Saturday 20 July 2013

Riviera showcase 20/7/13

Big thanks to my guests Last One Out . You guys were soo much fun !! 

Well we are moving locations so that was the last show for a while .We also said goodbye to producer Pat 

 See you on the other side and check out all the podcasts in between .

Cooper out ! 





JC's Big Sounds of the week - Gareth Lee

Dancing Partner & Missing Hours 



Playlist -

The Sherpas -Soirée
ZaNif -Wonderland 
Xander Rawlins -We see you 
Jake Downs -Crave 
Forever Young -This is how it ends 
There goes Lizzie -Madonna 
Six days -Runaway 
Crypticz-Luvin U 
Empire of fools -Better day 
Woodlford Green -sycamore Seed
Someday 1-without you
Rough cut -Run home 
Joe Taylor -Chips 
Grice -Patiently 
Eeilke Kiejin -En tag am strand 
Gravity Drive -Cherry Pie ( remix ) ..exclusive first play anywhere
Tourists -we'll talk about it 
Gravity storm -memories evoked 
Moriarty -Esperanza
Matthew and me -Festival
Forever 27 -Thunderball 
Greg Hancock -on the scent 
Rib murthy -
Simon ward -The American dream 
These reigning  days -Too Late 

Last one out -search for a catalyst
Nothin but the jackal
Fus 


Last one out -
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Gravity Drive 

Cherry ripe ( remix ) this song will be their next single but in the mean time here's the official remix . By Elusive Free download from Now !

Exclusive first play on tonight's show 



Tuesday 16 July 2013

Music engine 16/7/13



It was the last music engine show for a few weeks . So we played as much new / up and coming tunage that i could be fit into the time ! Welcome to the new dawn ! 



Playlist -

Down Town Mystic -Lost and found 
Busayo -Don't let me go 
Asgeir -King and the cross
Francisco Rossi -Paper Aeroplane 
Elliot Porter -She only goes
Jonteknik-Robot Music 
Blitz Kids -Run for cover
Convulsions-Get your groove on 
Daniel Pearson -Promises 
Marytn Bailley -Panic in the skies 
Beyond the state -Revolution 
Michael Moonchild -Just fall in live 
Josh Taerk -Grace
Do miss America-Queen of California  
The Ruckus-'Palm of my hand'
Duck source-It's you  
Alavano-Just one love 
Arrow Haze -Casino
Raw deal -Escape to me 
Mexico Indigo -Trumpet 
Tankis the henge-cakewalk 
Ryan Keen-Iod scars

Info 
DownTown Mystic who are based in New Jersey, USA.
                                                                                   
, DownTown Mystic now return with their new single Lost & Found.
Taking their name from a little sign vocalist Robert Allen saw while driving up to Boston which said ‘Next Stop Downtown Mystic’, DownTown Mystic are now making huge headways on the US music scene.
With a band comprising of members that have worked with the likes of Ian Hunter, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, the interest gained in DownTown Mystic has already resulted in a large number of top US radio stations playing the band’s material. 
All proceeds from sales for Lost & Found will be to benefit Nashville drummer Tommy Mastro who played on the track but can now no longer play due recently being diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. 
Details on how you can purchase the album and single along with further information on DownTown Mystic can be found on their websites www.shala.com and their Facebook page HERE



Natalie Indya West who is based in Brighton, England.
                                                                                   
Having studied music at the Brit School for Performing Arts and furthering her music and dance skills at Colins Performing Arts College in Essex, Natalie Indya West has now put her writing and singing skills to full use with the release of her recently recorded material.
After starting out playing pub gigs with her former band, the exposure Natalie’s new material has been receiving on a number of radio stations has not gone unnoticed resulting in her recently invited to gig with Mitch Winehouse at the Hippodrome in Leicester Square, London.  
In addition to her music career Natalie Indya West also works on TV on a number of adult channels under the alias ROXETTE ROCKS, and has also starred in the film Green Street 3 – Hooligans Underground, where her music was played on the trailer, and also works once a month at the Latest Music Bar in Brighton as a DJ where she plays all your favourite Rock numbers!
Further information about Natalie Indja West including forthcoming gig dates can be found on her Facebook page HERE


his is the new single from Nigerian born, BUSAYO.
It's released 8th July 2013 through In At The Eye Records from the forthcoming album "Flux Fusion" which is released later this year.
Busayo is now based in Maidstone, Kent in the UK.
Biography:
Busayo grew up listening to local Nigerian and foreign music acts alike with a deep curiosity about the basics of music and harmony which made acapella music much of a fascination.
This fascination eventually led to the formation of The Stewards - an acapella boy band based in Nigeria for a while, before most of it's members moved out to different parts of the world.
Among many, Lagbaja was a great Nigerian music influence, while the music of greats like Ray Charles continue to fascinate him.
Blessed with a songwriting skill that enhances his current musical discovery, Busayo has spent the past year creating and re-creating musical works of art. The songs within the album 'Flux Fusion' define emotions drawn in musical notes and explodes in multi-genre editions.
He records his material in his Xthetic studio at home.
‘Flux Fusion’ includes a wide variety of sounds - from dubstep through to ballads. We think you will love this album. We hope you enjoy Don't Let Me Go.


Debut Single ‘King and Cross’ b/w ‘Lupin Intrigue’
One Little Indian, 12th August 2013
Ásgeir follows May tour with John Grant with July shows with Of Monsters & Men.
July 2 Bournemouth Academy
July 3 Bexhill on Sea De La Warr Pavillion
July 16 London Somerset House
At just 21 years of age Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir has become a sensation in his domestic music scene - staggeringly, almost 10% of the Icelandic population now owning his debut album Dyrd í dauðathogn – the English version of which to be released worldwide this autumn as In The Silence.
Ásgeir made his UK live debut in May as support to John Grant and now makes his (English) recorded debut with a single, King and Cross, backed with Lupin Intrigue and set for release via One Little Indian on 12th August.
With his deft combination of electronic & organic instrumentation, Ásgeir’s vibrant, airy songs - inset with his distinctive melancholic voice and keen ear for melody - elevate their appeal well beyond the limits of the folktronica tag.
2013 has proved to be a fast paced year for Ásgeir as he warms up to the worldwide release of the English language version of his debut In The Silence: In February he was presented with no less than four Iceland Music Awards and nominated for the prestigious Nordic Music Prize on the eve of his Dyrd í dauðathogn‘s wider release in the Nordic countries. He appeared at Sonar and by:Larm festivals the same month before making his US debut in March, including two SXSW shows. This May saw his first exposure to UK audiences in support to John Grant, with whom he has collaborated on an English language version of Dyrd í dauðathogn - In The Silence, produced by Gudmundur Kristinn Jonsson.
John Grant on working with Ásgeir: "Working with Ásgeir has been quite fun and has also been very inspiring, although on some days I want to tear my hair out at how young and beautiful and talented and simultaneously nonchalant about it all he is. His knack for melody and gorgeous harmonies coupled with his amazing sense of rhythm and virtuosity on acoustic guitar should make him a household name, no matter what language he's speaking. I can say with total certainly, that at the age of 20 that I did not know my asshole from a hole in the ground. Or however that saying goes."



Elliot Porter & The Missing Pieces who are based in Bishop’s Stortford, England.
                                                                                   
Taking his cue from the likes of Damien Rice, Glen Hansard and Neil Young but still keeping his own distinctive sound, Elliot Porter & The Missing Pieces are currently making quite an impact on the UK music scene following their tour in support of their debut EP Sleeping Under The Stars.
Having already reached number one on their local FM station’s unsigned chart, and headlining the second stage of Stortfest, the buzz being created around Elliot Porter’s music has since seen him securing a residency on the Portobello Road in London throughout the summer and gain prominent fans such as their local mayor and also a priest.  
Further information on Elliot Porter & The Missing Pieces including details on how you can purchase their material, and gig dates where specially made tea stained flyers advertising future gigs are handed out can be found on their websites www.elliotporter.co.uk or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elliotportermusic and Twitter at www.twitter.com/porterell 


Released: 22nd September
Italian DJ & Producer Francesco Rossi delivers a classy and inspiring vocal house production with Paper Aeroplane, already played and supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1 as his ‘Essential New Tune.’ This is a summer anthem that will leave you singing “Got to say mmm.”
The single has huge support from the top DJs including Mark Knight, Fatboy Slim, Roger Sanchez, Bob Sinclar, Hot Since 82, Catz N Dogz, David Guetta, Afrojack and lots more.
Watch the lyric video: youtu.be/NY0NYA1BywM
Forthcoming is a cool remix package from Pete Tong, Ray Foxx, Tom Staar and WAWA.
The single is available to pre-order on iTunes: bit.ly/12OS5FB


Convulsions who are based in Lancaster, England.
                                                                                   
Described as having a distinctive riff based lyrically quirky original composition, Convulsions have been breaking through the British RnB  festival and club circuit over the years and gaining a reputation for their energetic live set, and lead singer Ben ‘Shakey’ Ruth’s on and offstage antics.
Having performed at SAM in Serbia, and a number of other popular festivals in the UK, where the singer has been known to climb trees while playing, drinking beer while playing the Harmonica at the same time, leaping in fountains and out of wheelie bins, it is no wonder more and more people have been talking about Convulsions resulting in sold out merchandise at shows and a number of radio stations playing their music.
Further information on Convulsions can be found on their website www.convulsions.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheConvulsions

Following the exclusive first play from Radio 1's Zane Lowe here's the brand new single from Blitz Kids 'Run For Cover'!
This follows the successful 'On My Own' from their forthcoming full length album 'The Good Youth' coming October 2013!
Blitz Kids - 'Run For Cover' is released on Monday 5th August 2013!
BLITZ KIDS new single ‘Run For Cover’ set for release August 5th / Brand new album ‘The Good Youth’ coming October 2013
- Recent tours with Young Guns and Lower Than Atlantis followed up with an October tour supporting The Blackout.
- Following on from Radstock and Slam Dunk Festivals, set to play Download Festival Sunday 16th on 2nd stage (11am), with more confirmed.
- Single available on download AND a limited edition, etched 7”
Having recently slayed SXSW Festival in Austin, played Slam Dunk Festival, toured the UK with Lower Than Atlantis, and then Ireland with Young Guns, UK four piece BLITZ KIDS can now reveal the brand new single, ‘Run For Cover’. The single, which will be released on August 5th on digital download AND as a limited etched 7”, is the 2nd track to be taken from the band’s forthcoming, brand new studio album ‘The Good Youth’, set for an October release date.
Jono Yates (Guitar) explains a bit about the track: “Run For Cover’ is a classic, fists in the air, lager on the floor, punch your best friend in the face and eat a kebab after you're finished kind of tune. It's about getting blagged by your missus when you're out on tour with the lads, and the challenges that come with being in a relationship when you're constantly on the road.’
The track can be heard here:
iTunes pre-order link is here:
The band can also now announce they will be supporting The Blackout across the UK in October, which Jono (Yates) explains has been a tour long planned: ‘It's been a long time coming, but we're finally on a full UK run with The Blackout. We've played countless shows with those boys, and it's going to be a ridiculous and quite frankly dangerous ordeal, sending us on the road together for two weeks. Come to think of it, whoever thought this would be a good idea should probably lawyer up, because they are responsible for whatever misfortune awaits. We can't wait!’
Previous to SXSW in March and these LTA dates, live wise, BLITZ KIDS have recently undertaken UK and European tours with the likes of We The Kings, DRUGS, Tonight Alive, Kids In Glass Houses, Mayday Parade, Mallory Knox, Escape The Fate and Canterbury among others. They have also played the UK’s biggest and most prestigious festivals, such as Download, Sonisphere, Slam Dunk and Hevy.
FULL list of BLITZ KIDS live dates, supporting The Blackout:
Mon-Oct-21 Portsmouth - Wedgewood Rooms
Tue-Oct-22 Exeter – Lemon Grove / Thu-Oct-24 Cardiff – Wales, Solus
Fri-Oct-25 Birmingham, Institute / Sat-Oct-26 Manchester - Academy 2
Sun-Oct-27 London - Shepherds Bush Empire / Tue-Oct-29 Glasgow - QMU
Wed-Oct-30 Norwich - Waterfront
Thu-Oct-31 – Nottingham, Rock City / Fri-Nov-1 Newcastle – Warehouse 34
Sat-Nov-2 Belfast - N. IRE, Mandela Hall / Sun-Nov-3 Dublin – Ireland, Academy
OTHER confirmed live dates:
16th June (Sunday) – DOWNLOAD Festival, Pepsi Max Stage
7th July – Make A Scene Festival, Teeside Students Union, Middlesbrough
19th July – Ponty Big Weekend
28th July – Burnout Festival, Bournemouth
28th September – Ringmaster Festival, Whitbourne Estate in Worcestershire
BLITZ KIDS are:
Joe James – Vocals
Jono Yates – Guitar / Nic Montgomery – Bass
Matt Freer – Drums


The new single from BEYOND THE STATE, new signings to In At The Eye Records.
Out July 15th 2013.
Beyond the State are a four piece rock/metal band from Anglesey, North Wales.
Dan Chad - Lead Vocals/Guitar 
Sion Jones - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Alex Lomas - Bass/Backing Vocals
Sam Findlay - Drums/Backing Vocals
They have anthemic sing-along choruses, headbanging riffs and hard hitting lyrics with a political edge.
This band want to be known for what they play and what they say!
Riff driven songs with a penchant for melodic choruses, that's what Beyond the State are all about.
They recently supported the legendary band The Alarm at Manchester’s O2 Academy on one of their Vinyl Tour slots in March, 2013
The band have just played at UK festivals FOCUS Wales, Glastonbudget and Conwy Biker Fest with Wigan Scout Fest, and Cardiff's Swn Fest coming later in the year.
Influences: Rise Against, Rage Against The Machine, Alter Bridge, Metallica, Black Stone Cherry, Guns N’ Roses.


Released: 26th August
JOSH TAERK
New Single: ‘Grace’
UK Tour: July 2013
YOUNG CANADIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND RETURNS TO THE UK
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Josh Taerk releases his second single, ‘Grace, August 26, 2013. Josh will also be returning to the UK to tour in London and Bristol.
"This is an artist who not only knows his craft, but oozes charisma" WITH GUITARS
"Channels the same story-telling lyricism of a young Bruce Springsteen with reflective tales of hope & optimism" FRONT
At 22, Taerk’s song writing and energized performances are mature beyond his years, having been compared to great modern storytellers such as Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne. His introspective and moving lyrics are perfectly demonstrated by the forthcoming single ‘Grace’, of which Taerk explains:
“Grace was written based on an experience I had with a girl at school. This girl found out I liked her and would lead me on but then date other guys. The song is an allegory for the responsibility we all have when we deal with other people’s feelings….At the time it was hard to see what I was getting into especially because of the feelings I had for this person. Looking back on it allowed me to see what was really going on and gave me the perspective I needed to write this song. The main character in the story loves this woman, yet the woman gives love to anyone willing to take it without considering the feelings of everyone involved, including her own” JOSH TAERK JUNE 2013
"Sweet sounds... catch him while he's in town" SPINDLE
Taerk’s UK shows will be a chance to witness a hypnotically brilliant performance from a rising star who is destined for greatness.
JULY
Sat 13th BRISTOL - Southmead Music Festival – 12 noon acoustic set
Tue 16th LONDON - The Underbelly 
Wed 17th LONDON - The Monarch, Camden
Thur 18th LONDON – The Water Rats


Do Miss America who are based in Bradford, England.
                                                                                  
Taking their name from a Ryan Adams song of the same name, Do Miss America’s authentic take on heartfelt Blues Rock would expect you to think they are from a dust blown Midwestern prairie town and not, in their own words, a battered industrial wasteland of West Yorkshire which they call home.  
Having gigged solidly around local bars and venues the following they have built has not gone unnoticed and has resulted in them being featured on local BBC radio and also support Marco Mendoza from Black Star Riding and Thin Lizzy, and with work already currently underway on a new album, it is expected you will be hearing a lot more from Do Miss America in the future.
Described as being more Americana than Bradfordian, you can find out more about Do Miss America including details on how you can purchase their album Songs From Desire Avenue as well as forthcoming gig dates on their website www.facebook.com/domissamerica or you can follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/domissamerica



,The Ruckus
'Palm of my hand'
Available for free download on Friday 19th July from www.theruckus.co.uk


Quack is back!
Just in time for summer Duck Sauce is making its return with the long-awaited follow up to its 2011 smash single ‘Big Bad Wolf’ with new track ‘It’s You’, set for release on 3Beat on 25th June.
Since debuting back in 2009 with ‘aNYway’, Armand Van Helden and A-Track have joined forces as Duck Sauce, bringing their inimitable and unabashedly fun take on house to clubs and festivals across the world. Following the inescapable ‘Barbara Streisand’ and ‘Big Bad Wolf’, the next move for the tongue-in-cheek duo is undeniably infectious new single ‘It’s You’.
Blending scuffed guitar grooves and classic vocal hooks with big drums and offbeat synth melodies, there is only one act that could be behind this track. Pure energy and fun, this is primed to follow in its predecessors’ footsteps as another unique anthem for the duo. Watch out for the official music video on its way shortly too; knowing the duo’s quirky sense of humour, it will be every bit as brilliant as the unstoppably viral ‘Big Bad Wolf’ video.
Since their emergence four years ago, world-renowned artists Armand Van Helden and A-Trak have delivered a string of fresh club and chart tracks as Duck Sauce. Amassing millions of views on YouTube and top 10 successes across the world while remaining resolutely individual, the duo continue to create some of the most singularly fresh and catchy house music around under the strange moniker.
For more information on Duck Sauce, please visit:

Saturday 13 July 2013

Riviera showcase 13/7/13




Big thanks to my fab Guests tonight -Ryan Harlin , Gentian 
& Greg Hancock. You are all stars !!!


Jc's Big sound -Jake Downs , Crave 

Playlist -

Hanna- Is it tribel or is it moden 
Megan fellows -Showstring 
Cockney John -Am on me holidays 
Forever young -I took you away 
Xander Rawlins -We see you 
David Mcevory -Feeling Yesterday 
Cydney Brown -Deja Vu 
Jay Talmkin -Hollywood 
Zanif -Wonderland 
Raining Globe -Daylight 
Emily Park -Kite 
Big wave -Living Room 
The nameless girl -Bright light ( remix)
Beth Porch -Love you anyway 
Siloet -Control 
Snake roll salesmen -Sinner / saint 
Ekuls house -My Marylin 
The cut ups -Tennage dam club 
Jaz Homer -The converter 
Alex Audible -Kaildeoscope 
The Sherpas -Soiree
Gentian-Finished 
Trying to be 
Nightlight   
Ryan Harlin -As long as your with me 
Steal the heart 
Tonight .








Tuesday 9 July 2013

Music engine show 9/7/13


Big thanks to Matthew and me for coming on tonight's show ! 



-Playlist

Arrow Haze -Casino
Harriet Jones -In the basement
Grenouer -Blood on the face 
Bruise -Don't make me wait 
Lee fletcher -Islands 
Amaryllis -Vixen 
Alavano-Just one love 
Powered Wig Machine-At the helm of hades 
Matthew and Me -modern life 
Grow and grow 
Hide and seek 
Gray &Wyatt-Deutsche Girls
Megan Fellows -Shoestring 
Ryan Keen ‘-Old Scars’
Hanna -Is it tribal or is it moden?
Raw deal Featured artist
Brown diamonds 
Escape to me (ft Gildi )




Info -

Bruise who are based in London, England.
                                                                                   
Previously promoted by Deuce in April 2013 resulting in widespread exposure and hugely positive feedback from radio stations and listeners, Bruise now return with their new single Don’t Make Me Wait taken from their album Nobody Else. 
Described as being Britain’s best kept secret, 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, as well as receiving 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.   
Nobody Else and their new single Don’t Make Me Wait 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

Grenouer who are based in St Petersburg, Russia.
                                                                                   
Having originally started out as a Death Metal act and then progressing through various extreme metal genres, Grenouer finally arrived at a very melodic, modern Rock/Alternative Metal sound which they have stuck with ever since.
After settling on this style, the band have gone on to perform at a number of festivals and toured across Russia, Germany, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and the Ukraine.  In addition to this, they have also had one of their tracks included on a well known computer game.  
The attention Grenouer have been receiving has not gone unnoticed by radio stations, which has seen them featured on BBC radio and a number of other stations across the USA helping increase their profile further.
The band are currently filming several ‘luxury’ videos for album songs coming out later this year, the first of which can be viewed HERE  
Their new album titled Blood On Your Face is also now available to purchase and you can find details of this along with further information on Grenouer by visiting their website www.grenouer.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Grenouer and Twitter at www.twitter.com/grenouer

Arrow Haze who are based in Belgium.
                                                                                   
Taking the energy of the classic hard rock bands and combining it with a modern, progressive sound, Arrow Haze have been making huge inroads on the Belgium and European music scene since the release of their debut album titled Music Factory.   
With the band consisting of YouTube acclaimed iconic musicians and including a guest appearance on their album by Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian, Arrow Haze have already now solidified themselves as one of Rock’s newest band’s to watch out for. 
Most recently, the attention Arrow Haze has been receiving caught the eye of Creative & Dreams Fred Cannon who has since signed the band up to the Creative & Dreams label helping increase their popularity even further.
Details on how you can purchase Arrow Haze’s new album Music Factory as well as where you can view their new video can be found on the Creative & Dreams website www.creativeanddreamsmusicnetwork.com/arrow-haze 



Powered Wig Machine who are based in Arizona, USA.
                                                                                   
Hailing from the legendary town of Tombstone, which is depicted in their new video for their track At The Helm Of Hades, Powered Wig Machine have been turning heads on the US music scene with their own Heavy Western sound.
Having performed at a WCW wrestling event in 2009 where one of their tracks was used as the event promo song, Powered Wig Machine have since gone on to be played on a large number of radio stations in France, Brazil, Egypt and Mexico and also shared the stage with notable national acts in the Stoner Rock / Psych Rock genre, not to mention headlining a Frat party on a roof in front of over 2000 people.  
Further information on Powered Wig Machine including details on how you can purchase their material can be found on their website www.poweredwigmachine.bandcamp.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Poweredwigmachine  


the sparkly and shiny 2nd single from Glasgow-based Alavano.
JUST ONE LOVE is out on July 22nd 2013.
It's taken from their forthcoming self titled debut album, which comes out on October 7th. That's on pre-sale now - as is this single.
Lead Vocals - Ocean Adams
Rhythm Guitar - Max Donaghy
Lead Guitar - Stephen Brown
Keyboards - Alan Gen Ferg
Bass Guitar - Tom Glasgow
Drums - Craig Harkness
Just One Love is a very summery sounding track and perfect for the radio!
The band play a number of dates in Glasgow in July and the O2 Academy in Birmingham on August 10th. If you want guest list - just ask!
This is the follow up to their debut release "Lion's Gone" which was played on over 40 radio stations in the UK. A great start for this very talented new band. We are thrilled to have them on the label.
Have a listen... go on, treat yourself!
The band are available for phone/email/studio and Skype interviews as well as acoustic sessions. Just ask if you want to spend time with them.

Ryan Keen 

Released: 19th August
South Devon Singer-Songwriter and live sensation Ryan Keen announces debut album release and its first single // UK Tour announcement to follow
Following another successful round of touring the UK’s Arena’s, fantastically gifted guitarist and singer songwriter Ryan Keen this week announced details of the first single from his forthcoming debut album ‘Room For Light’. The wonderfully crafted single, entitled ‘Old Scars’ will be the first track taken from his debut album and will be released on August 5th.
Having previously been part of 2012’s ‘Back To The Ocean’ EP – albeit in a more stripped down guise, ‘Old Scars’ has become a firm live favourite over the past 6 months and has seen a rebirth during the album recording sessions. Having recently completed recording his album with producer Dan Parry who has previously worked with artists such as Miles Kane, Adele & Lady Gaga, Ryan was so pleased with the new version of ‘Old Scars’ he immediately knew it had to be the debut single from the album.
‘Room For Light’; Ryan's first full length release, showcases how this young singer songwriter’s breadth of musical talent, coupled with a beautiful song-writing style and incredibly engaging live performances, have taken him from playing the tiny room acoustic circuits of the UK, to headlining to over 1000 people. ‘Room For Light’ also includes collaborations with some extremely talented and likeminded artists in the likes of Ninja Tune's Fink and Newton Falkner.
Ryan Keen is an artist doing it the old fashioned way. Constantly on the road, he has played over 200 shows this past 12 months. Touring which has seen him sharing the stage with fellow singer songwriters such as Ben Howard, Lucy Rose and good friend Ed Sheeran who invited Ryan to join him on his enormous UK tour last summer. He was also the only unsigned act to play last year’s iTunes Festival. In fact, Ryan has also decided to collaborate with Quiksilver clothing for the release of this record. A keen surfer himself, Ryan was at the Pro France, World Surf Championships a few years back and was introduced to the Quiksilver Music team by his long time friends Ben Howard and Charlotte O’Connor. Quiksilver immediately offered Ryan brand endorsement and things have progressed to the point where Quiksilver will be actively supporting this debut release with their creative services team, recording time at their SW France state of the art studio and numerous International live opportunities.
Having already caught the attention of the UK media with The Sun, Mirror and BBC Radio 1 all supporting Ryan and tipping him for big things from his previous releases, ‘Room For Light’ should take Ryan Keen to even greater heights. The original version of ‘Old Scars’ featured Ed Sheeran on backing vocals and guitar, but due to his label intervening he was forced to pull out of the collaboration. However, the new version of ‘Old Scars’ has recently been chosen as the music to a national TV Ad campaign and has already garnered 100’s of new fans across Ryan’s ever growing social networks.
‘Old Scars’ is released on Aug 19th Lookout Mountain Records
‘Room For Light’ is released on September 23rd Lookout Mountain Records


Saturday 6 July 2013

Showcase 6/7/13

Had fun tonight . Lots of great music & big thanks to my three guests .


Info-

Roholio & Raining Globe type peeps play cupboard sessions . We talk new EP to Forever 27 


JC big sound -Xander Rawlins -We see you

Featured Artist-Jaz Homer
Tell me no
The converter
Maybe I was wrong 

Playlist 

Gentian-Nightlight
Grice-lost & found ( live )
Russell Sinclair -Who's got the time 
Low tide theory -Time will tell 
Celine dos Santos -Out of the blue 
Daniel Adam -Deliverance 
Black water -Tear it up 
Empire of fools -Better day 
The martatones -8.40
Last one out -Fus!
Beyond the clones -Night whispers
There goes Lizzie -Fun 
The Skavengers -What do you say 
Forever 27 -What a great idea
Maximus
Thunderball FM 
Martin Waller -Gobshite 
Ten Percenter-The echoes that are lost 
Benjad -no more 
Megan Fellows -Shoestring ( world exclusive )
Gravity Storm -memories evoked 
Arcade Parade -Grace
Valentine -Chucky
Shiwbizheroes -Thinkng & Drinking 
The Trade -Fu-Go 
Rattlin -Doors -In a tree house 
Holocene -Flaws in us all