Saturday 31 January 2015

The one when JC met Dave from Mostly James Taylor The Scribes


Ace to meet ...

Dave from Mostly James Taylor who played a  live session & The Scribes main man Shaun Amos who  talked  new album 
A story all about how 

Mostly James Taylor 
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008185365316&tsid=0.777702673105523&source=typeahead


Playlist 

Elephant Memoirs -Champion of the universe 
My little Brother -Nosedive 
A Natural FT Jelaca -Unknowing 
The Legend Ten seconds -The year of the three kings 
Scared wind -Hurricane Ass 

Jc 's Big Sound of the week -
Empire Of Fools -Devil inside 

Wilga -Bela Lugosi 
Vipera -Blacken the sun 
Circle of  reason -Don't be still 
Far from the delta -Dear Daddy 
Alan West -Come on home 
Burning Colours -Killers &Kings 


Featured Artist- Dakar Audio Club 
Travelling soon 
Howmoco 

Featured Album 
Jack Cookson 
Revolt & Resolve 
What you sow you reap 

The Scribes -
Cicero
Sunshine
Oblivious 
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Tuesday 27 January 2015

The one when JC met Max Alexander 27/1/15

Great to meet Max Alexander and hear his live session ! 

Playlist -

Damn Vandals -Mad as hell 
This music blows my mind 
Officer -The Waters 
Bob Dee with petro -Lips that heal 
Kolo -Castro 
Deadset Dream-Plastic Cups Korsairs -Every Cloud 
Twister -The over game 
Marsha Swanson -You think I'm so great I'm not 
James King -Breathe

Featured Artist -Harry Houseago 
Head like an acorn 
Always at my feet 

Death to indie -Falling at my feet    
Skarlett Riot -Rising 
Matinee -These days 
Grassroutes -Subliminal 
Ded Rabbit -Better on the day 
Ceaser -Blue lights 
Nightbiade -Crisis has no justice 
Rayne -Love , live , Learn
Stigma FT Labrinth -Higher  
Sonia Leigh-Dangerous 
Colin Clyne-Doin fine 

Info -

Marsha Swanson releases her brand new single You Think I’m So Great I’m Not.

The single was born from Marsha being an avid reader and fan of best-selling author Lionel Shriver. After reading her OrangePrize Winning novel “We Need to Talk about Kevin”, Marsha came across a novel which was available in America but had not yet been released in the U.K. about a fictitious band, “Checker and the Derailleurs”.

You Think I'm So Great I’m Not reveals a drummers idea of himself, when others idolise him. The style is in keeping with the novel, an edgy youthful sound with eclectic influences from rock and punk.

 

Marsha was struck by a comment in the afterword where Lionel mentioned "As for the song lyrics, I had a blast writing them, and if anyone is ever inspired to set them to music they’re welcome to give it a try”. Marsha saw this as an open invitation and immediately started composing music to the lyrics in the novel. Lionel’s work certainly connects with Marsha artistically and this collaboration is unusual, if not unique. The project has allowed Marsha to do something very different stylistically to her own work, but which still intrinsically connects to Marsha as a writer. Lionel shows herself, in this medium, as having a talent for song lyrics as well as prose and Marsha Swanson has been able to channel her usual lyrical duties into creating the melodic backdrop for these lyrics.

 

 

With her distinctive English folk-tinged voice and direct delivery, there is a deceptive simplicity to her songs. A fragility that disguises her assured musicianship. Drawing inspiration from classic songwriters but blended with Marsha’s identity, she delivers a unique brand of grown-up pop.  Marsha’s compositions range from intimate ballads (Still Wrong/Don’t Blame it on Love), through pop (My Life My Own/Hoovering the Sky) to atmospheric “soundscapes” (Madame M/Touching the Void/Brave Face).

 

Seldom is an artist difficult to ‘pigeon-hole’- but Marsha Swanson dares you to try with every sweeping musical side step that her vocals and music brings. Her new single is no different and should see reviewers raising their eyebrows with this pandora’s box of music surprises.

 

…delightful”  Lionel Shriver

 

REVIEWS

 

‘This is a straight from the heart tale of a relationship faltering and it’s delivered beautifully’ Beat Surrender

 

‘A writer of intelligent, thought-provoking songs that have the added bonus of being ridiculously catchy.’  Rock n Reel Magazine

 

‘Impressive production and a mountain of critical acclaim certainly help to create a sense of intrigue around Swanson’  High Voltage

 

“With songs of this quality, the classy Swanson surely has all it takes to seduce the music-listening public who are looking for intelligent, well-produced and thoughtful music”  Green Man

 

For more information visit www.marshaswanson.co.uk





Nightblade.

The single is called "Crisis has no Prejudice" and it's released on Feb 9th 

WATCH 'Breathe' HERE: http://youtu.be/TfRKQ7s37DI

 

Saving thousands of acres of the Amazon from its royalties, Breathe is fast becoming one of this generations most prolific singles and there is no artist most suited as the voice of this movement than young Yorkshire lad James King.

 

Dubbed the Eco-Ambassador, King has been travelling around the UK as part of the international award program Eco-Schools, founded to educate the youth about sustainable living. Since the launch of the tour in September the demand for James has only increased with over 100 institutions wanting him in their schools.

 

Moving to London in 2011, James was taken under the guidance and mentorship of Luc Floreani. The young artist has been going from strength to strength collaborating with likes of John Adeleye (MOBO Award winner,) international recording artist Louise Satara and acclaimed songwriters Tim Fraser and award-winning producers like John Landau.

 

Written by Luc FloreaniBreathe has already made its impact in Australia, with the song synced as the theme for popular Current Affairs show Today Tonight. King's moving adaptation of Breathe is a firm comment on our environment and the importance of sustainable living. The young singers emphasis on music as a source of knowledge and education is a theme he continues to focus on as he begins work on his new EP, due for release early next year.

 

James is set to support Alistair Griffin at is London show next month to wrap up what has been an epic year for the young singer.

 

 

https://twitter.com/JamesKing_Music           http://jameskingmusic.net/        https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-King


 Grassroutes from Leamington Spa.

The new single is ace and it's out on Feb 9th.  I hope you can have a listen here - it's called Subliminal

Edinburgh's Ded Rabbit please?  It's released on Feb 9th.

It's called Better on the Day:
They have live dates from Feb 7th - 15th and play Edinburgh, Glasgow, Blackburn and 2 dates in London.


The provocatively named 'Death to Indie' are a devastating 4-piece Punk based band from Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England.

With this band the accent is on originality, skilful live performance and the creation of high energy, fast paced, powerful Punk based music. Death to Indie are blazing a trail towards becoming one of the best new Punk bands in the UK.

Known as DTI to their fast growing legion of fans, they have 3 E.P’s, alongside music videos, live recordings and debut full length album #you’re it.

The band was formed in 2011 and in a short space of time has established a formidable reputation on the local live scene in their hometown not only from fans but amongst promoters and bands alike. 

Although they have a definitive and hard-hitting sound of their own, their style has been influenced by several bands, including The Ramones, The Clash, Blink 182 and many other Punk based bands.

In 2014 Death To Indie have supported The Dead Kennedys, UK Subs and China Drum.

https://soundcloud.com/death-to-indie-uk

https://soundcloud.com/rocknortheast/death-to-indie-falling-at-my-feet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK3jcB6sS_k

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/youreit/id938905689 ​


Bio:

Twister entered the Surface Unsigned Festival in which they came 2nd out of 12,000 bands at the London final. They are a high energy, young and exciting four piece, pop/rock band from the North East of the UK, fronted by charismatic Stevie Stoker, who certainly knows how to work a crowd. Twister have a natural ability to connect with the audience and are renowned for giving an amazing show every time they perform.

With a set list of rock/pop anthems and a dedicated following, Twister are going for it and are ready for the ride of their life

New album This Isn’t Wonderland now available on Itunes & Amazon and they are playing at this year’s  Lechlade Festival

Links:     Facebook.com/TwisterUK

                  Twitter: @wearetwister


Skarlett Riot - It's called Rising. They're from Scunthorpe and are heading into the new year with a bang!

The single is out ( Jan 19th) and the full "We Are the Brave" e.p. follows on Feb 16th.
Here's the video link: http://youtu.be/yxBxe0KSgqA






OFFICER

 

Dc Logan AKA Officer, a working class council estate-hopper.

 

Born into the rough of Glasgow council estate life before moving to Northern Ireland during the height of the troubles. His teen years steeped in lively pub folk and old gospel hymns all over the land as well as discovering beloved alternative inspirations with The Clash and Radiohead. His crestive mind was released through short stories, poetry and illustration.


The Good Friday Agreement proved a seminal point in his life, wandering the streets that night in Belfast he went home and restrung his father’s old beat up church guitar and started to learn some chords. Gripped by the power music had to just make your blood pump a little faster. Officer was born.As soon as he was unfettered from those old class room commitments he headed for London, forming the punk rock band, Colourcode, touring and releasing 2 ep's and one LP over five years. Dedicating himself to helping the homeless and poor in London, setting up and running community projects for those most marginalised in the city he now lives and works in. His hope is 'to see rejected people rescued from feeling worthless and useless' and he’s witnessed music (his own included) help tremendously.


All of this has moulded the man and the artist into a vessel of deep waters with many a story to tell. His quirked writing and performing is a heady mix of intimate heart-breaking tales and pointed fast indie pop. His voice is completely disarming, utterly dynamic in its gentle power. In the midst of this he retains a sweet sense of humour and a hope in his demeanour and approach to his music and performances. 
 
His debut solo release under Officer is eagerly anticipated by a loyal cult following. This year his fans, completely unbeknown to him set up a support network and had a whip round to raise the cash for him to 'get recording these tunes for our headphones'. This powerfully illustrates their desire and dedication for the songs Logan is writing and performing right now. His work seems to inspire this kind of response in folks. 

 

He is Officer. A bit cool, a bit loveable and really not one to be ignored.

 

‘Without hesitation this is the best new album we’ve heard in a long time, Officer is a prolific and effortless songwriter who creates rich musical landscapes.’

Right Chord Music, Ones To Watch In 2015

 

‘A driving, fast-paced indie soundscape single, dressed in fun synths and warm guitars, with searching and well-crafted poetic lyrics and catchy melodies’

Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

 

www.officer.uk.com /www.facebook.com/iamofficer

www.twitter.com/iam_officer / www.soundcloud.com/iamofficer / www.officer.bandcamp.com

 

KOLO

 

Kolo are a pop rock three-piece based in South London. The bands first single since signing to LHM Records will be 'Castro', released this month.

 

In 2011, Jon Burnell, their Devon front man, arrived in London alone with an acoustic guitar and a handful of new songs, intent on getting a brand new line up for Kolo. Like so many aspiring musicians, Jon turned to Gumtree and quickly finds two enthusiastic recruits to join his pursuit for that elusive record deal. Kolo now consisted of Spanish born Dani Mourinho on bass, Steve Fuller from Croydon on drums and front man Jon Burnell.

 

The band previously toured America with 3 Doors Down, so when it came to recording an album earlier in 2014, Jon knew exactly whom he wanted to record with. Kolo flew out to Nashville TN in March this year to record their debut album 'Do you want to rule the world?' with Chris Henderson (3 Doors Down guitarist). The album is due for release in early 2015.

 

Establishing a huge rock sound, influenced by the storytelling of great British bands such as The Smiths and Stereophonics, the band have spent the last year refining their techniques in their new south London home.

 

The band signed with LHM Records in summer 2014. 'Castro', the first track from their forthcoming album, 'Who Wants to Rule the World?' Comes out on January 19th 2015.

 

Links

 

www.facebook.com/koloband

www.soundcloud.com/koloband/kolo-castro

www.twitter.com/koloband

 

 

BOB DEE

 

New York City based Bob Dee with Petro are on a mission to spread their Melodic Driven Rock to the UK.

 

The band consists of Bob Dee (singer/guitarist), Alison Jones (bass) and Scott Campbell (drums).

Bob Dee with Petro with a sound reminiscent of Cheap Trick, their debut CD

"Bullets and Bandaids" was released on America's biggest hard rock label PERRIS records. The hit single “Summertime” won the Unisong International song contest rock category. Petro also featured in Bands on the Rise in "RELIX" magazine with single We Are Stars.

 

Bob Dee guitarist and founder formerly of RCA recording artist Beg Borrow & Steel,was signed by Joe Galante. Bob also signed a publishing deal with Famous/Paramount Music, co-writing "A Simple Heart" with Desmond Child (BonJovi, Aerosmith) along with 2 music videos with Nigel Dick(Oasis)

 

Bob Dee scouted by Japan's Metal Guru Masa Itoh of BURRN magazine, "Dee is the next big thing" was how Masa Itoh described Bob Dee. The Band recorded with legendary producer Nick Blagona (Deep Purple) at Metalworks studios in TorontoCanada and Eric Greedy (Kelly Clarkson) mixed the new single “Lips That Heal”  featured on Dr John’s RockNation radio show, “Up All Nigh”t featured on DJ Yorkie radio show UK.

 

Bob Dee has graced the pages of Japans’#1Rock magazine “Burrn” Rockhard itlay, Rocknation,USA, Fireworks, UK, UberRock,UK, MelodicRock,UK, Relix,USA, Performing in Japan, Book Japan & Hardrockhaven, Czech Republic.

 

Bob DEE with Petro’s extensive touring schedule includes, a successful UK tour, playing a rocking set at SXSW Music Festival in AustinTexas, The Namm Jam in LA, CA and the Kansai Music Festival in OsakaJapan, released a film doc of the Japan tour.

 

www.bobdeewithpetro.com

www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Dee-With-Petro

 

 

Max Alexander session .

http://youtu.be/PRXM5i8DKjU

 




Saturday 24 January 2015

24/1/15 The one when JC met Jelli & Embers of Eden

 
Great to meet Tonights guests ....

 -Jelli who play live in the studio & Embers of Eden  who talked new EP released 13/2/15 

Playlist -

Lou Latham vs Dubb clown -Broken Pieces 
A day for the dead -You'll never know 
Big Fat Astronauts-Shine like villains 
Amber Smith -Hope too Much 
Radiosaurus-Haunted House
Still the mind -Slow Dancing 
Joba delirious -Vybz will tell 
Your last day -Shipwreck 
Alex Gregory -Somewhere else to play 
Caitlin Bouton -Wait it out 
Abee Hague -Bring me to life 
Gravity Storm -Victory 
These reigning Days -Stand down 
Circle of reason -Chasing the sun 
Bobgoblin -Sinistar 


Jc's Big sound of the week -Vipera -You End 

Boof FT twiggy D & That kid Coleman -Big in the game 
Jonah Hitchins -Easy guy 
The stone Angles -Valley of kings 
Ben Carr -She don't sing no more 
NUMB -Irie 
Embers Of Eden -
Hate me 
Rise 
Dacay  


https://m.facebook.com/EmbersofEdenOfficial

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=277653512358504



Tuesday 20 January 2015

The one when JC met Dubb Clown 20/1/15

Tonight we talk to Dubb Clown. We Played tracks from his collaborative EP that he's done with Lou Latham . 


Playlist -

Symmetry -The Cure 
Puppet Rebellion -Watch me fall 
Milton Star -Salvation 
Phoenix Calling -Everybody Knows
Theya -All things get easier 
Dave Fidler -Taking over 
Coco Esq -Be a honey 
Mark Ruebery -Her Smile 
Sonia Leigh -When we are alone 
Jupiter in velvet -Je be sais pas 
Adam Webb FT Mark C Walton -DayBreak
The Permanent Smilers -Identity Crisis  
Vivid Vague -Bag of bones 
Horse Party -Out of sight 

Featured Artist -Still the Mind 
Beautiful Losers 
Changing with the times 

Little Lapin -Over the draft 
Undercover hippy -Boyfriend 
Jamie Porter -Save me 
Sea Witches -Stars  

Lou Latham vs Dubb Clown 
Perfect Haze 
Vampyre 
This is how it feels 
New Horizons 

Info -

Vivid Vague Biog:
Winter 2014 brought us Vivid Vague, a new 4 piece band from East Devon. Fronted by the voice of Michelle Dilling, Guitars from Nathan Gregory, Adam Nickels on Bass and Simon Hodgkiss on Drums. Drawing influences from The XX, Daughter, London Grammar & Amy Winehouse to name a few. 

Their first home demo was snapped up by local radio stations within weeks of them recording it, spurring the band into the recording studio to work on their debut album for release later in 2015. With a growing fan base and a trail of festivals awaiting them this Summer, be sure not to miss out on seeing these guys live soon.

Sonia Leigh 

"When We Are Alone"

New Single Release

Sonia Leigh relocated to Nashville in 2012 from her long-time home of Atlanta, Georgia and quickly won over the hearts of audiences and industry alike with her gritty vocal delivery and bold, honest approach to song writing.

She found success in Music City with the release of her album 1978 December.  This album produced two US Billboard Country Hits Bar and My Name Is Money.

Last Summer her single release, "Put It In Your Pocket" debuted as a Highway Find on Sirius XM's The Highway and climbed to the top 20s on their Hot 45 Countdown.  Sonia Leigh also went top ten in the United Kingdom on the Hotdisc European Top 40.

She has performed extensively worldwide as both a headliner and support act for well-known names as Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson.

Also an accomplished songwriter, she co-wrote the Zac Brown Band's hit recordings "Goodbye In Her Eyes" and "Sweet Annie"

The new single "When We Are Alone" will be released on Monday 23rd February 2015.    

Coco Esq

4 piece indie/shoegaze band from Swindon, Wiltshire. We're currently booking in dates for 2015 but we feel it's important to get our music heard by as many people as possible. I've attached a link to our track 'Be a Honey' and we'd all really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to have a listen and maybe even let us know what you thought! 

Twitter: @CocoEsqBand


THEYA

 

 

‘All Things Get Easier’


Impact Date: 26.01.2015




Set to release her 2nd EP in 2015, Somerset based Pop-Folk songstress Theya kick-starts the New Year, releasing the up-coming single ‘All Things Get Easier’ this January. 

Theya is a self-taught pianist who, at the young age of 19, has already performed at the 100 Club (London), The Millennium Centre (Cardiff) and Party in the Park(Somerset). 

 

Inspired by the likes of Lana Del Ray & Gabrielle Aplin, Theya’s style of writing is close to the heart but uplifting and light - when listening to her music you can really engage with each song and feel a personal connection.

Theya has received support from the likes of BBC BristolBBC Somerset, and BBC Introducing in the West.

 

facebook.com/theya-music   twitter.com/theyafowler1       www.theya.co.uk



HORSE PARTY

 

“Atmospheric guitars and tumbling rhythms explode into magnificent, angry colours… somewhere between the post-rock soundscapes of Thought Forms and the harmonious melodies of Yuck.” God Is In The TV  

 

 “Like Stevie Nicks singing with PJ Harvey… Ellie Langley’s vocals drip with attitude and menace”  Gigslutz 

 

“One of the most exciting new bands around” – Songwriting Magazine 

 

“A sweet/sour mix of prescient, razor wit and winning tunefulness… Highly recommended.” 

The Digital Fix  

 

Horse Party are singing guitarists Ellie Langley and Seymour Quigley, and drummer Shannon Hope.  Having crossed paths at Seymour’s Washing Machine club nights in their hometown of Bury St Edmunds, the trio bonded over a shared desire to spend the rest of their lives making the kind of records they’d want to listen to.  A string of self-released singles caught the attention of UK indie Integrity Records, who released their debut LP ‘Cover Your Eyes’ in May 2014 to critical acclaim and airplay from 6music’s Lauren Laverne and Steve Lamacq, Shell Zenner at Absolute Radio and XFM’s John Kennedy.

 

In July 2014 they played Latitude Festival’s Lake Stage at the invitation of Radio One’s Huw Stephens and BBC Suffolk Introducing. Horse Party’s new single, ‘Out Of Sight/Receiver’, will be released Monday 23rd February 2015 on limited edition 7” black vinyl as a co-release by R*E*P*E*A*T Records and the band’s own Pure Deadly imprint.  

 

To pre-order the single, visit www.repeatfanzine.co.uk    

 

HORSE PARTY LIVE 2015 

 

Saturday 21st February – Bury St Edmunds The Hunter Club     

 Friday 27th February – Ipswich Steamboat Tavern      

Friday 27th March – London The Garage      

Saturday 2nd May – Bury St Edmunds Fringe Festival       

 Friday 15th May – Cambridge Junction     

Saturday 13th June – Norwich Open

 

www.horsepartyparty.co.uk   www.facebook.com/horsepartyparty   @horsepartyparty   www.soundcloud.com/horsepartyparty

 

SYMMETRY

 

Relentless!

 

It’s the word that best describes Symmetry, an alternative pop rock band based out of Los Angeles.

 

“Genre bending sound that is simultaneously fresh & powerful, yet absolutely radio-friendly” Jay Rawley – Louder Than War

 

This innovative band consists of Michael Campbell (vocals), Jared Hara (guitar), Will Weiner (bass) and Max D’Anda (drums). Symmetry formed in early 2013. Later that year, they released their debut full-length album, Frozen In Time, produced by James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Paramore, Underoath).

 

Guitarisrt Jared lost his eyesight at 12 before ever picking up his first guitar, but now is living proof that tragedy can reveal hidden potential. 

(“Sometimes in darkness, we find ourselves” says Jared).

 

Their debut album was widely supported in the US. A breathtaking debut was comleted when they were awarded the ‘Best rock Song’ award by Hollywood Music in Media.

 

Symmetry gained worldwide fans on tour with Room 94 in the U.K. on the Live Nation No Strings Attached Tour last year and will be heading back to the UKIreland and Polandas the main support act for Room 94 on the Live Nation promoted Dirty Dancing Tour. You can see them on the following dates –

 

28 Feb : 02 Academy, Oxford / 1 Mar : Thekla, Bristol

3 Mar : Old Fire Station, Bournemouth / 4 Mar: Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

5 Mar : ABC2, Glasgow / 6 Mar : 02 Academy, Newcastle

7 Mar : 02 Academy, Sheffield / 9 Mar : 02 Academy, Liverpool

10 Mar : Academy 3, Manchester / 12 Mar : 02 Academy, Birmingham

13 Mar : 02 Academy, Islington / 14 Mar : Academy 2, Dublin

15 Mar : Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

 

Links :

 

symmetryband.com / facebook.com/symmetrytheband

twitter.com/symmetrytheband / instragram.com/wearesymmetry

youtube.com/wearesymmetry

 

UNDERCOVER HIPPY

 

Billy Rowan, a.k.a. The Undercover Hippy, releases his new single Boyfriend. A single guaranteed to wake you out of a winter slumber and put a wry smile on your face for the Spring.

 

The Undercover Hippy is definitely not your average singer songwriter. His music brings together acoustic guitar, soulful vocals, infectious reggae rhythms, and the lyrical delivery of a skilled mc. After 7 years spent DJ'ing and MC'ing on the Drum & Bass circuit, Billy swapped the decks for a guitar and started out as a solo act. He now plays with a full 5 piece band, mixing guitar, keys, drums, bass, congas and backing vocals to create a high energy, interactive and highly entertaining live show. Combining intelligent, amusing, and often politically charged lyrics with dangerously catchy hooks and a feel good groove, this is music for the thinking man to shake his arse to. Think Jason Mraz meets The Cat Empire...on a protest march...at the Edinburgh Fringe.

 

His amazing vocal delivery captured live promoters attention, resulting in Billy and his band performing at some of the UK’s best festivals, including Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Green Man, The Secret Garden Party, Sunrise Celebration, Ireland’s Electric Picnic, and many more. 2014 was an epic year for the band, with a jam packed summer of festival appearances and shows across the UK and Europe culminating with the much anticipated release of the album “Monkey Suit”. Highlights included playing to a packed Chai Wallah’s stage at Shambala Festival, playing the Mainstage before Ben Howard and Bombay Bicycle club at Jersey Live, creating the most frenzied dancefloor yet in The Bimble Inn at Glastonbury Festival, and touring across Europe playing festivals in GermanySwitzerland and Italy.

 

The new album “Monkey Suit”, was released on Sept 1st with a sold out launch party at The Attic in Bristol. The album fuses multiple genres, from reggae to hip-hop, folk to pop, but all held together by Billy’s signature style of vocal delivery and lyrical content. BBC Introducing DJ Andrew Marston described the track Boyfriend as “about as real as music gets”, putting it in his top ten tracks of the year, and Due South West’s review of the album called it “ten tracks of exellence… nothing short of a triumph!”. With over 300,000 Youtube views and over 5k Facebook fans, The Undercover Hippy’s following just keeps growing, and with 2 tours and numerous festivals booked for 2015 already, it looks set to be another busy year for Billy and the band.

 

More information / links : 

 

www.youtube.com/undercoverhippy

 

THE PERMANENT SMILERS

 

The Permanent Smilers release their new single Identity Crisis in March. 

 

It’s a pre cursor to the new album One Real Big Identity Crisis, thirteen brand new songs which have been in production for two years. An album doffing it’s cap to many musical genres, but with that familiar Permanent Smilers tunefulness and unpredictability threading through.

 

Recorded at The Mill studios in Norfolk, produced with Jonny Cole, and mixed by David Pye.

 

 

Frontman Richard was the songwriter behind The Lemongrowers, who released two albums on the Norwich based Noisebox label.

 

The bands influences include The Stranglers, The Doors and such like, but also the other end of the musical spectrum with Abba!

 

Catchy melodies are the order of the day for The Permanent Smilers. Whether you like it or not, these things once they are in your system, stay with you.

 

 

Not a band to use technology for the sake of it, The Permanent Smilers used to use a smoke machine during gigs. Of course, this needed testing out regularly at rehearsals and on one occasion led to The Waterfront venue in Norwich being evacuated when the smoke alarms were activated. The fire brigade almost saw the funny side of it. Less so The Waterfront administration, with a gig in full swing in the main auditorium which was, of course, evacuated…doh!

 

 www.thepermanentsmilers.com

 

 

Little Lapin
Remember The Highs 
9 February 2015
UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin has been making her mark on audiences all over the world, from New Zealand where she was based for five years, to New York where she recently performed the last leg of her acoustic tour.
 
Waiting Room, taken from Little Lapins 2013 debut eponymous EP, was featured on BBC Radio 6 Music's Introducing Mixtape Show with Tom Robinson, and her sound was described by Tom's team of music bloggers at Fresh on the Net as a A Pretenders for the 21st Century.  Her highly anticipated follow-up album due to be released next year promises to deliver more of her infectious indie pop gems.
 
Celebrated New Zealand producer, and ex member of Goldenhorse, Ben King guests on all of Little Lapins forthcoming tracks including Remember The Highs. In addition to performing, he also arranged the electric guitar and synth parts.


We bumped into Little Lapins lovely Waiting Room on a recent Fresh Faves & I was instantly taken by this stadium filling indie song with its gorgeous vocals, buzzing strings & larger than life melodic disposition, the echoes of The Pretenders were just too much for a boy to handle when it landed in our dropbox.
Fresh on the Net - John Casson, Sept 2013

"Little Lapin has a voice that sits nicely between Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Prentenders Crissy Hynde.  Listen if you like:  Slow Club, French For Rabbits, Beach House or Summer Camp."
Notes For a Road Sign Blog 

The musical variety is what really sets Lapin apart from her peers. There's a willingness to apply herself to different genres here, and she rarely sounds uncomfortable during any of her performance. Like I said, the girls confident, and I have no doubt this won't be the last we've heard of Little Lapin. 
The Equal Ground, July 2013

Little Lapins compositions are an intriguing game of hide and seek, with elements often surprising each other from around unexpected corners. Her voice hops smoothly from note to note while melodies flow cleanly underfoot, infused with a gentle retro-pop. Catchy hooks draw us into a world of 'Silent Tears' and 'Friendship on Fire', her talent for emotive storytelling irresistible in its universality.
Breakthru Radio, New York, July 2013


Live Dates: 


Tue 20th Jan - Mr Wolfs, Bristol
Fri 30th Jan - Ort Arts Cafe, Birmingham
Sun 1st Feb -  The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry
Thurs 12th Feb - Jericho Tavern, Oxford
21st - 31st May - How The Light Gets In Festival, Hay on Wye
 

Social Links: 
www.littlelapin.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/littlelapin
www.littlelapinmusic.com
www.soundcloud.com/littlelapin
www.twitter.com/1littlelapin



SeaWitches
Stars 
The Label Recordings 
16 February 2015
Based in Liverpool, Jo Herring and Laura Caldwell met in 2007 through friends; a meeting that resulted in an explosion of creativity where songwriting, musicianship and visual art collided to create SeaWitches.
 
The band gig regularly in Liverpool, where they've played Sound City, Music Week and the Green Party Conference as well as hosting their own nights supporting other well known bands like Eagulls and Giant Drag.
 
2012 saw Tilo Pirnbaum joining the band on drums, and SeaWitches entered the studio to record their first EP 'Spacegun', which received positive reviews and helped secure a loyal and diverse fanbase. They also began to play outside  Liverpool, securing gigs in Manchester and London.
 
Jamie Jenkin was recruited on guitar in 2014 and, seven years in the making, the line up is complete and the band are ready to take their music to a wider audience.  Prolific songwriters, they work collaboratively with each member bringing a diverse set of influences.  

Hailed as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Liverpool's music scene is recent years, SeaWitches are the latest signing for Edge Hill University's The Label Recordings run by Carl Hunter of The Farm and assisted by media students.  An experiment that has led to huge success for previous signing Hooton Tennis Club, who are now with Heavenly Recordings.