What ma gonna do with my love
Ekul's House -Commitments
Jake downs -Sezie the water
Harry Vinacombe -Money
Daniel Schamroth -Cold blowing
Ticks and stones -Big Red Light
Man upstairs -Your free
Alice Niamh -Home ( exclusive )
Megan Fellows -Light
-Best Friend( exclusive )
-Acelerate
The legend 10 seconds -The Fey
Adam issac - show off
Sunday Skyclub -Nerd hot sandwich ( exclusive )
Lower lands -Reality in routine
Same current -Oceans
The hotel year -Vacancy
Native wildlife -bitter work
Jack Rosie's -happy with you
Gutless Wonder -Lyvers
Battleship Romance -navigating through the stars
Tenek-Elusive
Earls of enkation -Vahalia

Tuesday 1 January 2013

Need your help again

Looking for someone to present and put together a weekly gig guide. Feature .You can record it and email it in

Need your help

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