Tuesday 26 May 2015

The one when JC met Steve from Beacon Fire 26/5/15

Great to meet Steve on the show . Go find go fourth and look up Beacon Fire ! 




Playlist -
Roy Moller -Another Mans God 
Yeti Love -Lonely Road 
Roy's Iron DNA -Question Marks
Brian Alben -it's over 
Deepshade -Tattoo
Ella Squirtell -Quite fire 
Harri Larkin -the first hello

Featured Artist - Max Alexander 
Running 
Feel

Aaron Douglas -Serenade 
SWARM -Hey ( what's your name ) 
The Cathode Ray -Buck the trend 
Jess Vincent -Love Me True 
Toffees -Walk With Grace 
Kojey Radical -Bambu 
Vida -Electric Lady 
Forrest -Close to me  


Guest -Becaon Fire 




Incoming event - good to check out-

LIVEANDALIVE 

and here is the website link too http://www.liveandalive.net/


Info -

THE CATHODE RAY: New download single BUCK THE TREND                    

Buck the Trend is the second single to be lifted from the band’s highly acclaimed latest album Infinite Variety, which came out recently on Stereogram Recordings. 

Singled out by critics as just one of many standout tracks on the album, Buck the Trend is part German motorik, part L.A. Woman, part Art Rock. If Talking Heads or Television had relocated to Berlin in 1978, they might have sounded something like this…

 

The excellent Buck the Trend is a song with a healthy breath of Tom Verlaine and Television to it. Keys and guitar spin a gorgeous eighties web for the rhythmic and vocal prowess of the song to pull this way and that, a combination sculpting another major highlight in the album. THE RINGMASTER REVIEW

 

In the middle section of the album, Buck the Trend merges pulsating Krautrock electronica with jittering, funky Talking Heads guitars. A hyper Thoms advises, “Make a mess of everything/Go ahead and buck the trend/Try a little imperfection/Go ahead and buck the trend. PENNY BLACK MUSIC

 

The whirring clockwork chime of Buck the Trend introduces a welcome foray into Stranglers-esque prog-pop. Indeed, it’s easy to detect a Hugh Cornwell influence in the almost Beefheartian, atonal guitar bleats that provide a counter-point to the album’s pervasive sense of melody. LOUDER THAN WAR

 

Anyone looking for the wired post punk guitars of the first record will still find them in abundance. Single Resist owes as much to 70s Wire as to any New York influence whilst Buck the Trend ploughs a similar furrow but adds a playful organ as the song picks up pace. ‘Buck the Trend’ would be one obvious choice as a follow-up single. MANIC POP THRILLS

 

Much of the fun of Infinite Variety is to be had from identifying the echoes of song structures and sounds from fondly recalled discs of yesteryear: here a nod to XTC, there a soupcon of Elvis Costello And The Attractions. The Vox Continental organ that sweeps into the jerky joy of Buck the Trend is a fine example. It is also rich in the clever word-play of Thoms’ lyrics. THE GLASGOW HERALDMuch of the fun of Infinite Variety is to be had from identifying the echoes of song structures and sounds from fondly recalled discs of yesteryear: here a nod to XTC, there a soupcon of Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The Vox Continental organ that sweeps into the jerky joy of Buck the Trend is a fine example. It is also rich in the clever word-play of Thoms' lyrics, even (especially) as he has plundered a thesaurus for the middle eightMuch of the fun of Infinite Variety is to be had from identifying the echoes of song structures and sounds from fondly recalled discs of yesteryear: here a nod to XTC, there a soupcon of Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The Vox Continental organ that sweeps into the jerky joy of Buck the Trend is a fine example. It is also rich in the clever word-play of Thoms' lyrics, even (especially) as he has plundered a thesaurus for the middle eightMuch of the fun of Infinite Variety is to be had from identifying the echoes of song structures and sounds from fondly recalled discs of yesteryear: here a nod to XTC, there a soupcon of Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The Vox Continental organ that sweeps into the jerky joy of Buck the Trend is a fine example. It is also rich in the clever word-play of Thoms' lyrics, even (especially) as he has plundered a thesaurus for the middle eight

 

ROY MOLLER: New Download Single ANOTHER MAN’S GOD

 

The new single from Roy Moller follows his two critically acclaimed 2014, albums on Stereogram, One Domino and My Week Beats Your Year, The latter, a tribute to Lou Reed, was described a 'profoundly moving and inspirational' by Gus Ironside in his five-star Louder Than War review.  

 

Written with occasional collaborator Stevie Jackson (Belle and Sebastian), Another Man’s God first featured live in the studio on Moller’s BBC 6Music session for Marc Riley where Riley famously described Moller as 'Scotland’s best-kept secret.'

 

Also a member of Jesus, Baby! fronted by Davy Henderson (Fire Engines/Sexual Objects), Edinburgh-born Moller has five solo albums, and a debut collection of poetry - Imports published by Appletree Writers’ Press, to his credit.

 

Another Man’s God, as recorded by Moller in his hometown of Dunbar, combines skittering, rhythms, barbed lyrics and jagged guitar. Imagine a finesse-shredding Tom Verlaine gate-crashing the Bowie/Eno sessions for Earthling.

 

Get a short, sharp shock of skewed jungle pop! Download Another Man’s God from Stereogram from June 1st.

 

My Week Beats Your Year is a vital, important work that keeps alight the flickering flame of Reed’s intelligent vision. Profoundly moving and inspirational. 

10/10 Louder Than War, March 2015

A diverse LP from the acoustic strum of LP opener Capital City to the squalling guitars and celebratory organ of Captivity through the horn section on Under The Radar. As with One Domino what pulls the different elements together is Moller’s insistent melodic sense.
Manic Pop Thrills, October 2014


Roy has assimilated the blueprint but built the house himself. It’s a love letter to a friend or possibly a brother, it’s from the heart and the heart don’t lie.
Underdog Champions, August 2014.


There’s real wit in the lyrics, and steel guitar adds poignancy to the decrepit majesty of the title track.7/10.
Uncut, August 2014


The range of songs on Roy Moller’s new album One Domino travel through time, space and the arts, speaking of the past, from Edinburgh to Berlin, from architecture to painting with a lot of poetry…Each song a story, narrated by Roy Moller, depicts a varied universe with a gift for melodic creation and interpretation.
Piggledy Pop, April 2014


Perhaps the closest comparison would be a post-punk Dylan, spiked with the literate poetics of Lou Reed and Richard Hell. Following the recent devastating loss of Lou, there’s a vacancy for Poet Laureate of the misfits and outsiders; with One Domino- a strong contender for Album of the Year- Roy Moller has just staked his claim.
 9/10.
Louder Than War, April 2014

 



Brian Alben who is based in Georgia, USA.

Currently creating quite a stir on the US music scene having recently performed at the Legendary Awards plus a large number of festivals, and TV shows, Brian Alben now returns with his new single It's Over.
Details on how you can purchase this along with further information on Brian Alben can be found on his website www.brianalben.com or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/brianalben.  

Michael Winther (pronounced Winter) who is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Having previously been a guitarist with a number of different bands and artists, 2010 saw Michael Winther start up his own solo project, writing, recording and performing his own songs, the result being his debut EP To The Stars, followed by the album Orange In The Blue released in 2013.
Now being able to boast having over 400,000 followers on social media networks, this is likely to increase further with the release of a new track written for the Miss Universe Contest which will be performed in Denmark followed by the US later in the year, and a live tour around Europe in the autumn.  
Michael Winther's new EP Love, Joy & Pain will be released on 01 June and you can find further details on this along with more information on him by visiting his website www.michael-winther.com or you can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Winther/262151750195 

TOFFEES who are based in London, England.

After members Piers and Mj discovered their mutual love for Rickenbacker guitars when they met at a music workshop in 2011, the seeds for TOFFEES were sown.  
Taking their influences from classic acts such as The Beatles, The Who and The Cure, TOFFEES released their debut album Room With A View last year to much critical acclaim and are now in the process of writing and recording new material.
Described as having an edgy rock sound with classic pop sensibilities, you can find out more information on TOFFEES by visiting their website http://www.toffeesofficial.co.uk or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toffeesofficial

Shine, which is due for release July 31, is a collection of brand new songs exploring the theme of light, shade and survival, through what the album producer, and renowned folk musician in his own right, Reg Meuross describes as Jess’s ‘magical voice and exceptional and truly innovative songwriting talent’.

It’s not easy to stand out in today’s music industry, but Jess has a highly original style has been noticed: “Soulful, strong and utterly engrossing” says Mick Tems, Folk Wales, and  “uniquely and obliquely original” Rock’n’Reel R2.

There are some fascinating female characters in these songs: ‘Billy Tipton’s Waltz’ tells the tale of a jazz musician in the 1930s who spent her entire life posing as a man, in order to be treated as an equal amongst her male counterparts. ‘New Amsterdam’ tells the ghostly tale of Olive Thomas lived a wild life and now haunts the New Amsterdam Theatre. She had managed to control everything around her through her womanly wiles and when she died the New Amsterdam went into ruins with her.  ‘Charley’s Song’ was inspired by a friend of Jess’s who is an officer in the army. 

Alongside these characters, Jess also brings us some more personal revelations ‘Wrong Shade of Blue’ and country style heartbreak ‘Shackles and Chains’, and tales of love, shining against the odds.

Jess delivers her songs with a unique and gorgeous voice, and subtle arrangements on guitar, baritone uke & shruti box, revealing a maturity that belies her youth, yet allowing her vulnerability to shine through. 

The album line up:

JESS VINCENT Vocals, Guitar, Shruti Box, Ukelele 

REG MEUROSS Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Harmonica


MARCEL ROSE Guitar, Electric Guitar 

PETE WILLIS Bass


GRAHAM BROWN Drumkit, Cahon


BETH PORTER Cello


MIKE COSGRAVE Piano, Organ, Accordians, Trumpet


SIMON EDWARDS Bass (Shine)


DOMINIC BAILEY Drumkit/Percussion (Shine) 

"Jess Vincent is a name that should become as familiar on the lips as the wind is upon the trees” Fatea Records. 



DEEPSHADE Launch Free Download Debut Single
  
Wigan’s (UK) psychedelic fused alternative/rock outfit ‘DeepShade’ announce the release of their free download debut single ‘Tattoo’.
 
Taken from their forthcoming first album ‘Everything Popular Is Wrong’ – founding members David Rybka (vox/guitar), Tom Doherty (bass) and Paul Barlow (drums) premiere an insight in to the musical world of DeepShade - and it is one that deeply resonates with a cohesion of sounds inspired by a range of influences such as QOTSA, Beck, Nirvana, The Doors, Led Zeppelin and Alice In Chains etc. 
  
Along with establishing a loyal following across the North of England on the strength of their live shows, Deepshade have gained early airplay support from BBC Introducingand a plethora of alternative radio stations within the UK, EU and USA. Despite only a relatively short period of time together as a creative unit, Deepshade were soon to be recognised as one of the Hot Top Tenunsigned British bands to check out, by The Guardian (UK newspaper). 
  
Featuring UK alternative model Jasmine Barnett - check out the Video Single for 'Tattoo' www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxDg19d6JPs
 



Tuesday 19 May 2015

Tuesday Jukebox ..19/5/15

We have had so much amazing music over the last few week we decided to do a two hour show to put the spotlight on all this music . 2 hours no guest hardly any JC much more music ! 
Oh and why not listen to the show via the nice new shinny Station app




Playlist -
John Graham - roll the dice 
Adam hear the sea -Sorrow 
Serena -Dream 
Martina -Diva 
Rat face Lewey -Dead in the Ground 
Gooding -Hell to Pay 
New Bays -Reckless 
Craymo -Be myself 
Mirage Box -Juarez
War is mad -John Pugsley FT jake basten ( 50% of profits going to Oxjam through reverbnation's music for good)

Featured Album -Forest Floor Pirates 
Juillan Langer - through the door 
Invisible Yogis 

Caught in a crossfire -Legacy 
Mani Sorri -Lost love 
In search of the sun -The world is yours 
The Graveltones -Never gonna let you go 
Playing Mars -Burning desire
The Gorgeous Chans -Marina & I 
Youth Club -Breath 
Berenice Scott -Walls cave in 
Yo -Shake it 
Court Royal -Watch yourself 
Night Dials -I'll sleep when I die 
Street Party in soho -17 
Shooze -Minimum wages 
Yes sunshine -All day today 

Featured Artist -Samuel Ford 
Feel this love 
London 

Beacon fire -
Daffodil 

Jelli -Nun of it







Info -
tropical debut indie single for you from a hotly tipped young Nottingham based band, The Gorgeous Chans.

The band have already had support from BBC Introducing's Tom Robinson and a live recording broadcast by Huw Stephens on Radio 1 from their Bestival set. 

 

'Marina & I' is coming out on June 29th.

 

It's dance-ably nostalgic and summery with gorgeous harmonies and brass- 





Samuel Ford
"London"
"Ballet"
"Feel This Love"
"For Her"
IMPACT DATE 28TH JUNE 2015

Introducing London based songwriter Samuel Ford, originally hailing from medieval Sussex cinq port of Rye.  With his childhood spent immersed in music & playing cello in his local orchestra, it was when he turned 15 that he picked up his first guitar and that was it Samuel also plays double bass, piano, keyboards and writes, arranges & notates all his own music. His first homemade release was'The Storm' which picked up quite a few plays purely on it's own merit. The OneEP release has already gained early support on XFM via plays and a session with John Kennedy & daytime play on theJo Good Show, with a debut spin for 6 Music courtesy of the Tom RobinsonShow.  The reviews for the release have also been pretty phenomenal too :-).

Shooze
Classified EP 
Gospel Oak Records
Lead Tracks: 'Minimum Wages' and 'Cruel Love' 
Please note that the radio edits are clean but the original tracks contain expletives

Available now on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id971337236

'Classified' is the new EP from Shooze, a three-piece ska-punk band from Redditch, West Midlands, UK.
Members Jon Kings (lead vocals/guitar), Ryan Kings (vocals/bass),
and Ricky-Lee Cooper (drums) describe their music a hybrid of seventies' ska, punk & reggae, saying "We're bringing the best raw 70's street vibes back to life with a modern groove. Its all about a raw live sound, back to basics real band music like it should be heard & experienced live.

The bands musical influences include The Police, The Clash, The Specials
and UB40. The reggae vibe has always been big in their home area of the
Midlands, UK and provides a major influence on their sound and style.

Shooze have recently supported eighties' icon, Adam Ant, on his 'Dirk Wears
White Sox' tour, having previously supported him twice already after being
hand-picked by Adam Ant himself. Shooze, formerly New Killer Shoes, have
also toured with the likes of Brad, Adam Ant, Kids In Glass Houses and My Passion. The band featured on the Kerrang! Breakthru Tour 2011 and have
played festivals such as Birmingham ArtsFest, Strawberry Fields, and
Download.

Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and Brad (a good friend of Jons after they
toured Europe together in 2012) has tipped Shooze for big things, describing
their sound as having a pumping groove and a great direction.
Live reviews are nothing but glowing with the band putting hugely exciting shows wherever they play.
 
"You know youre onto a winner when you dont want the support act to
finish. Four hugely likeable lads with plenty to say and talent to make it
relevant. Bravo."
Bristol 365
 
"Theres a common misconception that punk music is a bit of a mess
and its not technically sound but actually thats not true...Shooze
proved that they were musically capable throughout the evening, which
puts that myth to bed."
Amy Rutter, blogger

Shooze instantly impressed the crowd with their this-probablyshouldnt-
work-at-all,-but combination of eighties sounding reggae
rhythms and filthy rockn'roll Integrating a couple of covers amidst their
set, the Redditch group have finely honed the art of pleasing their target
audience...Shooze revelled in their time under the stage lights, whilst the
crowd revelled in the music they performed.
Counteract Magazine


Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/shoozemusic
https://twitter.com/shoozeband
https://soundcloud.com/shooze-1
https://instagram.com/shoozeband
http://www.shoozemusic.co.uk/
https://itunes.apple.com/album/id971337236
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZImfyz5Unhb07KgR4T9YNQ

Upcoming Gigs:
May 9th - Birmingham O2 Academy - Supporting Modern Minds
Yes Sunshine
No No No 
Mint 400 Records, 
25 May 2015
"A twin guitar assault that's very reminiscent of early Strokes" 
NME Feb 2015

Yes Sunshine originally formed in spring 2013 to commemorate the passing of a close friend, but the five piece went from strength to strength, officially hitting the scene in May 2013 with their intriguing blend of indie, rock, and punk influences.
 
Throughout 2013 the group toured the UK and Ireland extensively, taking in gigs in notable venues such as The Dublin Castle and The Shed along with a headline show at The 100 Club, an appearance at Manchester's Ethihad Stadium and two packed out shows at The Great Escape Festival.
Support slots have seen the band playing with Pete Doherty, Royal Blood, Zane Lowe, Yuck, The Enemy and The View.
 
The band released their first single in January 2014, and with it came airplay from BBC Radio 1, XFM, and Amazing Radio as well as a feature in the NME. Stations across the world picked up on the track meaning it reached seventeen different countries.

The release of 'No No No' follows BBC Introducing selecting Yes Sunshine as band of the month for Feb 2015.
 
Social Networks:

Upcoming Gigs: 
9th May: Dublin supporting The Primitives
14th - 16th May: The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
22nd - 24th May: Lechlade Festival with Status Quo
 
Old House Playground
The Great Escape EP 
Horus Music 
22 June 2015

Lead Tracks: Polite Fiction, All Day Today

Old House Playground is a three piece contemporary blues/alt-rock band with roots in the songwriting culture of traditional Greek folk music.
 
In 2009, Tryfon Lazos (vocals, guitars) and Andreas Venetantes (drums, percussion) together with bass player Conor Loughran moved from Athens to Manchester to experiment with new musical paths and forms of expression.

Inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, Django Reinhardt, Nick Cave and Greek artists Psarantonis, and Marcos Vamvakaris together with analog sounds and street musicianship, Old House Playground met producer/musician Chris Evans, with whom they would record their first album God Damn That Gold. A couple of months before the recordings took place, Conor left the band, with Tryfon and Andreas continuing as a duo. The album was released in June 2012 by the independent label Evening Economies/Fat Bob Records and accompanied by an extended UK tour. From working mens clubs and mainstream pubs to the Dalston hipster playground, the response was overwhelming.
 
Off the back of the vibe, Sugar House production approached the band in 2013, offering to produce an EP, and develop the band. While recording with Sugar House, Factory Records' first signing Vini Reilly became a fan and a good friend of the band, seeking to co-write with Tryfon and Andreas. This collaboration brought Old House Playground and Vini Reillys Durutti Column together at the Chorlton Arts Festival in May 2014, curated by Dave Haslam where the band were hugely appreciated by their Manchester audience. Later that night Tryfon sang onstage with Vini for the Durutti Columns first Manchester performance for five years.
 
Spring 2015 finds the band busy with new projects, plans and musical perspectives. Jago Furnas moved from London to Manchester to join the band in September and his musicality has proved inspiring. Sugar Houses production has also been key in moving forward. The new EP, to be released 22nd June, is the result of this ongoing commitment, and strips down the bands sound. Melodies are more exposed, there is a fluency to the bands work, old boundaries have been broken, and new forms created. Parallel to these sessions, Old House Playground have been working with Oscar winning music producer Clive Martin (David Byrne, The Last Emperor) composing the musical score for Barney Spenders documentary The Road to Sparta. The film depicts competitors running the 246 km race from Athens to Sparta, and Old House Playgrounds urgent Cretan rhythms and driving rebetiko provide an evocative soundtrack.The film is scheduled to be premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2016.
 

"Nick Drake channels Elvis singing to a Tarentino film score powerful and addictive!" 
Nick Tann, Is This Thing On - Independent Music Podcast


"Old House Playground have managed to capture the real essence of blues and given it their own spin, resulting in an uncomplicated piece of music thats surely far too fattening for your soul. Nevertheless, I heartily recommend this indulgence."
Ciaran Stewart, We Close Tonight

They've got the deep, gravelly lo-fi blues with a bit of old-time swing and rockabilly on the side - imagine a pared down Bedlam Six fronted by a young hybrid of Jack White and Nick Cave. His lyrics are dark, twisted stories with a certain literary flair
Cath Aubergine, Manchester Music

"Tryfon Lazos is an extremely talented singer who writes far better songs in his second language than most people could ever hope to write in their native tongue.
He and percussionist Andreas Venetantes, have traveled through Europe like Medieval troubadours, and as if in punishment for their sins, have ended up here... "In this land, the sun never shows""
Ursula Ackah, Mancky Magazine

"Lazos has an impressive voice and his guitar work is fine, clean and very much of the idiom. The music is inherently sexy with a steamy southern states sound."
Bob Osborne, Bob's Aural Delights, Salford CityRadio


Upcoming Gigs:
6 June - Tiger Lounge, Manchester
18 June - Gullivers, Manchester (this is the launch party for the EP)
Doors open at 19:30 and vinyls of the EP will be available, four days before the official release date. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1175494179143056/
19 June - Ship and Anchor, Southport
23 June - Bristol
24 June - Paper Dress - London


Social Links:
http://www.oldhouseplayground.net/

https://soundcloud.com/oldhouseplayground
https://www.facebook.com/oldhouseplayground
https://twitter.com/OldHousePlay


Night Dials
Ive Done More Things / Ill Sleep When I Die 
Ciao Ketchup Recordings
Night Dials Release Double A Side Single 'I've Done More Things' and 'I'll Sleep When I Die'

Many bands are born of a defining eventan epic studio session, an inspiring shared event, a prescient record producer. Night Dials almost went down the road of predictable narratives. Almost. The band recorded their first song 'Ive Done More Things' under the direction of Liam Watson at his legendary Toe Rag Studios. His studio, decked out with pre-1969 equipment, is where Night Dials got their brains humming with the jangle and crackle of decades past. But the five-piece band realized they had no money, had to stop recording at the studio, and crawled into the shadows, back where they belong.

Thats when Night Dials truly coalesced, ditching studio sophistication for a dingy cellar in a London pub. A horrendous looking joint in a nicer part of town, the sort of place at which British royalty slept with escorts in a bygone era. ?There, Night Dials continued the British tradition of squalid revelry. In the literal underground of London, they perfected their nascent freak recipe of rock, equal parts garage and psychedelic. The band didnt have the fancy studio equipment Watsons studio boasted, but they had rattling wine bottles and kegs aplenty, all lining the walls of their shadowy music laboratory. The recordings that followed combined the primitive beats and pop hooks of the early Stones with the tripped out vibrations of the West Coast psychedelic scene... all drenched in an old school reverb reminiscent of anything found on a Pebbles compilation. ?And so, amid the dingy bottles and barrels, Night Dials began a DIY makeover of 60s pop.

Historical connections and corrections coagulate in their recordings, creating something undeniably new but utterly familiar. The tangled past presses through the London minds of these cunning pop mavens, who twist all the sounds of yesteryear with an ear to the future and the forbidden.


"A band to look out for in the coming year"
Pigeons and Planes

"A dollop of Velvets, Mary Chain swagger and early Spiritualized vocals"  Shindig! Magazine


Social Links:
http://nightdials.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nightdials
https://twitter.com/nightdials
https://soundcloud.com/nightdials
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbs-HaYxMrtslYs2UDUhdA
https://www.bandsintown.com/NightDials
http://www.ciaoketchuprecordings.com/


Court Royal – ‘Watch Yourself’
Court Royal are a Liverpool/London based four piece who specialise in funk and soul laden pop, earning comparisons to the likes of Bruno Mars, Prince, Jamiroquai, Maroon 5 and George Clinton.

Bernice Scott - ‘Walls Cave In’
Born in Paris, France but now based in London, Berenice Scott is the talented product of a truly bohemian upbringing. A professional session musician specialising in the commercial pop world, her independent, improvisational spirit grew from early days as a pianist.
 
With a songwriting style driven by a love of piano, Berenice Scott’s album ‘Polarity’ consistently provides excellent tracks from top to tail, including stunning singles such as ‘Walls Cave In’ – a beautifully building ballad which calls to mind the blended subtleties and pop sensibilities of Sarah McLachlan  and Vanessa Carlton:
 
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhQZg32q7XY
 
Yo
Currently based in New Orleans – the birthplace of soul and jazz – Yo are a rock band not afraid to go against the grain. After travelling the globe and making homes in various corners of the USA and Europe, the music and songwriting draws upon a wealth of inspirations and tales from the road.
 
The latest single taken from the album will be the hard hitting, punk laced track ‘Shake It’ – dripping in punchy bass-lines, quasi-spoken vocals and a distinctly trippy sensibility.
 
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIsn5cQpI9Y



Maini Sorri is a Swedish Finnish singer, musician and songwriter living in Sweden.

Maini's new 2 new singles Lost Love andLost Love (Dance Remix) will be released on June 15th 2015Brian Lanese, a three time Emmy Award Winner and Grammy Nominee from Los Angeles found Maini's music on internet, wrote a message and wished to produce her next records. Brian Lanese is the singer, writer and producer of 5 time 1st round ballot Grammy Nominated rock band Permanent AbilityMark Twain is his famous ancestor.



Breathe.

The track had its first ever airplay on BBC Radio One, as Huw Stephens announced that they will be playing Radio One Big Weekend's Introducing Stage!

The summer is set to hold exciting things for the Southend-on-Sea boys, as Breathemakes the perfect summer anthem.

Much like the lovechild of Two Door Cinema Club and Phoenix (with a dash of early Tokyo Police Club, perhaps as the cool uncle), they come packaged with refreshing and fun guitar licks abound that's destined to put a smile on your face” – The 405

                                                                                                           

“Be sure to keep an eye out for Youth Club - their seaside-y indie-pop will be almost impossible to ignore” - Bring The Noise ‘Ones to Watch 2015’

 

“Energizing, imaginative, refreshing and simply damn right brilliant - the quartet from Southend-on-Sea are destined for a bright future” - IAmMusicTV

 

In March '15, four piece band Youth Clubunleashed their self –produced EP Brothers, after the phenomenal response of their single People, the lad’s from Southend-on-Sea are gearing up to release Breathe - the second take from the bands sophomore EP.

 

Released via Lab Records (Fort Hope, Young Kato), Breathe made its national debut last week on BBC Radio 1 with Huw Stephens; marking the start of a massive summer for the lads.

Announced to play the BBC Introducing Stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Youth Club will be travelling from festival to festival drawing in crowds with their feel good tunes.

 

Receiving support from the likes of The 405, TMRW Mag, Amazing Radio, BBC introducing, Radio 1, 6 Music & Sunday Brunch, Youth Club’s crisp, dance orientated pop is set to be the sound track to Summer 2015!  

 

CONNECT WITH YOUTH CLUB:

 

Website: http://www.weareyouthclub.co.uk/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/weareyouthclub

Twitter: http://twitter.com/weareyouthclub

Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/weareyouthclub

Vevo: http://bit.ly/YouthClubVevo

You Tube:https://www.youtube.com/user/weareyouthclub



Mirage Box who are based in Orlando, USA.

Described as being a celebration for the great songwriting and music production of the artist heyday of the late 60's and throughout the 70's, Mirage Box is a creative collaboration between prolific songwriter and lyricist Nick Coppola, and multi instrumentalist, audio engineer and music producer Chris Capozza.
With an aim to create soundscapes, painting scenes with music that takes listeners on journeys, you can find out more information on Mirage Box including details on how you can purchase their new single Juarez, by visiting www.facebook.com/MirageBoxOfficial

Bucks / Birmingham based five-piece, New Bays are set to release a new EP on their own Versic Records imprint on the 25th of May 2015.

The ‘Reckless’ EP’, recorded at Liscombe Park studios in Buckinghamshire with producer Pete Waterman, is available as a digital download and features four brand new tracks including the lead track and live favourite ‘Reckless’



Craymo who is based in Florida, USA.

Taking the name Craymo from a nickname given to him whilst working as a DJ at a radio station in up state New York , Craymo is now beginning to create a huge buzz on the US music scene.

Described as combining guitar driven modern Rock with Dance to bring forth a unique Pop/Punk sound that cannot be explained, Craymo’s music has already been licensed for films and games in the short period it has been made available.  In addition to this, he is also being played on a number of radio stations in the US , Germany and Australia with more expected to follow.  

Craymo's new single, Be Myself was nominated for Best Pop Song in the 2014 Hollywood Music In Media Awards and was also a finalist for Best Pop Song in the 2014 Right Out TV Awards and you can find further details on this along with information on how you can purchase Craymo’s material by visiting www.craymo.com or you can follow him on  Facebook at www.facebook.com/craymomusic



Saturday 16 May 2015

The one when JC met O'Shea & O'Gaukrodger 16/5/15

Few shows off and back with a totally new playlist and my guests comedy with duo O'Shea & O'Gaukrodger Doing some live sketches ...its was great !!! 

Listen again here -
https://m.soundcloud.com/osheaogaukroger/oo-on-jackson-coopers-riveria-showcase

Guest info -

FB page -https://m.facebook.com/OsheaOgaukroger?tsid=0.42850549961440265&source=typeahead

Playlist -

Monster Jaw -Feel it 
Two skies -Feel 
Blacklist Union-Alive n well smack in the middle 
The berefoot Bandit -Polly 
Annie may adams -Brick by brick 
John Agu -Candid Camera 
Follow the lion -Candy and gravity 
Ben Montague -Brick into paradise 
Belle Roscoe -Gun to my head 
Matinee -All the Good fellas 
Tess of the circle -Can't get over you 
Veridia -Furious love 
Black -Ashes of angles 
Loom -Bleed on me 
Tom Bright -Skint Love 
Callum Wright -123
Christine - Ben -ameh -My daddy 
The Landed -She 
Czech mate -it's you 

Why Panic -World of true love 
Dalimore -Higher 
Empire Signal -Like a rolling stone 
Lights that charge -voices 
Sandy Kilpatrick -Your love is a weapon 
Skarlett Riot -Divide us 
Billy bottle & the multiple -the power 


Jc's  big sound of the week -
Czech Mates -It's you 

Panic island -City screams 
Rock star frame -she's hot
The hard kiss -strange moves 

Feature Artist -The Blowouts 
Leading Lady 
Peace Talks 

Sylon -Sunrise 
Young Romance -Never learn 
Meadowiark -Fly 

Featured EP -Beacon fire 

One 






Info 
John Agu who is based in London, England.

Having already had previous success through tracks being played on national radio, John Agu now returns with the new trackCandid Camera.
Released through Joe-boy Productions, you can listen to the track by visiting:


Blacklist Union with their new single "Alive n Well Smack in the Middle of Hell
Their 4th album "Back to Momo" comes out in June and according to Doug Goldstein, the former Guns n Roses manager is “The best record that I've heard since ‘Appetite For Destruction’ 
released on May 11th 


Tom Bright to Release Debut Double A-Side

Single 'Skint Love/Local Bike'

Berlin-born, Derbyshire-raised Tom Bright is set to release his debut Double A-Side Single 'Skint Love/Local Bike’

Tom has performed on stage with Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), and counts British music icons Mick Jones (The Clash) and Johnny Marr (The Smiths) amongst his fans. His distinct, definitive voice soars through in his catchy-as-a-cold, punchy songs, best described as 'grit-pop'. Tom will be celebrating the launch of 'Skint Love/Local Bike' with a release show at Rough Trade West, Portobello Road on 2nd May 2015, just before heading out to Venice to play the opening of Mick Jones’ ‘Rock and Roll Public Library’ Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia.

He just returned home from his first European Tour, and in February this year, he played an exclusive show for Dr Martens to launch their Spring/Summer Collection. He also recorded a BBC Introducing Session with Dean Jackson on The Beat in March.


Official Website: http://tombright.co.uk

Official Facebook Page: http://facebookcom/tombrightmusic

Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/tombrightmusic

Official Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/tombrightmusic



Sheffield's Two Skies with their new single Feel?  It's released on May 11th.

Soaring vocal and big drums'' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

"They deal in bass-heavy, freak-out friendly reveries with their sights set on the stratosphere" Q MAGAZINE

They have live dates coming up in Middleton, Barnsley, Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester... (info on the Soundcloud page)


1.2.3 is the most ridiculously infectious slice of uplifting summery pop in years.

 

It’s the debut release from Callum Wright and showcases his unique Island pop style, a fusion of his native Barbados’ love of reggae and soca with the mainstream pop he grew up listening to on the radio.  

 

Callum Wright – ‘1.2.3’ 

Released: 21st June


Ben Montague: impassioned songwriter, crowd-pleasing touring artist and acclaimed custom guitar business co-owner, has penned his most lyrically raw and moving, anthemic and beautifully produced second album ‘Back Into Paradise’,  released on 15thJune, through Absolute via Universal.

 

The first single is announced as title track “Back Into Paradise” which is also released on the 15th June.


Empire Signal 

They're from Manchester and have a new (self titled) e.p. out on May 25th  - and Like a Rolling Stone is the lead track.


Syion who is based in London, England.

Having started his music career by DJing on saucepan lid decks and wooden spoon pick-ups in the back garden aged 5, long before he knew what a DJ was, Syion later solidified his love of music by swapping his bike for a broken keyboard and entered the world of song writing.
After fronting a number of bands, Syion decided to don an acoustic and go solo, the result being his debut EP Carousel.  
Details on how you can purchase this along with further information on Syion can be found on his website www.syion.co.uk 

Christine Ben-Ameh who is based in London, England.

Described as having a sound that is a profound combination of Alternative Soul, and RnB, with a twist of mild Pop delivered with powerful emotional vocals, Christine Ben-Ameh has come a long way in her musical career since winning a national music reality TV show in Nigeria in 2008.
Now based in London where she has collaborated with a number of acts and performed at various established venues, it is likely you will be hearing more from Christine Ben-Ameh very soon following the release of her single My Daddy.
Further information on Christine Ben-Ameh including details on how you can purchase her material can be found on her website www.christinebenamehofficial.com or you can follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/christinebenamehofficial

Tess of The Circle

It's called Love Is The Drug That You Crave and it's already picking up national radio airplay as we speak. It's released on May 25th 


The Landed 

The new single is called "She" and it's out on May 25th from their forthcoming e.p. which follows in July.

VERIDIA who are based in Nashville, USA.

Taking their name from the Latin word 'Veritias' and the English word 'Veridical', VERIDIA are a young group of artists whose experiences and stories live through their vulnerable lyrics and passionate music.
Having formed in 2013, the band has quickly gained an ever growing fan base through high profile gigs across the US, and the release of their debut EP Inseparable which has received much chart success and to date has sold over 25,000 units worldwide.  
Described as being a unique fusion of alternative rock and electronic elements, you can find out more information on VERIDIA including forthcoming gigs dates and how you can purchase their EP on their website www.veridiamusic.com or you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/veridiamusic 


BLACK

 

Liverpool-born Colin Vearncombe is probably best known for his legendary hits ‘Wonderful Life’ and ‘Sweetest Smile’, but Black (Colin’s musical nom de plume) has released more than 10 studio albums as well as several live albums in the past 25 years.

 

Now he’s back with ‘Blind Faith’, his first album of new material in over 6 years.  The album is co-written with long-time musical sparring partner Calum MacColl (son of Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl and brother of Kirsty), and produced by the legendary Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile, Prefab Sprout).  Colin explains: “Calum Malcolm has produced some of my all-time favourite artists and I’m immensely flattered that he’s working with us on the new album.  He’s also a great personality to have in the studio.”

 

Intensely emotional songs, richly arranged and recorded with a superb band of A-list musicians, are delivered in Colin’s trademark rich smoky vocals.  The result is set to become a modern classic ‘Black’ album that will delight his longstanding fans as well as engaging a wider audience of fans of artists such as Nick Drake, Scott Walker, Rumer, Robert Palmer and the Pet Shop Boys.

 

The album was made with the help of a crowd-funding campaign.  Colin always enjoys communicating with his audience and this campaign has intensified the conversation.  Exclusive offers, ‘behind the scenes’ footage and regular updates have brought artist and audience closer together via a genuinely interactive process.

 

The past two years have seen Black complete several European and Russian concerts and TV appearances, three UK tours and a guest performance in the Moscow Olympic Stadium in front of 24,000 people. “Music is always about communication and touring for me is an up close, personal experience that’s often as much about the audiences as it is about me,”says Colin.

 

‘Blind Faith’ will be released in June 2015 and will be followed by tours in the UKEuropeand beyond.

 

UK Tour Remaining May Dates:

 

1st May  Bath, Chapel Arts

3rd May  Cheltenham, Tithe Barn Bishops Cleeve

7th May  Southampton, Joiners

8th May  London, Under the Bridge

9th May  Windlesham, The Theatre

 

Online Links:

Website - http://www.colinvearncombe.com/

YouTube –http://www.youtube.com/colinvearncombe

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackakacolinvearncombe

Twitter - @cvblack

Pledge campaign: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/black/

 

MATINEE

 

Matinée are a four piece indie band hailing from Italy, based in London who release stunning new single All The Good Fella’s via Neon Tetra this month.

 

A clutch of radio support was secured in 2014. High profile supporters included XFM(played single on Danielle Perry’s show, XFM Scotland and Carl Barat is already a fan of the band, saying about them "A accomplished Italian answer to the indie music of the Naughties, focussing on all the best bits, Ferdinand, Cribs, Coral et al… Boss." 

 

They have also been described by Chris Geddes from Belle and Sebastian as “Anthemic indie rock with electronic flourishes. Hints of Franz Ferdinand and the Britpop era abound". The band also featured in Loaded Magazine and have been added to the Rockaway Beach line up as well as being invited to support Belle & Sebastian in Italy.

 

The photogenic indie foursome are big news in their native Italy.Their 2014 single Missing Pieces of a Jigsaw made the Italian national Top 20 and was Track of the Day on Gig Slutz. The video was also selected for UK wide video promotion via the in store video Jukebox’s at Topman.

 

A whirlwind twelve months for the band has seen their social media pages explode and followers and fans await the photogenic foursome to be hailed as the new indie kings.

 

The  band are named  after  Scotland’s  very  own  Franz  Ferdinand’s  hit  song ‘Matinee’ and struck ap a friendship with the band after  supporting  them  in  Italy.  Our Mediterranean friends well and truly embraced the band the support gigs lead to live offers from some major venues around Italy not to mention some huge radio support. UK support has come from NME,  Q  and  Jim  Gellatly  of  XFM  Scotland  /  Amazing  radio  is  an  official fan.  Matinee  were  nominated  for  Best  International  Act  on  Amazing  Radio  Awards  show  and also  played  live  at  the uber cool  Station  Sessions  at  Kings  Cross  London.

 

Matineé have  played  live  at  many  key  London  venues  including  Death  Disco (Creation  Records; Alan  McGee’s  night),Jubilee  (Carl  Barats  night)  and the  100  Club.  Last  year  they  played  at the  Un Altro   Festival in Milan   opening   for The   Lumineers   and   Daughter,   other   support   slots   include Mystery  Jets,  The  Futureheads ,  and

British  Sea  Power.

 

Links : www.matineeband.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thematineeband

Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/MatineeBand

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Matineeband

 

Label Fb Page: www.facebook.com/NeonTetraRecords

 

Clarice from Switzerland. 

Following on from her much acclaimed debut album, The Words Of A Love Song, Clarice now returns with her new single, Can't Get Over You which is now available to purchase through all major download stores.
Described as having earthy, soulful sounds of character with cool beats which cannot be squeezed into a standard Pop-drawer, you can find more information on Clarice by visiting her website www.clarice.ch or you can follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/claricevoice 

You can listen to her new single and video for Can't Get Over You at:



John Agu who is based in London, England.

Having already had previous success through tracks being played on national radio, John Agu now returns with the new trackCandid Camera.
Released through Joe-boy Productions, you can listen to the track by visiting:


Los Angeles hard rockers Blacklist Union with their new single "Alive n Well Smack in the Middle of Hell

Their 4th album "Back to Momo" comes out in June and according to Doug Goldstein, the former Guns n Roses manager is “The best record that I've heard since ‘Appetite For Destruction’ 


Two Skies with their new single Feel?  It's released on May 11th.


Tom Bright to Release Debut Double A-Side

Single 'Skint Love/Local Bike'

Berlin-born, Derbyshire-raised Tom Bright is set to release his debut Double A-Side Single 'Skint Love/Local Bike’

Tom has performed on stage with Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), and counts British music icons Mick Jones (The Clash) and Johnny Marr (The Smiths) amongst his fans. His distinct, definitive voice soars through in his catchy-as-a-cold, punchy songs, best described as 'grit-pop'. Tom will be celebrating the launch of 'Skint Love/Local Bike' with a release show at Rough Trade West, Portobello Road on 2nd May 2015, just before heading out to Venice to play the opening of Mick Jones’ ‘Rock and Roll Public Library’ Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia.

He just returned home from his first European Tour, and in February this year, he played an exclusive show for Dr Martens to launch their Spring/Summer Collection. He also recorded a BBC Introducing Session with Dean Jackson on The Beat in March.

 

If you’re interested in playing Tom’s catchy new tunes, or arranging an interview, please do get in touch!

 

'Skint Love/Local Bike' Rough Trade Pre-Order Link (includes biography): http://bit.ly/1DNIoNP

Official Website: http://tombright.co.uk

Official Facebook Page: http://facebookcom/tombrightmusic

Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/tombrightmusic

Official Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/tombrightmusic



Ben Montague: impassioned songwriter, crowd-pleasing touring artist and acclaimed custom guitar business co-owner, has penned his most lyrically raw and moving, anthemic and beautifully produced second album ‘Back Into Paradise’,  released on 15thJune, through Absolute via Universal.

 

The first single is announced as title track “Back Into Paradise” which is also released on the 15th June.