Riviera showcase 11/5/13

Jackson Cooper playlist 11/5/13

Three cheers and thanks  to Fiona Riches , Russell Sinclair & Young singer Becky Grinham

For coming on the show , playing sessions and being bloody lovely peeps!

Jc Big sound -Featherstone Foreign Heart

Featured Artist -The dark plains

Get some

I see you

Look around 

Playlist -

Jon Rowe -What you do to me 

David Mcevory -Token Love song

Daniel Adam -Deliverence ( funk remix )

Simon Ward -Give me everything 

Celine Dos Santos -Out of the blue

Lee fletcher -Inner voice ( world engine mix )

Backhand saloon -Hollow heart

Jazmyn Mary -Be mine tonight

Sain Hoskins -Find your way to beautiful 

The nameless girl - bright light ( remix) 

Tourists - Gemini 

Emily Howard -Age 

These reigning days -too late 

One Vista -White Horses

The Microdance -Yo YO @26

The Pretty Fragile -Feelbox

The New Futures -Sunshine Radio

OSA -Don't wanna make a sound 

Hoda -Running 

 

Music engine show 7/5/13

Chatting live in the Studio are the Tourists !  And playing exclusive tracks never heard anywhere else ever from their new EP 

Playlist -

Side 2 - Dip OF Honey 

Bruise -Jennifer

One Vista -White Horses

The Microdance -Yo YO @26

Ryker Sear -To the ending 

Billy Vincent -And it fights 

To the bones -Emperors Ride

Lanre -Running 

Ricky James -Dream 

The Pretty Fragile -Feelbox

The New Futures -Sunshine Radio

Chyna Nicole -Take me to the moon

Kane Harrison -Somebody anybody

OSA -Don't wanna make a sound 

Tourists -we'll talk about it 

                  -Gemini

                   -background 

Info -

Bruise who are based in London, England.

                                                                                 Bruise now return with their new single Jennifer taken from their third studio album Little Victories. 

Described as being Britain’s best kept secret, the duo have been cutting a maverick swathe through the industry over the years which has seen them perform thousands of gigs across the UK, Europe and US including the first ever Deuce Night, as well as receiving worldwide radio play.  In addition to this, they have worked with some of the top acts in the music industry such as songwriter and guitar virtuoso Mark Knopfler, Space Rock royalty Hawkwind, and Country phenomenon Leanne Rhymes to name but a small few.   

Little Victories and their new single Jennifer are both now available to purchase through all major download stores.  Details on this as well as recently announced gig dates across the UK throughout the year can be found on their website www.bruiseuk.com and www.facebook.com/bruiseuk

One Vista who are based in Norwich, England.

                                                                                  One Vista could be located more easily on Internet search engines and to coincide with their new album titled Changing Spaces which is scheduled for release in June 2013.

Having already performed at a number of top venues in London including supporting Dyko which features ex Kratwerk member Wolfgang Flur, the attention One Vista have been receiving has also not gone unnoticed on their local scene of Norwich where they are receiving regular radio play and very favourable reviews.

Quoted as being tonkingly good electro pop with that most rare quality – a decent tune, One Vista have now released their new single White Horses which is available to purchase through all major download stores.  Details on this as well as information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.onevista.co.uk and www.facebook.com/onevista

Ryker Sear who are based in Buckinghamshire, England.

                                                                                   

Taking the first half of their name ‘Ryker’ after a character from Star Trek Next Generation because of the coolness of the name, Ryker Sear have since been moving from strength to strength since their formation.

Having already received radio play on a large number of stations including the BBC, the exposure they have been receiving has already resulted in the band being approved by a well known Rock magazine, and has also seen them chart in the Amazon Rock Charts.

Ryker Sear have recently released their new single To The Ending which is available for FREE along with the opportunity to win a selection of band merchandise too.  Details on this along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.rykersear.com and www.facebook.com/rykersear

Billy Vincent release their stunning new single And It Fights in May and play a UK tour.

One part Bill, one part Vincent, three parts raggle taggle maverick vagabond troubadour - a cocktail to grace any happy hour inspired adventure.

Billy Barratt and David Vincent’s inspired tales from the front line of life delve deep into a narrative so resonant it beggars belief that two south Londoners, so young, can draw on such a deep seam of emotion with such engaging empathy. They deliver evocative stories – if indeed that is what they are (my god I hope these guys haven’t lived all this!) - of life’s bittersweet chapters that past masters of the art, Cave, Davies, Morrisey & Stipe have taken years to hone.

"This Debut, recorded at Ray Davies's Konk Studios, follows up on the promise of a brace of EPs (King Island Coyote and Once On The Grand Union) and proves their fine-tuning has paid dividends. London's seedy underbelly hasn't been chronicled this vividly since The Libertines' debut."

       Q Magazine 

"A band who've hit their stride in an assured and superb manner"

Artrocker Magazine

‘Number 1 in ‘Best new acts coming to the festival circuit this summer’

The Evening Standard

 

For every Americana or folk inflection there, is an edge to Billy Vincent that suggests they share a kinship with The Faces or The Libertines as much as anybody else: this is a gang you’d like to hang with as much as eulogise.

 

The band embark on a UK tour in April and you can see them live on the following dates :

 

16/4 - The Bees Mouth, Brighton, 17/4 - Bunters Bar, Truro Cornwall, 19/4 - The Joiners, Southampton, 20/4 - Cherry Cola @ Purple Turtle, Camden London, 21/4 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 24/4 - The Central, Gateshead, 25/4 - Communion @ Nice and Sleazy, Glasgow, 26/4 - The Green Room, Stockton on tees

 

For more information visit www.billyvincent.com / www.somethingnothingrecords.co.uk

 

HODA MOHAJERANI 

 

In the throes of the Iranian revolution of 1979, Hoda and her family fled the country just before the government shut its airports. They lived in exile, in Paris at first, where a young Hoda would put on records and monster headphones to silence the constant boom of political banter in her home. 

 

An absinthe of garage, rock, indie-pop, blues-punk and the distinct timbre and vulnerability of Hoda’s voice, at times reminiscent of Hazel O’Connor and Lene Lovich.

 

Raging Waves is like a musical storm set to become an anthem for all who have been engulfed by hopelessness, doubt and fear and who have through love, dedication and above all courage, arisen victorious. A warrior, a rocker and a woman of heart, Hoda has charted a unique course through the tides of her cultural and religious background. Her new single Raging Waves gives us an absolute bearing with which to chart our own.

 

“Hoda is definitely one to watch…” FINK

 

“A great song!” NICK LAUNAY (Yeah Yeah Yeah’s/ Nick Cave)

 

“I love the emotion and commitment in the vocals” CHRIS POTTER (Verve/Rolling Stones)

 

“Poised between songwriting a la Joni Mitchell, Rock and Brit-Pop Beautiful and sharp” KURIER

 

“It seems like this woman is ready to take over the music industry.” MRU

 

A bitch’s brew of Iranian-British singer, songwriter and guitarist, Hoda Mohajerani has her debut EP “Arrivals” tucked in her back pocket whilst pouring the alt-rock world the first shot from her forthcoming full-length album “Miracle Inc.”

 

In the throes of the Iranian revolution of 1979, Hoda and her family fled the country just before the government shut its airports. They lived in exile, in Paris at first, where a young Hoda would put on records and monster headphones to silence the constant boom of political banter in her home. Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ricki Lee Jones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, The Doors, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Patti Smith, The Clash- these were some of the artists that showed the young political immigrant how music transcends borders.

 

A warrior, a rocker and a woman of heart, Hoda has charted a unique course through the tides of her cultural and religious background to get here, and it looks like she’s going to stay.

 

For further information including videos : www.hodamohajerani.com

  

LANRE

 

Lánre has spent the past couple of years playing her songs in cafés, bars and various charity events all over London.

 

Growing up in Nigeria meant music was a hobby to Lánre. Passing her Maths, English and Sciences with flying colours became priority. Lanre picked up my love for writing and music again in year 2002 when she joined the award winning UK collective GK REAL and that musical journey took me around the world singing and performing with amazing singers, writers and producers.

 

One of the eleven UK singers and songwriters selected to be part of the Prezzo live tour; performing at various UK restaurants of the Italian chain. Her music can be best described as acoustic soul with influences from her Nigerian heritage of storytelling and folk music along with her background in gospel music.

 

Lánre has taken her Singing for Change acoustic tour to various venues and events like the Greenbelt Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Bath Music Festival, Brighton Fringe, Toronto Canada and Paris.

 

Her debut solo album Pen Voyage Chapter One: Singing for Change was officially released this autumn. The single Má Gbàgbé was selected to be on the Lufthansa Airline’s playlist “Sounds of Africa”. The track was also included in the BBC Introducing playlist on BBC 6

 

For more information about Lánre please visit www.lanreworld.com

 

Rikky James who is based in Manchester, England.

                                                                                   

 Rikky James now returns with his new tracks Dream, and Number & Name both featuring Tom Vernon and Steelo 1, and taken from his forthcoming album.

Despite being born blind, Rikky James has not prevented this from pursuing his music career.  Having managed to pick up some success with his debut EP which involved Mikey Shine from The Happy Mondays, with higher aspirations Rikky James recorded a charity single for PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide, titled Take It Away which was produced by Tom Vernon who has worked with the likes of Jessie J and George Michael to name but a few.  

Details on how you can purchase his old and new material along with further information on Rikky James can be found on his websites www.rikkyjames.com and www.facebook.com/rikkyjamesofficial 

 

The New Futures.

 USA based "THE NEW FUTURES".

It's available NOW via In At The Eye Records.

It's a great piece of alternative pop and is a little taster of things to come from this great new find for the label.

They've been picking up lots of coverage in the States:

-New Music Weekly

-U Musicians

-Palace of Rock

-Music News Nashville

-Vents Magazine

The New Futures members are - Sammy J. Riddle, Gustavo Carmo, Chip Reno, Robert Ray Baker Jr.

You can check the bands Facebook page here:

www.facebook.com/thenewfuturesband/info

Their fan base is growing in the States and now the track is coming to these shores, we think it's gonna get a little bit bigger!

The future's bright for The New Futures.

OSA

Twitter -@OSA_Band 

Don't Wanna Make A Sound 

Also available on itunes

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dont-wanna-make-a-sound/id369683433

Pretty Fragile -

Twitter-@prettyfragile 

Alt-Metal/Industrial | debut album Cold Skin OUT NOW |

To the Bones 

Twitter-@TOTHEBONESBAND 

catalogue is up on bandcamp. www.tothebonesband.bandcamp.com

Chyna Nicole -

latest single, bio with links, and video TAKE ME TO THE MOON shot in St. Thomas and Kingston, Jamaica! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xR7iGrBuw

Go on .....

Only a few days left not to vote for me! .....but go on vote for me pls pls pls ..there I've done it!

Sony Radio Golden Headphones Award

http://t.co/uRU9KKnQQw

Riviera showcase show 4/5/13

On the Saturday Showcase we have the curiously named Sam Williams & the Flock Of Bats playing live . The Low Tide Theory give us a call.
Also hear a pre-recorded interview and session from Emily Park at Sky Phonic studios .



Jc big sound -the Pretty Fragile -Feelbox


Playlist -

The Rockerles -True Colour (6)
Matthew and me -Alright
The Aurora Skies - Adventure
Hurache - I wanna hear your sound
The Cut ups - Exeter
Land of the giants -The drop
Ticks and stones -Big red light
Crooked little Sons -Little girl
Simon ward -Box rock
Russell Sinclar -Who's got the time
The raptors -Off the rails
The Sherpas - Telwscope
Daniel Scharmoth -Cold wind blowing
Muncie Girls -Revolution Summer
Jake Friese Green -The Winter
Joe taylor - Chips
Beat Magnets - Pandora ( live )
Low tide theory -To begin again
Foot Joy -Festival song (live)
Milo green -What's the matter
Blitz kids -In my own

Music engine show 30/4/13

Had a great show . Chatted live on air with
Roxanne de Bastion. Lovely lady .

Playlist -

Tenek- A New Foundation
Kane Harrison-Crazy
DownTown Mystic-No Exceptions
Low Tide Theory -Crash ( Radio Edit)
Drop Down Smiling - 'Why We Should Change'
Casper-Lets Get It Right
Side2-When It Rains
Milo Greene -What's the Matter
Blitz Kids -On my own
Crooked Dawn -17 Minutes
Emily Catacombes -Run away
Life in film -Needles and pins
Hanna -April Wine
Pseudoname -Southern Belle
Hundred days -Really ?
Roxanne de Bastion-1964
Kimberly Anne -LaLa
Hells Addiction -Let the good times roll
Tiger Lilly -Silence is golden
Tracey Browne-My best friend , my ego
Chyna Nicole -A thing for you
Victoria Altken -The Queen of the house .

Info-

Kane Harrison who is from Victoria, Australia.

After realising at a young age his calling, Kane Harrison has since worked single-mindedly to fulfil his potential as an artist in music with a particular focus on guitars, drums and voice.
The hard work is now paying off and after being a finalist in 2007 in Australian Idol, the following year saw him become a grand finalist in Australia’s largest Country music competition, Telstra Road To Tamworth. This exposure then helped contribute to his debut single reaching number 6 in Australia’s CMC charts and continuing to chart for a further 17 weeks.
Currently sharing his time between Nashville and Los Angeles, Kane Harrison has had his music described as capturing imagination and emoting the deepest of feelings. Further details on Kane Harrison including information on how you can purchase his material and soon to be announced gig dates can be found on his website www.facebook.com/kaneharrisonmusic or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kaneharrison


DownTown Mystic who are based in New Jersey, USA.

Taking their name from a little sign vocalist Robert Allen saw while driving up to Boston which said ‘Next Stop Downtown Mystic’, DownTown Mystic are now making huge headways on the US music scene.
With a band comprising of members that have worked with the likes of Ian Hunter, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, the interest gained in DownTown Mystic has already resulted in a large number of top US radio stations playing the band’s material.
Their new single No Exceptions is taken from their second album titled Lost & Found which is already receiving rave reviews and quoted as being a brilliantly conceived piece of musical art and one of the best albums of the year.
Details on how you can purchase the album and single along with further information on DownTown Mystic can be found on their websites www.shala.com and their Facebook page HERE


Low Tide Theory release their 3rd single from the debut album "Big Sky" through In At The Eye Records on 29th April 2013 via ITunes , Amazon all good digital retailers
'Crash' is an epic synth pop love song and just one of the many stand out tracks on "Big Sky' It's a fan favourite and a track that is picking up airplay and reviews all over the world.
The album is available digitally and on Limited Edition CD from www.iaterecords.comand in stores at HMV and all good independent record stores.
Johnnie, Paul and Chris from the band are available for interview.
Their website is here: www.lowtidetheory.com


Drop Down Smiling - 'Why We Should Change'
Taken from the "Sign Here - EP" which is OUT NOW and available from iTunes and all other good digital retailers.
Drop Down Smiling are a four piece rock/electro band hailing from Nuneaton in the Midlands.
A strong mix of raunchy guitar riffs, electronic sampling and 4 part harmonies give this band a unique sound, the band pride themselves on the fact that people struggle to compare them to other artists.
The band are beginning to attract some very positive attention. Their debut release in 2012, a two track EP titled “Down From Your Skies” produced by Jason Wilcock, (noted for his work with We Are The Ocean and You Me At Six) was well received by the industry and music lovers alike, not least because the band launched it as a free EP which was not only available in digital format but the band also printed thousands of hard copy CD versions to hand out at shows.
After a year of gigging around the country the CDs were all but depleted. Appetite for the recorded music was growing fast.
March 14th 2013 saw the release of their second EP "Sign Here" a 4 track DIY release. The lead track from the EP "Why Should We Change" is accompanied by a music video which has been critically acclaimed due to the concept and strong environmental message portrayed in the video. The video has already earned the band a prestigious award "Ultimate Musician award" from beat100.com.
Check the video out here: youtu.be/h3rCr5xsNjA
March 2013 also marked the first time Drop Down Smiling played on foreign soil, after being invited to play at the sold out "Wizzfest" in Belgium. They are now back in the UK for a series of high profile shows including main support for "We Are The Ocean" in April and a support slot with "Rat Attack" in May. The band are also heading south later in the year with shows as part of the Camden Rocks festival supporting acts such as "The Rifles, Therapy?, Fearless Vampire Killers and many more"
The band are:
Chris West - Lead vocals and guitar.
Michael Brown - Lead guitar and vocals
Martin Dale - Bass and Vocals
James Porter - Drums and vocals.
Upcoming gigs:
05/05/13 Barfly, Camden
06/05/13 Vaults, Rugby- Support for "Rat Attack"
01/06/13 Camden Rocks Festival
31/08/13 Worcester Music Festival, Worcester



Casper who is based in Ontario, Canda.

Coming from the small Eastern Ontario town of Picton where as a boy he dreamed of owning his own recording studio and aspired to be an influential recording artist, Casper has set the wheels in motion and has not looked back since.
After being nominated for Top Newcomer Reggae Artist Male at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards in 20004, Casper then went on to win the Toronto International Reggae Award for Dancehall Album of the Year.
Casper’s new album titled Hurtin’ is now available to purchase on iTunes and has been described as having a soulful, positive sound.
You can follow Casper on Facebook HERE and Twitter at www.twitter.com/CasperOfficial

Side2 who are based in Florida, USA.

Bridging the gaps between generations and genres through their father and son relationship, the future is looking increasingly bright for Bob & Tyler Peshek aka Side2.
The release of their debut album Rattlin’ Wheels has already resulted in a large number of radio stations around the world playing their tracks helping increase their profile further, and with their second album in the pipeline, it is expected you will be hearing a lot more from Side2 in the very near future.
Further information on Side2 including details on how you can purchase their material and forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.side2band.com and their Facebook page HERE



Milo Greene -What's the Matter
From EP of same name out on may 13 via Fierce Panda Records


Blitz Kids -On my own
Single out on May 13 on Red Bull Records

Showcase 27/4/13

Jackson Cooper playlist -27/4/13

special guest Restless Princess . Our featured artist due to popular demand is David Mc Evoy



Jc's Big Sound - A Man Called Crow -Heavens here

Featured artist -David Mc Evoy
Take Five
Reeling
Feeling yesterday

Suzanna Shaw - So Much Love
The Humanitarians -Sugar and Stress
Daniel Pearson -Promises
Megan Fellows -Two lies to every story
Alice Niamh -Home
Six claw Paw -Wouldn't have it any other way
Low tide theory -Crash ( radio edit)
Brando walker -Smoove mover
Emily Park -Lady killer
Setting Circles -Going Home
The raptors -Off the rails
Poster Child -Out of the blue
The rising -see how we move
Alex Audiable -Stranger
Snake oil salesmen -Don't flatter yourself
Ekuls House -So deprived
Bee -Tales of the unexpected
Simon Ward -Respect

Music engine show 23/4/13

Big Thanks to my live guests on tonight's show . Zamba . They came in for a chat and shared tracks off their current EP Froglife ! ( see bottom picture for gig info)

Playlist -
Redlight-Charlie Chaplin Mobile Disco
Reconnected -One in a million
Penfold- Exactly how it happened
Arran -Number one
Siloet -Control
The Ruckus -Must be the music
Future Life -What are we running for
The hundred days -Hey
Goldman Rockstar -I'm one the run
Life in film -Until it's over
Crooked Dawn -antisocial networking
Jenn Bostic -jealous of the angles
Sebastopol -All eyes
A band called Quinn-Get out of my way

Future Life who are based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Previously known as NSP where under this name they performed at the football World Cup shows in 2010 as well as the 20/20 cricket series, the band have since gone on to change their name to Future Life.
Under their new name, the band are now currently in the production phase for their debut album. The self-titled single Future Life has since been released as a taster for the album and has been described as being Big, Powerful and Meaningful all at the same time.
Details on how you can obtain their single for free, along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on their websites www.futurelifeband.com and www.facebook.com/futurelifetheband


Goldman who is based in Las Vegas, USA.

After growing up on the Ivory Coast of West Africa but later escaping his country as a political refugee due to the war that had erupted, Goldman soon arrived in the USA and begun pursuing his passion for music.
Having his music described as being a fusion of Pop and Hip Hop with a flare of Psychedelic Funk reverberating with Rock grit, Goldman has since gone on to perform at a number of established venues across the USA such as Whiskey A Go Go, The Cat Club, The Mint and also invited to play at the Venice Beach Music Festival.
Goldman’s new EP titled I’m Sexy is now available to purchase through iTunes and all other major download stores. Details on this along with information on forthcoming gig dates can be found on his websites www.goldmanrock.com and www.facebook.com/Goldmanmusicconnect



Arran who is based in Essex, England.

Already gaining plaudits from the likes of Lady Ga Ga’s current producer and Tony Visconti who produced David Bowie’s latest album, the future is looking increasingly bright for Arran.
Having been played on BBC radio as well as his local stations, the release of his new album titled After The Fact is likely to help increase Arran’s profile even further.
More details on Arran can be found on his website www.facebook.com/arran or you can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/arran1981


Crooked Dawn -Twitter -@crookeddawn
3 piece Birmingham (UK) rock band - New EP The Sincerity of the Pessimists available here http://crookeddawn.com


Life in Film -@lifeinfilm

Life In Film, London based band, #Coldwire new single on iTunes now: http://t.co/CuTk3191

Siloet -
Twitter -@siloetofficial
facebook.com/SiloetOfficial
Control (Free Download) http://soundcloud.com/siloetofficial/sets/siloet-control-free-download on #SoundCloud”

Penfold -
Twitter -@penfoldbanduk
New Scottish rock band.debut EP 'Hindsight & Regrets' available from iTunes. Get your copy here - https://t.co/JKBu5VSI


former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ finalist Reconnected – their debut single ‘One In A Million



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Jenn Bostic

Jenn’s debut UK single ‘Jealous Of The Angels’ was championed by Smooth Radio and Radio 2 with the video receiving more than 1.2 million Youtube views and Jenn performing the song on BBC Breakfast. In November 2012 Jenn made her UK live debut when she opened for Christian Kane and she is looking forward to returning for her own tour:

“It’s been a dream of mine to perform in Europe since I started singing and the tour with Christian was absolutely incredible. The reaction from the audience was overwhelming and now I’m really looking forward to coming back and playing my own shows. I’ve been playing acoustic tours across the US for the past three years and I love sharing my stories and songs and meeting new people.”

“With her powerful voice, emotive songwriting and infectious personality, Jenn Bostic holds a natural talent that has left live audiences stunned in wonderment and yearning for more.” TheMusicPress

Part of Nashville’s burgeoning DIY scene, Jenn’s music career began when she was 10 years old, in the back seat of her father’s car with her older brother on the way to school. A horrific crash that killed her dad, a musician who taught her folk songs like ‘Sunny Side of the Street’, and turned her on to Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, changed her life forever. “The first time I sat down at the piano after the accident, I shut my eyes and honestly felt my dad's presence next to me,” she explains. “I poured my heart into those first few songs. The only way I could connect with him was when I played music. I still feel that way.”

‘Jealous of the Angels’ was produced by Barrett Yeretsian (the writer/producer of the hit “Jar of Hearts” for Christina Perri) and discovered by British DJ Simon Bates, who played it on his Smooth Radio show, where the song immediately jumped into the station's Top 10 Most Played for the week. BBC Radio 2 added the song to its playlist at the end of 2012 after Jenn performed on BBC Breakfast, as fan Fearne Cotton tipped off the show’s producers about the power in ‘Jealous Of The Angels’.

"Jealous of the Angels’ is so real, and Jenn is so real, and that kind of honesty is rare. Working with her is truly an incredible experience. I was honoured to be a part of a song so close to her heart." - Barrett Yeretsian

Jenn has won five 2012 Independent Country Music Association Awards, including Overall Winner, Best Female Country Artist, Best Musician, Best Songwriter and Country Music Song of the Year for “Jealous of the Angels.”

“a fresh take on alt.country” Uncut Magazine