Saturday 31 October 2015

The one when JC met The Ben Robey Band , Tenek & Bob Dee 31/10/15

What a jam pack show that was . We talked to Ben & Ben from the Ben Robey Band .Geoff & Steve from Tenek came by the studio with an exclusive track from the bands new Album . Oh and we had Bob Dee live on the phone from New York City with yet another wild exclusive ! 


Thanks guys ace show ! 

Bob Dee -



Ben Robey Band 



Playlist -

Return to the sun -Velvet Sky 
C4 -Go back 
Chris Linton -Wild card 
After the Apocalypse -Reborn 
Jimmy & the revolvers -The Morning Paper 
Downfall -Tenent 
Big Fat astronauts-White Gold 
Reigning Days -Friendly Fire  
Whitterquick -soliders 
Jc's Big Sound of the week -
Evenu -Drive 

Deep shade -The blood, the mud , the tears 
CHAPPO -Hang On 
Katy Lied -Black 

Featured Artist -Static Alice 
Sweet Nothings 
Speak Easy 
Lauren Barrett-Then & There 
All the king's Men -City Lights 
Maddigans-Start Again 
Tenek -What kind of friend 
Imitation of life 
Bob Dee with Petro -Socially Awkward 
Obsession 
Ben Robey Band -Devil woman 
I am coming back 
Love not a fighter 




Info -


Bob Dee with Petro New York City's premier rock band with a sound reminiscent of Cheap Trick, has developed a significant worldwide fan base, as well as selling CDs & Video's on all major internet sites worldwide. The band consists of Bob Dee (singer/guitarist), Alison Jones (bass) and Scott Campbell (drums). Their tireless schedule touring worldwide billed as "The international pop-star", Bob Dee has toured Japan, Europe, Canada and several East coast and west coast US tours, resonates well with fans.

The bands new EP "Pretty Things" will be released this year, through Mark Berry AMG/Universal Records, the lead off single “Socially Awkward” will be released along with a music video.

Bob DEE with Petro played a rockin set at SXSW Music Festival in Austin,Texas & Kansai Music Festival in Osaka, Japan, the band just released a film doc of the Japan tour!

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 & The New York Times.

Bob Dee with Petro radio playlist hitting the UK this year with Hit Single "Lips That Heal" off of "Up All Night" CD stations currently playing Petro include Dr. Johns Rock Surgery Show RockNAtion Radio and Kerrang Radio, Croydon Radio JAmes Whale show, Dunoon Radio, Tameside RAdio, Audio Grafiti, Brooklands radio and the DJ Yorkie show

 

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" (Bon Jovi, American Idol)

Petro's debut CD "Bullets and Bandaids" released on America's biggest hard rock label "PERRIS" records, Petro also featured in "bands on the rise" in "RELIX" magazine with single"WE ARE STARS" as a CD pullout. Bob Dee with Petro is also a charter member of "HorizonVUMusic", Paris, France where their new video "We Are Stars" premiered in Europe

Bob Dee scouted by Japan's Metal Guru "Masa Itoh" of "Burrn Magazine" "Dee is the next big thing"Masa Itoh" is also host of "Rock The Nation" radio Japan. Bob Dee also recorded with Legendary producer "Nick Blagona" (Deep Purple) at "Metalworks" studios in Toronto, Canada and at "The Sound Emporium" in Nashville.New Single "Lips That heal" mixed by "Eric Greedy"(Kelly Clarkson, Smashing Pumpkins) in Los Angeles, CA.  Film credits include 2 videos with director "Nigel Dick" (Britney Spears, Oasis) for Jimmy Barnes on Atlantic records and Spike Lee's Summer of Sam. Beg Borrow & Steel live at CBGB's by Lucas Films "Outta My Face" directed by Malasian director MoMo featured as top hit on Asian TV, 2 video's "We Are Stars" and "Mother Says" released in Europe on HorizonVUMusic, Paris, France.

 




unmistakable slogans, Brummy favourite, C4, announces a brand new E.P, ‘C4RAGE’, by dropping first track ‘Go Back’ featuring JME. 

As expected, the energy levels are high and the vibes are contagious as the old skool Garage elements whip around the 2-step beat, mixed with the Tetris sounding synths. C4 comes in on a wavy melodic tip before switching things up to a bouncy, fast paced flow as the first verse drops, showing his emcee talents. The ‘hook’ bears all meaning of the word as this belter has your head bopping along to the adjacent high and low notes as C4 switches it up again to remind us of his singing capabilities too. Make way for JME on verse 2 as things take a turn to the Grimier side before things ‘Go Back’ to C4 for the bouncing finale. 

Emerging in the UK scene with his single “Off Track”, C4 has keyed a niche for himself thanks to his distinctive sounds, ad-libs and slogans. UK legends, BBK and Artful (Dodger) have remixed his work and “Crazy Song” and “Night Is Young” both attracted the attention of major platforms including playlist support at BBC 1Xtra. The singer/emcee also has a close ally in the shape of older brother, DJ/Producer Preditah, with whom he often makes music and performs alongside. 

As an exceptional example of UK talent, the perfect home for the release of ‘C4RAGE’ has been found in the newly launched AKA Recordings, sister label to Channel AKA and the key TV platform for UK urban music and independent talent, it’s a match made in heaven, and judging by ‘C4RAGE’ then we’re sure you’ll be hearing a lot more from AKA Recordings and a lot more from C4! 






Return to the Sun -Velvet Sky 

The new e.p. is called ElevenFiftySeven and is released in December. They’ve got gigs coming up 


All The Kings Men were formed 12 months ago by Matthew Holland, Tino Caine and Ben Robinson. Growing up together against the backdrop of Manchester's vibrant and world renowned music scene they were quickly inspired to start making music spending time honing their skills by playing in various local bands. Matthew left for California, returning a year later with a lyric book and his Les Paul. Joining forces with Tino on bass and Ben on drums they recruited fellow musicians on the Manchester circuit to help them lay tracks and fine tune their sound. 

With influences including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and The Doors coupled with their unmistakable Manchester attitude, this is a band that stands out from its contemporaries. The trios live performances show they're a force to be reckoned with and, prolific songwriters, they have a catalogue of killer songs that just keeps growing.

Social Links:
http://ATKM.uk 
https://www.facebook.com/matthewhollandandallthekingsmen 
Video For 'Someday' - https://youtu.be/6gSsLiZ4KeQ

Purchase Links:
iTunes - https://itun.es/gb/Vjy59 
Spotify - https://play.spotify.com/album/3NAdLMsc9GPzlf1TcGWdUY 
Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0156IE5XS


Hailing from Wigan in the North West of England, Deepshade are quickly 
making new friends with their formidable grungy alternative-rock sound that 
takes from the fundamental elements of Nirvana, Queens Of The Stone Age, and 
Alice In Chains, as well as incorporating The Doors and even Beck. The UK 
noise beasts are poised to nationally release their debut album ‘Everything 
Popular is Wrong’, which is out Friday 25th September through all stores.
Formed in late 2013 by David Rybka (vocals/guitar), Tom Doherty (bass) and 
Paul Barlow (drums), the eclectic trio aspire to create a genuinely sonic 
experience that delivers something fresh to the British music scene. With an 
established loyal following throughout the North, cultivated by a flurry of 
explosive live shows, Deepshade have also gained airplay support from BBC 
Introducing and a plethora of alternative radio stations within the UK, EU 
and USA. In spite of being together for just short of eighteen months, the 
threesome have also been recognised by the broadsheet publication “The 
Guardian” as one of the ‘Hot Top Ten Unsigned British Bands To Check Out’.
The off-kilter rockers have recently signed to UK label/management ‘Ambicon 
Music Group’ and earlier this year they released a free debut download 
single ‘Tattoo’, which garnered accolades from Krank TV and rock media 
worldwide.
Deepshade now stride forward with their debut album “Everything Popular is 
Wrong”, recorded with producer John Kettle (Merry Hell, Moko, Tansads) and 
mastered by Fran Ashcroft (Spin Jupiter Spin, Gorillaz). The record is a 
call to arms for anyone who is absorbed by gritty rock akin to Kyuss and Led 
Zeppelin. Boasting ten colossal tracks, the album has some stellar 
highlights, from the opening snaring riff attack of ‘Time’, to the 
Nirvana/QOTSA-esque guile of ‘Lowlights’, through to the infectious angular 
assault of ‘Sad Sun’. With festival appearances and tours in the works, 
Deepshade are ready to take over
 
DEEPSHADE www.facebook.com/deepshadeuk
 
www.soundcloud.com/deepshademusic


Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK's most exciting emerging bands. When they're not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they're running a monthly club night in their home city of Liverpool as well as finding the time to champion up and coming talent on the scene.

 

Formed in early 2013, Jimmy & The Revolvers are Jay Rehm on Vocals & Acoustic Guitar, Jordan Wright on Vocals & Bass, Jimmy Moon on Electric Guitar and Ash Michael on Drums. Their debut AA side Aimees Song/Frosty released in June 2013 became a favourite talking point for the citys music bloggers and DJs who were drawn to the band's infectious melodies and harmonies.

More glowing reviews followed the release of their four track EP Sunday Morning on New Years Eve 2013, which gained airplay across the UK and was chosen as one of BBC 6 Musics Tom Robinsons Fresh Faves on his Fresh on the Net website in February 2014. Support slots with Ian Skelly (former The Coral), a brilliant performance at Liverpool Sound City 2014 and international airplay for their last single 'Whistle For My Love' added to the buzz around the band and led to them signing with Ugly Man Records, the label responsible for launching Elbow and I Am Kloot.

 

New Single 'The Morning Paper' boasts the infectious melodies, stunning harmonies and huge production we've come to expect from Jimmy & The Revolvers. The single was produced by Carlo Variola of Ocean Waves Productions and is included in Variola's 'Ocean Waves' album, a compilation of Liverpool bands.


A Side: The Morning Paper 
B Side: Drink & The Devil Blues (Live)

Tracks written by Jay Rehm, performed by Jimmy and The Revolvers. 

 

"Liverpool quartet channel golden-period Merseybeat with lashings of harmonies, strum, rattle and roll"

MOJO Magazine

 
"Jimmy & The Revolvers just might be at the forefront of a new Liverpool scene"
Backseat Mafia 

"It happened with the La's, Cast, Space and the Zutons who all had their own twist on the theme but now it's the turn of Jimmy & The Revolvers"
Listen With Monger
 

Social Links:
wwwjimmyandtherevolvers.com  
www.facebook.com/jimmyandtherevolvers
www.soundcloudcom/jimmyandtherevolvers
Twitter: @jimmy_revolvers

Soundcloud Links:
https://soundcloud.com/jimmyandtherevolvers/the-morning-paper
 
Soundcloud playlist for both tracks:


Live Dates:
31/10 Studio 2, Parr St single launch
07/11 Middlesbrough Spensleys Emporium (Diamond Dogs)
09/11 Rawtenstall Bacup Folk Club
13/11 Norwich The Birdcage
14/11 Great Yarmouth The Three Tuns 
21/11 Chester Telfords Warehouse
29/11 Manchester Gullivers 
04/12 Birmingham Actress and Bishop
05/12 Stockport The Blossoms
19/12 Doncaster awaiting venue name












Saturday 24 October 2015

The one when JC met Yazzy & Mr Tea time The Scribes 24/10/15



Thanks to Yazzy for doing a live acoustic session and also the Scribes front man for doing a spoof interview about their concept album were a message from the future lands in his email box . Musically it's a great album ! 


Yazzy -FB 


 Playlist -
Losing Victory-Dark Sun Rising 
VIVID VAGUE-Weep 
Tears in Rain -Stop to reach 
Youth Club -Pressure 
Luke Potter -Ready or Not 
Glass Giants -Up all night 
Amber Smith -Make me 
The iscatles -Aeon 
Japanese fighting Fish -U ain't gonna win this 
King no one -Philosophical 
Chantel McGregor-The Fever 
Sam Westaway -Live love life 
Exclusive -Big Fat Astronauts 
White Gold 

Diane Charlemagne -It's in your eyes ft Andy Rourke 
Sound bound 69 -What I am 
Elena Roxy Rose -Message in a bottle 

Jc's Big Sound of the week -
Joanna Clarke -He's my boy 
The Ben Robey Band -Sh takes me to the fight 
Casper -Hold on tight 
Downfall -The Tennent 

Featured Artist-New Daze 
Pop 
Sweet Release 

Featured Album -The Blowouts ( A Veteran of sorts ) 
Kill your Darlings 
Storm Chaser 

The Sctibes -
The Message 
The warning 
The Dust 
The Newworld 
The Facrory 







Info -

VIVID VAGUE - 'Weep' YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/_Hpj8wIf1XQ

2015 brought us Vivid Vague, a new 4 piece indie-noir/grunge-rock band from Devon. Fronted by the voice of Michelle Dilling, Guitars from Nathan Gregory, Adam Nickels on Bass and Simon Hodgkiss on Drums. Influences include Amy Winehouse, Muse, Royal Blood & Daughter to name a few.  They have drawn comparisons from anywhere between Siouxsie and the Banshees to Lana Del Rey.

The band's first summer of festivals led to them working with top producer John Cornfield (Muse, Supergrass, Stone Roses, Robert Plant) at the legendary Sawmills Studios in Cornwall on their debut recordings.  Favourites with Camden's prestigious Dublin Castle music venue, local radio stations backing them all the way, a growing fan base and a trail of festivals awaiting them, be sure not to miss out on seeing these guys live soon.

Their debut singles will be released through iTunes on Halloween and Bonfire Night 2015.  Listen To Vivid Vague  - 'Weep' here: https://youtu.be/_Hpj8wIf1XQ

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Luke Potter -
New single Ready Or Not 
out on October 30th on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify etc.. 

Since their debut single 'Runaway'  in 2013Glass Giants have received continual support from the likes of BBC Radio WalesAmazing Radio, Kerrang Radio & TVPunktastic and SubTV.  Over the past couple of years Glass Giants have built a loyal and dedicated live following, gracing the stages of some of the most iconic venues around the country as well as playing Wales' prestigious Swn festival alongside Chloe HowlWolf Alice and Everything Everything.

 


'It's In Your Eyes' is a slice of sophisticated urban soul featuring iconic Moss Side singer Diane Charlemagne (Moby, Urban Cookie Collective, Goldie) and Simon Wolstencroft, long term member of The Fall and Ian Brown's drummer.

On hearing the demo of the track, Andy Rourke, iconic bass player and member of The Smiths joined the collective to lay down some of his signature bass lines, underpinning the infectious melody. Strings come courtesy of ex-Elbow and I Am Kloot's Jote Osahn, making this a real Mancunian tour de force.

The track was produced by Mike Bennett (The Fall, Ian Brown, The Specials and Kim Fowley), arranged and engineered by Pete Booker (The Kinks, Justin Timberlake and East 17) and has been remixed by Youth who has produced a powerful Drum and Bass version of the track.

 

The Band:
Diane Charlemagne - Lead Vocal & Background Vocals
Andy Rourke - Bass
Simon Wolstencroft - Drums & Odyssey
Pete Booker - Jupiter 6 - Moog Voyager, Virus TI, Guitar & Background Vocals
Mike Bennett - Background Vocals, Guitar & VCS 3
Jote Osahn 5 String Violin
 

Credits:
Produced by Mike Bennett 
Co-produced by Pete Booker and Simon Wolstencroft
Recorded at Blueprint Studio, Salford
Andy Rourke Recorded in New York
 

Written by: 
Diane Charlemagne
Mike Bennett
Pete Booker
Simon Wolstencroft




Tears in Rain took their name from that climactic scene in Blade Runner Based in Barcelona, their music could be defined as a fusion of the spirit of sixties and seventies black Soul with the more metallic sounds of Prog and Desert rock. Throwing in further strokes of a more open jazz style, this blend of sounds gives them a distinct and identifiable personality. Their music is a testament to the group’s artistic compromise in the complex world of today, offering insights into the human condition, based on the ambiguities of their personal experience.


Youth Club are back with their INCREDIBLE new single, Pressure, making sure you keep their summer spirit as we get closer to winter.

The perfect follow up single to the success ofBreathe and People, so far Pressure has received nothing but praise following the Clash premier of the track. 

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Elena Roxy Rose is out to create a fresh new genre all of her own. Born and brought up in North London, Elena has always harboured a passion for music, winning over the likes of Juliette Ashby, choreographer for Kylie Minogue Marco White and Rolling Stones Producer Chris Kimsey who described her as ‘hard working, focused and dedicated.’

Elena crafted her album over 6 years in which time she mastered the art of producing alongside her already exceptional musical skills. Brass and big band music have always had a profound effect on Elena and years of playing in brass outfits has translated to a flowing brass section throughout the album. On top of this her musical theatre background inspired Elena to combine the rich vocals of the stage with traditional pop melodies giving her a distinct sound and edge.

‘Message in a Bottle’ the lead track of Elena’s upcoming album is a short, sharp pop hit. Combining traditional brass sections with electronic dance beats, Elena continues to demonstrate that she is fiercely independent and original.



An inspiration to many through her book ‘To Eat or Not To Eat’, Elena Roxy Rose hopes to channel the positive energy she has surrounded herself with into her upcoming album. Simplicity is key and her aspirations are ones of spreading love and enlightenment rather than the mainstream media promoted goals of swelled egos and material gain.

During the conception and production years of the album Elena overcame many of life’s inevitable struggles and her self-belief and constant faith in the power of music has resulted in a fantastic release with real meaning and scope. All the universal experiences that one goes through are woven into this superb collection of positive and upbeat original songs that enable the listener to get lost in a colourful paint box of emotions.

‘Message in a Bottle’ is out on November 23rd.

Links:

https://twitter.com/ElenaRoxyRose  

 





Tuesday 20 October 2015

The one when JC met Chantel McGregor & Sam Westaway 20/10/15

Thanks to my guests tonight . Chantel McGregor on the phone & Sam Westaway who played a live session and chatted about his new EP  live Love Life which is out today 

We salute you ! 


Vid of session 
https://youtu.be/JMcbgKJNEyM


Playlist -

Chantel McGregor-Take the power 
King No One -constellations 
Everywhere-Shades at night 
Kelvin -Punching Bag 
Warme -Council House Opera
Killatrix -Overcome 
The slow readers club -Plant the seed 
Miccoli -Tell me 
The Undivided-Incredible 
Marcus Reeves -Three little words 
Grace Robson -Bitten 
Calling All Astronauts-Empire 
Shannon Saunders -Back around 
The Hamiltions -Paranoid 
Lawrence Fox -Headlong 
Old house playground -21st Century Glory 
Jenny Hansen -River
Sophie Janes -The Frog 
A shoreline Dream -Time is a machine Gun 
Megan Dallas -Tattoo
Jasper Storey -Monday morning 



Info -

It’s been two years since Calling All Astronauts (featuring members of pop punk pioneers Caffeine, goth stalwarts The Marionettes and seminal UK rap-metalers US:UK) unleashed their debut album “Post Modern Conspiracy”. Those two years have seen these London based alternative electro rockers release seven singles, gain massive radio and blog support worldwide (including BBC 6Music and XFM), build a 400,000 strong Twitter following and open for the likes of Roger DaltreyEcho & The BunnymenPWEI and A Place To Bury Strangers.

Following a 20-month stint hard at work in their own recording studio, CAA are back, with a brand new single, “Empire” hitting all stores on November 27th.“Empire”, is the first single to be taken from their hotly anticipated second album “Anti-Social Network” (out in February 2016), and has been described as what you’d get if Johnny Cash had ever duetted with Jimmy Eat World! Intriguing right?

"Empire" hit the No.1 spot on the Hypem Twitter Music Chart on Friday 9th October. 



Shoreline Dream set to release 'Time is a Machine Gun' single

"A slice of post rock infused cinematic shoegaze with haunting vocals, addictive guitar lines, synth swells to die for & a swirling dark undertone that both scares & soothes all at once" - Primal Music Blog

"We love the flow, the soothing voice, the layering of instruments and vocals, and all that spaciousness some of the things we like most in stoner rock, dream pop, shoegaze and prog-tinted postrock" - Overblown Magazine

FOR LOVERS OF: 
Public Service Broadcasting, British Sea Power, Engineers, Ride, Placebo, North Atlantic Oscillation, Echodrone


'Time is a Machine Gun' is the latest single from US based progressive shoegazers A Shoreline Dream and the start of what is an explosive album, slated for release in 2016. This follows the band's fourth full-length 'The Silent Sunrise, which met with critical acclaim. A Shoreline Dream is Ryan Policky (Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Samples) and Erik Jeffries (Guitar).

With inspiration coming from a phrase stuck in frontman Ryan Polickys head since childhood, the song focuses on the fact that time and life itself moves faster than we can ever fully grasp. Using space exploration as a backdrop to the layers of ambient dream tones, the message is that, all our lives, we are driven to explore, trying desperately to find a meaning to it all, much like the early space explorers of Apollo. Time is a Machine Gun represents A Shoreline Dream as they are in the fall of 2015...
 
A Shoreline Dream originates from Barnum, Colorado, which is perhaps best known in association with P.T. Barnum's circus empire. Their sound is best descibed as a progressive shoegaze, combining lush sampled textures, organic instrumentation, and vocals layered like a synth, similar in vein to bands such as Ride and Sigur RĂ³s, while the production style is closer to early Dead Can Dance.

Over the past 8 years, A Shoreline Dream has churned out numerous releases under their own label (Latenight Weeknight Records), and have a working history with legends Ulrich Schnauss and Mark Kramer (Low / Joy Zipper / Galaxie 500). More recently, they landed distribution by one of the top UK indie labels (Rocket Girl Records) for a song written while visiting Ulrich Schnauss in Leytonstone, and have even remixed for progressive label gods K-Scope for a song by Engineers. A Shoreline Dream is also the last band to play live with shoegaze legends Chapterhouse in San Francisco on their 2010 reunion tour.
 
With a new album currently in progress, the band has decided to leak the album over the course of its production, by giving fans a preview into not only the current production vibe the band is undertaking, but also the timeline in which the albums tracks were written. Feeling that every song in itself represents specific worldly/personal events as well as the seasons in which they are written, A Shoreline Dream wants to take a different path that doesnt focus on marketing, selling & landing tons of PR from a full length album. The idea is to share on the fly, almost as if the listeners were observers of the album as it takes shape. Each song is a current event story, and A Shoreline Dream feels giving that story out as it happens makes the most sense.. at least this go around.

'Time is a Machine Gun' will be released on October 16, and is simultaneously premiering in Overblown Magazineand Primal Music Blog. On October 23, they mark the release of this new single at a gig with Denmark's The Foreign Resort and local rockers Altas at the Three Kings Tavern in Denver, Colorado. Showtime is 9pm.


On 'The Silent Sunrise'
"Fans of dream pop can do no wrong in looking for this album and investigating all of its delicate curves and beauty. Hardly silent, The Silent Sunrise is a glorious dawn"- PopMatters

"The tracks heavily reverbed guitar arpeggios and wall-of-sound production give The Heart Never Recovered a classic shoegaze sound somewhere between Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine. Its begging for you to play it loud, please oblige" - Surviving The Golden Age

"This is a wild and beautiful thing, turn it up!" - The Big Takeover


FOR SHARING
Bandcamp http://ashorelinedream.bandcamp.com/track/time-is-a-machine-gun
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/teamclermont/01-the-heart-never-recovered
Video 'The Heart Never Recovered'
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnvo8WXRg6I



Keep up with A Shoreline Dream
Website Facebook Bandcamp | Twitter | YouTube


ld House Playground is a three piece contemporary blues/alt-rock band with roots in the songwriting culture of traditional Greek folk music.  

 
The band consists of Tryfon Lazos on guitars and vocals, Andreas Venetantes on drums and percussion, and Jago Furnas on bass and backing vocals 

 

In 2009, Tryfon and Andreas together with Conor Loughran (ex bass player), 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 started hanging out with 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. 

 

September 2014 finds the band with a new Bass player. Jago Furnas moved from London to Manchester to join the band and his musicality has proved inspiring. Sugar Houses production has also been key in moving forward. Their latest EP, that was released on 22nd June 2015, 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. The new songs have been given airplay around the world and received excellent reviews around blogs and online music press.   

 

The bands new single 21st Century Glory is to be released on the 16th of November as digital download. The new song together with the b-side Love And Other Demons were only included on the vinyl version of their latest EP. 

 

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 premier at the beginning of 2016. 

 

"Listening to The Great Escape EP, thoughts wondered whether if Edgar Allan Poe was around today creating dark literary masterpieces, would he be listening to and most likely involving the music of UK based Old House Playground somewhere
The Ringmaster Review

 

"The Great Escape" EP comes across as a hybrid of Tindersticks, Nick Cave and Tito & Tarantula delivered with the sophistication of Chris Isaak, leaving behind a release that's nothing short of wonderful"
Real Gone Rocks 


Social Links:

www.oldhouseplayground.net 
https://soundcloud.com/oldhouseplayground 
https://www.facebook.com/oldhouseplayground 
https://twitter.com/oldhouseplay


Manchester is a city synonymous with guitar-driven indie with a rich musical heritage that is hard to ignore. It has arguably given us as many seminal bands as London, whilst also producing producing plenty that feel all too familiar in comparison to others; stale even. Something which makes The Slow Readers Club even more crucial to the city's musical landscape.
 
Forgoing the arrogant guitar-based swagger of so many of their contemporaries, The Slow Readers Club are making waves with their own brand of brooding electro-indie. It might not be the stereotypical sound of contemporary Manchester, but The Slow Readers Club are breathing new life in to tired lungs and are very much the band Manchester's clamouring for.
 
Forthcoming single 'Plant the Seed' is a pulsating slice of electro pop with an infectious vocal hook and has already drawn comparisons with Depeche Mode and The National. The bands last four singles have enjoyed airplay on BBC 6 Music and XFM and featured three times as XFMs shock of the new. The single 'Don't Mind' was featured on Steve Lamacqs roundtable on BBC 6 Music.
 
The Slow Readers Club have been getting rave reviews for their live shows, including a sold out show at Manchester Academy 3, Isle Of Wight Festival, Tramlines Festival and Ramsbottom Festival (including support slots with 'Catfish & The Bottlemen', 'The Struts', 'Reverend and the Makers' and 'The Sunshine Underground')
 
 
"The Slow Readers Club seem to be set to take up the mantle of Manchester's next big thing with their trademark 'dark, broody, indie electro' led by Aaron Starkie's impassioned delivery. Their atmospheric set living up to the billing of being Louder Than War's ones to watch"
Louderthanwar.com
 
"The Slow Readers Club are without doubt on the cusp of something spectacular and if you haven't immersed yourself in their indie electro sounds by now, then it's high time you paid attention"
Louise Dodgson - CityLife Extra
 
"We are extremely excited about these guys here at XFM and Forever In Your Debt is always playing on our big indie jukebox"
One of XFM's Top 5 Songs
Of The Week (1 December 2014)
 
 
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A five piece revitalising British rock with single set to be unveiled on October 23rd

A Bradford based group with a love for British rock and roll, Warme are not only next in a long line of Brit bands, but also like to party like them too. Their energetic, fun-loving approach spawns music that follows in the footsteps of The Verve, Oasis, The Who, The Jam and countless others all the way back to the Beatles. It’s an eclectic mix of sounds, but all following one thread – great British talent through the ages.

This cocktail of guitars, drums and vocals has already seen the five-piece picking up fans both locally, nationally and internationally, with BBC Introducing among their admirers. And now, with a new album (and lead single) titled ‘Council House Opera’ on the way, the second half of 2015 is set to see yet another big step forward for the band.

For a taste of what to expect, check out the track below:


The songs on the album are inspired by the real life scenarios of a band who grew up on council estates in the North of England Themes of love, peace, fistfights, drinking, partying and hardships all make their way into the lyrics – a reflection of the toughness and joy that have come from their surroundings growing up.

And, having played great shows at European festivals in recent years, the band are no strangers to huge crowds. Having performed in front of tens of thousands on several occasions, Warme are not shy about the quality of their music. And it’s precisely this confidence which could propel them into the great ranks of British rock.

Links:
www.warmemusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/WarmeUKOfficial
https://twitter.com/warmeukofficial
http://www.youtube.com/user/warmeukofficial
https://soundcloud.com/warmeukofficial


Delivered Records announces the release of the single 'The Fog' from UK singer/songwriter Sophie Janes on Friday October 30th.

'The Fog' is a haunting, driving single that has just been used in the opening sequence for SKY Sports Formula 1 coverage. The song embraces Sophie Janes's unique cinematic pop style and is the second national release and title track from her debut album due to hit stores later this year.


Biog

Sophie Janes pretty much educated herself. Literally. At the age of 9 she said goodbye to her school and never returned. From that moment on she was encouraged every day by her parents to explore what it truly meant to be herself. 

Sophie explored a wealth of creative forms and intellectual paths in her teens, but no matter what other subjects inspired her from time to time, she always came to settle in one place. Music. Singing it, writing it (on the piano), listening to it, watching it. Teaching herself to play from screens using chords that had names she'd never heard of. Each day became a study in recording artists both past and present. Dusty Springfield, Imogen Heap, Einaudi, Eva Cassidy, Lana del Rey, even epic scenes from films such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games and TV series such as Game of Thrones. These often haunting, emotional and passionate music-makers brought Sophie's inner composer and arranger to life.

With no formal training other than a few months spent at a music college in her late teens, during which she learnt some valuable tips about performing but where she also realised that a love of music could actually be damaged by a rigid timetable often built on theory, Sophie embarked on creating her own unique musical sound. She used all the skills she'd acquired on her educational journey - observation, inspiration, authenticity, freedom. She knew that anything was possible. 

www.sophiejanes.com 



Megan Dallas

EP  Tattoo

As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, 24 year-old Megan Dallas has quickly become an artist to watch. With a growing YouTube channel, she is quickly winning over internet audiences with her breath-taking vocals, soulful melodies and heart-felt lyrics. Megan draws passion and honesty into her music creating a beautifully simple and moving pop/R&B blend with her voice and graceful guitar-playing that leave you wanting more. 

Her debut EP, ‘Tattoo’, reached no. 30 in the iTunes R&B/Soul charts based on pre-orders alone, and was released on 1st October 2015. A successful launch party took place at the iconic Proud in Camden.

Her recent X Factor appearance gathered over 100,000 views online on its first day, and her career looks set to have a bright future.





 

Bio

Miccoli are a British/Italian, Adult Alternative/Indie Pop band from Birmingham, England. The group consists of siblings: twin brothers Adriano (Vocal and Guitar) Alex (Piano, Vocal, Guitar and Clarinet) and their sister Francesca (Vocal, Piano and Harmonica). They harmonise like no other, creating a mixture of haunting, melodic and eclectic sounds. 

 Video for 'Tell ME' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnEwmShwOJY

www.miccoli.co.uk

www.soundcloud.com/miccoli

www.youtube.com/miccolimusic

www.facebook.com/miccolimusic

 

Grace Rodson who is based in London, England.   

 

Having already had a diverse and eventful career leading up to this year including national TV exposure and performing at Glastonbury, Grace Rodson now returns with her new single and video Bitten.
The track has already received widespread exposure including a live performance of it on a SKY TV show, and has been described as being a sure fire hit on the club scene.
Details on how you can purchase Bitten along with more information on Grace Rodson can be found on her website www.gracerodson.com or you can follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gracimusic

You can listen to Grace Rodson's new single, Bitten below:


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Saturday 17 October 2015

The One when JC met AudioTrick 17/10/15



Good to meet up with AudioTrick AKA Simon & Neil on this weeks show ! 
Always good to talk up and discover new music ! 

Simon Bell -FB 

https://m.facebook.com/simon.bell.9250?tsid=0.24096592469140887&source=typeahead

Playlist -

Temporary Hero -The low point  of disco 
Tokyo Tabbo -Drowning
Nigel Thomas -Fever 
Gillian Glover -Fitful Night 
New Project -I am a fall 
More reason -song for Maya 
Rob Bravery-Broom Cupboard 
The Rob Murphy Trio -Absent Minded 
Tourists -All we do is pretend 
Token Joker -Green 
Black Smoke Symphony-Coming Home  
The Quincies -sonic Youth 

Jc's Big sound of the week 
Fergus Tanner -A place to call our own 
Katy Lied -Black   
Real Experts -Pure attention Seeker 
Bob Dee with Petro -Lips that heal 
Grice -The magic of changing colours 
South Bound 69 -Why do I breath 
Sound of the Sirens -Still Live 
Tiny Folds -Arcadia 
Gone by Tomorrow -Homecoming 
Michael Gordon-No money , no Honey cheep Charlie  
Raphael Ghetti -Billionaire Boys Club 
Reigning Days-Friendly Fire  
Whitterquick -Soldiers
Pacific -Run away boy 
Official Burnt Toast -Money is debt 

Audio Trick -
Standing 
The Stones 
Who cares 
Lovely Day 

Featured EP 
Chris Linton 
This isn't love 
Wild card 

Featured Artist -Losing Victory 
Free Fallin 
Perfect Lie 


Info 

Katy Lied
Black’ release date is on the 26th October.

Debut Single ‘Black’ is a huge, dramatic, sweeping number, complete with massive hooks and a powerful fearless vocal performance from Katy Lied, immersed in striking production.

“We are displaying a false misconception.” From the very first chorus from this debut the tone is set.

Her lyrical content dissects the fine line between love and hate, gut-wrenching longing, and true despair and combines them with crunchy guitars, ethereal orchestral accents, and of course, her alluring piano tones. 




Bob Dee Lips That Heal.

Music video for track.

https://youtu.be/WMdluD9nYVo


Nigel Thomas’s stellar track is set for release on 9th November

 

Nigel Thomas has already achieved fame fronting the cult indie pop band ‘The Foxes.’ With this stellar group, Nigel supported the likes of The Troggs, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Amy McDonald, The Zombies, Newton Falkner and The Animals. The Foxes did countless tours of the UK and beyond with household names and created unforgettable experiences.

Now it’s time for Nigel to carve his own path and he has done that expertly with his new single ‘Fever’. The track explores the theme of madness and depravity and is both intoxicating in its execution and enthralling in its delivery. The accompanying video can be viewed here, discretion is advised... https://youtu.be/yZTqCQn04yg

Nigel was inspired to write the song from a personal experience in which he collapsed in the kitchen due to severe illness. Realising there was no one there to help him; Nigel felt empathy for those who experience both illness and mental illness without any support networks.
Drawing from influences ranging from Blur, The Kinks, Elliott Smith and Paul McCartney, Nigel Thomas creates his own distinct brand of indie rock by way of classic guitar music. He is also inspired by seminal literature such as William Burrough's 'A Naked Lunch', Palahniuk's 'Haunted', and 'American Psycho' by Ellis.

Keeping the theme of fame prevalent, Nigel worked on The Foxes acclaimed debut album with renowned producer John Cornfield who produced acclaimed albums from The Sugarbabes, Supergrass and The Maccabees.  This time round Nigel self-produced his latest offering with Mike’s son Luke Oldfield at Tilehouse Studios.

‘Fever’ is scheduled for release on November 9th followed by a UK mini tour and several shows in Germany.

Tour Dates

9th November - Fever Launch Party, London.
18th November - Glasgow.
19th November - Edinburgh.
20th November - Aberdeen @ Drummonds w/Dante.
27th November - Hamburg, Germany.
28th November - Leipzig, Germany.




The Lowpoint of Disco – In Temporary Hero’s own words…

This track was written and produced on 15 May 2012. Any fan of the legend Donna Summer will recognize that as TWO days before she died. No one outside of Donna’s private circle knew she was ill. And I certainly did not know. And then she died. Suddenly. The timing of my writing the track was uncanny.

This song is probably the most autobiographical of any song I have written. In fact it IS a direct account of the freedom I gained personally through music, specifically dance music. I was ridiculed and basically embarrassed to like “that kind of music” so much so that I hid all my records, including THRILLER (which I purchased the day it was released) from my friends and roommates and even my family. It wasn’t until I was “freed on the dance floor,” introduced to the club culture by a more experienced friend, that I was finally comfortable in my own skin, both musically and personally. This song details the transformation and eventual empowerment that dance music afforded me.

And look at the world now… even the cool kids love dance music. Thank you Donna, and Michael, and all the artists who transformed my life through songs.

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/6qqjSTZCsv0

Retail date: 15 August 2015 (links not available at present)

From the album Sunset People: https://itun.es/us/ubbx7

 


London synthpop addicts Real Experts to launch new LP 'The Trade Off'

"Definitely what Real Experts has here is catchy, charming and endearing. Dramatic fresh retro-rooted future-synth music. I cant help but refer mind-wise to Sophie Ellis Bextors Murder on the Dancefloor, a little Hot Chip, and the tunes from Pet Shop Boys epic album Behaviour, but with strong powerful vocals flavoured with dashes of Human League, Dead or Alive and Erasure" - The Record Stache

FOR LOVERS OF: 
Hot Chip, Chromeo, Hurts, Friendly Fires, Fenech-Soler, Human League
LEAD TRACKS: Disco Tears, My Love is Nothing More Than This, Lemon is Lemon, Skytoucher, Don't Stay, Pure Attention Seeker

Real Experts is a London-based synthpop electronic project, headed by Andrew Maley. Their second LP 'The Trade Off', to be released on October 16, is loaded with catchy lyrics and infectious choruses. In following with a tradition this project has become known for, a beautiful rotating door of guest vocalists feature on this album. The first single is 'Disco Tears' featuring Daniel Angelus, the lead singer of Surrender Hearts, who has recently shared the stage with T'Pau, Katrina and The Waves, and Musical Youth. Angelus alsofeatures on three other tracks.

"Music for me is about sharing emotions through sound. Silence is a canvas which we paint on," explains Angelus.

Other equally stunning tracks bring diversity offered by other talents. 'My Love Is Nothing More Than This' features 18-year-old Eden, who brings in some very London Grammar / Rihanna / Robyn / Adele / Lamb deep tones and stylings.

Mike Burnett features on 'She Hurts' and Vivian Marie features on'Forever is a Big Word' - both artists are now based overseas, in Australia and Germany respectively. Real Experts' member Victoria Knowles' vocals lace through 'Sugar Rush' and 'Lemon is Lemon', which also features renowned British sports journalist Patrick Barclay and is being offered as a bonus to 'The Trade Off' LP via Bandcamp.

French/American singer Mimisinga (aka Mimi Corenthin) joins Daniel Angelus on 'Space Age Love Song', offering up sonic sounds reminiscent of Macy Gray and Tracy Chapman. When not dabbling in such synthpop, she shows her versatility as a vocalist by performing with the reggae band Dojo.

"It is all about capturing the moment. Hearing something and it making a difference. Having something that matters to you. Happy or sad. Every Real Experts song is designed to be a moment of 'perfect pop," explains Andrew Maley. "Music is about being in random situations in life, and within a few seconds, a bar or a beat or a note can change you forever."

On October 23rd, Real Experts play their most prestigious live show to date, performing at the Hot Chip Official Aftershow Party / Hot Chip DJ Set, at Brixton JAMM, London. Tickets are £10 and the party lasts from 7pm to 4am.


Real Experts are: 
Andrew Maley - Keyboards / Vocals
Victoria Knowles - Vocals
John Humber - Lead Guitar
Will Rutley - Bass Guitar
Paul Harris - Percussion

TRACKLIST
1.  Disco Tears (feat. Daniel Angelus)
2. My Love Is Nothing More Than This (feat. Eden)
3. Sugar Rush***
4. Pure Attention Seeker*
5. She Hurts (feat. Mike Burnett)
6. Don't Stay (feat. Daniel Angelus)
7. Swoon*
8. Space Age Love Song (feat. Daniel Angelus & Mimisinga)
9. 3:1 Ratio*
10. Forever Is A Big Word (feat. Vivian Marie)
11. Beograd (feat. Daniel Angelus)
12. Skytoucher*
13. Lemon is Lemon (feat. Patrick Barclay)**

*   vocals Andrew Maley
**  vocals Victoria Knowles
*** vocals Andrew Maley and Victoria Knowles


FOR SHARING
Bandcamp    http://realexperts.bandcamp.com/album/the-trade-off
Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/shameless-promotion/sets/real-experts-the-trade-off
LP Teaser Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEFLd36Gjas
Video 'My Love is Nothing More Than This (feat. Eden)'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSBuTJMDOlU
Video 'Disco Tears (feat. Daniel Angelus)' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TalS9h8wCSE
Video 'Lemon is Lemon (feat. Patrick Barclay)'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKWzWjjbmrU
Video 'She Hurts (feat. Mike Burnett)' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq-WYRbO5Jc

FOR REVIEW & PLAYLISTING
Press package (MP3)https://dl.orangedox.com/wQAvwV5FJSZfP2IEW7/Real%20Expert%20-%20The%20Trade%20Off%20(MP3).zip
(WAV available upon request)
Individual cover artwork for each track on this LP https://dl.orangedox.com/zBJta51g2KU8JL0gwO/Real%20Experts%20COVER%20ARTWORK.zip


ROB BRAVERY
‘BROOM CUPBOARD’
 
NEW SINGLE ‘BROOM CUPBOARD' AND DEBUT ALBUM ‘ESQUE’ RELEASED NOVEMBER 20th

ARTIST : ROB BRAVERY
TITLE : BROOM CUPBOARD
FORMAT : SINGLE / DOWNLOAD
TAKEN FROM : 'ESQUE' ALBUM
IMPACT : NOVEMBER 20th 2015
LABEL : FULLFILL RECORDS
 
WAV AUDIO - DOWNLOAD & STREAM FOR PROMO/BROADCAST ONLY  >

"A demented symphony, part SigurRĂ³s, part Ben Howard. Yet, on top of this sorcery is a surprisingly fey voice and Bravery’s lyrics complete the picture… A one-off, but he’s never inaccessible” ✭✭✭✭ - Q Magazine
 
“Esque is a brooding masterpiece of synths, piano and hip-hop beats” – Attitude 
 
Bristolian singer/songwriter Rob Bravery has unveiled his stunning new single ‘Broom Cupboard’, due for release on November 20th. The single is the latest to be taken from his upcoming debut album Esque, a masterful piece of work due for release on November 20th through Fullfill Records.
                                                            
The pulsating beats of ‘Broom Cupboard’ are matched with uplifting strings and synths providing the perfect juxtaposition of Rob Bravery’s captivating ingenuity and his darkened songwriting.
 
‘Broom Cupboard’ is the latest single to been taken from Esque, a record that is receiving rave reviews. R2 have claimed, “The songwriter genre is awash with talent but Rob Bravery is a genuinely intriguing new voice and writer”, while 6Music and Radio 2 have championed previous album singles alongside Q who hailed ‘Me, Myself and the Scurvy Knave’ as, “A quirky, meticulously patterned soul-pop comforter for a king”, and ‘Knock Out Ginger’, as “Soul-folk magpie Rob Bravery is not afraid of cross-pollinating seemingly disparate styles.”
 
Recorded at Squat Studios, Esque is a wholesomely crafted record that explores haunting alt-folk intertwined with trippy electronics. The striking album captures powerful observations from a first-hand perspective of broken families, homelessness and life-threating drug abuse; a chilling listening experience that tugs at the heartstrings and imaginations.