Tuesday 26 February 2013

Music engine show 26/2/13



This week was a special program. It wasn't a chat just 21 artists and their 21 tracks . The stars of the below the radar music scene that should have your full attention in the year of our lord 2013. Go find download and play on your iPod !
All artists have been on the show before so go back through the blog for details....should we do another 21 in a few months time ?

Ones to watch in 2013 top 21-

Red light -Charlie Chaplin disco mobile
The Hundred Days -Sex U
Jude Perl -girls & boys
Kids of 91 -Head banging
Raw deal -Pull the trigger
Kovak -Living the dream
Libra -Secrets
Tenek -Another Day
Kimberly Anne -La la
Pop criminal -Watching the sky's
Low tide theory -To begin again
Megan fellows -Best friend
Kotadama -Dichotomy
Unsung Lilly -Happy
Victoria Atkin -The queen of the house
Blakcan -Dark daze
Damn vandals -As seen on TV
Boy called Bernard -Get you head together
The micro dance -We are made of evil things
The red Bullets -Black dog
Brando walker -Nothing better 2 do

Sunday 24 February 2013

Playlist 23/2/13

Friends of the show the Morrisions came by to chat about new album and played a few live tunes . Also Sam & Jemma who are The Namless Girl chatted live about the band and the current remix


JC's big sound -The Normals -I heard Lately


Crooked Little Sons -He who dares
Rough Cut -Guardian Angle
Castles -Wake up
Brando walker -Smoove Mover
Destruction preventer -Blazing fists at dawn
Alex Audible ft Maz Totterdell-Kalideoscope
The swabes -Doo be Doo be Doo
Forge -Ghost
Emily Park -Little slumbers
Backhand saloon -hollow Heart
Jack Bennett -I think she knows
Lee fletcher -Inner voice ( world engine mix )
Owen Penrice -painter part 2
Adam Isaac -some kinda animal
Strange red earth -black oak creek
Jay Tamkin -I can't complain
Simmertones-King of Ska
The Namless girl -Bright Light (remix)



Tuesday 19 February 2013

Music engine show 19/2/13

Well tonight I chatted to the one man producer,DJ and beat boxer Alex audible.
Also had the world exclusive of the Castles new single Wake Up which is out on general realise this Saturday 23/2/13




Playlist -
The Microdance-We are Made of Evil Things
The Glass Hearts -3 Caught up
Calling all Astronauts -I wanna be your dog
Bruise -Nothern Line
Euphymis-Nothing to confess
Critical Cirkus -Right here right now
YGTUT and Rello Keen -Charisma
Aventyr -Driven
Photostat Machine -Do you want love
Littlecrazy -End with you
Alex audible Ft Lazars -Stranger
Ales audible -Keloid cope
HellsBelles-HellsBelles
Castles -Wake Up

Critical Cirkus who are based in Sweden.
Critical Cirkus now return with their new single Right Here Right Now which has been released to coincide with Valentine’s Day, and is now available to purchase through all major download stores.
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 Right Here Right Now which most recently has been included on Tunecore’s Valentine’s 2013 compilation, and their forthcoming album, on their websites www.cirkusmusic.se and www.facebook.com/CriticalCirkus


The Glass Hearts
single "Caught Up" coming out on the 4th march, with an EP release on the later part of April. Then an album release in the summer.

http://theglasshearts.com/

https://twitter.com/GlassHeartsUK

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGlassHeartsUK


The Microdance

The Microdance are an alternative indie pop band, and "We are Made of Evil Things" could just be an indie anthem in the making!

If you love your songs to be big, heavy, dirty and hook-laden, with a killer riff and super catchy chorus, then you'll love this track;-)

It's out on Monday February 18th 2013 and their debut album will follow later in the year.
The band are influenced by Prince, Bowie, Squeeze, Maiden, The Stones, Queen, Alice in Chains, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, The Cure, Fleetwood Mac, NIN, Blondie, My Bloody Valentine..... the list goes on.

Bruise who are based in London, England.

Described as being Britain’s best kept secret, Bruise now return with their third studio album titled Little Victories.
The duo have been cutting a maverick swathe through the industry over the years which has seen them perform thousands of gigs across the UK, Europe and US including the first ever Deuce Night, and receive worldwide radio play. In addition to this, they have worked with some of the top acts in the music industry such as songwriter and guitar virtuoso Mark Knopfler, Space Rock royalty Hawkwind, and Country phenomenon Leanne Rhymes to name but a small few.
Little Victories and their new single Northern Line are both now available to purchase through all major download stores. Details on this as well as recently announced gig dates across the UK throughout the year can be found on their website www.bruiseuk.com and www.facebook.com/bruiseuk


Calling All Astronauts

Following on from their Christmas No.1 on the Twitter Music Chart when they toppled Adele at one minute to midnight, London based Alternative Rock 3-piece Calling All Astronauts have given their electro-punk treatment to The Stooges classic “I Wanna Be Your Dog”

CAA were the featured artist three times on BBC Introducing page in 2012 receiving many plays from Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music on each of their three previous singles. Numerous specialist stations worldwide have had them on heavy rotation from as far afield as Brazil, USA, Canada, Poland, South Africa, as well as receiving plays on Q, Amazing! Phoenix and Bloodstock Radio (to name a few) in the UK and have been featured on Ireland’s RTE 2XM. They have become firm favourites with bloggers and have had features in Four Culture, Louder Than War and Big Cheese magazines.

Their seriously in your face live shows have already see them receiving great acclaim as they opened for Echo & The Bunnymen, Pop will Eat Itself, A Place To Bury Strangers and Sigue Sigue Sputnik and a sell out headline show at Alan McGee’s Death2Disco.

With festival appearances being offered for 2013 and the finishing touches being put on their debut album, Calling All Astronauts are without doubt ones to watch this year.

“I Wanna Be Your Dog” is available now as a FREE download via Calling All Astronauts Bandcamp page http://callingallastronauts1.bandcamp.com/track/i-wanna-be-your-dog
Or if you prefer to listen/download it without entering your email you can do so from a Soundcloud “secret link” https://soundcloud.com/david_the_dj/calling-all-astronauts-i-1/s-yFppZ

Calling All Astronauts are:-
David B Vocals Keys Programming
J Browning Guitars
Kristi Bury Bass

CAA Reverbnation http://www.reverbnation.com/callingallastronauts
CAA Website http://www.callingallastronauts.com
CAA Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/planete111
CAA Sonicbids http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=312401
CAA Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CallingAllAstronauts


The Microdance

The debut single from THE MICRODANCE "We Are Made Of Evil Things" is a delicious spikey stab of alternative indie pop, that could just be an anthem of the future!

RELEASED MONDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2013 from all digital retailers.

The Microdance is a protean animal: a band conceived with a vision to encapsulate the most exciting elements of alternative music under the bonnet of one super-charged vehicle.

Influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, New Order, My Bloody Valentine, Death Cab for Cutie, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, m83, Deftones, Joy Formidable, Interpol and Silversun Pickups.

"We are made of Evil Things" is a big, heavy, dirty, hook-laden song with a killer riff and super-catchy chorus. What more do you need?

The Microdance can be described as a quickening blend of shoegaze, alt rock, new wave, dream pop, psychedelia and heavy metal in places.

Most importantly for The Microdance, the song is always master and these are killer songs; every one of them!

The Microdance’s ambitions are lofty and far-reaching: This is a kaleidoscopic adventure with a rich, prolific and exhilarating future.

Their debut album this year




EUPHYMIS

Comprised of ex-members of the 6 time WAMI Award winning band The Fergusons and late '90s pop rock giants Hornbaker; Euphymis was a side project that has recently moved back into focus.
Described as “Powerful” and “Epic”, Euphymis, the brainchild of Wane Beadon and Martin Lubcke, takes influence from 80s arena rock, the 90s grunge movement and just a little classical influence from Japanese rock phenomenon X Japan.
Respected Perth bassist Grant Joyce (The Fergusons, Hornbaker) continues to collaborate. Affectionately described once as "a lead guitarist who doesn't realise he's a bass player", by X-press magazine; relating to his inventive bass lines and arrangements.
Martin Lubcke's guitar work is a combination of power and rock simplicity reminiscent of Jimmy Page and Kurt Cobain.
Wane Beadon has returned to lead vocals with a new confidence and intensity and plays an occasional piano to boot.
Euphymis are working on an album many years in the making, described by the band as "Unapologetic, Epic Rock".

Sounds : http://soundcloud.com/euphymis
​ http://euphymis.bandcamp.com/

Twitter : @Euphymis2013


YGTUT and Rello Keen-Charisma -
Both from Chattanooga, TN. YGTUT reppin' The House and Rello Keen reppin' Lo_Life(Living Over Life). YGTUT is working on his ep "Trill Dreams" and Rello Keen is wrapping up his ep "Confused Personality." Both artist took the time out to collaborate on the new track "Charisma" produced by Ktoven, they are also planning a video for it. Expect more work from the two individuals. It's YGTUT and RELLO KEEN not featuring, it's both of there song http://t.co/xVn5JuZA


Aventyr who are based in Forde, Norway.
Aventyr now return with the release of their first full length album titled Driven.
Formed in a gloomy dark attic in 2001, Aventyr fought their way through the Norwegian music scene, growing and maturing with a cast of musicians and recording two demos over the space of six years.
2008 saw the band truly emerge though, after their line up was settled and they caught the attention of music producer Beau Hill who among others has worked with the likes of Alice Cooper, Gary Moore, Bob Dylan and Europe, who wanted to work with the band in order to adapt them to the US market.
The end result is the Driven album which has been described as being unmasked, unkempt Rock n Roll, bought to you in an authentic, energetic, rich and captivating way. Already receiving rave reviews, you can find out details on how you can purchase their album plus soon to be announced gig dates on their website www.facebook.com/aventyrband


Littlecrazy who are based in Sheffield, England.
Taking their name from the fact that every member of the band has crazy individual issues, for some unknown reason the crazy mix works and has allowed Littlecrazy to write an amazing sound of music.
Having already supported Tracer on their second album tour in April 2012, and most recently performing at the Sheffield O2 Academy, Littlecrazy are now moving from strength to strength. After being played on MTV, their popularity has been emphasised further by the video for their track End With You being played over 435,000 times on YouTube to date.
Further information on Littlecrazy including details on how you can purchase their material and forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.littlecrazy.co.uk and www.facebook.com/littlecrazyband



HellsBelles

HellsBelles was formed in 2004 from the ashes of ‘Hell’s Belles’ which was formed by former members of Discharge in 1984 which itself later disbanded in 1987. However, Paul Quigley kept the torch alight and has since rebranded the band as ‘HellsBelles’ (one word, without the apostrophe) and the new band is entirely new.

Before AC/DC tribute bands even existed, before there was a tribute band fad, before even there were damp patches in their mammies’ frilly knickers, there used to be ‘real’ rock bands, ‘real’ musicians who lived their music, loved their music, and ‘were’ the music. In such times, bands came and went, formed and re-formed, mutated and evolved. And in one such formation, a seminal band did emerge. Unique. Quirky. Different. Blending and melding disparate styles and influences into a new, unique cohesive musical powerhouse. Thus emerged, without fanfare or bluster, without hype or hysteria – one band to rule them all in the crossover period that was post-punk, post-NWOBHM, pre-grunge, pre-numetal – that sound, that energy, that force, was Hell’s Belles – now reborn, revamped and rearmed as - HellsBelles…

HellsBelles – the `original` British heavy metal rock and roll band, formed in 1984 from the ashes of the cult punk hardcore thrash Discharge, now reformed, revamped and ready for the next onslaught. Led by original lead vocalist and songwriter, Paul Quigley, HellsBelles now fuse metal, classic heavy rock, progressive art rock, mixed with industrial grit as well as ethnic and acoustic folk balladry that defies categorisation – HellsBelles is a band now firmly in a genre of its own, and it has to be heard to be believed. Energy, passion and style, all melded into one holistic musical experience…

Line up:

Paul Quigley - vocals, guitars, keyboards, Rick Jansen - guitars Rob Ireland - bass Imelda Zygote - drums

https://www.facebook.com/pages/HellsBelles/95329382900

Follow Paul on Twitter @HellsBelles_UK

http://theoriginalhellsbelles.wordpress.com

www.HellsBelles.co.uk
www.reverbnation.com/TheHellsBelles

Saturday 16 February 2013

Saturday show 16/2/13



Live music this week in the shape of Jay Tamkin & Strange Red Earth pop in to unveil their long awaited new album and air some exclusive tracks.

Playlist -

JC's Big Sound -Backhand Saloon -Hollow Heart


Annie rew shaw -Shaddows
Chapter of Eden -Horizon
The Sherpas -Telescope
Moriaty -Mindsweeper
The swabes -Bigsby Simpleton
Crooked little sons -He who dares
The legend ten seconds -By hearsay
Jack Bartlett -I think she knows
Alex audible ft Lazours -Stranger
Sam Mayo -The fall
Daniel Pearson -Promises
Benjamin Josif -Harvest Season
Hurache -Lonely without you
All living Fear -Breaking the fire
Rough Cut -Midnight Rider
The humanitarians -One day
-Untie my tongue

The retro trade - Escape Plan
Jay Tamkin -I can't complain & Hold me
The simmertones -Blam Blam fever
Adam issacs -Some kind of animal
Showbiz heros - 21

Strange Red Earth - The Box
Follow the black River




Tuesday 12 February 2013

12/2/13 music engine show

ME 12

Playlist -

The Milkmen -The Plea
Skeleton Kid -Memories
Echotape-Far from Heaven
Photoslat Machine -the future is yellow
Libra -Secrets
Rickky James -Take it away
Dust bowl Jokies -Down to the bone
One way trip -We are the reason
The callout -I'm living proof that we won't change
The procession -Call you
Sarah Louise Owen -Fireworks
Common Tongues -Solitary Thinker
Lace & Whiskey -Confuse the mind
Danielle Sage -Love comes down ( un retro mix )
The Nameless Girl -Bright Light ( remix)



Info -

The Milkmen who are based in Milton Keynes, England.
The Milkmen now return with their new material after returning back to the UK following 16 years in Australia.
With their music described as being in many styles ranging from Acoustic Groove Rock to Blues and Roots, The Milkmen had been creating a huge buzz on the Australian music scene since their formation in 2006.
After walking away with $15,000 in cash and prizes by winning the Rockingham Hotel Battle Of The Bands the band used the money raised to fund their EP Always Deliver. This was soon followed by their first full album The Man With The Plan which has so far resulted in the band receiving exposure on a number of radio stations around the world, not to mention reaching the final selection out of 170 bands from Perth to support Bon Jovi whilst they were there.
Further information on The Milkmen including information on how you can purchase their music and details on future gig dates can be found on their websites www.soundcloud.com/the-milkmen and www.facebook.com/themilkmen01


Rikky James who is based in Manchester, England.

Despite being born blind, Rikky James has not prevented this from pursuing his music career.
Having managed to pick up some success with his debut EP which involved Mikey Shine from The Happy Mondays, with higher aspirations Rikky James recorded a charity single for PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide, titled Take It Away which was produced by Tom Vernon who has worked with the likes of Jessie J and George Michael to name but a few.
While planning his next single, due for release in April 2013, Rikky James is involved with Fixers, which has seen him shooting some film for ITV's Granada to highlight the struggles of disabled musicians trying to get into the music industry today.
Take It Away is available to purchase on iTunes, details of this along with further information on Rikky James can be found on his websites www.rikkyjames.com and www.facebook.com/rikkyjamesofficial


Dust Bowl Jokies who are based in Sweden.

After meeting during a bar fight in March 2011, Dust Bowl Jokies have since gone on to create a huge buzz around their music in their home country of Sweden.
After hooking up with renowned producer Beau Hill who has worked with the likes of Warrant, RATT and Alice Cooper to name but a few, the band recorded 2 tracks with him which will be included on their new album titled Cockaigne Vaudeville.
The album will be released on 20th February and has been described as being groovin’ occult rock n’ roll,. Details of this along with further information about Dust Bowl Jokies can be found on their websites www.dustbowljokies.com and www.facebook.com/dustbowljokies


1 Way Trip who are based in London, England.

Despite only forming in 2012, 1 Way Trip have been making huge inroads on the London music scene.
With members of the band receiving plaudits in the past from the likes of renowned guitarists such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani it is expected you will be hearing a lot more from 1 Way Trip in the very near future.
Further details on 1 Way Trip can be found on their websites www.reverbnation.com/1waytrip



The Callout
www.facebook.com/thecalloutofficial
Twitter@thecalloutmusic

The Procession -call you
Four piece from the midlands
Debut album " you are now leaving the future "
Www.facebook.com/theukprocession/events


Sarah Louise Owen -Fireworks
From album " Dream Catcher" which was realised nov 12
Www.sarahlouiseowen.net

Common Tongues -Solitary Thinker
Brighton band were formed in 2010.
Links -www.commontongues.co.uk
Www.facebook.com/commontongues

Lace & Whiskey -Confuse the mind
Available from all major download sites
Www.laceandwhiskey.co.uk


Danielle Sage -Love comes down
Out on tabitha records to download and amazon / iTunes

Echotape
Twitter-@Echotape

Libra -secrets
Twitter-@librasingerx

Skeleton kid
Twitter-@skeltonkidband

Saturday 9 February 2013

Combined show 9/2/13

Well due to Tuesdays Tec difficulties and the fact that ment there was no show , I combined both the music engine show and the local showcase . See the playlist below with all details for the non local music.

Big thanks to my guests Stephanie Lott & Jasminella Jones.

Playlist -

JC's Big Sound -Moriaty Mindsweeper



Ummagma-BFD
Snakeroot-Another day without you
Red light -Dust
Between Falls -Alive
Stone ticket -Drowned in Flame
The Sky's -Is this the way
The Shapers -Sitting on the sand
Lost Legions -Jason's Drugs
Low tide Theory-To begin again
Republica -Christiana Obey
The Damn Vandals -King of Never
Desolation Yes ! -Shivers
Showbiz heroes -tomorrow never Goldfingure
Kotadama -Endure

Rough Cut -Romeos Dead
The Sherpas -Telescope
Sam mayo -Fell
Russ Bray -Factory line best
Red on you -Your no fun
Audio contraband -One mind
Lee fletcher -The inner voice ( world engine remix )
These Reigning days -Too late
Rob murphy -Look upon the mountain
Staffy -Love kills slowly
The Kleaves -The falls
Megan Fellows -Best friend
All the fires -Baby I'm broken
The normals -Love grows
Jack Bartlett -She says
Forge -I'm sorry I apologise


Info for non local artist -

Info -

Ummagma who are based in the Ukraine.
Taking their name from the Pink Floyd album Ummagumma and shortening it, Ummagma have come a long way since their formation in Moscow in 2003.
The duo have already received chart success when they reached number 6 in the Top 40 Scottish New Music Chart and to date have had over 55 reviews written about their two albums in just 5 months. Most recently, the exposure Ummagma were receiving caught the attention of Rolling Stone Russia where they have seen themselves featured in the November and December editions of the magazine.
Described as being a Ukrainian-Canadian duo serving up a generous scoop of easy positive music laced with a richly layered soundscape and sublime resonance, you can find out more information on Ummagma including details on how your can purchase their material on their websites www.ummagma.com and www.facebook.com/ummagma

Snakeroot who are based in Turkey.
Formed in 2008, Snakeroot is one of the rare Rock bands in Turkey with English lyrics, perhaps even being the only one….
After a number of line up changes in the early years, the band settled on its current line up and begun work on their debut album in 2010, with love, passion, individual freedom, inner conflicts, rebellion and rock and roll defining the philosophy behind their music.
Following a long journey of songwriting and recording which lasted over 2 years, the album is now complete and ready to catch the eyes and ears of Rock fans and listeners worldwide.
Titled Downtown To Ghetto, the album is now available to purchase through all major download stores. Further information on the album along with soon to be announced gig dates can be found on their websites www.snakeroottheband.com and www.facebook.com/snakeroottheband

The Skys who are based in Lithuania.

The Skys
The Skys now return with their new single Is This The Way?.
Since forming in 1995, The Skys music has spread from their home country of Lithuania to many parts of the world as a result of their heavy gig schedule and national radio and press exposure the band has received over the years.
Having performed at major festivals in France, Russia, Holland, and Germany, the popularity of The Skys was proven for all to see when they won the Best International Band award at the New York International Music Festival where they were noticed among 300 performers.
The Skys have recently released their new album Colours Of The Desert which features a number of musicians who have worked with the likes of Roger Waters, Eurhythmics, Bonnie Tyler and Cutting Crew to name but a small few. Details of this along with more information on The Skys can be found on their website www.theskys.com and www.facebook.com/wwwtheskyscom


Stone Ticket

Stone Ticket who are based in Malmo, Sweden.

After a hugely successful promotional campaign through in March 2012, Stone Ticket now return with the re-release of their tracks Drowned In Flame and Boo.
13 years on after splitting up Birmingham based band Rain Men to move to Sweden, lead singer Vinny Quinn formed Stone Ticket. With influences ranging from Howling Wolf to Motorhead and from Classic Rock to Punk the band have been gradually building a name for themselves in their home country.
With Vinny Quinn already receiving exposure on Swedish national TV and radio through side projects, and with rave reviews being written which has seen them quoted as being high energy sound that rolls at you like a speeding bullet train on a suicide mission from hell, the signs are showing you will be hearing a lot more about Stone Ticket in the very near future….
Details on how you can purchase their material along with soon to be announced gig dates can be found on their website www.stoneticket.webs.com and www.twitter.com/stoneticket

Damn Vandals

Damn Vandals new single out on march 18 from album Done for Desire which is out now
Info go to www.damnvandals.co.uk

Desolation Yes !

Desolation Yes ! are a band based in Glasgow. Described as electro -Rock future pop . Album out of orbit out on march 4 .
Info -Www.desilationyes.com


Showbiz heroes

Showbiz heroes new single 21 is out on march 4 . I played the B-Side. Both taken from debut album "Tales from behind the curtain " which will be out sometime this year.
You can download half the album for free via www.showbizheroes.com





Saturday 2 February 2013

Riviera showcase 2/2/13

Rough Cut came in to talk new EP and the Crooked Daniel chatted new single and lots of stuff,
Was fun ! Thanks guys ,,,

Playlist

JC's big sound -Sam Mayo-Hit the ground Running

These reigning Days -Too Late
The retro trade-Money Money
The dead betas -15
Alex audible ft lazous -Stranger
Hazel Jade -You can't cross the line
Audio Razor -Not on
The Rising -Take you there
Daniel Adam -Deliverance
Datura -silver
The Kleaves -The Fall
Ticks and stones -Big red light
Ellie Jacobs -Let me keep fallin
Crocked Daniel -Old Town
Low Tide theory -Bring again
Red on you -Get Your ass to Mars
Annie rew-Shaw -every line
Franjeska Sofie -The power
Jasmine jones -Drinking
Red light -Charlie Chaplin Disco Mobile
Mr Shiraz-Built in sin
The blueveils-Quite Riot
Low Tide Theory -To Begin Again
Blood in Venice -Dance floor assassin
Between falls-Empty
The reckoning -Oohs and ahhh
James J Turner -How could we be wrong
Boy called Bernard -Get your head

Rough Cut EP