Review - The Quincies -"Change in the tide "

Also on Herald express site 

http://m.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Jackson-Cooper-Live-Local-Quincies-Change-tide/story-27690413-detail/story.html

After years of promise and fluctuating live gigs ,The Quincies , a band of equals,  captures the spirit of what a band is about artistically in 2015 on their five track record "Change in the tide "

It's a record that has something to say about an ideal for living " Sleeping on Buses " emerged last year in demo format , whist lead off single "Lost in a Lifetime " sighted a possible tone . 

But going through the looking glass to hear their fantastical tales of the artful poetic day to day  from their own uplifting  sanctions is nothing less than joyous.

Stand out moments include the opener " Holding Steady " with a fleet footed verse that drags you in for the entirety of the record and "Sonic Youth "

where raw emotions  run riot delivering a beautifully ragged musical gumbo of soul, rock and psychedelia that can't help but touch nerves .Making the band sound at their most virile in terms of sound and lyrics .

This is a record of established  grooves and spiky riffs , aligned with their strongest melodies yet . They seem to have filtered  their anxieties on time's passing into an astounding record.for a certain generation of listeners not  contained by genres  but who have a  hint of nostalgia in looking back to move forward.

It may have took them a while but it's been worth every second we have had to wait. 

Out on 7 September , launch gig on September 5 at  The Apple & Parrot Torquay    

See all the bands social media for details 

( Jackson Cooper Riviera FM )

The One when JC met Velvet Stone 25/8/15

Great to meet Lara & Kat from Velvet Stone , Holly was sick ....Get well soon ! 

Anyway they were lovely , looking forward to the record some time in the last half of this year . 

Go check them out ......

Playlist -

Dexters -Stay Strange 

Toffees -Grace 

Jupe -Rocket

Chris D Lima -let you go 

Diamond Days -Love struck kids 

Ben River - Pilgrim 

Alphabet Backwards -Trips 

My Cruel Goro -Clash 

Mordecal -Fight fire with fire 

Plastic Barricades -Needles in haystacks 

Ellington -Pinacolada ( scoop & Alter ego ) remix 

James Stevenson -Twlight riders 

Voodoo Vegas -Hypnotise 

Black -When it's over 

Forever -Heart of ice 

Casper -Summertime 

Tony Steele & the massacre-Starting from scratch 

High tiny hairs -Girl like you 

Anne Marie Bush -I won't run away 

Jake green band -Still hung up on you 

Velvet & Stone -

Same old 

Patchwork

The storm 

All demos -new Record coming this year 

Info -

The Jake Green Band is one of the most promising names on the Danish blues scene. In a music genre that is both strongly traditional and a bit hide-bound in style, sometimes this band shows there's still a kick to blues rock. They aim to break the boundaries without smashing them. 

The Jake Green Band style is a mix of powerful blues rock, heavy shuffles and heart-wrenching slow-blues you can feel deep in your soul. 

These are skilful, experienced people who are passionate about what they do. It has power from that passion, and they work hard, sweat more, and draw the audience into the feel of the music. This dedication has landed the Jake Green Band some very high-profile gigs such as steady monthly weekend gigs at Mojo Blues Bar in Copenhagen and repeated invitations to play the blues tent at the Malmo Festival in Sweden. Both are highly sought after, and not something you land unless you bring something special to the table. 

Now it's time to turn it up a notch with their new album recorded live at the Malmo Festival this past summer, it is time to get out on the road again and do what they do best; make the audience feel the blues deep down. 

It is no secret that Jake Green Band are looking to play abroad more in the near future, expanding on their existing international goodwill on the blues circuits. 

The guitarist and singer Jake Green has played with just about everyone on the Danish blues scene, not least because he's been a steady host at the legendary, 17-year-old, Thursday nightblues jam at Mojos for the past years. Jake has also taken several trips to places around the world to get some "mileage" and road experience on the foreign stages of Austin, NY, London, Thailand and Spain. He has reaped nothing but positive experience and has returned with more finely honed skills every time. 

Drummer Hans Rosenberg has recorded over 140 albums and played all over the world with countless big name acts including Nanook, Poul Dissing, Ole Frimer, Uffe Steen and Rasmus Lyberth Band. 

Bass player Jens Simonsen is a long time music industry road warrior with countless bands and records to his name, both as a musician but also as a studio tech and producer. 

The combination of this rock steady backing is the brick wall upon which Jake Green gets to shine. 

The journey has only just begun. Be a part of it……

BRITISH HARD ROCKERS RETURN WITH NEW EP ON 12TH OCTOBER / NEW LYRIC VIDEO 'HYPNOTISE' OUT NOW   Following the release of 2013's critically acclaimed debut album 'The Rise Of Jimmy Silver' and last years UK/European tour with rock legends Y&T; Bournemouth hard rock 5 piece VOODOO VEGAS have confirmed they will release their new EP 'Hypnotise' on 12th October 2015.   The new EP features 4 tracks of pumped up, high voltage rock n' roll that will please anyone that's a fan of hard rock music. Laying down a foundation of essential classic rock, Voodoo Vegas have stripped away their sound and put the pieces back together to create a collection of music that is modern, fresh and demands it be turned up, LOUD!   Frontman Lawrence Case picks up the story "Since the release of our first album, we've been focusing on touring, playing live and writing new material. When you tour with bands like Y&T and Status Quo, the pure class and calibre of these guys is unmistakable. Watching those bands play live out front and by side stage, it was obvious we were going to learn so much, not only to benefit our live show but also our perception on crafting the next chapter of Voodoo Vegas."   So why an EP, why not the second album now? Case coolly replies "We're living in an age where music comes and goes in a blink of an eye. Our focus was always going to be on raising our game via the live shows and I think by doing this EP now it allows us the flexibility of continuing to extend our reach out to live audiences in sync with this release. The second album is in the works but we felt we needed to bridge that gap firstly and this EP is a very good indicator of where Voodoo Vegas are going. Essentially this a prelude as to what happens next but doesn't give the game away.   Opening title track 'Hypnotise' is unmistakably Voodoo Vegas but with a twist, the song blisters along with effortless groove, hard driven guitars and hooks aplenty. 'Tied Up' maintains the pace but steps things up and showcases Voodoo Vegas as the true contenders they are. 'Round & Round' mixes things up with dueling guitars, bass breakdowns and a live 'jam' feel midway whilst 'Killing Joke' cements the EP together and will surely become a live favourite in the band's set list.   The EP 'Hypnotise' was produced by Will Maya (The Answer, Breed 77) and recorded at Los Rosales Residential Studio in Madrid.Working with Will on this project really helped us bring the new songs to life. The guys is a consummate musician and producer and has a great eye for detail. We learnt a lot working with him. The fact that it was off the back of his work with The Answer (their latest album 'Raise A Little Hell' which broke into the UK's National Top 20 and hit No.1 on the Rock Chart) really spurred all of us on. As a band, right now we've never been stronger. It's an exciting time for Voodoo Vegas.   With the EP's cover art once again drawn by noted comic book artist Jim Boswell, 'Jimmy Silver' makes his return but this time he's not the city smashing giant as seen on Voodoo Vegas's debut album. As the title track suggests, something's afoot and just who is the mysterious lady luring Jimmy in with her charms?   All will be revealed over the coming months as Case explains "We wanted Jimmy Silver back but this time we wanted a twist, a backstory which you'll find running across not just the EP but on the second album. There's a lot going on behind the scenes with this and we can't wait to get the ball rolling!"   'Hypnotise' is released 12th October 2015 - pre order via iTunes now and get 'Hypnotise' single instantly:   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/hypnotise-ep/id1027803624   Track listing:   1) Hypnotise 2) Tied Up 3) Round & Round 4) Killing Joke   Voodoo Vegas are:   Lawrence Case Vocals / Harmonica Merylina Hamilton Guitar Ash Moulton Bass Jonno Smyth - Drums Jon Dawson - Guitar

Croydon's Mordecai 

described as having a “rich American, hard rock sound, with a spice of dark British metal”. They’ve also played Download twice - not bad for an independent band!

The track’s called Fight Fire with Fire and it’s taken from their current e.p - “Valour” - 

Anne Marie Bush - I won,t run away

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anne-Marie-Bush/201092666571738

Iceland - Italy trio My Cruel Goro set to release eponymous debut EP

FOR LOVERS OF: Ash, Arctic Monkeys, The Fratellis, The Hives and early LIbertines, Dinosaur Jr., Weezer

"A terrific Janus-faced creature, with strong elements of celebrated 70s bands such as The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, and The Vapors on the one hand and, on the other, the raw pounding modernity as Ash, Arctic Monkeys and even Weezer"  The Sound of Confusion

"A fast-paced, knock-out EP... bursting with noisy, riff-laden, alternative-rock tracks that will make even the most reluctant fan start throwing themselves around like an angst-ridden teenager"  Gigslutz

"Young sonic spunk, full of vigour in the best punk-driven rock-o-rama way possible. These guys know how to create a beautiful ruckus"  Overblown Magazine
 

"While 70s bands may not number among their influences, their music is reeling with the raw energy and stylings of this period. No straightforward 'sounds likes' comparisons, but the Stranglers and early Clash come close to mind"  The Record Stache
 

"Immediate and in-yer face Italian neo-punk!! Somewhere between Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Early Dinosaur Jr. and the Fratellis. Very Exciting"  Producer Marc Joy (Mike Peters, Bernard Butler, Lights That Change, Golden Fable)

 

Hailing from Italy and currently based between there and Reykjavík, Iceland, three-piece My Cruel Goropresent their debut eponymous EP, featuring 3 tracks chalked full of early 70s energetic Brit rock with punk leanings, yet through the prism of a thick modern soundbed. It's no wonder they are getting so much attention from the national press in Italy and that bloggers have referenced such paramount artists as The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Ash, The Fratellis, Arctic Monkeys and Weezer.

My Cruel Goro is Andrea Maraschi (vocals, guitar, programming), Andrea Marcellini (bass) and Tommaso Adanti (drums). The first two met nine years ago through a mutual friend and have been making music together ever since. My Cruel Goro arose from the ashes of their previous project. "We couldn't find reliable musicians to form a proper group with a stable lineup. Everytime it ended up being the two of us: Andrea and I," explains Andrea Marcellini. "We were joined by drummer Tommaso and formed the band in 2014".  

 

"We wanted the EP to sound as powerful and raw as our live concerts. We simply tried to leverage what we did best: energy, distortion, grit and a sprinkling of electronics if necessary," says Andrea Maraschi. "You may either like or dislike it, but it's flesh and bones, and that's what you want to see on the stage, isn't it? The inner imperfection and veracity of being human."

These same concepts have been interwoven into their music videos, all of which are produced by Massimo Scoposki and are being revealed one by one. The video for 'Crapford' is premiering in The Sound of Confusion and the video for 'Glue Buzz' is premiering in The Record Stache.

 

The My Cruel Goro EP will be available on Bandcamp as a free download. The video for 'Clash' will also be released soon.

 

"All tracks are superb and bring to mind a whole whack of comparable bands - all of them great. We leave you with 4 words: potent virile raw sound"  Jammerzine

"Comes with punk spirit, noise digressions and post-rock intros. You like your music a little dirty, fast and loud? Get groped by My Cruel Goro'   Osservatori Esterni

 

"A whirling, hypnotic and fast-paced journey"  With Guitars

TRACKLIST 

1. Clash

2. Crapford 

3. Glue Buzz
 

FOR SHARING:

Bandcamp   http://mycruelgoro.bandcamp.com/album/my-cruel-goro-ep
Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/my-cruel-goro/sets/my-cruel-goro
Video for 'Crapford' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ulHYtnSLA
Video for 'Glue Buzz' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJs4LY6mUE

Canadian reggae artist Casper

 

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/summertime-single/id1029992312

Born and raised in west London’s Ladbroke Grove, a melting pot of freaks, junkies and hustlers, bohemians and suits, Ben Riverquickly knew where his path was taking him. A weird and wonderful musical journey of adventure, experimenting and playing with many characters along the way. A scout around his website shows his true one man, will travel free spirit.

 

Taking influences from his past and present and described as Rufus Wainwright meets Mumford & Sons, his debut EP The Sun Ate the Moon was released earlier this year to a wave of fan support from his live followers. His forthcoming EP ‘Frontier’, the second in a trilogy of EP vignettes is out September 23^rdand an EP launch supports the release. The lead single from the EP, written while travelling around Europe is called ‘Pilgrim’, and is accompanied with a music video filmed in the English countryside.

 

“A finely pitched, magnetic vocal” Folkwords

 

“There is a haunting, dreamlike quality to his songs” Folkspot Radio

 

Forthcoming live dates:

 

September 1^st : Ronnie Scotts

September 23^rd : Half Moon Putney (EP Launch)

 

Links : 

www.benriver.net

www.facebook.com/BenRivermusic

www.twitter.com/benrivermusic

 

FOREVR Demonstration  15 July 2015

Australia's FOREVR Releases Sexy Shoegaze Debut EP 'Demonstration'  "Perfect shoegaze. Takes you somewhere amazing without being obvious about it" - Nat Tencic, Triple J Radio    "FOREVR does a really good job at making shoegaze sexy" - Rotunda Media "Didnt take long for me to fall in love with their music. Their future looks very bright, as it does for the whole Brisbane shoegaze scene"- This Is That Song "FOREVR will be known as one of the emerging modern shoegaze bands very soon" - The Revue FOR LOVERS OF: Warpaint, My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, Medicine, GEMS, Rev Rev Rev, Strata Florida, Jaguwar, Sounds of Sputnik Brisbane shoegaze duo FOREVR has released their debut EP after recording it in April of this year. FOREVR is made up of Donovan Miller (No Anchor, Roku Music) and Sam George-Allen (Mega Ogre, Low Season), who writes fiction and non-fiction about desire, sex work, family, beauty and witches when she's not making music. Demonstration is their first recorded material. The four-track EP was recorded live at Tym Guitars in Brisbane, using programmed drums, dense synthesiser and cavernous, shimmering guitar. They wanted to make loud, beautiful music. Demonstration is what happened.                                               Channelling the lush textures of My Bloody Valentine and the romance of the Cocteau Twins, FOREVR have adopted an electronic foundation - drum machines, audio sampling and synth bass - that places them at the forefront of modern shoegaze. Demonstration has received praise from music press in Australia and abroad, including Triple J and international radio stations Primal Radio and DKFM. Triple Js Nat Tencic calls their music perfect shoegaze and Primal Radio describes their sound as sinister decadence.   Demonstration is evocative, textural, beautiful and best played loud. The EP is available as a name-your-price download and on black CD, and has just been released as a limited edition gold cassette tape. A full length album is currently in production.  "Beautiful and wonderful and noisy thing" - Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Radio   "Sinister decadence. A great example of the modern shoegaze sound" - Primal Music  "The pair have crafted some amazing songs to get us drooling for a full length" - Sounds Better With Reverb   "Expeditions in fuzz-soaked abandon. An air of ethereal distance, a Syren held aloft, out of touch, much desired" - Brendan Telford, Sonic Masala TO SHARE: Bandcamp   https://forevr.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/forevrforevr/sets/demonstration FOREVR - Yucatan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH9DohB71a0

TOFFEES are a Sensational four piece melodic rock band, from the outskirts of London.

Combining an edgy rock sound with classic pop sensibilities, as well as their unmistakeable song-writing, TOFFEES have built an ever growing repertoire of catchy, upbeat songs.

With the involvement of Daniel Green ( co producer of all Coldplay albums) Toffees are set for a very bright future

The one when JC talked to The NewBreed 22/8/15

Good to talk to  guests ,New Band NewBreed . We love supporting up and coming bands and these guys are no exception . That's what we are all about ! Thanks guys 

FB -https://m.facebook.com/thenewbreednorthdevon?tsid=0.2766582169570029&source=typeahead

Playlist -

Velvet &  stone -Patchwork 

Little Lapin -Magnet eyes 

Someday I -young Forever 

Fred F -Crying Mercy 

Pandamonium-Stream Consciousness FT Vegas 

Cave Mouth -Up on 

My Cruel Goro -Glue Buzz 

Elephant Memories -Published in Braille 

Tiny Folds -Acadia 

Renz DMP -First go right , then go left 

Will Hawkins -somehow 

K-Syran -you don't love me any more 

Malka -Wolves and sheep 

Trigga X Chimpo -Who Run Tingz 

Jjuke -A little more love 

Theia -Ride on 

Walls of silence 

JC's big sound of the week -

The Rob Murphy Trio -Morning Doubt 

Laurence Jones -Touch your moonlight 

NewBreed - Pinnochieo 

Velvet Stone -Same old record   

The Stone Angles -Valley of the Kings 

Small town Jones -Freight ships 

Patrons -Lost age 

The Malthusian Trap -Crystal waters 

Info -

Laurence Jones, a stunning guitarist who has been described as "Blues Rocks youngest Talent in the UK" 

 

The great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Penzance, is that Laurence will be playing with his band at The Acorn on Saturday 19 September and put simply; this will be a great night and one show not to miss! 

Laurence was voted "Young Artist of the Year," in the British Blues Awards 2014 and in the same year, won the first UK Blues Challenge, which saw him going on to represent the UK at the 5^th European Blues Challenge that took place in Brussels in March 2015 

Well before the release of his debut album in 2012 "Thunder In The Sky", a buzz rapidly built around Laurence and he soon began making a big name for himself...............BBC Radio 2 was sufficiently impressed to state that "Laurence is like a young Robin Trower, exciting and full of energy" 

The young gunslinger of the blues was influenced by the likes of Walter Trout, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and Albert Collins.  At only 23, he has clocked up some serious road miles touring throughout the U.K/Europe and in 2013, Walter Trout invited Laurence and his band to play as support on their U.K tour and said "Laurence is a cross between Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy, he is a genius" 

In April, Laurence released his third album ‘What’s it Gonna Be’ with Ruf Records, featuring guests "Sandi Thom" and "Dana Fuchs".  Recorded at headline music studio in Cambridge, Laurence co produced the album with Roger Album and wanted to use his own band Roger Inniss and Miri Miettinen.  Judging by the reaction in the market, his album is already making its mark:

"A guitar hero in the making, and for many decades to come" - Guitar & Bass magazine.

"At the age of 23, Laurence Jones is now the complete package" - Classic Rock Magazine 

Last month, Laurence played at the “Lead Belly Fest” at The Royal Albert Hall alongside numerous high-profile artists from around the world, like Van Morrison, Jools Holland, Eric Burdon, Paul Jones and Walter Trout.  This was a very special occasion for all involved, not least for Laurence, when he played on stage with Walter Trout!

If you believe that actions do in fact speak louder than words, then look no further and check out Laurence playing “Thunder In The Sky” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ji3eZRSJJM, a classy blues number.  Prefer a rockier riff-driven piece, then have a look and listen to “Can't keep living like this” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh1ZluqPX6A

The presence of Laurence in Penzance is sure to interest many local people andthose visiting the area and if you could help bring it to their attention, it would be very much appreciated

I have attached some background information on Laurence that I hope you find of interest 

If you would like to interview Laurencebefore he comes to town, please let me know.

I look forward to hearing from you

Regards

John

0115 932 3829

0798 364 2918

Don't miss out on seeing Laurence with his band at The Acorn on Saturday 19 September! 

The venue is located on Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU

Advance tickets are £11.00 + bf (£13 on the door) and can be purchased by calling 01472 349 222 or going online at http://www.solidentertainments.com/presents.htm#LAURENCE-JONES-TOUR  

To see, hear and find out more about Laurence and where he is playing next, please check outhttp://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/

Don’t be late, doors open at 8.00 p.m.   

https://www.facebook.com/laurencejonesmusic

https://twitter.com/laurencemusic

The One when JC met Renz DMP 18/8/15

Good to meet Renz DMP on tonight's show #jccooperlive  gave us four exclusive tracks to play ! https://t.co/HNfZFInyBz

Here's is the playback link to the interview 

https://m.soundcloud.com/renz-dmp/interview-on-riviera-fm-with-jackson-cooper-18815

Twitter -@RenzDMP 

FB -https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004942095964&tsid=0.9942967337556183&source=typeahead

Playlist -

Walls of Silence 

White cliff -Young Lovers 

Skinner & Twitch -Dance the moment 

Feral Ghost -Could this be love 

Ticking Tree -Memories of a fisherman 

Kieiv -Sweetest Sound 

K-Syran -you don't love me any more 

Malka -Wolves and sheep 

Trigga X Chimpo -Who Run Tingz 

The floating Bridges -Dreamcatcher 

Calling Apollo-Monsters 

Joykill Collective -Battle cry 

Hackmonocut -Dead born sister 

Damien j Brennan -Shine 

Theia -Ride on 

Lowell FT icona Pop -Ride ( all about she ) 

Jjuke -A little more love 

The Winachi tribe -Plant the seed 

Marcella Detroit -England calling 

AR 15 -Helpless  

RenZ DMP -paradise FT Melissa Adams 

Exclusives -

This is me 

First go right , then go left 

Never never stop 

Who's laughing now 

Info -

Vid 

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Set to be the BIGGEST rap release of the year, the AR15 Concrete Jungle project, out on August 28th is in full swing!! 'Helpless', the third single to be heard from the tape has just been added to the 1Xtra playlist! Bang, Reprezent and Voice FM have all playlisted the track too and anticipation for the release is building rapidly! 

‘Helpless’ features an impressive, all-star cast with Devlin, Wretch 32 and So Solid Crew veteran Swiss all getting deep with their lyrics, as they describe their tough road to success.The sweet sound of Rebecca Garton on the hook and S.O.S on production makes ‘Helpless’ a track to remember. Redbull premiered the the audio http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/music/stories/1331730320485/listen-to-a-premiere-of-ar15’s-latest-track and since then RWD Mag, GRM Daily, Art27 Club and Blatantly Blunt have all picked up on the banging new track from the Alwayz Recording camp. 

Wretch 32, Devlin, Swiss and Rebecca Garton passed through the NFTR studios a few weeks back to perform 'Helpless' and the video has already racked up nearly 50,000 views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j09OUsRWzgo

The tape is being kept under close guard and the project remains largely under wraps, but amid the intrigue and suspense, from the teasers that have been dropped so far, it is clear that this is set to be one MASSIVE release in the UK rap game!

Look out for the 'Helpless' video dropping soon!! 


PRE-ORDER- AR15 || CONCRETE JUNGLE
https://itunes.apple.com/album/ar15-concrete-jungle-special/id1009370651?ls=1

The Winachi Tribe Plant the Seed  A1(M) Records  25 September 2015

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their 'Time for Love' EP. 'Plant the Seed' will be released on September 25thon A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E Gordon of Happy Mondays. The Winachi Tribe is a collection of exceptional musicians and producers who have performed and toured with artists as diverse as Ian Brown, Black Grape, Happy Mondays, Massive Attack and The Stereo MCs. They bring together urban swagger, soul and funk to create unique electro-funk grooves; a sonic soul collective who are unrestrained by boundaries or formulas, either musically or culturally. New single 'Plant the Seed' is featured in a new documentary 'We Own the Dance Floor', which tells the story of the Hacienda and was premiered at this year's Glastonbury Festival. The band will be embarking on a UK tour in October and in the meantime are set to play to the Portsmouth's Victorious Festival on 29th Augustalongside Basement Jaxx, Tinie Tempah & The Flaming Lips. The 'Time For Love' EP will be launched at Manchesters Ruby Lounge on 27th August, with special guests, Tigerside, Ruby Tuesday & the Happy Fallen. Tickets available here. A teaser for the video of The Winachi Tribe's performance of 'Plant the Seed' live in London's The Electric Carousel Club is available here: http://www.muzu.tv/channel/wwwa1mrecordscom/videoLibrary/ The film captures the band giving a seminal performances in the nations Capital. West End glamour meets northern swagger in a melting pot of funk and soul in 100 degree heat! I believe that we are on the edge of a hybrid soul/northern soul explosion. I think it will, for want of a better word, be the new punk. Its the perfect conduit to express feelings of frustration anger and passion. The Winachi Tribes tune fits into the picture perfectly. Bring it on! Keith Allen "They are such a great band, they blew my head off when I first heard their music. They have so many angles, sort of a funk revolving door, they are definitely special in their own inimitable style." Danny Saber "Time for Love brings funk and dance together for a cracking debut release." Louder Than War 'The Time for Love' EP will have you grooving and moving your feet. In a day and age when the top 40 is made up of pop music by numbers the electro-funk groove which runs through these tracks is a beautiful remedy to the boredom. If the Winachi Tribe dont restore your faith in creativity then nothing will." The Musical Outcast "The songs catchy chorus will become stuck in your head, your foot will more than likely be tapping and youll be longing for the sun to shine, fun and breezy song that deserves to be enjoyed." Pure M Magazine The Winachi Tribe have carefully handpicked their ingredients, heated the oil, sizzled it all up in the pan and it comes together in a great big pot of the best parts of all your favorite dinners. This is dance party music to throw some serious shapes to Subba Culture "Time For Love is a superb first offering from The Winachi Tribe, fusing funk, soul, disco, electro and indie to create one massive groove. Its classy, cool and leaves you wanting more. Think somewhere in between the Happy Mondays and Chic and you are on the right track." Gig Slutz "'Time for Love is a magnetism of nostalgia and originality, unleashing a soulfully infectious vibe. Manna for those with a passion of funk n soul and pleasing temptation for those maybe less inclined to swing a hip or two" Ringmaster Review The Winachi Tribe are an Electro Funk Sonic Soul Collective whose influences come from such diverse sources as The Happy Mondays, Grand Master Flash and Daft Punk. A mix of musical styles and cultural backgrounds that keep the band lyrically explosive and musically diverse." Essentially Pop "Its like you took Maroon 5, pumped in some testosterone, let them chill in England and then slathered them in funk." Golden Mixtape Live Dates 27th August Manchester: EP launch, The Ruby Lounge, Special Guests & DJ sets 29th August Portsmouth: Victorious Festival, Portsmouth, opening for Tini Tempa, & The Flaming Lips 5th September Manchester:  Metropolitan University, The Second Coming Charity Event with Aziz Ibrahim, The Clone Roses, Cressa (DJ Set)  7th November Minehead Somerset: Shine  On Weekender, Minehead Arena, Somerset with Happy Mondays, Stereo MCs, 808 State Social Links: 'Time for Love' Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/fms-promotions/the-winachi-tribe-time-for-love-2 'Time for Love' Video Starring Keith Allen and Directed by Adele Myers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ZPVcJ6auM 'Time for Love' on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1006725913 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewinachitribe A1M Records Ltd www.a1mrecords.com

Artist: Jjuke 

Single: A Little More Love 

Release date: 7^thSeptember 2015

Label: So Tangy

Watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZajBJnJlHo

 

As we grow increasingly weary waiting for the much anticipated British summer time to kick in, a taste of the summer we could have had, arrives unexpectedly in the form of Jjuke - A Little More Love’. 

 

Merging 80’s guitar and synths, with 90’s piano driven house, deliciously rounded off by the enigmatic Jjuke’s gorgeous male falsetto vocals, weaving its way through catchy as you like melodies that stay in your head for ages after listening, this is a feelgood song that in years to come, will somehow convince you that summer of  2015 really was a good one. 

 

Produced by Ben Copland from British Indie Electronica band Mooli, who has previously Produced artists such as Beverley Knight, ‘ A Little More Love’ is released on new boutique label So Tangy on September 7th , with remix by Brit nominated producer Nigel Lowis.

 

The video features ex-Hollyoaks and CelebrityLoveIsland badboy Paul Danan, who oozes cool and charisma in sun-soaked shots around London. 

 

www.sotangy.co.uk

  

Lola in Slacks

Debut download single- ‘Tramlines’

Release date August 31^st2015

Stereogram Recordings

 

 

Press Release

Lola in Slacks perform with very special guest Roy Moller - Single Release Soirée- CCA, Glasgow, Friday 28^th August. Tickets available here  

 

Fronted by spellbinding chanteuse Lou Reid, Lola in Slacks exude the sexy garage swagger of the Velvet Underground spiked with the bold confidence and freedom of Tim Buckley. There's an acute sense of mystery around this ambitious, literate gang of Francophile bohemians, who have made an instant impact with a series of heart-stopping performances around their home town of Glasgow.

Having developed her distinctive vocal and performance style busking on the streets of Paris as a raw 19 year-old, Lou Reid casts a powerful glamour. A classic torch singer for the modern age, Reid brings a Piaf-like authority to the group’s Noir atmospherics and superior song-writing. Radiating an effortless cool, the singer evokes comparisons with Marianne Faithfull, Nick Cave and Jacques Brel in the songs she co-writes with guitarist Brian McFie. Inspired by the exhilarating Stooges guitarist James Williamson and the great soul player Teenie Hodges, McFie is equally adept at garage grind and spiralling melody. 

 

Lesley McLaren has an established reputation as a great rock & roll drummer in her own right, while bassist Davy Irvin supplies a weighty undertow with the taste and precision of ‘Wrecking Crew’ legend Carol Kaye. Martin Stuart Taggart broadens out the band’s wide-screen sound with edgy, creative guitar, while Villy Karagouni is the group’s secret weapon, a classically-trained pianist who adds a whole new dimension to the band’s sensual fusillade.  

 

Debut single ‘Tramlines’ is released on August 31^st on Stereogram Recordings. 'Tramlines' draws the listener into a dramatic world of dark, shimmering beauty, illuminated by tantalising shafts of sunlight. Reid's gift for imagery is readily apparent as she conjures sepia-tinged scenes wrenched from buried memories. An instantly addictive entry into Lola in Slacks’s bohemian netherworld, ‘Tramlines’ was recorded with award-winning producer Sandy Jones at Foundry Music Lab in Motherwell.

This is no average group. They understand that sometimes you have to pay for love with bitter tears. When Lou Reid sings, it's a way of escaping, it's another world; she's no longer on Earth. Intimate and imperious in equal measure, Lola in Slacks are poised to become everyone's new favourite band.

 

“Possessing a diffident grace, ‘Tramlines’ is an elegiac triumph” Nina Antonia, celebrated underground rock & roll writer and biographer of Johnny Thunders, New York Dolls and Peter Perrett.

 

“’Tramlines’ is a stunning debut single…Lola in Slacks are the most original group I’ve heard in years. With its perfect blend of pop hooks and underground allure, ‘Tramlines’ deserves to be a massive hit.” Billy Sloan, legendary Glasgow music journalist and broadcaster.

 

“Reminds me of a less ravaged Marianne Faithfull, circa ‘Broken English’. Lovely atmospheric sense of place and yearning.” Tom Morton, broadcaster and journalist.

 

“I really like this track, kinda like Marianne Faithfull fronting the Velvets.” Douglas MacIntyre, Head of The Creeping Bent Organisation record label and bass-player with The Sexual Objects.

 

“’Tramlines’ is a song full of so much wistful longing that it hurts. The evocative lyrics paint a vivid picture and the smoky vocals of chanteuse Lou Reid have just the right hint of attitude masking a world weary sadness. Dark, intriguing and totally intoxicating.”  Avril Cadden, freelance writer (formerly music features writer at Sunday Mail/Daily Record).

 

For further information, images and forthcoming live dates please contact INNES REEKIE on 07789 993715 orinvisinc@hotmail.com

Further info on links below:

Lola in Slacks on Facebook

www.stereogramrecordings.co.uk

 

Lowell ft. Icona Pop ‘Ride’

Streaming Date: 21^st August

Impact Date: 16^th October 

Available on August 21^st, ‘Ride’ will be released through Interland Music / Sony Red. The track is an emphatic feminist pop anthem about rebellion and empowerment, whilst remaining youthful and carefree.

 

The track pays homage to the Van Buren sisters and their iconic motorcycle road trip across the US in 1916. As the first women to cross the US by motorcycle alone, the Van Buren sisters’ trek was as much a political statement as an act of gender defiance. 

Acting as part of The Preparedness Movement, Gussie and Addie (22 and 24) used the trip to prove that women could ride just as well as their male counterparts, and subsequently were granted permission to serve as dispatch riders during World War 1.

 

A classically trained musician who also suffers from a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia, Lowell released her debut album, ‘We Loved Her Dearly’, earlier this year impressing fans and critics alike with her bold blend of pop. 

 

 

“A technicolour slice of playful, experimental pop in the vein of Santigold, Toronto musician Lowell’s debut is one of the month’s most exuberant.” – NME

 

"Canadian pop songstress who writes hits like one makes tea – effortlessly and often" – i-D

 

“Childlike wonder” – The Observer

 

“Finest Electropop” – Evening Standard

 

“Bold, celebratory electro pop packed with attitude” – The Independent

 

"We Loved Her Dearly – a "completely autobiographical" 12-song set packed with irresistible pop hooks, dreamy synth textures and pointed feminist commentary." - Rolling Stone

 

"Lowell makes user-friendly, irresistible pop music from an expressly feminist perspective, and she wields many tools to do it. If she's rebellious, then she's the world's first freedom fighter to come armed with pom-poms." – NPR Music

 

KLEIV who are based in Oslo, Norway.

Despite being relatively new to the music scene, KLEIV have seen their new track Sweetest Sound downloaded all over the world following a number of positive reviews.

Described as being summer inspired easy listening Pop music, you can find out more about KLEIV by visiting their website www.facebook.com/kleivmusic  

Memories of A Fisherman is the thought provoking debut single from music collective, Ticking Tree.  The track is nostalgic, melodious and refreshingly optimistic.  Songwriter Adman was inspired to pen the track by why he describes as, "the fundamental inadequacy of words"; we may feel a very specific, almost tangible emotion, be it joy or pain, but can never completely convey that in words, just as a fisherman can never properly express to others the feeling they experience when they make their "catch of the day".  The song leaves us with the question, "Is impression to be deemed more accurate than reality?"

 

Ticking Tree is an abundantly talented collective, comprised of musicians with enviable CV's.  The group's guitarist has played with artists including One Direction, The Overtones and Jams Morrisons, and the bassist has played with the likes of Take That, Kwabs and Afrobeat Master Dele Sosimi.  The resulting sound is a polished yet fresh resonance with a sunny sense of hopefulness.   The group was named around the concept of a natural object, the collective themselves, who are ever developing and aspiring to reach their next branch of growth, always with a sense of anticipation , something incredible about to happen. 

 

Recorded and produced at The Power House, Metropolis, London, Memories of A Fisherman due for release on 28th August 2015 on the forthcoming "Butterfly Wings" EP on M:89 Records.

 

Rel: 28 Aug 2015 on M:89 Records 

Following the Top 10 dance smashes, star of the stage and screen K-Syran, releases her track, the contemplative and pace "You Don't Love Me Anymore" on 7 August.  Performing at festivals across the UK and Europe, with an album in the pipeline and UK tour planned for later this year, K-Syran is continuing her reign as Norway's "siren of dance".

 

Norwegian born K-Syran is a singer-songwriter who has received acclaim for her acting achievements on stage and screen, including "Voyage in the Dark" at the Young Vic.  However,her tender vocals always got her noticed and singing in each of her productions.  With a fusion of Classical, pop, rock and jazz and techno influences together to create her distinctly unique sound.  K-Syran nurtured her voice as lead vocalist for a number of groups, but it is as a solo artist that she is enjoying the greatest success.

 

Her new single, "You Don't Love Me Anymore" conveys a message we can all relate to, when we finally realise that a love, that has truly got under our skin, has become to an end. and all the emotion that we feel at that moment.   The  sadness and reflection  that this evokes are all brought  to bear in the power of the track.  The thought-provoking lyrics are set over a catchy backing, with a building  sense of anticipation, which adds pathos and dynamics.

 

Running parallel to her catapulting music success, K-Syran has also made considerable waves on the global arts and humanitarian scene.  Earlier this year, she took her own play, "Breaking The Silence' to NewYork.  The play was nominated "Best Play" at the global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict  organised by Angelinia Jolie and William Hague.  K-Syran is also raising much needed awareness for Human Rights Watch through her work.

 

The New single, "You Don't Love Me Anymore" is released on 7 August on M:89 Records 

 

TRIGGA X CHIMPO ||
WHO RUN TINGZ
Released: 8th August 2015 || Label: GIRLS MUSIC
Soundcloud D/L: https://soundcloud.com/tenletter/trigga-x-chimpo-who-run-tingz/s-2xAau
Hightail D/L: https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBZYlJRQ3Q1bmdsYzhUQw

Get ready to turn this one up LOUD!! Trigga and Chimpo have teamed up to create this absolute BANGER that is already getting support at Beats1, Radio 1 and 1Xtra! SBTV premiered the video and Pigeons & Planes, MTV and The Grime Report have all been getting behind the track too, so you know its something special, plus when JME heard the record he tweeted his love for it straight away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4mrq8QVGEI  

Released via Toddla T’s ‘Girls Music’ label, the track is a dirty, hard-hitting three strike combination of Grime, Crunk and Dancehall making for something very dark, yet utterly compelling – the essence of the Shadow sound.

Trigga represents everything that makes Manchester, and the UK Underground, famous worldwide. Raised in the streets of Moss Side in the 90’s, Trigga survived those infamous years (although not without some famous scars) and has lived to put a timeless stamp on British dance music from featuring on classic tape packs to performing in legendary raves through to collaborating with the likes of Skepta, Spyda and Flowdance on 'In A Corner' to recent work with Zed Bias. Add Chimpo to the mix and you get a track full of flows, depth and one mucky baseline 

The Floating Bridges
I'd like to introduce you to reggae rock outfit, The Floating Bridges, described as “Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Bob Marley”, are set to release their 'Creatures of Leisure' album on August 28th. They have supported the likes of the John Butler Trio, Katchafire and Jimmy Barnes, while performing at countless music festivals throughout Australia and highlighted as 'ones to watch' from Triple J Unearthed, as well as a key slot at Boomtown Fair (Hampshire, UK), one of the largest festivals in the world and a string of UK dates this August.
 
Watch the video for 'Dreamcatcher' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUUfLdo2pyI

LIVE FOREVER is the second solo album from West Country based singer/songwriter Ken Lintern. All tracks are performed and produced by him at his Kewstoke music complex 13 Sound studios. This album all lyrics are by Martin Sheridan from Yorkshire of Irish descent.

The track included is Running in the Rain (radio edit mp3).The hooky chorus is a great deterrent to the rainy day blues we so often get in the UK, just released and already earmarked for 2 possible sport related commercials.

LILAC HAZE the debut album from The Cosmic Trippers, Ambient/Psychedelic/Instrumental album. A luxurious soundscape interweaved with beautiful melodic keyboard work and soaring guitars, the ultimate late night de-stressing album.

The track included is Fortitude (radio edit mp3). From the waves lapping the beach to the stunning guitar work a truly different track in todays market.

Calling Apollo, a Cardiff based rock band consisting of 5 members:

 

Christian James Neale - Vocals 

Kevin Williams – Guitars

Dan Hughes – Guitars

Luke Walters – Bass

Zak Woolf – Drums

 The EP was recorded at Longwave Studio with Romesh Dodangoda who has worked with the likes of rock bands Funeral for a Friend and Bullet for my Valentine.

 

The band have an accompanying video to ‘Monsters’ which was released on August 4^th and which captures the essence of the band perfectly – link below, in case you would like to see the band in action.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6u5vwr3apY&feature=youtu.be  

Shine

Damien J Brennan was born and raised in County Down, Northern Ireland. He learned to play the guitar and began busking whilst backpacking through Italy and Australia. Shortly after his return home he began songwriting and on a limited budget recorded some garage demos. These initial recordings received positive feedback and a glowing review from critically acclaimed mastering engineer Pete Maher (U2, Snow Patrol, Katy Perry, Hudson Taylor).

Damien recorded his first professional tracks in Zero Hour Studios and these songs led to gigs locally and in London. They were also picked up for radio play on Tom Robinson's BBC Radio 6 show and Baylen Leonard and Aaron Philips on Amazing Radio, together with a number of regional UK stations. Tony Moore of Soho Radio invited Damien to sing live on his show and to appear live at London's Bedford this August. 

The future is looking very promising for this up and coming Irish talent.


"Damien is a gifted and super talented singer/songwriter with the potential for great success! Up there with the best!" 
Pete Maher, Mastering Engineer for U2, The Killers, Liam Gallagher, The Rolling Stones, Jack White, Scissor Sisters, Depeche Mode and Katy Perry
 
"Spinetingingly good, astonishing, absolutely astonishing... That sounds like a major hit to me, the  UK needs to hear this, the world needs to hear this... your live voice has a unique quality..." 
Tony Moore, Soho Radio show
 
"Brilliant" 
Rigsy, BBC Introducing, Radio Ulster


Social Links:
https://soundcloud.com/damien-j-brennan
https://www.facebook.com/damienj.brennan.1

 

Press Release: Skinner and T'witch

 

Skinner and T'witch are a Leeds based, original folk duo:

'Music to melt the heart. Driving rhythms, strong vocal harmonies, and a flamenco-inspired guitar style'.

Skinner and T’witch combine many influences: British folk, flamenco, musicals, classical and ‘world’ music, woven into their own original material.

 

They have performed all over the UK, from Edinburgh to Hastings, North Wales to Norfolk, including online and on the radio.

 

They recently launched their debut album Rise - copies are available on  www.skinnerandtwitch.com

 

Rise features T’witch’s powerful vocals and flair for harmonies, Steve Skinner’s flamenco guitar style and well crafted song-writing, and the jazz improvisation of guest guitarist Mike Jordan (The Woodman): together, a powerful mix!

 

At the album launch they also showed for the first time the film of their unique shadow play for their song, Dance the Moment: http://vimeo.com/m/109498047

 

Last year played live on The Durbervilles Folk & Roots Show on BBC Radio Leeds, andplayed live on Genevieve Tudor's Folk Show on BBC Radio Shropshire on February 15th 2015. 

 

In the coming weeks you can hear Skinner & T’witch play floor spots, radio interviews or gigs such as:

 

 

The Eten Cafe, Sheffield: August 7th

Blues & Roots at the Black Bull, Haworth: August 16th

The Fox's Den, Vixen 101.8 FM: August 21st

Crookes Folk Club, Sheffield: August 27th 

Night Moves, ALL 96.9 FM: August 30th

The Willows Folk Club, Kirkham: September 30th

The Shuttle Shuffle Festival, Bradford: October 3rd & 4th

Skinner & T'witch's 3rd Pick n' Mix Showcase, The Cardigan Arms, Leeds: October 17th

Seend Acoustic Club, Wiltshire: October 21st

That's All Folks, Source 96.1 FM: November 1st

Folk at the Mill, Stafford Radio: November 8th

Ramsbottom Folk Club at The Met, Bury (supporting the Rheingans Sisters): November 11th

The Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh: January 3rd 2016

Skinner & T'witch's 3rd Pick n' Mix Showcase, The Cardigan Arms, Leeds: January 16th

The Moor Cock Acoustic Music Club, Blacko, Nelson: February 3rd 2016

Seaford Folk Club: March 4th

Doug Welch's BBC Radio Kent Folk Show: March 6th

Tonbridge Folk Club: March 7th

Skinner & T'witch's 4th Pick n' Mix Showcase, The Cardigan Arms, Leeds: April 16th

Their Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/skinnerandtwitch

Skinner & T'witch are also on Twitter. www.twitter.com/SkinnerTwitch (@SkinnerTwitch).  

Lions & Butterflies’

Released 2^nd October 2015

Single ‘Walls of Silence’ – available 4^th September 2015

Song: https://soundcloud.com/ldpromos/walls-of-silence-radio-edit/s-rdDjs

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e19C7bOO0r0

 

The highly anticipated new album from the independent alternative folk band follows hot on the heels of their recent wowing of the crowds at Glastonbury, for the fourth consecutive year, and their growing army of fans and admirers will not be disappointed. ‘Lions & Butterflies’ is beautifully written, performed, sung and produced.

 

The husband and wife duo of Jeremy and Lorraine Millington, from Bristol and Galway respectively have been on a decade long journey that has seen them release 5 previous albums, hone their song-writing style and performances and arrive at this juncture with what many believe, including themselves, to be their masterpiece. 

 

“This is the strongest music I’ve heard from The Portraits to date. It’s always gratifying when musicians you meet and like turn out to make excellent music”

 – Tom Robinson 6 Music

 

After persuading his parents to invest in a piano for him at the age of 10, Jeremy began a lifelong relationship with the instrument. The son of a diplomat he travelled to destinations all over the world spending his childhood in various parts of Africa, Europe and Asia. The family finally settled in Bristolwhere Jeremy studied music to the highest level and decided to take up a career in teaching. His first posting led him to the Isle of Wight where he met Lorraine……

 

Lorraine grew up in rural Western Ireland and was drawn to the guitar at a very young age, teaching herself and performing traditional Irish songs at family events and pubs. She went on to study Fine Art at the University of Ulster in Belfast, during the worst of Northern Ireland’s struggles when police helicopters roared overhead and taxi drivers were murdered outside her bedroom window. After completing her degree she took up her first job as a teacher.

 

“A wonderful band” – Lembit Opik

 

And so this dynamic pairing came together. Inspired by his travels throughout the world and her personal experiences of the tragedies of war they formed a partnership both in love and in music that would prove formidable. Setting up home in France they would write together in their farmhouse, planning their future and performing in the café’s and parks of the region. As their reputation and crowds grew, the sudden death of Jeremy’s father and the birth of their two children led the couple back across the Channel to London where they were to take the music scene by storm.

 

“This new album is a heartfelt musical snapshot of who we are”

- Lorraine

 

They have amassed a loyal fan base by performing at festivals and venues across England, Ireland and France, winning new fans wherever they travel with their clever, melodic music, both memorable and personal. These songs are about real people, real situations, and real life.

 

 

2015 Tour Dates

 

11^th July           Le Clemenceau, Mouilleron Pareds, FR

1^st Aug             Cambridge Folk Festival, UK

15^th Aug           Festival Jazz In Aout, La Rochelle, FR

21^st Aug           Poundstock Gildhouse, UK

28^th Aug           Cornwall Folk Festival, Wadebridge, UK

29^th Aug           Treefest, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, UK

30^th Aug           Victorious Festival, Southsea, UK

6^th Sept            Wilkestock Festival, Hertfordshire, UK

24^th Sept          Cecil Sharp House, London, UK

3^rd Oct             Tenterden Folk Festival, Kent, UK

 

www.theportraitsmusic.com