Saturday 29 November 2014

When JC met The mysterious Freak Show & Gravity Storm



Guest -The mysterious Freak Show & Gravity Storm 

The Mysterious Freakshow
Fb -https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=434376613260123
Twitter -@MysteryFreaks

Gravity Storm-
Fb -https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=286859514751127



Jc's big sound of the week -The Maddigans 
Miles Ahead 
Talk This Way 

Featured Artist - junk Star Kids 
Chillin in LA
Beautiful 

Featured EP -Ruby May Spencer 
Chapters 
Running with Wolves 


Playlist -

Southern Storm -Fluorescent Shores 
Chay Snowdon -Make you walk 
Jack Cookson -Old Chapels O stone 
Twisted Audio -Psychosis Sister
Sam Fearon -Brothers in arms  
Peacock Affect -The Heaven Smiles
Burning Colours -Killers and Kings  
Sculptress -Clarity 
A Man Called Crow FT Abi Whitting -the light in the dark 
Benny Guitar Carr -
The mysterious freak show -let nature take you 
Sand dunes 
Excited 
Gravity Storm -Cheery ripe 
Kara Mann -Blackmail 
Scout Killers -Stand your Ground 
Altego -Coming at you 
Milton Star -Salvation 
Vagabond Flag -Those old 
days 
Gravity Storm -
Come undone 
Weight of the world 
Can't Pretend 




Tuesday 25 November 2014

When Jc Met Kira 25/11/14

Lovely to met Kira ( Electro synth duo Richard & Kira ) 

Twitter -@KirA_Sounds 


Facebook -https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003661779771






Playlist -

Trip To Dover -Lifelong Lovesong
Off Peak -Romance is dead 
Kara Mann -Blackmail 
Jeamiah Ferrari -Burning Inferno 
Scout Killers -Stand your Ground 
Altego -Coming at you 
Milton Star -Salvation 
InSynthasesia -It Hurts 
Azzedine -Hello 
Andy Unsworth -Better than Zero 
Natasha North -Fire 
Rayne -Opportunity for Progress 
Culture Club -More than Silence 
Vagabond Flag -Those old 
days 
Jupiter in Velvet -Don't u ever stop 
Luke potter  -so Sugar 
Bad Mary -Forget about it 
Kira -
Spark of curiosity 
Her Siren Calls 
Stars 
Healer 

Info 

Vagabond Flag is releasing his new single 'Those Old Days' on December 15th. Having worked with John McLaughlin on the upcoming album, it shows off a reminiscent quality of 90's British rock.

The song addresses taking a retrospective look on your life – the benefits of being older and confident, whilst also growing more and more cynical. It speaks of the excitement and innocence of youth before it fades, and pleads with the listener not to forget the beauty of impeccability and naivety that we are all blessed with when we are young. The track has been perfectly mastered, with soaring guitar riffs and laid back vocals that possess a reminiscent quality of 90’s British rock music The entire album has been thoughtfully written – the music and the lyrics expressing a dark and melancholy vibe which epitomises his views on life, relationships and resolving pain and loss. Even the name ‘Vagabond Flag’ has been carefully chosen for a reason – it is a direct quote from the Shakespeare play ‘Anthony and Cleopatra’, in which Octavius Caeser criticises the fickleness and shallowness of the populace. Vagabond Flag’s choice to make it his artists name represents his realistic appraisal, and ultimately, suspicion of fame.

 

‘Those Old Days’ is due for release on December 15th, with the album being released on the 12th January

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/VagabondFlagArtist?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/VagabondFlag

http://www.vagabondflag.com

 


ALTREGO, aka Belgian-born/London-based mulch-instrumentalist/producer Jasper Erkens returns with a brand new single ‘Coming At You’via Bonka Circus. Debut single 'Miraculous Epiphanies’ received wide ranging radio support from Radio 1 (BBC Introducing), Eddy Temple-Morris on Xfm, Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music & introduced ALTREGO to the world. The live shows went down a storm at this year's European festivals – including slots at Belgium's Pukkelpop & Rock Werchter, where ALTREGO was the only unsigned act on a bill that included Metallica, Arctic Monkeys & Pearl Jam. Musically, ALTREGO straddles the crossroads of dance funk and the dirtiest '80s beats and basslines, all augmented with effortlessly catchy pop hooks. ALTREGO plays The Barfly on 11 November. facebook.com/altregomusic  /   twitter.com/altregomusic

Releasing his new single ‘Hello’ this December, Azzedine invites you into his world through poignant lyrics and memorable songs.

Combining remarkable piano skills and great vocal qualities, Azzedine’s music is packed with soulful R&B flavours, rhythmic pop classics and thought provoking ballads.

 

To date, Azzedine has performed at the likes of Bush HallThe Troubadour, Union Chapel and Indigo2.

Influenced by Bruce Hornsby, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and many more, Azzedine’s addictive melodies are only matched by sensual, yet subtle lyrical stylings.

 

Azzedine was born in Nice, France to Algerian parents. However his love for music encouraged him to relocate to London - here he took on a higher education music course at the London Centre of Contemporary Music in order to pursue a career as a solo artist, songwriter and performer.

Working in a range of jobs to support his music - including driving celebrities to the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, as well as playing in a covers band on board a Cruise ship - it has been a long journey, but one that has produced a stunning EP of work. ‘Hello’ gives us just a taste of this… 

 

 

facebook.com/azzedineofficialtwitter.com/azzofficial       https://azzedine.bandpage.com




InSynthasesia who are based in London, England.     

 

Starting out in 2013 by two London based musicians, Jackie Romeu and Rafael Piamolini, with a view to starting a project featuring different artists, InSynthasesia have not looked back since.
Described as being an eclectic mix of everything, you can find out more information on InSynthasesia including their new video for It Hurts by visiting their website www.reverbnation.com/insynthasesia or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InSynthasesia

 


Jupiter in velvet -

Don't U Ever Stop' of new GLITTER ON THE SUN album.  



Trip To Dover who are based in The Netherlands.     

Trip To Dover now return with their third EP Kiss, Fight, Dance which stands for ways to cope with tragedy and life in general.  

Taking their name from band members Johannes and Olga’s first thoughts when they saw England on the horizon on their journey from Holland, 75,000 miles later they have now played all over Europe and toured the USA too.
Described as being electronic glory without losing the raw edge of Rock, Trip To Dover have been receiving radio play on a large number of radio stations around the world and received extremely favourable reviews.  The exposure and reviews the band have received has already caught the attention of a number of music industry figures and has resulted in endorsements from a selection of top music manufactures coming their way too.  
Full details about Trip To Dover including how you can purchase their EP and forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.triptodover.com and www.facebook.com/triptodover  You can also view the video for their new single Lifelong Lovesong HERE




URNING INFERNO 
Magnetic Heaven 
15 December 2014
Artist : JERAMIAH FERRARI
Title : ‘BURNING INFERNO’
Format : (SINGLE) – DOWNLOAD / CD
Focus Date : Monday December 15th 2014
Label : MAGNETIC HEAVEN
National Radio Contact : “RHYS B” – Promo@martianpr.com

"We absolutely love this!" - BBC INTRODUCING in MANCHESTER

*Recently supported The Wailers at The Ritz in Manchester in November 2014.
 
“BURNING INFERNO” The New Single by JERAMIAH FERRARI – Out Monday DECEMBER 15th on Magnetic Heaven Records. 
 
Hailing from Manchester, these 4 young men fuse together styles of reggae, rock, ska and punk to make a truly memorable and essential new sound. “Burning Inferno” is the brand new single taken from the debut self titled album which is available now through Magnetic heaven records. A music video for Burning Inferno will accompany this release.
 
Brought up on a diet of Bob Marley, Madness and Sublime, the band brought their own unique brand of dancing reggae ska to the festival stages over the summer, including Sol Festival, Galtres Festivaland The Gomad Festival in Ooty (India) The Willowman Festival with The Wailers and Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show. Their previous release of “The Dubby Rock EP”  received strong radio airplay support across the UK and reached number 4 in the Itunes Reggae Charts! The band were also featured in a new documentary - "Manchester: Beyond Oasis" and recently won a slot at the One Love festival the UK's biggest Reggae festival. 2014 will see them playing with Madness, UB40, The Wailers & Hollie Cook!
 
Band Members:
Ryan Barton – Lead vocal, rhythm guitar
Joshua Aitchison – Lead Guitar
Hanson Pollitt – Bass Guitar
Stuart Welch – Drums

 



Tuesday 18 November 2014

When JC Met FireKind 18/11/14

Tonights guests were FireKind .....


Here's the music ...


Playlist -

Ok Go -I won't let you down Rick Reed -Radio Song

Theia -We're alive

The Carvetti's-Killing time 

Dexter -Me & You 

Teenage Wildlife -come on and  shoot 

Kimball Hooker -Light em up 

Rivertairs-Jack 

Graces Collide -Run & Hide 

Bad Mary -Forget about it 

Good guy Dies -Hit me back 

The shy project -Graveyard shift 

Postcards from Jeff -Awake 

Da Ja -Rewind 

FireKind -If there's any reason 

Rise Again 

Sound of rain 

Brian Collns -Enjoy the ride 

Luke Potter -Crazy Enough

Charlie Wood -Music is my monkey 

Chastity Brown -Long way 

Jessie Lowes -Only One 




Info 

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE SHY….

 

Hailing from the streets of south London, the funk/alternative act The Shy Project, led by Mike Shy, are set to release their debut single ‘Graveyard Shift’ this January.

Formed in late 2010 by long time friends Mike and George, the duos identity The Shy Project is based on their humble personalities and Mikes’ disability – he’s deaf in the right ear due to an ongoing condition called cholesteatoma.

Since 2010, the duo has vowed to make music that reflects their life and surroundings – they will not compromise for any organization or establishment. Writing, producing and developing their own material, The Shy Project have been working tirelessly in and out of the studio trying to build a masterpiece as well as the right image in which they feel best represents them and their generations struggle.
Prior to the project, Mike and George have received support from the likes of MTV BaseBBC Radio 1Xtra, and Capital Xtra in their own right. 
Since joining forces, the duo have performed at various prestigious venues such as the 02 Arena.

The Shy Project are confident that they can make an impact on the UK music Market…all they need is your eyes and ears.

 

theshyproject.com        instagram.com/shypros        facebook.com/theshyproject




Good Guy Dies' are releasing their brand new single 'Hit Me Back'  on November 14th. The track was produced by Ivor Novello award winning George De Angelis (Rod Stewart, Seal) and has a strong message against domestic abuse, with Latvian vocalist Cherry Makej.
The single is based on a domestic relationship, and encourages women all over the world to stop hiding their abuse and living in fear. Cherry wants to highlight this message due to a saying in Russia which is 'if he hits me, he loves me'.


Graces Collide

are….

Dan Wenham- Lead vocals / Guitar

Mark Woodard- Drums

Will Hamblin- Guitar

Jurgan Hamblin- Bass/ backing vocals

Bio

      Hailing from Brighton, Unsigned Heavy Rock band Graces Collides journey began in 2009, When Twins Jurgan and Will found Frontman Dan, after a few short rocking sessions they had a sound of their own and had written their first Ep “As I fall”, and began Gigging all over England, now after 2 more Ep’s, countless gigs, hours in the studio, a UK tour and 5 years hard rocking, they have recorded their newest song “Run and hide” a perfect blend of soft, heavy and meaning, their sound made complete by, new addition, but still rock veteran Mark on the drums.

       Graces Collide have a song for every ear, their set consisting of everything from heavy dirty rock, to fist pumping Ballads, and even the odd slow number! Priding themselves on songs with meaning, their catchy chorus’ will leave you humming their songs for days and have you coming back show after show, 





Kimball Hooker who is based in California, USA .     

 

After starting his musical journey at the age of 12 when he was bought a drum set by his parents, Kimball Hooker soon went on to perform in a number of bands in San Jose and Minneapolis where he later moved to.
On his return to the Bay area, he began song writing and recording in his own studio and played drums with a vast selection of great artists such as Cindy Herron of the multi-platinum 90’s group EnVogue, and Jazz legend Eddie Gale to name but a few.
Now recording and producing his own material, Kimball Hooker’s new tracks Light Em Up and Rumpa are his latest releases which are available to purchase via iTunes.  Details on this along with further information on in him can be found on his website www.kimballhooker.com or you can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KimballHooker   

 




Theia - We're Alive - out now!

"What more could you want from a hard rock song, great riffs, strong vocals and a big guitar solo. This is up there with the best of them in this genre for me..." Chris Straw, Bauer Media Group.

THEIA are:

Kyle Lamley (Guitars and Vocals) 
Paul Edwards (Bass and Backing Vocals) 
John Tolley (Drums and Percussion)

Biography

“4.5 billion years ago a blazing ball of rock named THEIA hit the planet that we now refer to as Earth; giving life to a once barren, uninhabitable landscape...

Since the current line-up came together in 2014, THEIA have been making waves both locally and on the English Rock Festival Circuit. With a focused work ethic and a band built on a love of live music, their aim is to continue writing and playing for the people who support them.

The band are from Burton and they play high octane, fully-loaded, riff-driven Rock n' Roll... catchy choruses, huge riffs and a thumping rhythm section.

Don't just read about it... check out the track!

"From the first listen of their debut EP I was hooked. Seeing them live is an experience- too young to be this good- but get used to it because they are outstanding! Cannot wait for the album..." Ebony B- DJ & Promoter

“I listened to the stuff I was sent by THEIA and thought there has to be some sort of mixing going on here, something else going on, they can't do this live at their age... so I went and saw them live. Holy s*** man, they are as good live, they're amazing! You're going to love them.” David Tonge- Noize Level Critical.

“Three words to best describe their sound... “faster, louder, stronger” – all of which encapsulate them perfectly. They are very much ALIVE with a brand of hard rock inspired by the southern-state style, complete with licks, riffs, solos and raw attitude.
Such a great sound and such a professional attitude – it’s difficult to foresee anything holding them back.” IBRAN Promotions

“Best Live Band 2013” The Midlands Rocks

Live dates:

15/15/2014 - Hard Rock Hell
21/11/2014 - The Intake, Mansfield
29/11/2014 - The Haygate, Telford
13/12/2014 - The Dolls House, Abertillery, Wales
20/12/2014 - The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton (headline Xmas show) 
28/1/2015 - The Roadhouse, Birmingham
7/2/2015 - The Snooty Fox, Wakefield
14/2/2015 - The Brickyard, Carlisle
28/2/2015 - The Sitwell Tavern, Derby
24/4/2015 - Fixxion Warehouse, Wolverhampton (with Screaming Eagles)
23/5/2015 - Breaking Bands Festival, Bromsgrove
23/7/2015 - Rock & Blues Festival, Derbyshire
1/8/2015 - Dollfest2, South Wales

Social Media:

www.theiauk.com
www.facebook.com/THEIAofficial
www.youtube.com/THEIAofficial
https://twitter.com/theia_uk


Theia - We're Alive - out now!

"What more could you want from a hard rock song, great riffs, strong vocals and a big guitar solo. This is up there with the best of them in this genre for me..." Chris Straw, Bauer Media Group.

THEIA are:

Kyle Lamley (Guitars and Vocals) 
Paul Edwards (Bass and Backing Vocals) 
John Tolley (Drums and Percussion)

Biography

“4.5 billion years ago a blazing ball of rock named THEIA hit the planet that we now refer to as Earth; giving life to a once barren, uninhabitable landscape...

Since the current line-up came together in 2014, THEIA have been making waves both locally and on the English Rock Festival Circuit. With a focused work ethic and a band built on a love of live music, their aim is to continue writing and playing for the people who support them.

The band are from Burton and they play high octane, fully-loaded, riff-driven Rock n' Roll... catchy choruses, huge riffs and a thumping rhythm section.

Don't just read about it... check out the track!

"From the first listen of their debut EP I was hooked. Seeing them live is an experience- too young to be this good- but get used to it because they are outstanding! Cannot wait for the album..." Ebony B- DJ & Promoter

“I listened to the stuff I was sent by THEIA and thought there has to be some sort of mixing going on here, something else going on, they can't do this live at their age... so I went and saw them live. Holy s*** man, they are as good live, they're amazing! You're going to love them.” David Tonge- Noize Level Critical.

“Three words to best describe their sound... “faster, louder, stronger” – all of which encapsulate them perfectly. They are very much ALIVE with a brand of hard rock inspired by the southern-state style, complete with licks, riffs, solos and raw attitude.
Such a great sound and such a professional attitude – it’s difficult to foresee anything holding them back.” IBRAN Promotions

“Best Live Band 2013” The Midlands Rocks

Live dates:

15/15/2014 - Hard Rock Hell
21/11/2014 - The Intake, Mansfield
29/11/2014 - The Haygate, Telford
13/12/2014 - The Dolls House, Abertillery, Wales
20/12/2014 - The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton (headline Xmas show) 
28/1/2015 - The Roadhouse, Birmingham
7/2/2015 - The Snooty Fox, Wakefield
14/2/2015 - The Brickyard, Carlisle
28/2/2015 - The Sitwell Tavern, Derby
24/4/2015 - Fixxion Warehouse, Wolverhampton (with Screaming Eagles)
23/5/2015 - Breaking Bands Festival, Bromsgrove
23/7/2015 - Rock & Blues Festival, Derbyshire
1/8/2015 - Dollfest2, South Wales

Social Media:

www.theiauk.com
www.facebook.com/THEIAofficial
www.youtube.com/THEIAofficial
https://twitter.com/theia_uk

Dexeter

Instagram: @dexeterband




Come On and Shoot', an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, is the latest offering from London based musician John Wright.

Based in Shoreditch, this multi-instrumentalist has been making music for his own enjoyment "forever", but through his successful career as a respected filmmaker and photographer, regularly working with Sony Music and some of the world's most iconic musicians, John Wright received the encouragement he needed to release his music as 'Teenage Wildlife'.
 
Priding himself on an entirely self-sufficient approach to his music, John writes, plays and records drums, bass, guitar and keys in his attic studio, creating stunning sonic backdrops, seamlessly blending hip hop and dance with melodic dub to produce unique genre-crossing soundscapes. His compositions have appeared on fashion films for Fendi and Dior and he recently directed 'Savile Row is Rock N Roll' a short film for GQ's featuring some of Britain's most iconic musicians, collaborating on its soundtrack with Paul Weller, Johnny Marr and Duran Duran's John Taylor.

A pair of singles released earlier this year, 'Last Great Love Affair' and 'Most Beautiful Thing', received worldwide airplay and had the likes of Netsky and One Direction's Harry Styles taking to social media to praise them.  Despite this success, John's background remains his primary motivating force. I had a pretty rough upbringing he explains. I think the term is underprivileged.  I designed Teenage Wildlife as a vehicle to express myself musically and I use the funds I raise to support charities that help underprivileged young people.

The impressively crafted and perfectly produced 'Come On and Shoot' will certainly take Teenage Wildlife to an even wider audience, creating huge anticipation for debut album 'The Degenerate Art Exhibition' slated for release in spring 2015.


Social Links:
https://soundcloud.com/teenage-wildlife/
http://www.teenagewildlifemusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/teenagewildlifelondon
https://twitter.com/wildlifeteenage


New album Hungry Ghosts released 16th February 2015 
by Paracadute via BMG

Koko live show announced for 13th February 2015

LA’s OK Go are thrilled to announce the release of their glorious new single ‘I Won’t Let You Down’. Taken from the forthcoming album Hungry Ghosts, ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ is released 8th December or available instantly for free if you pre-order the album: po.st/GSPO.

A space-age, dance-floor ready banger, ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ will soon be accompanied by unbelievably creative new visuals, set to follow the triumphs of their previous groundbreaking viral videos. The futuristic funk of the new single see’s OK Go push their sound to gratifying new heights – something which continues throughout the forthcoming fourth album.

Of the track, singer/guitarist Damian Kulash says: “’I Won’t Let You Down’ is the closest that spaceship OK Go has come to the planet disco. We were playing around with beats and grooves and stumbled upon one of those moments of alchemy where a ball of light just jumps out of the sound. Suddenly there was a flash of Jackson Five and Diana Ross and we knew we had something worth chasing.”

Continuing a career that includes New York Times op-eds, a major label split, viral videos and the establishment of a DIY trans-media mini-empire named Paracadute, collaborations with pioneering dance companies and tech giants, animators and Muppets, OK Go continue to fearlessly dream and build new worlds in a time when creative boundaries have all but dissolved.

OK Go will return to the UK for a one off show at London’s Koko on 13th February 2015ahead of their album released on 16th February 2015 via Paracadute / BMG. Tickets are available now from po.st/OkGoKoko

Find OK Go online at: www.okgo.net | www.facebook.com/okgo



Rick Reed who is based in California, USA .     

the duo now return with their new album But Wait, There’s More! under the solo name Rick Reed.

After originally starting out as a project in 2011 to record several songs written by singer Rick Reed and producer and engineer Randy Troast, a decision was made to record an album when the results exceeded everyone’s expectations.  
The album titled Finally was the product of this which included a core group of musicians and special guests and went on to receive much critical acclaim.  The new album is likely to increase their profile even further and has been described as being a reminder of what music used to be like, and why we liked it.   
Details on how you can purchase the album along with additional information about Rick Reed can be found on his website www.rickreed.bandcamp.com/releases

 



Saturday 15 November 2014

When Jc met the The Iscatels 15/11/14

Great to meet up with three members of 
 -The Iscatels tonight . I even got a T Shirt ...Boom ! 

The Iscatels 
Twitter-@iscatels



Jc's Big Sound of the week -
Lou Latham -Broken Pieces 



Playlist -
Marine Eastmond-Right Kinda Wrong 
Dan Thomas -Dust 
The Opuls -The Pilgrim Light
Broadwalk Isabella -Oh The ground  was hard 
FireKind -If there's any reason 
The verbals -The Brave 
Tatty Hat -Lost at sea 
Gareth Lee & Annie Baylis -A little light 
Circle of reason -Stories
Downfall -Chin up 
Joba Delirious -Umph ! 
Catherine & the owl -The Teignmouth election 
MooreReason -We will be one 
Triple A -Better Man 
Honey -Go down swinging 
Jeliaca FT A Natural -Worth it 
The legend Ten Seconds -White Surrey 
The Iscatels-Salty Water 
The Iscatels-Biggest Apple 
The Hills 
Aeon 



Tuesday 11 November 2014

Music engine jukebox show 11-11-14




Playlist -


Chastity Brown -long Way 

The Scruff-Bricks & Bottles

Eofe -Bridges

The new southern Electrikk-mother Earth 

Gaurika -Caught in the act 

The Jacques -Pretty DJ 

Jessie Lowes -Only one 

Rivier Child -Under the line city lights 

Desert Ships -Skyliner 

28 boulevard -Cinnamon 

Daniel Kermish -Kicking back the sand 

Samantha Durnan -Whi would have though 

Adam Wedd -Monster Park 

 Ska-Waddy -Poverty 





Info -

As featured on their current e.p. - here's the excellent Cinnamon.

Released 3.11.14

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


ving supported McBusted and The Vamps on their recent UK Tours ....EofE are now on a Headline tour around the UK and have a fast growing army of fans 

 

Black Country 5-‐piece EofE are primed and ready to blast their way into the beating hearts and twisted souls of Rock fans across the UK. The band unleash their track ‘Bridges’ as a free download, ahead of their first single-‐proper next year.

A heavy-‐yet-‐tuneful example of British rock at its best,‘ Bridges’ was co-‐written with David Jones, one of the Founder members of Heaven’s Basement.

It showcases EofE singer Tom Harris’ soaring vocals, accompanied by razor-‐sharp riffs, thumping bass lines and hefty drums. ‘Bridges’ places the band firmly alongside the likes of fellow UK rockers You Me At Six and Mallory Knox and is available to download for free fromhttps://www.eofe.com/



Gaurika Hayer
"Caught In The Act".
Released : 30th November.

Essex based singer - songwriter Gaurika Hayer has released her new single "Caught In The Act" taken from her forthcoming album 'Rises Again'.

She began her love of music singing in the school choir, performing drama productions and talent shows. 

Gaurika has worked with some of the most influential music industry producers including David Frangioni who has worked with Aerosmith, Santana, Sting, Ricky Martin, Sir Elton John and Rolling Stones just to name a few.

She has performed at Madame Jojo's, Roundhouse in Camden and Kensington Hotel. 

Hit recording artist Jon Secada has recorded backing vocals on Gaurika's song called 'Stronger'.

The new single "Caught In The Act" will be released on iTunes in November.

Samantha Durnan
New single - 'Who Would Have Thought' 
Released : 30th November.

North East singer - songwriter Samantha Durnan has released her new single 'Who Would Have Thought'.

She has supported Ed Sheeran, Beverley Knight, Kate Nash, Amelia Lily and The Hoosiers.

Samantha has toured at venues across the United Kingdom, she has work lined up in Dubai, LA, Houston and Australia.

She was invited by the BBC to attend the prestigious Abbey Road Studios to receive a Musicians Masterclass alongside some talented singer - songwriters and established artists.

The new single 'Who Would Have Thought' will be released on iTunes in November.


 

Jessie Lowes

Out nov 28 

Watch 'Only One' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMKZJXcpSjs

 

As an ex cage fighter and club level rugby player it's hard to believe how much passion her songs contain. Being forced into foster care at a young age as her mother was fighting an alcohol addiction, and later having to watch her mother battle cancer of which she sadly lost her life, it's fair to say Jessie hasn't had the easiest of times. 

 

‘She  has a very unique personal story to tell. With the right guidance she could really go far’ -  Source FM 



Chastity Brown who is based in Minnesota, USA .     

Chastity Brown now returns with her new single Long Way taken from her new album of the same name.

Described as being sweet as molasses and wood smoke, clear and burning as summer sun, Chastity Brown’s heavy touring schedule and quality music that is borne deep in the American bone paid off when she signed a full record deal with the Nashville label Creative And Dreams Music Network.

Her debut album Back Road Highways was recorded primarily at the venerable Helsinki South Studios in Nashville which included a roster of heavyweight studio musicians backing her up who have worked with the likes of Mavis Staples and Garth Brooks to name but a few.  Since the album release Chastity Brown received a number of rave reviews and hit the airwaves on a variety of radio stations around the world.  
Chastity Brown’s new album has already caught the attention of the much acclaimed BBC’s Jools Holland Show which she recently performed on with more national and international exposure expected over the coming months on the back of this.
Details on how you can purchase Chastity Brown’s material including her new single Long Way, can be found at www.creativeanddreams.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/creativeanddreams


The New Southern Electrikk cannot be easily categorised. Drawing inspiration from Psychedelia, Krautrock and Post-Punk, the band craft dark, mesmerisingly beautiful melodies driven by grinding, sexy undertones. Monica Ward's versatile vocals can be as ethereal as they are deep and soulful; capturing her audience in the palm of her hand with a voice that is sinister yet alluring. 

Zach Davies' flowing guitar shimmers over StevenTajti's gritty, throbbing basslines with Rikki Turner's keys and backing vocals providing a darker edge. Jim Correy's drumming is brooding and purposeful giving The New Southern Electrikk a solid base on which to build soundscapes that are visceral yet sultry.

The band enter the studio to record a double A side single at the end of the month, with work beginning on a debut album in the new year, but they're already receiving a huge amount of attention. Less than twenty-four hours after releasing their first demo online, a cover of The Gun Club's 'Mother of Earth', two of the UK's most respected producers have shown interest in working with The New Southern Electrikk, and Evan Dando of The Lemonheads has declared himself a fan.  

The New Southern Electrikk are Louder Than War's 'New Band of the Day' and The Sunday Experience website describes Mother of Earth as "darkly brooding psychotropia that subtly edges and skirts around a movement era New Order channelling superbly a post punked kaleidoscopia aura."


"Cool reading of one of my favourite songs Mother of Earth! I dig it and I want to hear more." 
Evan Dando, The Lemonheads
 
"Armed with a stunning haunting voice that drips a melancholia, sex and dangerous beauty, The New Southern Electrikk could be the soundtrack of 2015. This is the perfect version of The Gun Club's stark and ghost-like Mother of Earth, dripping with emotion against a spectral atmopshere.  They say this is a demo, it sounds finished to us!" 
John Robb, Louder Than War
 
"They sound great... super vocals and attitude, great expression."
Joe Foster, Co-Founder of Creation Records 

"The New Southern Electrikk left me stoked, their brooding psychedelic influences flooded Mother Of Earth while the kraut synths and raw drumming brought a surprisingly energy out of nowhere keeping the groove real!"
Sound Injections




Desert Ships release the video for Skyliner - accessed by clicking the EP cover art and scolling through.

Directed by Julian Hand, an experimental filmmaker and light show artist who's recently worked with TOY and The Oscillation, Skyliner is based on a true story of a fatal plane crash.  It's sung from the perspective of one of the passengers, and how they quickly they come to terms with what is about to transpire, embracing their fate. The track is heavily cinematic; a haunting guitar loop and hypnotic groove allow the dream-like melodies to weave in and among each other, all the while propelling the listener along unwittingly to a massive crescendo and ending. 

Mikey (vocals/guitar), Daniel (bass/vocals), and Claude (drums/vocals) formed DESERT SHIPS in 2012, releasing their debut album Doll Skin Flag in the same year.  The album, produced by acclaimed musician and producer Mark Gardener (formerly of seminal shoegaze band Ride), was met with huge critical acclaim.  Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records described the band as having some great fucking songs and Mark Gardener described his time working with Desert Ships as a total pleasure, a total trip.
 
The London based trip-tonic three-piece describe their sound as heavily cinematic.  lead vocalist Mikey explains how their songwriting process works:

"The majority of the songs start from loops or scratch demos I make which are then played to Daniel and Claude. We go through an old school process of playing them over and over until the groove and beats sit just right. Afterwards we work diligently tweaking top lines and hooks. The lyrics can either come fully formed with the demo or I finish them off as we arrange the song. Some tracks will never work live but are perfect for an album.  I don't mean filler. some are better listened to driving in the middle of the night, others should be heard live and loud in a club with your friends. We have a huge amount of songs that are to be recorded."

Comparisons have been drawn with the likes of Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, and at times even the rousing film scores of John Barry.  Mikey describes the bands music as a reverb drenched apocalyptic experience.
 
Have played numerous festivals since the release of Doll Skin Flag, and toured with the likes of The Prodigy, Band of Skulls, Babyshambles and The Rifles, Desert Ships have had radio airplay from XFM's John Kennedy, BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq and BBC Radio London Calling's Gary Crowley.  They consistently receive radio play on local stations in the UK, US, Europe and South America.
 
The Skyliner EP was also produced by Rides Mark Gardener.  Written last year, it covers themes of mortality and escape through tales of heart surgery, plane crashes, bombings, and the motorway doldrums. Some of the lyrics were finished off on a night train from Hanoi to Saigon, before Mikey flew back to London to go straight to the studio and record.  "I was listening to Steve Reich's 'Music For 18 Musicians' a lot during this period. I still do now. I think it's one of the most incredible pieces of music I've ever heard. Somebody recently called us a dream wave trio and I thought that was pretty apt"
 
Gigs
Sat 8th Nov EP Launch: Cherry Cola club night at The Purple Turtle, Camden, London
Facebook event page  here
 
 
Social Links
https://soundcloud.com/desertships
http://www.desertships.com
https://www.facebook.com/desertships
https://twitter.com/desertships
http://instagram.com/desertships
DESERT SHIPS
 


 

Pretty DJ EP 
25 Hour Convenience Store 
3 November 2014
Artist : The Jacques
Title : ‘Pretty DJ’ EP
Format : (4 Track EP) Download / 10” VINYL
Focus Date : Monday November 3rd 2014
Label : 25 Hour Convenience Store ( Gary Powell The Libertines )
National Radio Contact : “RHYS B” – Promo@martianpr.com
 
“PRETTY DJ” EP – Out Monday November 3rd

*XFM XPOSURE HOT ONE – Oct 22nd 2014.

*XFM Xposure Top 5 on XFM's main playlist October 27th 2014

*Airplay from Huey Morgan at 6music

* Booked by Michael Eavis ( Glastonbury) - December 17th at Bocabar - Dec 17th


Clash say....
 
"Think Ray Davies at his most acerbic,think Paul Weller at his most romantic,think four kids barely old enough to drink slating all around them. Three minutes of adolescent rage and tuneful hooks"
 
Subba Cultcha say....
 
"Almost,almost, almost a modern era Qudrophenia"
 
Sabotage Times....
 
Predicted Shortlist 2015 Mercury Music Prize
 
"The Jacques sound like the band that could be the new breed"

The Jacques are the bastard teenage love child of cockney guitar pop and just about anything that came out of New York during the early ‘00s. Two sets of brothers, all 16-21, they charge with their Britpop bayonets against the modern view that rock and roll with clever lyrics is dying.  Brought up on a diet of The Strokes, The Ramones, The Jam, The Lemonheads and Elvis Costello, they brought their own brand of noisy pop punk to festival stages across the summer, most recently at Hyde Park in London, where they supported The Libertines.
 
They will release their debut Pretty DJ EP (recorded in Rockfield Studios with Dan Swift) through 25 Hour Convenience Store on November 3rd. Gary Powell, Libertines drummer and label co-founder, signed the band on the spot after seeing them perform in Hyde Park.
 
Formed in January 2014, and based in Bristol, The Jacques are: Bonnie Jacques (voice/guitar),  Elliot Jacques (drums),  Oliver Jacques (bass/voice),  Jake Jacques (guitar).
 
Pretty DJ EP Tracklisting:
 
1. Pretty DJ      (3m 48s)
2. Foreign Films      (3m 27s)
3. Scum In A Bottle      (3m 15s) 
4. Weekends       (3m 39)
 
"I was at a festival last week playing with FLC and was introduced to this band The Jacques, and they said” Huey man, have a CD”. I put it on and I was like damn! The kid singing is like 17 and they are just way off the hook. This is a song off the CD the kid gave me. I don't even know if they have a record out. They are called The Jacques and this is Pretty DJ.  You've never heard from them before, it's probably the first time they have been played on the radio, but you will be hearing from them again. Great band dudes.” - Huey Morgan, 6 Music.


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@jacquesband / www.thejacques.co.uk

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AMP - A Musical Priority
 
"You know that feeling when you listen to a song for the first time and you are instantly blown away and think this is it, this is the next big thing and exactly what that music means right now. Well that is exactly how I felt listening to Pretty DJ. "
 
Noise Cannon
 
"Making the Brit Pop genre young again"
 
 
PRETTY DJ is RECORD OF THE DAY on Monday 3rd November www.recordoftheday.com
 
 
Twitter @thejacquesband
 
Forthcoming live shows are confirmed in London, Bristol, Guildford, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Pilton and Glastonbury with more being confirmed.
 
Thanks to everyone involved in making the pre release build up so solid and hopefully the next few weeks and months ahead will be even more exciting for this great band !
 
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