Doty and his bandmate, vocalist Phil Stancil, will hit the road to play out tunes from both albums in November when Midnight Faces supports new Secretly Canadian – Last Gang signings Electric Youth on that band’s North American tour. See below for complete itinerary.
Barely into his teens, Matt Doty began making music with childhood friend Jonny Pierce (of The Drums), resulting in a full-length album released by Columbia Records. At age twenty, he went on to co-found post-rock instrumental giants Saxon Shore with Josh Tillman (aka Father John Misty), releasing three EPs, and two albums produced by Dave Fridmann (MGMT, Tame Impala, Flaming Lips.)
“I had been writing new music during Saxon Shore’s hiatus, with no idea as to where the songs would end up,” Doty says of the beginnings of Midnight Faces. “Towards the end of 2012, I asked Phil to take a shot at adding vocals to a couple of the tunes and that’s when things started to fall into place.”
“To better understand what The Fire Is Gone is, please understand what it isn’t,” Doty explains of the new Midnight Faces album. “No fancy producers, no big name special guests, no one wearing robot costumes, no all-analog studio, and no songs recorded live to tape. We made this album by ourselves and for ourselves. We made it in my apartment on a computer one track at a time.”
Memoryy's Young Oblivion EP Out Today
Memoryy is the alias of Brooklyn-based Shaun Hettinger. Seamlessly bringing together ‘80s-inspired synths with elements of modern production, his synth-pop lives in a distinct realm between the past & present. Memoryy has released his new EP, Young Oblivion, today! For a taste of what to expect from the record, you can check out the hilariously tongue-in-cheek “Feels Like The First Time” video.
Consisting of five sophisticated & memorable electro-pop gems that flirt with afro-pop, funk, moody mid-tempo, straight dancefloor & even a soul ballad, the Young Oblivion EP is the result of eight months of hard work & perseverance. At the helm of the EP’s production (having produced four of the five tracks) is co-producer John Jagos, also known as renowned chillwave artist Brothertiger. NYC producers & remixers extraordinaire The Golden Pony also inject their brand of dancefloor-ready electro-pop to the EP, and the record’s personnel is rounded out by indie-pop songbird Frances Cone (backing vocals), Josh Dobson (guitars), Dan Morosi (drums), Israel Heller (violin), Lizzy Rich (backing vocals) & Rose Lovell (backing vocals).
Stay tuned for more news from Memoryy coming soon, and be sure to catch him when he plays NYC this month!
Big Data Remix EP 1.6 out now
Big Data’s 7-song remix EP is out now, Tuesday, Sept 30. The EP features remixes of hit single “Dangerous (feat. Joywave),” that reached #1 at Alternative Radio and has over 2 million views and counting for the video.
A full track list for the EP is below & you can find all of the remixes on SoundCloud at the below link:
soundcloud.com/bigdatabigdata/sets/1-6
Big Data has recently been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone’s “10 New Artists You Need to Know”, and made his television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers when “Dangerous” hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative chart.
The Oliver remix of “Dangerous” from the EP is already #5 on the HypeMachine Twitter chart and still climbing!
hypem.com/track/26wx5/Big+Data+-+Dangerous+%28Oliver+Remix%29
You can see him this fall on tour with Fitz & the Tantrums. A full set of dates is here: bigdata.fm/tour
1.6 EP Track List
1 Dangerous (Oliver Remix)
2 Dangerous (Spacebrother’s Disco Dancing Remix)
3 Dangerous (CHAPPO Remix)
4 Dangerous (ASTR Remix)
5 Dangerous (Spacebrother’s Electro Stomp Remix)
6 Dangerous (Sebu Remix)
7 Dangerous (Sweet Valley Remix)
TV ON THE RADIO RELEASE VIDEO FOR "HAPPY IDIOT"
TV On the Radio release the video for “Happy Idiot” with an unexpected starring role by Paul Reubens as ‘Racer Steven.’ Like the best of Saturday morning and Saturday night rolled into one, TVONTHERADIOSCOPE presents a mind-bending visual to the first single from the bands upcoming album, Seeds, out November 18 on Harvest Records.
Keep up with the new video by watching “Happy Idiot” HERE.
Seeds is available for pre-order here, including an instant free download of “Happy Idiot.”
“I had this idea for the video that I thought would never happen, of Paul Reubens as a race car driver who slowly loses his mind,” says singer Tunde Adebimpe. ” I took it to Funny or Die and they said, ‘That’s great, let’s go for that.'”
“I got to speak with him over the phone about doing it and, in between being blindingly nervous that I was actually talking to an actor who had shaped a LOT of my world view and trying not to freak him out by saying so, he mentioned that he’s been a fan of the band for awhile,” Adebimpe says. “He liked the idea, and, somehow, here we are with Paul as a race car driver losing his mind.”
Directed by Danny Jelinek and written by Jake Fogelnest, “Happy Idiot” features Reubens and Karen Sheila Gillan, a Scottish actress best known for her role as Amy Pond in the BBC series Doctor Who and Nebula in the current Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy. Paul Reubens is best known for creating the genius and Emmy Award-winning Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, featuring himself as Pee-Wee Herman.
“Karen Gillan was absolutely great. We were really psyched to work with her, because she’s basically sci-fi royalty, and a great person,” says Adebimpe. “Full on geek fest in the desert.”
Calling “Happy Idiot their best song in years, Slate raves the song is a “high-energy track that has TV on the Radio sounding sharper than ever” while Billboard says “If the rest of Seeds follows suit, they’ll have one killer of an album.” NME named the single Track of the Week, and Zane Lowe at the BBC states they are “sounding as eclectic and hungry as ever! Just sounding brilliant.”
“It was really fun to do, love how it came out,” says Adebimpe. “I think our fans will like it. I hope so. The cool ones will anyway. The rest can suck it. I don’t exactly know what ‘it’ is. But they can find it. And they can suck it.”
Seeds was recorded at Federal Prism in Los Angeles and produced by guitarist David Andrew Sitek. Seeds will be TV on the Radio’s fifth studio album and first since Nine Types Of Light, which was released in 2011.
PRAISE FOR “HAPPY IDIOT”
“A skittery, new-wavey beat and nimbly clanging guitar line provide a soundtrack for lyrics about enjoying simplicity, but its theme is “ignorance is bliss.” Rolling Stone
“‘Happy Idiot’ is the poppiest, most direct thing they’ve ever done – a sublime start to a new chapter.” NME
“Through triumph and tragedy TV On The Radio remain one of the most influential and compelling American rock and roll stories of the modern age. TV On The Radio – Happy Idiot Sounding as electric and hungry as ever! Just sounding brilliant!” BBC
“After a decade-plus of being called an indie rock band without ever really sounding like one, avant-rockers TV on the Radio have released “Happy Idiot,” a track that emphasizes clean-toned guitar and accessible pop hooks over the atmosphere and electronic textures the rest of their discography’s been built on.” Entertainment Weekly
“‘Happy Idiot’ is a frenetic, fast-paced number that echoes the energetic moments of 2006’s “Return to Cookie Mountain.” Wall Street Journal
Monday, September 29, 2014
Idina Menzel Announces Track-Listing For Christmas Album, Holiday Wishes
Idina Menzel has announced the track-listing for her upcoming Christmas album, entitled Holiday Wishes, which will be released on October 14th by Warner Bros. Records. The album was produced by Grammy Award-winner Walter Afanasieff (Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey) and features such classic favorites as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” as well as Joni Mitchell’s Christmas-themed “River,” one of Menzel’s favorites. Another highlight is a duet with international superstar Michael Bublé on “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” An exclusive Target edition of Holiday Wishes will feature two bonus tracks, including “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” Please see below for the full track-listing.
Menzel’s career has traversed stage, film, television, and music. She was most recently heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box office smash Frozen, in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go.” After Menzel’s performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting.
Menzel earned her first Tony nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize- winning musical Rent, and won the award for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked. Other notable roles include Rachel Berry’s mother, Shelby Corcoran, on the hit television show Glee as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon and Amy Adams in Disney’s Enchanted. Menzel starred in her own PBS special, Barefoot at the Symphony, with an accompanying live album of the same name, and her highly successful international concert tour recently included a sold-out performance at Radio City Music Hall. In addition to cast albums, Menzel’s prolific recording career includes the solo albums I Stand, Here and Still I Can’t Be Still.
Menzel can currently be seen on Broadway as Elizabeth in the original production If/Then, for which she earned critical acclaim and her third Tony nomination. She performed “Always Starting Over” from the musical at this year’s Tony Awards.
The track-listing for Holiday Wishes is as follows:
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
Baby It’s Cold Outside (featuring Michael Bublé)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is You
What Are You Doing On New Year’s Eve?
December Prayer
When You Wish Upon A Star
Silent Night
River
Holly Jolly Christmas
White Christmas
TARGET exclusive tracks:
Mothers Spiritual
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Alvin Harrison, The 99 EP Review
Rough Times in America is a soulful track that resounds loudly even after the track ceases. A smart production allows each constituent element of the track to shine, meaning that the bass, drums, and multiple vocals are provided with ample opportunity to shine separately and as a contributing element. The track is a call to action, building off of the work of artists like Phil Ochs and USA For Africa. The track’s melodies and vocals will tattoo themselves deep into the minds and hearts of anyone listening in, a quality that is equally present in We Ain’t Buyin’ and Do You Wanna Go.
We Ain’t Buyin’ has a two-part vocal harmony that expands upon the gospel style while putting forth a very pop friendly sound. The on-point percussive elements highlight these vocals and provide a very insistent and driving beat to the composition. Do You Wanna Go has a considerably different style than Rough Times in America, changing the pop elements for a much more rough-hewn and guitar laden style. The grit of the vocals are a perfect counterpoint to the electronic elements, making for a very complex and intricate composition. Listeners will need to listen to the cut a number of times to hear every twist and turn that Harrison has placed into this composition. Make sure to check out the Rough Times in America Facebook for the latest news and information about this act. For music with a message, Alvin Harrison / The 99 creates some of the best hard-nose and unrepentant protest music that we have had the chance to review this year.
Top Tracks: Do You Wanna Go, We Ain’t Buyin’
Rating: 8.4/10
Alvin Harrison, The 99 EP Review / 2014 Self / 3 Tracks / www.facebook.com/RTIA1
Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL Livestream Celebration Tuesday
Prince and his band 3RDEYEGIRL will appear tomorrow evening at 9:30 PM/CT on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo for PLECTRUMELECTRUMARTOFFICIALAGE an exclusive album release party.
In addition to the live stream, fans will get an exclusive behind the scenes look at Prince’s legendary Minnesota studio complex, Paisley Park, the creative sanctuary where Prince has recorded many of his most recognized musical creations. Fans around the world can watch the free live stream on mobile via the Yahoo Screen app or online at www.yahoo.com/live.
The exclusive window into Prince’s world is a celebration marking the release of two brand new albums on the same day: ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE,’ a classic Prince album produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince and Joshua Welton and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ a classic band record, with 3RDEYEGIRL, which include Prince, Donna Grantis (guitar), Hannah Ford Welton (drums) and Ida Nielsen (bass). Fans first got to experience select songs from PLECTRUMELECTRUM during Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL’s recent critically acclaimed UK ‘Hit & Run’ tour.
The Live Nation Channel on Yahoo launched on July 15th, streaming a live concert every day. In addition to the biggest collection of concert live streams available on the Web, the Live Nation Channel and Yahoo Screen are part of the Yahoo Live experience featuring an on-demand catalogof songs on video and hundreds of insider vignettes including behind-the-scenes footage, artist interviews and more.
For more information and to purchase Prince’s album ART OFFICIAL AGE visit - www.ARTOFFICIALAGE.com
For more information and to purchase Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL’s album PLECTRUMELECTRUM visit – www.3RDEYEGIRL.com
Sunday, September 28, 2014
DEEP IN HATE Premiere "The Cattle Procession" Video
The lyrics video will plunge you into the concept behind the album: a dark future that sees our so-called civilization evolve into (even) more tyranny, more oppression. Not really a “concept album,” Chronicles of Oblivion has this main theme being explored on all songs, with a different aspect of it being the main theme of each track. So, after entering the “New Republic” and facing the “Altars of Lies,” enter “The Cattle Procession!”
Check out the video at this location.
Called a “bloody good album” by TheLairOfFilth.com, Chronicles of Oblivion is available on digital and limited-edition digisleeve CD formats.
Digital: listen.kaotoxin.com
CD and merch: shop.kaotoxin.com
“Chronicles Of Oblivion is everything you want in a modern day extreme release. There’s no pretentiousness, no gimmicks – – just solid death, get on it.” – The Sonic Sensory
“Chronicles of Oblivion is simply a collection of some of the most brutal riffs thrown at the listener.” – Wicked Channel
Matthieu – vocals
Vinc – guitars
Flo – guitars
Kapute – bass
Nicolas Bastos – drums
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Friday, September 26, 2014
TENSNAKE EMBARKS ON NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES TONIGHT
Tonight Tensnake embarks on the final leg of his 2014 tour across the globe, beginning in California and ending in London.
This comes on the heels of the release of his latest single “Feel of Love”. A collaboration with three time Grammy award winning Jacques Lu Cont, this sublime slice of disco features soaring vocals from electro-soul fusioneer Jamie Lidell.
September 26 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
September 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Exchange LA
October 2 – Washington, D.C. – U Street Music Hall
October 4 – Denver, CO – Club Vinyl
October 18 – Miami Beach, FL – Story Nightclub
December 19 – Dublin , Ireland – Twisted Pepper
December 20 – XOYO – London, UK
To celebrate the announcement of the single, the German DJ/producer has also unveiled a uniquely sexy video courtesy of in-demand director Remy Cayuela – whose recent work includes the likes of Duke Dumont ‘I Got U’ and ‘Afterglow’ for Wilkinson.
To accompany the release of ‘Feel Of Love’, Tensnake has once again enlisted an all-star cast to re-envision, with remixes from the super-hot Kaytranada, Hot Chip and 2 Bears guru Joe Goddard, anarchic German-techno gods Boys Noize and fast-rising atmospheric house duo Drew Hill.
| Tensnake, Jacques Lu Cont – Feel Of Love ft. Jamie Lidell |
Tensnake “Glow”
PSYCHOSTICK Announce New Album 'IV: Revenge of The Vengeance'
Chicago, IL based comedy rock kings PSYCHOSTICK are excited to share their latest offering nine months after a successful crowd-funding campaign to build a studio with a promise of new material. Now that day has come and the humorecore masters are ready to unleash their 4th full length installment ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ due out on November 4th, 2014.
IV: Revenge of The Vengeance
1. Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight to the Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)
Album Length: 57:13
This latest album from the band’s laugh factory is the follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’ and 2013 singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard‘ (debut at #14 on US radio metal charts) and ‘Dogs Like Socks‘ (over 1 million views on youtube), which also appear on the new album along with tons of new tracks such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ) plus guest appearances by Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), Neil Patterson and Rob Nichols from Downtown Brown and many many more comedy sing-a-longs ready for the road.
“We’re excited to get back on the road after the lengthy studio-building and album-recording process. The early reaction to the album has been fantastic and we’re ready for everyone to finally get the chance to hear it.” comments vocalist Rob Kersey.
The laugh makers will be venturing out on the road from October 31st to November 23rd promoting the release with tickets going on sale Monday, September 29th. (dates listed below)
To check out the various pre-order packages for ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’, please visit the following link: psychostick.com/preorder
Dowsing - Announces Fall Fest Tour
Dowsing, fresh off a Summer tour with The Sidekicks and Sundials, will head back out in October for a Fall run including dates at Pre-Fest in Tampa, FL and The Fest in Gainesville, FL. All dates are listed below. Facebook events page here. Tour poster here.
The band is out in support of their 2013 debut LP I Don’t Even Care Anymore as well as their recent split EP with Annabel, both out now on Count Your Lucky Stars. You can stream the split EP in full on Brooklyn Vegan and order it here.
Dowsing Fall Fest Tour
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OCT 17 – Moline, IL @ Los Montes
OCT 18 – Omaha, NE @ Lucy’s Pub House
OCT 19 – Kansas City, MO @ Art Closet Studios
OCT 20 – Wichita, KS @ Kirby’s Beer Store
OCT 21 – Little Rock, AR @ Hollow House
OCT 22 – Fort Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill
OCT 23 – Houston, TX @ The Summit
OCT 25 – New Orleans, LA @ Community Records Block Party
OCT 26 – Hattiesburg, MS @ Yellow Fiddle
OCT 27 – Mobile, AL @ Industry Bar
OCT 28 – Tallahassee, FL @ PeteTheVenue
OCT 29 – Tampa, FL @ Big Pre-Fest in Little YBOR- Crow Bar
NOV 02 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest- Boca Fiesta/Palomino (Outside)
NOV 03 – Birmingham, AL @ 1612
NOV 04 – Memphis, TN @ The Bakery
NOV 05 – Springfield, IL @ The Black Sheep
Far East Movement and Les Twins debut Bang It To The Curb video
Far East Movement treat fans to a freestyle video for their song collaboration with Sidney Samson “Bang It To The Curb” prior to their upcoming KTown Riot EP release on Cherrytree Records (October 28). The video directed by Jay Ahn of Transparent Agency stars Parisian hip-hop dancers Les Twins, who are internationally known for starring in Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil and are currently performing with Beyonce and Jay-Z’s On The Run Tour.
The Les Twins featured video is set during a late night security detail of a haunted building. During a solo patrol, a security officer jams out to “Bang It To the Curb” and awakens a ghost who cannot resist the club banger. The light-hearted video features Les Twins’ signature hip hop new style choreography along with Far East Movement and Sidney Samson’s comedic influences.
“We had just wrapped up the video for “Bang It To The Curb” when we saw this incredible crew called Les Twins on YouTube dancing all over the world to our song,” explains Kev Nish. “We were blown away with their performance on the MTV VMA’s with Beyonce. Since the video was already done, we said shit, let’s just do another video and feature them.”
“Bang It To The Curb” with Sidney Samson follows the KTown Riot EP song releases “Grimey Thirsty” featuring YG that flooded blogs last week and their summer banger “The Illest” featuring Riff Raff. The official video for “Bang It To The Curb” will be released along with the KTown Riot EP.
Far East Movement will conclude their sold-out headlining Australian and New Zealand Rager Nation Tour this Friday, September 26th in Melbourne, Australia.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
NEIL YOUNG RELEASES NEW SONG "WHO'S GONNA STAND UP?"
The new song is featured on Young’s upcoming album, STOREYTONE, which will be released this November. Details to be revealed soon. The song was originally performed at a Crazy Horse shows U.K. this summer and more recently part of Young’s solo acoustic set at Farm Aid this past Sept 13th, at Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh North Carolina. The audience did indeed stand up and sing along in unison in support of the song’s plea to end our dependence of fossil fuels and realize our responsibility to protect our earth’s fragile eco systems to ensure the quality of life for future generations.
To learn more visit: www.neilyoung.com/news/
Young also recorded the track backed by a 92-piece symphony and choir. Live, orchestral and solo acoustic versions of “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” are all available via NeilYoung.com. Young encourages you to post and share “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” now. Three versions to choose from:
Live version with Crazy Horse:
soundcloud.com/warnerbrosrecords/neil-young-whos-gonna-stand-up-band-version
Orchestral version:
soundcloud.com/warnerbrosrecords/neil-young-whos-gonna-stand-up-orchestral-version
Solo Acoustic version:
soundcloud.com/warnerbrosrecords/neil-young-whos-gonna-stand-up-acoustic
“I’d like to make a record with a full-blown orchestra, live — a mono recording with one mic. I want to do something like that where we really record what happened, with one point of view and the musicians moved closer and farther away, the way it was done in the past. To me that’s a challenge and it’s a sound that’s unbelievable, and you can’t get it any other way,” Neil told Billboard in March.
SLUG announce debut single and live dates
Introducing SLUG, a brand new musical venture brought to you by one Ian Black, backed by Peter Brewis, David Brewis, Andrew Lowther and Rhys Patterson.
Further details about the band are sketchy beyond the fact that SLUG’s debut album is currently being finished somewhere in the North East and will see the light of day at some point in 2015.
SLUG’s first single, ‘Cockeyed Rabbit Wrapped in Plastic’ is set for a formal release on Memphis Industries on 10th November 2014. However, for a limited time, fans can download it in MP3 in exchange for their email address. Embed code for the widget, which also allows a stream of the track, is below.
The SLUG live band play their first shows as follows (all dates supporting Hyde & Beast):
20th September – Pop Recs, Sunderland
20th October – Lexington, London
21st October – Brighton, Prince Albert
23rd October – Leeds, Belgrave Hall
27th October – Manchester, Night & Day Café
28th October – Glasgow, Broadcast
29th October – Newcastle, Cluny 2
Nicole Moudaber presents ‘MoodRAW’ Warehouse Tour – Fall 2014
“My warehouse tour is going to be a ‘real’ experience, nothing shiny about it, just you, me and the music. This is what I grew up with and I want to recreate it and bring it to my fans. Just keeping it raw and real.” – Nicole Moudaber
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
CORPSE GARDEN Release New Single "Suspended Over the Abyss"
CORPSE GARDEN have released new single “Suspended Over the Abyss” for purchase digitally on i-Tunes, Spotify, Amazon, and other digital retailers.
The new single is representative of the band’s old school, technical Death Metal sound combined with progressive passages, killer solos and dense atmospheres.”Suspended over the Abyss” reflects the band’s new direction, due in part to lineup changes and musical growth since guitarist Esteban Sancho, bassist Carlos Venegas and vocalist Felipe Tencio joined the band. Ecdysis was crafted from December 2013 to May 2014 in Bushido Audio Productions in Costa Rica; it was recorded, produced and mixed by Juan Pablo Calvo. Album artwork was created by Alexander L. Brown of BNB Illustration and Design based on the concept provided by the band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDTaNdomzAU
According to the band: “Ecdysis means the shedding or molting of an outer layer of skin particularly on snakes, it means transformation for us. We shed our skin and changed our approach to music in every aspect and this is what we wanted the album’s cover and title to reflect that. The concept is based on the steps of Solve Et Coagula, the alchemical process; making reference to Carl Jung’ studies of the collective unconscious, psychology and alchemy. This conceptual piece is crafted to capture the journey through all the stages and emotions finding the underlying patterns of order in darkness and nature of the psyche.”
CORPSE GARDEN is a death metal act hailing from Heredia, Costa Rica. It was formed in early 2008 due to the dissolution of a gore/grind band. In 2009, they recorded a demo and in 2011 they hit the studio for the second time to record their debut album Burnt by the Light in Bushido Audio Productions with Producer Juan Pablo Calvo. The album was mastered by Jens Bogren at the Fascination Street Studios in Sweden where bands like Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Amon Amarth, recorded. Burnt by the Light was released in January 2012.
CORPSE GARDEN entered the Wacken Metal Battle Central America, competing against nearly 90 bands from all over the region. On March 31, 2012 CORPSE GARDEN became the first Costa Rican band to win this battle and to play in the official worldwide Wacken Metal Battle on August 1, 2012.
CORPSE GARDENhas shared stage with Disgorge (Mex), Morbid Angel (USA), Malevolent Creation (USA), Mnemic (Den) and Behemoth (Pol) as well as touring in Central America and Europe.
Haken launch 'Darkest Light' video
The band had this to say: ‘‘Darkest Light’ was our first chance to work creatively with our new bass player Conner Green. It was a natural fit right from the start as not only did he bring with him some insanely cool bass playing, but also a great positive energy that made the whole Restoration EP incredibly fun to make.’
Ray adds: ”Darkest Light’ is based on ‘Blind’, one of our favourite tracks from the original 07/08 demo. We’ve managed to chop the old song in half, cut away all the excess fat and produce a 6 minute rowdy riff roller-coaster that will surely find a home in the heavier side of our live show.’
‘Restoration’ is comprised of three reworked and updated songs which originally appeared on their 2007/08 self-produced demo, and the release has been mixed & mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. It will be released as a digital download, and a vinyl LP including CD.
Vocalist Ross Jennings explains: ‘Redoing a few of our favourite tracks from the demo is something we’ve talked about doing for ages and the fans have been asking for it constantly. We were also excited about working creatively with our new bassist Conner Green, so this seemed like the perfect way to welcome him aboard.’
Guitarist Charlie Griffiths continues: ‘merely re-recording the demo songs would have felt musically redundant and dishonest, since three of us didn’t play on the original recordings. The band’s sound has evolved considerably in the last few years so we used the demo tracks as a starting point and gave ourselves free reign to reimagine them and make them relevant to who we are today. These are now the definitive versions and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out’.
The track list and playing times are as follows:
1. Darkest Light (6:44)
2. Earthlings (7:52)
3. Crystallised (19:23)
The final track is a no holds barred epic including guest ‘cameo’ appearances by Pete Rinaldi (Headspace) and Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic / Flying Colors).
The vinyl with CD is now available to pre-order from the following places:
Burning Shed: www.burningshed.com/store/InsideOutMusic/product/523/6122/
Mazes share new video for "Salford"
Remember that ace Eagulls video with the slowly decomposing pigs head? Well, Sam Alder- the director- has turned his hands to the stand out track on Mazes’ new record, ‘Salford’. No rotting bodies tho, this one is tripped out boozing in a North West pub rocking out to heavy metal and smashing pints.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_p5ql25ad4
Sam on making the vid…
“We wanted the video to represent Salford in a way that wasn’t cliched and tired and we loved the idea of filming a proper local pub band that our mates dad plays in, so the plan was to head down and film the lovely locals having a party. However, at the shoot the vibe turned sour when we were filming the drinkers at the pub who weren’t really into it. We literally had to sneak away towards the end of the night to avoid getting a Salfordian telling off – seriously, one guy was making a karate chop gestures at us.
So by way of post-production therapy we superimposed our own mouths over those of the pub revellers. After all you can’t beat a pub rocker saying a line like “I am an honorary mention”.
I’m sure they’ll be no repercussions from this. “
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS Tour Through October
After sleighing audiences this year across America, Glastonbury and on the European Daptone Super Soul Revue, Sharon and the boys will be back this October for some regional shows:
October
Thu 23 Manchester, Albert Hall
Fri 24 Glasgow, O2 ABC
Sat 25 Belfast, Mandela Hall
Tue 28 Bristol, Colston Hall
Wed 29 Brighton, Dome Concert Hall
THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS announce first European tour
Fresh from releasing their much praised debut UK release, the album ”Everything’s A Thread’ on Full Time Hobby, Brisbane based THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS are making the long trip over from Australia’s East Coast for their first proper jaunt around Europe. UK dates as follows…
Fri 26th Sept @ Night & Day, Manchester, UK
Wed 1st Oct @ Old Blue Last, London, UK
Thurs 2nd Oct @ The Harley, Sheffield, UK*
Fri 3rd Oct @ Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, UK*
Sat 4th Oct @ Start The Bus, Bristol, UK*
Sat 11th Oct @ Sticky Mike’s, Brighton, UK
Mon 13th Oct @ Broadcast, Glasgow, UK**
Tues 14th Oct @ Belgrave, Leeds, UK
Wed 15th Oct @ Jericho, Oxford, UK**
Thurs 16th Oct @ The Musician, Leicester, UK**
Fri 17th Oct @ Purcell Rooms, London, UK***
Sat 18th Oct @ Oxjam Event, Oakford Social, Reading
Mon 20th Oct @ Fleche d’Or, Paris, France***
Tues 21st Oct @ Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands***
*Supporting Allah-Lahs
**Supporting Erland & the Carnival
***Full Time Hobby 10th Anniversary Shows, with Erland & The Carnival
The Voodoo Fix, announce the release of their new EP "Step Right Up,"
Los Angeles’ acclaimed rock outfit, The Voodoo Fix, announce the release of their new EP, “Step Right Up,” available now. Having achieved national buzz through relentless touring and recording in Nashville, “Step Right Up” represents the band’s most creative and engaging release yet. Without abandoning their blues-rock roots, the album’s diverse sound recalls the rock and hip-hop soul of The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr., and The Roots while showcasing a unique sound of their own.
Originating in Los Angeles and anchored by a steady rhythm section that includes Louis Armstrong’s great grandson, The Voodoo Fix has become a mainstay rock band at festivals throughout the U.S after sharing the stage with blues icons Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter. The Voodoo Fix will be embarking on a U.S. Fall tour in support of the record.
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“Step Right Up” features a collection of six original songs flowing with soulful vocals, howling guitars, heavy grooves, and subject matter that reflects on heartbreak, financial hardship, and the band’s experiences on the road. The struggles of everyday life appear in songs like “Save Me” and “Rock Bottom,” while the internal battle with one’s ego takes its course on the hard-charging single “Hard to Change.” “The Curse” is a heartbroken lament disguised in the form of an anthemic party song and the band shows their sly sense of humor with the slinky funk of “Chocolate.”
“Step Right Up” is available exclusively through The Voodoo Fix’s website here. A CD and press kit are available on request.
“Step Right Up” Track Listing:
1. Hard To Change (Let It Go)
2. Save Me
3. Chocolate
4. Rock Bottom
5. The Curse
6. Sun Won’t Shine
PAUL SMITH & PETER BREWIS announce ‘FROZEN BY SIGHT’ performances
Paul Smith (Maximo Park) & Peter Brewis (Field Music) have just announced three performances of their collaborative composition ‘Frozen By Sight’ (album due on 17th November).
Based around text from Paul Smith’s travel writing, and Peter Brewis’ chamber-band arrangements, ‘Frozen By Sight’ evolved from a commission for the performance of a new musical work at the Festival Of The North East, at Sage Gateshead, in late 2013. These December shows will be the first performances since that inaugural show.
The live band includes David Brewis (drums and vocals), John Pope (acoustic bass), Andrew Lowther (tuned percussion) and will feature a string quartet of Ed Cross (Violin), Josephine Montgomery (violin), Chrissie Slater (viola) and Ele Leckie (cello).
The dates are as follows:
18 December – Band on the Wall, Manchester –
19 December – St Giles-in-the-Fields, London
20 December – Sage, Gateshead (as part of Sage Gateshead’s 10th Birthday)