Tuesday 25 June 2013

Music engine show 25/6/13

Thanks to Empire of fools for coming on the show for a chat . Plus Oddslane for recording a live session from us all the way from the USA .




Playlist-

Dust Bowl Jokies-Boots on the rocks 
Daniel Link -Save me a place 
The new futures -Ocean 
David E -Velvet Skies( Ft Nithya)
Harambe-Lazy 
Johnsonville City Nights-Stanger But not a stranger 
Tall Timber -Honesty Me 
Holocene -Grab my coat 
The Trade -Fu-Go
Rattlin Doors -In a tree house 
Shownizheroes-Just out of reach 
Valentine -Chucky 
Minimum-Smash Routine 

Empire of fools -Unstoppable 
Dirty Mind 
Better day 

Session -
Odds lane -English 
Out my window 
Twitter-@oddslane 

Info -


Tall Timber who are based in Florida, USA.
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Tall Timber now return with their new single Honestly Me.
Since forming Tall Timber, the duo have toured together from Florida to Wisconsin, North Dakota to Phoenix and all points in between over the last several years, with last year alone seeing them travel over 50,000 miles.  Through this heavy tour schedule, they are now beginning to create a huge buzz on the Country music scene which resulted in one of their tracks ‘I Remember’ being voted Best Patriotic Song for 2010, and will be capped in October this year when they will be inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall Of Fame.
Further information on how you can purchase their new single Honestly Me, plus details on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.talltimbermedicineshow.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/talltimber


Daniel Link who is based in Santa Fe, Mexico.
                                                                                   
Having performed at a number of top festivals across the USA and even having 11 July 2002 proclaimed by Austin Mayor, Gus Garcia as ‘Daniel Link Day’, Daniel Link has achieved more in his career at present than some artists can only dream of.
With multiple song writing awards behind him, various chart success, and even having his song Bruce Wayne featured on the official Batman website, not to mention numerous radio play throughout the USA, more and more people are now beginning to catch on to Daniel Link’s unique Pop Rock songs.  This is likely to increase even further following the release of his latest studio album titled Book Of Shadows.
Details on how you can purchase Daniel Link’s albums along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on his website www.daniellink.com or you can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/daniellinkmusic

     
 Dust Bowl Jokies who are based in Sweden.
                                                                                   
Dust Bowl Jokies now return with their new single Boots On Rocks Off.
Since meeting during a bar fight in March 2011, Dust Bowl Jokes have 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 a number of tracks with him which have since been included on their new album titled Cockaigne Vaudeville.
Described as being groovin’ occult rock n’ roll you can view the new video for Boots On Rocks Off by visiting their website www.dustbowljokies.com as well as finding out details on gigs and how you can purchase their material.  You can also follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dustbowljokies   



Johnsonville City Nights who are based in Wellington, New Zealand.
                                                                                   
Having been ebbing and flowing around the Wellington music scene, and after numerous band tours, radio and TV appearances and session work lead vocalist and guitarist Finn Johansson has emerged with a motley crew of accomplices to form Johnsonville City Nights.
Since their formation, the band has gone on to tour the North Island of New Zealand twice and play listed on local and national radio on numerous occasions with more exposure expected to follow.
Their music has been quoted as making you slowly consume your every waking minute 'till you implode and merge, Cronenberg-esque, with the coffee table, and you can find out what all the fuss is about by downloading their new self titled album for free by visiting their website www.johnsonvillecitynights.bandcamp.com 
You can also follow Johnsonville City Nights on Facebook at www.facebook.com/johnsonvillecitynights and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jholecitynights




THE NEW FUTURES.


2nd single from Seattle, US band THE NEW FUTURES.

Released 18th June 2013.

It's a great piece of alternative pop and is a little taster of things to come from this great new find for the label. It even has a saxophone solo!

It's from the "Radioactive" e.p, which is released on July 2nd 2013. This also features the first single "Sunshine."

The New Futures are:

Sammy J. Riddle - Founder/Singer/Guitar
Gustavo Carmo - Guitar
Chip Reno - Bass 
Robert Ray "Baker" Jr. - Drums

"Ocean" is a great pop song and will have you singing along by the end of it. It's one of those songs that gets stuck in your head all day.

They've been picking up lots of coverage in the States:

-New Music Weekly
-U Musicians
-Palace of Rock
-Music News Nashville
-Vents Magazine

They have an e.p. release party on July 5th in Seattle at the renowned "Crocodile" club.

Sammy's bio - His father was a working musician and Sammy had a guitar in his hands from the age of 5. He knew from the age of 8, music is what he was gonna do with his life. After dabbling in his teens with drink and drugs, he soon realised he had to clean up or his music was not going to happen. He has been sober ever since. He's now 27.

He met the love of his life when he was just 17 and married her soon after, taking on role of father to her 2 sons (aged 7 and 8 at the time.) Sammy and Janaea are still blissfully happy together with another son to add to the clan.

Being a young father of 3, Sammy had mouths to feed, and took on many roles - from selling mortgages and cars to setting up his own painting company in Seattle. Things seemed to be going well to the outsider looking in - but Sammy had a giant gaping hole in his soul as he wasn't moving forward with his music.

Bass players, drummers and keyboard players came and went, but then suddenly about a year ago, things clicked. With a new drummer, Chip back on bass and Gustavo sounding amazing on guitars, The New Futures were born.

Gustavo's bio - Is from Brazil. His mother worked in a bank and his father owned the first FM radio station in the city of Bebedouro. He was also a professional musician at least 3 days a week. Gustavo had easy access to all sorts of music (and freebie records) at his Dads radio station, but didn't become interested in playing music until the age of 12.

He went to college to study computers but kept up guitar lessons (classic and rock) for another 5 years. Gustavo and his brother Rodrigo started a band called "Versover" and they made 4 albums in Brazil and had some success. Until the record label owner ran off without trace - taking their money with him.

Throughout his life there's been a theme of "music or computers?" With The New Futures, he gets to do both. He prefers music though;-)

Chip's bio - Former party animal and trouble maker turned entrepreneur. Very business-minded and received a degree in Computer Information Systems. He fell in love with the idea of using business expertise to improve the world and decided to set up a social enterprise centred on international consulting (iconleaders.org) Loves being in the band and playing bass too;-)

And finally...."Baker" comes from a musical background and has been playing drums since he was 3. He's been a musician for over 2 decades and is still only 24 years old! He's played in many types of band - from R n B to hip hop, funk and jazz and is now loving his time in The New Futures.

You can check the bands Facebook page here:


Their fan base is growing in the States and now the track is coming to these shores, we think it's gonna get a little bit bigger!

The future's bright for The New Futures.


Holocene -
Twitter-@holoceneuk

The Trade -Fu-Go

Facebook -thetradeoffical

Rattlin Doors -In a tree house 
Twitter-@RattlinDoors

Shownizheroes-
Album -Tales from behind the curtain 

Track-Just out of reach 


Valentine -Chucky 
On Integrity Records now 

Minimum-Smash Routine 
Twitter-@weareminimum 


Saturday 22 June 2013

Riviera showcase 22/6/13



Big thanks to all my guests tonight! 

Live Cupboard session from Harry Vinnicombe  . Chats with  Tiger Lilly  & joe Pugh (about a local charity gig) 


Jcs big sound -Dan Desmond -You won't move 


Playlist -

The Skavengers -Not No More 
The Cut Ups -The Gold war 
These Dark Skies -Apart From Reality
Stink -Empty 
Lord Zarquon & the legend 10 seconds -The Fellowship of the whyte  Boare
Clare Barton -I think I feel a headache coming on 
Dan Stokes -Feadback 
There Goes Lizzie -Madonna
Mantaraybryn -Pristine 
Crooked little suns -Sharp as a brick 
Castles -Said it yourself  
Tiger Lilly -Throw me a line 
                 - Silence is golden 
The new futures -Ocean 
Kids of 91 -Futuristic 
The Trade -Amsterdam 
Dj Chef -Screaming Maldini
Arcade Parade -Grace 
Mozura-Time will tell 
Goo goos-Afterlife 
T Dawn -Controlled by vanity 
Alavano-On the rocks
Tokyo Tabbo -Naked 
Killer in you -Brake control 
Common tongue-Cold as the devil 
Saint Agnes -Crown me in the rivier 
The nameless girl -Bright light remix   
 

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Music engine show 18/6/13


On the music engine show tonight Dan stokes interviewed about his new EP ( out Saturday ) 


Playlist -
Ozonna -Rush like WOW
Tankus the Henge-Cakewalk
Plamen & Shield -Las Vegas
T Dawn -Controlled by vanity
My youth -By the sun
Goo Gods -Afterlife
Clare Barton -I think I feel a headache coming on 
Palindrome -Personal Equation
Ruckus-Must be the music 
Jay tamkin-Hollywood 
Minimum-Smash routine
Holocene -Flaws in us all 
Hundred days -Sex U 
Raw deal -Pull the trigger baby 
Micro dance -We are made of evil things
Kids of 91 - Furturistic
Tokyo Taboo-Naked 
 






Info-

Ozonna who is based in London, England.
                                                                                   
After starting his songwriting and performing career playing the majority of music on the Ukulele, Ozonna has since moved his style into what has been described as being quirky electro pop, to much success.
Having already been played on a large number of radio stations around the world, the attention Ozonna was receiving resulted in one of his songs featured on a new iPhone app which was one of the top free download games on iTunes.  In addition to this, he was also drawn by the artist John Lee Bird who has also worked with the likes of Paloma Faith, La Roux and Florence & The Machine to name but a few.
Further information on Ozonna including details on how you can purchase his material can be found on his website www.facebook.com/ozonna or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ozonnamusic

Plamen & Sheid who are based in London, England.
                                                                                   
After taking 15 years to complete his previous single, Plamen has now teamed up with Sheid and together have released their new single titled Las Vegas.
With worldwide radio exposure already behind Plamen through his previous band Dialog, he has since gone on to support the likes of Howard Jones, Basement Jaxx and Girls Aloud to name but a few.  In addition to this, he is a weekly resident every Saturday at Richard Branson’s famous Kensington Roof Gardens in London.
Sheid is an Italian keyboardist who has collaborated with various bands and begun working with Plamen in 2009 where they begun writing and producing music and trying to develop a new Pop reality.  The outcome of this collaboration is Las Vegas which you can see the video for HERE.
Further information on Plamen and Sheid can be found on their website www.facebook.com/plamenandsheid


 TDawn who is based in California, USA.
                                                                                   
Having grown up with her hands deep into music resulting in her learning many instruments over the years, TDawn is now building an ever growing fan base through her unique style and Indie sound.
With a large number of radio stations around the world already playing her material, the exposure TDawn has been receiving saw her being picked from hundreds of artists to perform at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.  In addition to this, she has been included in a selection of music publications, featured on a game, and most recently taking home the Indie Music Channel award for Best Female Alternative Artist.
Further details on TDawn including information on how you can purchase her material and forthcoming gig dates can be found on her website www.facebook.com/pages/T-Dawn/158615376612 or you can follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tdawn1



Palindrome who are based in Vienna, Austria.
                                                                                   
With an aim to enhance the spectrum of modern progressive music with unique sounds, Palindrome have been creating huge inroads on the Northern and Eastern European music scene through their heavy touring schedule.
With a planned tour of Europe later this year in an eye catching pink bus, Palindrome have already been receiving exposure on a number of radio stations in Austria, Germany, and Luxemburg with more expected to follow in the future
Palindrome’s new EP was recorded in their own studio and you can find further details on this along with forthcoming gig dates by visiting their website www.palindrome.at or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/palindromemusic and Twitter at www.twitter.com/palindromephunk


My Youth to release their debut EP, the first in a series of three releases this year.
(London, 27th May 2013) Following the release of their first single ‘Young Love’ , My Youth is ex- cited to announce the release of their debut EP titled ONE, which wil be available worldwide on June 24th 2013. The success of ‘Young Love’, which was used by Happy Socks in their 2012 online advert, encouraged My Youth to expand their line up and further the band’s sound. The next step for My Youth included the release of two live sessions, which helped build a strong online fan base and led to an endorsement from Roland.
ONE was recorded and mixed by Adie Hardy (Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Gus Dudgeon) at Unit 2 Studios London. With Hardy’s help and guidance the band have created these songs that stand out individually but also compliment each other collectively.
My Youth has a unique blend of nationalities, originating from South America, Scandinavia and Great Britain. Their different backgrounds and upbringings have shaped their original sound, led by a mix of male and female vocals that immediately embraces the listener. Despite their different backgrounds, their musical influences are not so far apart. These include the likes of The National, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire and Fleetwood Mac among others.
Alongside their EP release, My Youth has numerous London dates confirmed and has plans to take their live shows nationwide in the near future. In addition, My Youth has been invited to appear on Radio France and will feature in Revista Ojo magazine in Venezuela.



‘LOVE IN THE SHADOWS’
OUT JULY 28 ON DIVISION MUSIC
 
• Debut single from Circuit21, aka Robert Brown
• Former lead singer of Dutch pop sensation BearForce1.
• Over 3 million views on YouTube.
• Huge remixes courtesy of  kings of commercial club remix/production - Cahill
 
On 28th July 2013, Belfast born and bred Robert Brown aka Circuit21 releases his debut single, a floor-filling electro re-work of the 80’s cult classic ‘Love In The Shadows.’
 
‘It’s a song that has been seared on to my mental hard-drive from the minute I heard it,’ says Robert. ‘I’ve always loved it, as it’s a lament to losing love, but is still really uplifting.’
 
Since its first release back in 1986 by E.G Daily, ‘Love In The Shadows’ has become a much loved classic, re-recorded by many, including Celine Dion, who released it as ‘Délivre-Moi’ in 1988. Fast forward to 2013 and Circuit21 have added powerhouse vocals, high-energy synths and a driving bass line that manage to maintain the sadness of the original, whilst combining it with a new hands in the air euphoria, that could make it one of this summer’s biggest anthems.
 
‘I thought it was time someone re-worked it,’ says Robert. ‘I wanted to put my slant on it and bring it to a new generation. I’ve always thought the song had a timeless quality and I think it still has something to say.’
 
And don’t miss the accompanying video. Set in a futuristic disco where Blade Runner meets Studio 54, its dark, camp and over the top, and has already had an impressive 16,000 views since going live (watch it HERE)
 
Circuit21 is Robert Brown, an established musician, who’s been performing and working in the industry since the 80s. Having started out with a career in fashion, winning ‘Designer of the Year’ in 1986 and working with labels like Prada and Gucci, Robert started pursuing a career in music, fronting various covers bands. Highlights included touring with Bronski Beat, and recording an electronic version of Shirley Bassey’s ‘Big Spender’ for an indie film ‘Rhythm and Blues,’ alongside Marc Almond.
 
His biggest success came in 2007, when he auditioned and won the role of lead vocals in the Dutch pop 4-piece BearForce1. As their first single reached over 3 million views on YouTube, Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton called them ‘The Best Thing Ever’ and they quickly became an international pop sensation, gaining notoriety across the globe for their tongue in cheek videos and high energy dance routines. ‘It was a total blast and a total learning curve,’ recalls Robert. ‘We sort of hit the ground running, with 1 million hits in 1 week for the first video alone.  We had to tour quickly, so it was dates around Europe extensively and then the USA.’
 
Their second single ‘Xmas Is Here’ reached the top 10 in the Dutch Xmas charts, but after releasing the 3rd single ‘Shake That Thing’ they decided to call it quits, with each member wanting to live in separate countries, it became logistically impossible. ‘Most of the guys are now living in different parts of Europe, so we don't speak as often as we'd like, but I know that they're all still shaking their own things, wherever they are!’
 
After the BearForce1 sensation ended Robert moved back to Belfast and got to work on writing his solo material, and after hooking up with legendary Belfast electronic producer Graeme Laverty at Cloud9 studios, Circuit21 was born.  
 
‘Love in the Shadows’ is the first single taken from the upcoming album, ‘Eventually,’ influenced by everyone from Gary Numan, Kate Bush and David Bowie to Kraftwerk and Mahalia Jackson. ‘Every song is written around the sound of the synths in my head. It was just trying to get that sound matched in the studio that took time.’
 
‘I’d recommend wearing comfortable shoes, because it takes you on a brisk walk through the 1980's, taking twists and turns, dipping into different musical genres as you go,’ says Robert.  ‘Not just for the sake of it though. It's just how it turned out.  Each song almost morphs into the next, the energy builds as it goes.’
 
The end result? ‘Very much the sound of something future, winking at the past…’
 
 
 
Circuit21’s debut single, ‘Love in the Shadows’ is out July 28, the debut album, ‘Eventually’ is due out later this year.
 


Holocene-Flaws in us all 

Released 24/6/13
Twitter-Holoceneuk 


Minimum-Smash routine 
Realised -10/6/13

Facebook-minimumonline
Twitter-@wearminimum


Saturday 15 June 2013

Showcase 15/6/13

Jackson coopers riviera showcase 15/6/13

Playing live cupboard sessions tonight were Jack Bartlett & the Pretty Fragile


Jc big sound of the week -Dan Stokes -Bulletproof 



Playlist-

Six Days -Runaway 
Raining Globe -Daylight
Last one out -#hashtag
Daniel Adam -Shine for you 
The martatones -Crimson
Sion Roe -Sweet tooth 
Land of giants -The drop 
Nineteen -Thoughtless
Isaac Indiana -Take it and run 
Matthew and me -Alright 
Woodford Green -Horses 
The Scribes -Self Distrution Mechanism 
Jay Tamkin -Hollywood 
There goes Lizzie -Fun 
The Gravity Drive -Tear us apart  
Emily Park -Kite 
Ellie  Jacobs -Ley me keep falling in love 
Cydney Brown -The Frog 
Airlock -Bad Girl 
Audio Disease-Cant believe in love 
Moriary -Belding 
Gravity Drive -Tear us apart
Simon Ward -Honesty 
JAE -We never stop 
Ben Montague -Sweet Ameila
Hundred Days -Really 
Red light -Charlie Chaplin Mobile disco 
Kids of 91 -Head banging 
Raw deal -Pull the trigger baby 
Brando Walker -Nothing better
Pop Criminal -Watching the skies 
Low tide Theory -Tine to begin 


Tuesday 11 June 2013

Music engine show 11/6/13



Nice chat with up and coming band 
Isaac Indiana about their album .

Playlist -

Alavano-On the rocks 
Hello Donna -Pictures in the box 
Carl Fryer-Loving you before
Saint Agnes -Drown in the river
Killer in you -Break control
Stranger than this -A different Day
Lamprologus-Conversations and regrets 
Ivor Game -Back seat driving
Common tongue-Cold as the devil 
Ozonna-Me & you on Top 
Kids of 91-Futuristic ( ft Cj turner )
Tokyo Taboo-Naked 
The Gravity Drive -Tear is apart
Peking Duk -The way you are
Isaac Indiana -Take it and run 
                       -to land 
                        -Let you 

Info -

Hella Donna who are based in Plauen, Germany.
                                                                                   
Hella Donna now return with their new track Picture In A Box
Taking their name from the German slang ‘Hell a donna’ meaning ‘good looking girl’ which primarily embodies their lead singer, the band have made heavy inroads in their home country since forming in 2005 having played over 250 gigs in Germany including a number of festivals. As a result of their heavy touring schedule, Hella Donna have performed on a large number of German TV stations and also been played on more than 100 radio stations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and many more countries.  In addition to this, the band have received over 370,000 hits on YouTube and nominated 2 years in a row at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards which takes place in Hollywood, USA..
Gig dates in Germany have recently been confirmed, details of which along with information on how you can purchase their material can be found on their websites www.helladonna.com  and www.facebook.com/helladonna or you can follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/helladonna


Carl Fryer who is based in Basingstoke, England.
                                                                                   
Inspired to become a songwriter after gaining his music education and experience from attending Queen Mary’s College in his hometown followed by the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guildford, Carl Fryer is now beginning to build a name for himself on the Hampshire music scene and beyond.
Having already performed at many huge places in his local area, the attention being drawn to his live performances has most recently resulted in him being invited to play at Basingstoke Live in July; one of the biggest festivals in Hampshire.  
The release of his debut EP titled Freeborn is likely to increase his profile further and you can find details on this along with further information on Carl Fryer by visiting his website www.facebook.com/CarlFryerMusic or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/carlfryer

Stranger Than This who are based in Kent, England.
                                                                                Stranger Than This now return with their new acoustic album
Formerly known as Stranger when they first burst on the scene in 1984 which saw them touring the UK and Europe to much success, the band most recently reformed with their original line up with their brand new name, Stranger Than This.
After celebrating their exciting album titled Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is which was produced by the legendary Beau Hill who has worked with the likes of Alice Cooper, Winger, Warrant, RATT and Europe to name but a few, the band has now returned to an acoustic sound for their new album while they search for a new drummer, which is already picking up rave reviews on the Rock scene.
You can find out details on how you can purchase their album along with further information on Strange Than This at www.myspace.com/strangerthanthis


London band Saint Agnes. We play Ennio Morricone rock n roll and we've just released our debut ep, you can download it for free on bandcamp here:



Lamprologus who are based in Madrid, Spain.
                                                                                   
Taking their name from one of their lead guitarist’s fish, Lamprologus have been making huge inroads on the Spanish music scene.
Having won a large number of music contests in their home country which have ranged from radio to festivals, the attention Lamprologus has since received has resulted in them being interviewed on a number of national radio stations in Spain and worldwide, with more expected to follow.
The band have recently released their new EP titled Wood, Strings, Keys & Birds and you can find further information about this through their Facebook page HERE


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Ozonna who is based in London, England.
                                                                                  
After starting his songwriting and performing career playing the majority of music on the Ukulele, Ozonna has since moved his style into what has been described as being quirky electro pop, to much success.
Having already been played on a large number of radio stations around the world, the attention Ozonna was receiving resulted in one of his songs featured on a new iPhone app which was one of the top free download games on iTunes.  In addition to this, he was also drawn by the artist John Lee Bird who has also worked with the likes of Paloma Faith, La Roux and Florence & The Machine to name but a few.
Further information on Ozonna including details on how you can purchase his material can be found on his website www.facebook.com/ozonna or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ozonnamusic


Kids of 91 
Free album download 
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