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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
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.
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
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 SingleWigan’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
