Tuesday 28 October 2014

Music engine show 28/10/14


Great to catch up again with some of the lads from Isaac Indiana. Here's all the info -


Playlist -
The Kut -I want Manaia 
Brian Collins -Never Really Left 
Rivertairs -Jack 
Allusondrugs -Should have gone to uni 
Alavano -Together Alone 
Above & beyond -we're all we need 
Tom Butler -On the line 
Let love rule -Estranged 
Alarke -Just You
The Gyro -Bottle 
The Art of Amputation -Distorted
Alexio -Any Love 
Silhouettes -Sacrifice
Kerri Watt -Pirate Man 
An army of lights -We don't wanna do 
Halo -that's what I'm about 
Isaac Indiana -Tempest 
Come a long way
Half way night kick it home 
Rock out 
Pete Colorado -It hurts too much to say 

Info -

The new single from Glasgow's Alavano is available now via the band's Soundcloud profile on a free download.

Alavano are a Synth-rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.

“Sounds phenomenal, set to explode. It’s only a matter of time until Alavano receive universal acclaim." 
Jim Gellatly - XFM & The Sun.

" Take Away The Pain is gorgeous, it made me feel emotional." 
Janice Long - BBC Radio 2.

To date the band have been played on over 100 radio stations around the world, including airplay on XFM, BBC Radio 2 and Scotland's Clyde One.

Formed in 2013, Alavano have played some of Scotland's biggest and best venues, such as King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, the main stage of The Barrowlands Ballroom, The Classic Grand and to a crowd of more than 7000 at the Glasgow Warrior’s home stadium.

Swept with a huge spectrum of sounds, Alavano songs exhibit impetuous production and a masterful correlation between Synth-rock anthems and Timeless pop ballads.

The architect of Alavano’s songwriting anatomy is their frontman, 24 year old Ocean Adams. With him are Stephen Brown, 24 (guitar), Alan "The General" Ferguson, 24 (synths), Tom Glasgow, 21 (bass) and Craig Harkness, 20 (drums).

With all these ingredients Alavano are set to detonate to mainstream success.

alavano.com
facebook.com/alavanomusic
www.soundcloud.com/alavano
twitter.com/alavano
www.youtube.com/alavano


Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXRX1p8woY&feature=youtu.be

 

Above & Beyond Making History.

First British DJs To Headline Madison Square Garden.

New Album ‘We Are All We Need’ Out Jan 19th



    Let Love Rule - Estranged

    Biography

    Let Love Rule are a Scottish ambient or alt rock group born out of a name first coined by Lenny Kravitz in 1989, and the musical ideals of frontman Matthew Rhind.

    All four members were students of music in Edinburgh when the band formed in spring of 2013, and within 6 months they found themselves in the final of Glasgow's Maryhill Burgh Halls Battle of the Bands.

    Large influences on the band include Jeff Buckley, Deftones, and Counting Crows, and stylistically they hope to appeal to a diverse crowd.

    On The Shore was the band's first single and video - shot by Barcelona based director Tom Hayton, and received acclaim from 'the voice of new music in Scotland' - Jim Gellatly.

    Estranged will be the second and lead single, with both tracks to appear on their forthcoming debut EP - recorded in Edinburgh's renowned Chamber Studio and currently set for digital release on 10th November.

    The EP is going to be an introduction to the versatility in the band's style, also featuring more alternative sounds to those in the singles, as they hope to draw attention from management and labels.

    EP Launch

    The EP will first be available at our UV themed launch gig at The Mash House, Edinburgh on Friday 7th November. Support from Redolent and Dark Sky Park, tickets available from Tickets-Scotland.

    Tickets link - https://www.tickets-scotland.com/venues.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=6c701152-4323-11e4-b5de-22000b2f8c8d

    Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/853266661371418/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1

    The following day (Saturday 8th) we will be doing an in-store launch gig at Glasgow’s New Hellfire Club’s independent record store. This store will be only place to get a physical copy other than at gigs.

    https://www.facebook.com/letloverulemusic
    letloverule.bandcamp.com
    www.reverbnation.com/artist_3043333/bio
    Twitter - @LLRofficial


    The Kut who are based in London, England.   now return with their new single I Want You Maniac 

    Having already received exposure on a large number of radio stations, attention is growing at a huge rate both in the UK and the worldwide for The Kut.
    Front woman, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Maha has been quoted as being a Slash/Linda Perry hybrid and has managed to secure for the band an endorsement deal with a well known amp company making her one of the only females in the UK to have their seal of approval.  On top of this achievement, The Kut have performed at a selection of high profile festivals including London’s People Day which attracted over 30,000 people and have had their music videos broadcast on a variety of TV channels.  In addition to this, they most recently won the public vote in the MTV Brand New Unsigned Poll for 2014.    
    I Want You Maniac has been described as being an upbeat, grungy horror-pop track and is now available to purchase through iTunes and all other major distributors.  Details on this along with forthcoming gig dates can be found at www.thekut.co.uk or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thekutgirlsrock

     


    Alessio who is based in Turin, Itay.     

     

    After many years far from the world of music,  an episode in March 2014 took Alessio back closer to his passion of singing, the outcome being his new new single Any Love which has been described as being a Pop Dance song with shades of the 80’s.
    Influenced by a number of acts such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Wham from his childhood days, you can find out further information on how you can purchase Alessio’s material along with more details on him by visiting his website www.facebook.com/alessiopopmusic or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alessio_off

     

    Grunge rockers Allusondrugs, who are currently riding high with support from Radio 1, Xfm, Kerrang together with a huge number of media outlets across the UK, Europe and America have released a new single and video 'I Should Have Gone To Uni'.  The track is available as a free download through their SoundCloud page.

    Allusondrugs burst onto the West Yorkshire music scene in 2012 and have quickly become one of the UK's most exciting and hotly tipped Alt-Rock acts.  Blistering appearances at Reading and Leeds festival this summer together with widespread airplay, online and print coverage are ensuting that Allusondrugs are attracting an ever growing army of fans with every new release


    English band Rivertairs are on a voyage of musical discovery, channeling influences from rock n roll through to psychedelia to create what they describe as "a sonance of many colours".
     

    Their musical odyssey began at Warth Mill in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, where passion and persistency weaved together an exciting prospect.  The band found writing together came easily as they created songs containing vivacious vocals, whimsical guitar parts, punchy bass lines, shimmering keys, vintage beats and shaking tambourines.  These writing sessions led to the creation of their first three-track demo, 2013's Fools Parade.
     

    A number of gigs around the north followed, which included a support slot for nineties Liverpool band Space and a show with the illustrious UK music promoters This Feeling, where the band gained praise from BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Chris Hawkins.
     

    Early 2014 saw Rivertairs writing tirelessly to produce a catalogue of new music.  'Jack' is the first of these new songs to be released; a tongue in cheek vignette centred on the infamous Jack the Ripper.

    Describing their new single, Rivertairs say 'Jack' will "pluck the strings of imagination and unfurl a contrasting spectrum of sound". 

    The band will release a video to accompany new single 'Jack' at one minute past midnight on 31st October 2014to celebrate Halloween.

    'Jack' will be available as a free download from the band's website from November 10th 2014


    "Rivertairs are a great band" - Tommy Scott, Space


    www.facebook.com/rivertairs


    The Gyro who are based in London, England .     

     

    Taking their name because their music keeps listeners spinning with excitement like a Gyroscope, The Gyro have been making huge inroads on the London music scene through performances at a number of established venues in the area.
    Described as being a melting pot of beautiful beats, rhythms and vocals for everyone to hear, you can find out more information on The Gyro by visiting their website www.thegyromusic.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thegyro

     

    New urban pop artist Halo releases ‘Highlights’ EP
     
    Four song collection out now following Sept 15th release date
     
    Nigerian born, London based Halo is a rapper with a confident urban pop sound. His brand new four song EP, ‘Highlights’, was released on September 15th.
     
    The EP, full of upbeat melodies and soulful vocals, as well as some top class production, had one aim when Halo was writing it - enjoying all the many positives in life in a world which can be focussed on the negative. As Halo puts it himself:
     
    ‘Everyday is somebody’s birthday so there’s always a reason to turn the music up’.
     
    However, in spite of the positive aims, this isn’t a sugary take on the urban genre, and Halo’s sound has a solid, grounded feel to it. For a taste of what he’s about check out 'Think About Me' taken from the EP here: https://soundcloud.com/itshalomusic/halo-think-about-me-1
     
     
    Halo is also not new to the music business. His career until now has already seen him working on previous projects supporting the likes of Ludacris and receiving support from across the board, including from poles apart tastemakers Tim Westwood and Tom Robinson. He also featured on an unreleased Leona Lewis track, which goes to show he isn’t starting from scratch in a music industry which is often difficult to break.
     
    But with this new EP, Halo is taking that reputation in the industry, and looking to build on it. Keep your eyes peeled for a new video on the way too, with a new clip in development for EP opening track ‘Think About Me’.
     
    ‘Highlights’ EP tracklisting:
     
    1. Think About Me
    2. Thats What I'm About
    3. Straight From the Bottle
    4. You Know the Rest
     
     
    The ‘Highlights’ EP is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Beats Music, Rdio, Deezer, Shazam! and Bandcamp.
     
    Links:

    Artist : Kerri Watt
    Title : Who's Lovin' Me Now?
    Format : 3 track EP - Digital Download
    Label : 25 Hour Convenience Store
    Focus Date : November 10th 2014

    Scottish singer / songwriter Kerri Watt unveils debut EP "Who's Lovin' Me Now?" releasing on 25 Hour Convenience Store ( Gary Powell - The Libertines ) record label. Impact Date - November 10th 2014.

    The EP features 3 outstanding tracks, which includes 'Who's Lovin' Me Now?' - a very bright, wonderfully spirited pop track brimming with fine vocal harmonies and is undoubtedly one of the catchiest chorus hooks you'll hear this year..... not to mention 'PIRATE MAN' which is a beautifully crafted, bluesy and soulful composition produced by Ian Davenport who has been responsible for records over the years by Phil Selway of Radiohead, Dinosaur Pile Up, Supergrass, The Duke Spirit and much more. SO CRAZY closes out the EP, demonstrating the stripped down, bare to the bones qualities of Kerri Watt.

    About Kerri Watt.

    Kerri was born and raised in Milngavie, just outside Glasgow. A music fan from an early age. Kerri has recently performed some amazing gigs including LA’s Whiskey A Go Go, Glastonbury, Dot-to-Dot Festival and Camden Rocks!

    Kerri Watt has spent two years of solid gigging and playing open mic nights in and around Glasgow, numerous return trips to America, whilst constantly writing and recording demos. Thanks to a chance meeting in Ibiza with the head of Propaganda, Dan Ickowitz-Seidler, Kerri started to focus seriously on getting a deal. With Dan managing, Kerri was introduced to The Libertines drummer Gary Powell, who happened to be re-launching his record label - 25 Hour Convenience Store. After seeing Kerri perform, he offered her a deal on the spot and decided she’d be the perfect artist to re-launch his label. Kerri got to work on recording the EP and 3 months later, ‘Who’s Lovin’ Me Now’ was born.

    Kerri Watt will follow this release up with her second EP set for release early next year, leading towards her debut album.

    ‘I’m just looking forward to finally getting my music out there,’ says Kerri. ‘I’ve been waiting for this all of my life.’

    TRACK LIST - WHO'S LOVIN' ME NOW EP.

    1. WHO'S LOVIN' ME NOW?
    2. PIRATE MAN
    3. SO CRAZY ( PIANO S

    3.27

    Tom Butler - On The Line - released October 27th

    "Nobody can accuse Tom Butler of taking the easy route. After picking up his first guitar at 14, he soon made his move from Seattle to London, where he crafted his heart-felt sound over four years whilst holding down a full-time job.

    The result? A story-telling musician who combines the big catchy choruses of The Lumineers with the authentically written ballads of John Mayer. It’s then delivered with a killer live performance that packs a real emotional punch.

    Years later his hard work is finally starting to pay off. His debut EP ‘On the Line’ is due for radio re-release in October, he’s just received a PRS for Music Songwriting Prize and he’ll be performing on the VIP Stage at Glastonbury next year.

    Watch out for Tom Butler – it’s a name you’re going to start hearing again and again."

    Live Dates: 
    Oct 28 @ The Bedford, Balham, London
    http://www.thebedford.co.uk/EventView.aspx?ID=1f0b886c-502c-4d82-8045-f32d0c2f2767

    Nov 10 @ 12 Bar (on Denmark street), London

    Nov 12th - The Drury Club (Covent Garden, London)

    Dec 9 @ The Bedford (Headline show) - https://www.facebook.com/events/482239358582910

    Social Media:

    www.tombutlersings.com
    http://www.facebook.com/tombutlersings
    http://www.twitter.com/tombutlersings
    http://www.youtube.com/tombutlersings
    http://www.instagram.com/tombutlersings
    http://open.spotify.com/album/3m4fTC4ZdrkucIRiD859A9





    Saturday 25 October 2014

    Showcase 25/10/14



    Guests -
    Abi Whitting & The Opuls

     
     
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    The Opuls
    Official Page For England Psychedelic Group The Opuls `THE PILGRIM LIGHT` Out Now On Limited Free...
    Preview by Yahoo
     



    Jc's Big Sound of the week - The Opuls 
    The Pilgrim  Light 

    Featured Artist -The Levity 
    Anticipation 
    Arms of another 


    Playlist -

    Crystal Thorne -Fight 
    Violet Skies -For You 
    Skata Tones -Cash 22
    Vixie Verne -Minor Complications 
    Marine Eastmond-Bounce Back 
    Lou Latham -Perfect Haze 
    Mike Harwood-Love is 
    Your last day -Ok to break
    The gravity Drive -Cherry ripe 
    Black Thistles -Dearstalker 
    Hurache -Float Like the cloud 
    Sophi Coles -Time & Space 
    Sarah Yeo -What's the point 
    Kira -her siren Calls 
    The Verbals -The Brave 
    Catherine & the owl -The Teignmouth Election 
    The mysterious freek show -Hedge witch 
    Far from the delta -Dear Dady 
    Scott Morrison -Looking Down from heaven 
    Harri Larkin -Knuckle Head 
    Hurache -Float Like a cloud 
    Chay Snowdon -Shower & Scream 
    FireKind -If there's any Reason
    KirA -Healer 
    Jam -Mam FT abi Scarlett & Beth Preston 





     Info -

    THE EAGERLY AWAITED DEBUT EP BY TORQUAY INDIE SINGER SONGWRITER SCOTT MORRISON IS RELEASED BY PASTIME RECORDS IN OCTOBER
     
    This October acclaimed Torquay based indie singer songwriter Scott Morrison releases his long awaited debut EP, ‘The Corner Shop’, on Exeter independent record label, Pastime Records.
     
    Scott Morrison (real name Phil Andrews) was for many years the singer and driving force behind successful Torquay indie band, The Morrisons, played by the late, great DJ John Peel, and more recently Scott has been plying his trade as guitarist for Exeter retro indie act, National Pastime, as well as developing a growing solo career.
     
    The four songs on the new EP, ‘The Corner Shop’, ‘Before’, ‘Looking Down From Heaven’ and ‘A Private War’, have been produced and mixed by Andy Fonda at Off the Rails Studio, Tipton St John, and also feature Andy Ward on drums and bass guitar, and Ishbel Wenley, of The Real Ish Band, on backing vocals.
     
    Scott Morrison was born in Southampton, but has lived in Devon for most of his life, sharing his time between Torquay and Exeter.  He started playing guitar and writing songs in 1979, enjoying a successful first stint with The Morrisons as singer and guitarist between 1986 and 1988, during which time they received Radio One airplay from John Peel, and released a number of well received vinyl records.
     
    A Morrisons’ revival between 2003 and 2013 saw the release of five further albums of original material, and their ‘Rainy Day EP’, also released on Pastime Records, achieved a notable 5 Star review in Artrocker Magazine, where writer Ric Rawlins descibed it as ‘magically delicious’.
     
    Scott Morrison launched his solo career in  the summer of 2013, drawing on 35 years of songwriting, and is delighted to finally be releasing his debut solo EP.
     
    Exeter indie label Pastime Records was set up to promote and support indie acts recording and performing in the Exeter and Devon area, and its acts have received airplay and critical acclaim both nationally and internationally.  53 CDs have been released to date by the label, which has a retro indie feel, citing My Bloody Valentine, The Television Personalities, early Primal Scream, The Byrds, The Smiths, Belle and Sebastian, the Sarah Records bands and the C86 indie music scene among its influences.  
     
    For further information, photographs and review copies of the latest Pastime Records’ releases contact: Pastime Records, C/O Andy Botterill, 28 Collins Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5DY.  
     
    E Mail: botterillandy@hotmail.com. 
     
    Copies of ‘The Corner Shop EP’ by Scott Morrison will be available at £2.50 plus postage and packing from the official Pastime Records website at http://pastimerecords.webs.com/ and for download from the Pastime Records Bandcamp site http://pastimerecords.bandcamp.com .
     
    www.pastimerecords.webs.com/
     
    Contact Scott Morrison:
    www.facebook.com/thisisscottmorrison
    thisisscottmorrison@gmail.com
     





    Tuesday 21 October 2014

    Music engine 21/10/14

    IThanks to Peter Crawford Tro for doing one of my fav sessions of the year so far and what was a very chilled interview . Well more of a chat really ! 



    Playlist -
    The Slow readers club -Forever in your debt 
    Hama Piranaha-Dirty Arrows 
    Dust Bowl Junkies -The wicked 
    Quarry -See Sick 
    Glass Caves -Go 
    The Undivided -Headlights 
    Ummagma -Kiev 
    Ericka Kelly -Talking this over 
    The talks -Don't look behind you 
    The Starkins -The Night 
    Gamblez -Add me 
    Roo Panes -Know me well 
    Cody Pennington -I'm afraid 
    Rayne -The Great Burden 
    The Willow Band -see you around 
    28 Boulevard -Well Hello 
    EastRoad -screaming in Silence 
    Dielle -Painted Sails 
    The Will McBride Group -Funkside 
    The Mysterious Freekshow -Let Nature take you 
    Frazey Ford -September fields 
    Pocket club -Alive 









    Info -

    The Will McBride Group who are based in North Carolina, USA.     

     

    Previously promoted by Deuce in May 2013, The Will McBride Group now return with their new album All In.
    Quoted as being star quality and a force to be reckoned with musically, The Will McBride Group have already achieved more in their career than some acts could ever dream of.

    Having opened for the likes of ZZ Top, Styx, Spin Doctors and most recently Eddie Money, the acclaim the band have been receiving has resulted in extremely positive reviews and airplay on a large number of radio stations worldwide.  
    The release of their new album is expected to increase their profile even further, and you can find details on this along with more information on The Will McBride Group by visiting their website www.reverbnation.com/willmcbridegroup and their Facebook page HERE

     



    The Starkins - The Night - released October 26th

    The Starkins play a brand of high-octane indie and believe that guitars should play tunes, that tunes should make you wanna bounce, and that chorus's should make you wanna bounce higher!

    The Starkins' first single ROUNDABOUT, was released in February 2014 on Fierce Panda / Club Fandango and was showcased by Steve Lamacq on his BBC Radio 6 Recommends show together with BBC Introducing and numerous international radio shows.

    The Starkins release their new single - THE NIGHT, on 27th October 2014.

    In a matter of months The Starkins have generated impressive worldwide acclaim through a handful of raw, home made videos that perfectly capture the bands camaraderie and energy.

    500,000 YouTube hits and over 11,000 subscribers gives some clue as to their potential as does the growing multitude of international fan feedback.

    The Starkins live to play live and in a world of overproduction have gained accolades from producers, promoters, DJ's, and of course fans, as a vibrant and joyous live experience perfect for the summer festivals.

    Playing over 200 gigs in the last two years they have enticed audiences in venues as diverse as a former nuclear bunker in Norway to the UK festival stages.

    The Starkins hail from Sheffield and are Matt on guitar, his brother Joe on drums, Will on bass and Andy vocals. They are currently in the recording studio finalising six more tracks and are looking to gig across Europe in support of their growing fan base.

    Social media links

    Website. http://www.thestarkins.com
    Facebook. http://Facebook.com/thestarkins
    Youtube. http://youtu.be/YdLXoxCtx8w
    Twitter. http://twitter.com/the_starkins
    Soundcloud. http://soundcloud.com/thestarkins
    http://amazingtunes.com/thestarkinsofficial

    LIVE DATES

    28th October. Buffalo Bar. Islington London
    1st November. Top Club Thrybergh Rotherham
    9th November The Vulcan. Huddersfield
    15th November The Queens West Melton 



    The new single from Erika Kelly is Talking This Over - as featured on her new e.p.

    Released Oct 27th

    Isle of Man singer-songwriter and harpist Erika Kelly is delighted to announce the release of her eagerly-anticipated second single and EP, “Talking This Over”.

    Described as “a shining young star in the making” who is “undoubtedly going places” by Macs London magazine, Erika has teamed up with guitarist Malcolm Stitt [Boys of the Lough, Kate Rusby] and London Producer Joshua Rumble [Proxies, Faro] to co-write three more songs after her successful debut single “Better I Try”.

    Already well known for her unique spin on pop songs by the likes of Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Mumford & Sons and Florence & the Machine, Erika is rapidly making a name for herself online, particularly through her YouTube channel DasLoverly where she has nearly 4000 followers and has had over 500,000 views.

    Talking about her loyal followers, Erika explains that “I have attained a beautiful fan-base, who are the ‘loverliest’, most encouraging people! They make me feel consistently determined to achieve!”

    21 year old Erika’s musical beginnings stem from performing traditional music in the Isle of Man. Singing old Manx Gaelic songs and playing Celtic music on the harp have undoubtedly given a distinctive quality to her covers of contemporary pop songs, and now to her original songs.

    Currently studying for a degree in Psychology, Erika is also a keen lover of race walking and last year won the Midnight 20-Mile Stroll!

    “Talking This Over” will be available for pre-order from 13th October to download from iTunes.

    Erika and the band plan to tour and perform at festivals in the UK next summer.

    Social media:

    https://www.facebook.com/erikakellymusic
    https://twitter.




    Glass Caves

    Single: ‘Go’

    Impact: 17/11/14

    LABEL: Tri-Tone/PIAS

    gritty & ballsy UK rock band we’ve just started working with – Glass Caves! This is the first single ‘Go’ from their forthcoming debut album ‘Alive’.
    Produced by Rich Turvey (Darlia / The Mispers) and mastered by John Davis (Royal Blood / Catfish and the Bottlemen).



    Quarry - See Sick - available now on the current e.p.

    Impact date: October 13th

    Quarry are a Pop Rock/Hip-Hop band based in Coventry.

    The four piece band's sound is created with an excellent use of acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass and drums.

    Vocals in the band consist of a lead singer and 3 strong harmonising backing vocals.

    Max Barrett - Lead Singer, Rhythm Guitarist
    Callum Dutton - Lead Electric Guitarist
    Chris Merret - Drummer
    Jamie Hewitt - Bassist

    Quarry formed in late 2013 and have recently released their EP 'Love is Blind, But I Can't Read the Braille' on all the major online platforms.

    This year Quarry have performed at Birmingham's O2 Academy; headlined the Kasbah in Coventry and have performed at Wireless Festival 2014. Cambridge University's Christmas Ball is also a confirmed slot for the band in December supporting The Hoosiers.

    Front-man Max Barrett said "We are still unsigned and hope that the future will bring us many more fantastic opportunities and great fans".

    Facebook: - www.facebook.com/QuarryUk
    Soundcloud - @quarryuk
    Twitter - twitter.com/QuarryUK
    YouTube - www.youtube.com/quarryofficial

    (Music available to download on ITunes, Spotify, Am
    azon, Deezer, Wimp, Rapsody 



    Manchester based Indie/electro band The Slow Readers Club follow the huge success of their last single Dont Mind with the re-release of fan favourite, the stunning 'Forever In Your Debt', a taut, energetic and danceable track with dark, introspective lyrics and rousing chorus.

    The bands following has been building rapidly since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album in May 2012, which received airplay on BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, NME, Q Radio, NME TV, Sky Sports, Soccer am and ITV, drawing comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and Arcade Fire.  Their innovative music videos have received widespread media attention with 2012s Block Out The Sun singled out to feature on Coldplays website.
     
    2014 has seen The Slow Readers Club continue to build a loyal fan base with Peter Hook describing them as his new favourite band in a recent NME New Music Special and Steve Lamacq and Chris Hawkins featuring both their last single Start Again as well as 'Don't Mind' on their BBC 6 Music shows.  'Don't Mind' has also featured on Steve Lamacq's Roundtable receiving 7/10 from all three panelists as well being named as Xfm's Shock of the New track on Jo Good's afternoon show.

    Forever In Your Debt is just aching to be picked up by radio
    Louderthanwar.com
     
    Big things will happen for The Slow Readers Club and they deserve big things. They are the best band around at the minute, theyre exciting to watch, exciting to listen to and we cant help but get excited about the prospect of a second album.
    mancunianways.wordpress.com

    "The Slow Readers Club are without doubt on the cusp of something spectacular and if you haven't immersed yourself in their indie electro sounds by now, then it's high time you paid attention"
    Louise Dodgson - CityLife Extra (Editor of The Unsigned Guide)


    Reviews of Don't Mind

    "A very fine new one from The Slow Readers Club"
    Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music

    "I find nothing to dislike about this. 7/10"
    Mike Williams, Editor of NME 

    "Sublime stuff."
    Listen With Monger

    "I really like it, there's something nicely held back about it, it's quite spacious.  It has a nice feel and interesting structure"
    Rob Deering, Comedian
     
    "Filled with dark lyrics and melodies, Dont Mind portrays elegance and a feeling of betrayal and heartbreak throughout the track."
    Pulserift

    "It's nice, it's quite cuddly... I like it"
    John Penney, Neds Atomic Dustbin

    "Theres hints of The Smiths in there, but this is very much Slow Readers Club on their own terms.  And those terms seem very agreeable to us."
    Backseat Mafia

     
    Social Links:
    www.theslowreadersclub.co.uk
    www.facebook.com/theslowreadersclub
    www.youtube.com/theslowreadersclub
    www.twitter.com/slowreadersclub
    Soundcloud Track Link
    Soundcloud Embed Link

    Gigs:
    The Beatrice, 55 Camden High Street NW1 7JH - 6th 

    Ummagma-
    Formed in Moscow in 2003, Canadian Shauna McLarnon and Ukrainian Alexx Kretov have been consistently writing and recording music whilst living between Ukraine and Canada. Shaunas delicate airy gossamer-like vocals hold glimmers of Cocteau Twins, Stereolab, The Sundays, Curve, Lush, and Slowdive.  Alexx's guitar, vocals, synths, beats and programming create cinematic soundscapes with elements of Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Bill Nelson and Brian Eno, enabling the listener soar above the music. 
     
    Ummagma debuted with 2 simultaneous LPs ('Antigravity' and 'Ummagma') in 2012. Theyve built on the success of those records by collaborating with Moscows Sounds of Sputnik on their New Born LP, which will be released by UK label Ear to Ear Records on November 21st 2014.
     
    In 2013, Ummagma won the Alternative Eurovision, hosted by Amazing Radio, from 21 countries and repeated the feat in 2014 on Pure FM. They received 2 awards at the 2013 Australian Independent Music Video Awards, often feature in The Scottish New Music Chart, and landed a full-spread feature in Rolling Stone Russia. Ummagma has also caught the attention of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and Malcolm Holmes (OMD), who have remixed tracks for forthcoming release.

    Despite heavy turmoil in Ukraine, Ummagma are showing a solid footing, looking forward to a brighter future for Eastern Europe. In Kiev, this Canadian-Ukrainian team celebrates their freedoms, exploring the root of todays problems to create beauty in the face of hostility.
     
    Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and the epicenter of massive civil unrest this year, but with this release of the same name, Ummagma rise above the decay and mayhem encountered in that country to embrace diversity and beauty, while taking their music in new directions. Kiev is a essentially message of hope.
     
    This release is an impressive package featuring the original track Kiev plus 9 remixes from 9 fantastic artists from nearly as many countries, celebrating the splendor of the original composition in their own unique styles.
     
    Auxiliary tha Masterfader transforms the duos work into an Italoesque electro-disco-pop gem.  A Copycat's handclap-dream-pop version is tender as a peach skin with a retro summer groove factor.  Statickman's synths shoot like laser guns into the retro-synth future.  A Copy For Collapse goes for a more experimental, industrial approach, while David Garcet's trippy chillwave edit brings downtempo bliss. Mikael Fas dishes up a beautiful trance-imbued deep house version. Celebrated Japanese chillwave artist Haioka takes everything to the next level with sounds reminiscent of an angelic playground. Sounds of Sputnik presents a stripped-down 90s indie version laced with synth-guitar harmony. Brazilian electro-child Mind Movies delivers a fragmented, dubby and loud breakbeat adaptation that probably comes closest to the actual state of mankind if we could listen to its rhythm.
     
    The outcome shows that what is the end for one person may be the start for another. Even more important, it shows that beauty can blossom even in the midst of ugliness.
     
    Emerald & Doreen Recordings is a German boutique record label for futuristic indie, chill & dance music, curated by dedicated audiophile music makers and lovers who pride themselves on selecting the most exciting original material they can find, engaging the services of the most innovative remixers.  Emerald & Doreen Recordings released Ummagmas Rotation/Live and Let Die single in December 2013, followed by the 'Lama' extended EP in late May 2014.
     
     Social Links
    http://ummagma.bandcamp.com
    www.facebook.com/ummagma
    www.soundcloud.com/ummagma
    http://twitter.com/ummagma
    www.youtube.com/ummagma
    www.reverbnation.com/ummagma



      
     
    For Canadian contacts: This release meets Canadian content (Cancom) requirements
     
    "A full kaleidoscope of sounds, harmonies and musical instruments the result is massive with an intricate fabric Rolling Stone Russia
     
    "Like The Sundays and Cocteau Twins might sound after dropping acid, jumping in a space ship and jamming together as they float through space and time" The Von Pip Musical Express
     
    Holy early 4AD. The likes of the Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance and The Sundays Sounds Better With Reverb
     
    "This is a really brilliant post-rocky shoegazey woozy ambient thing. It's absolutely beautiful" Dani Charlton, Amazing Radio
     
     An understated and heady concoction that blends the band's penchant for both dream-pop and shoegaze together excellently Little Indie Blogs
     
     Resplendently seduce the star set heavenly formations in a softly unfurling floorshow of sonic snow bursts God is in the TV Zine

    The hazy melodicism of Cocteau Twins and The Sundays, with further shoegaze elements, more in keeping with the likes of Mazzy Star and Stereolab AltSounds



    This is the lead track from the new e.p. from 28 Boulevard - "Well Hello" which is released on Nov 3rd.

    28 Boulevard are a young 5 piece alternative band from Cambridge who love Weezer, Pavement and Pixies.

    They formed 2 years ago and have gigged all over the country and released 2 e.p's already.

    Tim Lloyd Kinnings - Vocals, Guitar
    Lewis Moon - Bass
    Mike Smith - Drums, Vocals
    Lewis Lloyd Kinnings - Lead Guitar
    Cameron Gipp - Lead Guitar

    "More meaty hooks than an abattoir" said NME

    "Electrically sparked and pretty darn exciting" said DIY Magazine.

    "The latest in a long and admirable line of new guitar bands bringing indie sounds back to the music scene in 2014" said gig wise.com

    They've had 22,000 plays of a previous single Electric Feet on Spotify.
    10,000 views on Youtube
    11,600 plays on Soundcloud.

    Featured on BBC Cambridge and Norfolk.

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    www.facebook.com/the28boulevard
    www.soundcloud.com/the28boulevard
    youtube.com/28boulevard
    https://twitter.com/28Boulevard

    LIVE DATES

    October 18th: Oxjam Cambridge
    November 13th: Esquires, Bedford
    December 19th: Cambridge Junction, J1


    Dust Bowl Jokies who are based in Sweden.     

     Dust Bowl Jokies return with their new single The Wicked.

    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 and beyond.
    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 were included on their debut album titled Cockaigne Vaudeville.   
    Described as being groovin’ occult rock n’ roll, you can find more information on Dust Bowl Jokies including forthcoming gig dates and details on how you can purchase their material by visiting their websites www.dustbowljokies.com and 
    www.facebook.com/dustbowljokies

     


    The Willow Band who are based in Surrey, England.     

     

    Despite only forming 2 years ago, The Willow Band have quickly risen to local prominence through playing many of the South of England’s key gig locations and festivals.
    The release of their EP Under The Willow Tree has resulted in a large number of radio stations playing their material helping raise their profile even further and contributing to them being approached by Singer Songwriter Charlie Dore who has written for the likes of Tina Turner, Celine Dion and Lisa Stansfield to support her.  In addition to this, one of their tracks titled You Bring Out The Best In Me which was written about children with Autism, has been picked up by the Autism TV Channel in the USA to help promote Autism awareness.  
    Details on how you can purchase The Willow Band’s material along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their website www.willowband.co.uk or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/willowbandofficial  

     

    The last three years have seen The Talks working relentlessly to bring us a smorgasbord of bouncy, big hitting singles with 'Can Stand The Rain' featuring Neville Staple and 'Friday Night' creating a huge buzz online, replicated by the response of the crowd when the band have performed live.  With main stage performances at globally renowned festivals such as This Is Ska (DE), Mighty Sounds (CZ) and the UKs Rebellion, tweets of appraisal and support from new wave big hitters Less Than Jake, glowing reviews and cover features from Big Cheese and Vive Le Rock Magazines - not to mention appearing in programmes on various UK TV networks - the bands reputation has surged from strength to strength.
     
    2014s recent singles 'Don't Look Behind You' and 'Radio' have paved the way for The Talks' long highly anticipated new album 'Commoners, Peers, Drunks and Thieves', and these cheeky Yorkshire chaps are gaining widespread attention on an international level. The album offers an insight into the versatility of the bands sound.  Light Up is an up tempo and anti-love song whereas Ceasefire featuring Itch from The King Blues is a hard-edged call to arms, a fast paced and dazzling assault on the senses. 
     
    Following another busy summer of festivals across Europe, the band will be taking their new album on the road with an extensive European tour planned for October and November.
     
    Of the album, lead singer Pat Pretorius says "Its really personal.  Our last album 'Live Now, Pay Later felt more like a catalogue of songs, but this time it feels like a real album, a journey. We agonised over this, and we'd like to think it'll bring our audience closer to us, help get the idea and vibe across more clearly."
     
     
    Social Links
    www.thetalks.co.uk
    https://twitter.com/thetalks
    www.youtube.com/thetalks1
    www.soundcloud.com/the-talks
    http://www.facebook.com/thetalks
     

    Single: Ain’t Like The Movies

    Release date: August 18th, 2014

    Eastroad are a hard hitting, in yer' face, Pop Punk band from London. Brothers Rob and Will, plus drummer Ben, are 3 likely lads who write, eat and sleep together, and when the trio come to the stage, the band bring a raucous show, full of camaraderie and an infectious sense of humour. The audience really are the 4th member of the band. 

    Having worked in the studio with the former producer of Reuben's breakthrough album “Racecar is Racecar Backwards”, and other artists such as Lene Lovich, their new single “Ain’t Like The Movies” features their catchyand exciting new sound.

    The band have toured extensively in the past few years, including slots at festivals such as GuilfestBrixton JammStrawberry Fair Festival, and most notably Glastonbury; which they played at for 3 years in a row! They have also graced the stage at other major venues across the UK, including The Underworld Camden100 Club, and The Borderline; which they recently sold-out

    “Timebomb”, their previous single, received airplay on over 60 radio stations, including Amazing Radio, during the campaign. The song was heard as-far-a-field as America, Canada, Spain and even New Zealand! 

    Listen to the track here

    https://soundcloud.com/landerprsoundcloud/eastroad-aint-like-the-movies/s-MHsnP

    Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/eastroadband



    Dielle -album Fearless 
    @diellemusicuk