Bad Precedent
Contact:
My Precedent Myspace
Bookings: Badprecedent@hotmail.co.uk
“Excuse my intentions, they are nothing new. A Little Scary maybe, but they won’t hurt you…”
Bad Precedent are characterized by high energy performances, driven by powerful riffs and creamy harmonies that have become the staple of their gigs. Created by Frontman/Guitarist Jamie Suffield and borne out of a frustrated obsession with the music that surrounded him, Jamie was soon joined by Lee Jones on Bass. Guitarist Ian Johnson and Drummer Dale Ellis followed suit to complete the line up of this Classic Rock Quartet diversely influenced by bands such as Led Zepplin, Black Stone Cherry, Big Business and Biffy Clyro.
BP have moved from strength to strength following the launch of their EP ‘Hold Out’ in the summer of 2009, which also included ‘Cheap Smoke N Lies’ and ‘Come Back Home’. Bad Precedent have toured many of the top venues in the North West such as O2 Academy Liverpool, Manchester Academy 3, The Cavern, Moho Live, Barfly Liverpool. After taking some time to themselves at the back end of 2009 to start work on an Album, BP are planning a 2010 summer tour. ‘Lucidity’, the first track off the Album will be released for general sale to coincide with these summer dates. Talks are also currently ongoing with venues and promoters for a US tour.
The bands intentions have been well received in Hollywood with a review in SugarBuzz magazine. Bad Precedent were described here as ‘…pure Rock and Roll, just as god would have planned it…’ There have also been reviews in Soundcheck magazine, the Burnley Express and the Liverpool Echo, where the band were described as being like an early ‘…Metallica meets Black Sabbeth…’
Striving to fill the void left by the mediocrity of today’s music, Bad Precedent aim to fill you with more hooky guitar riffs and powerful vocal harmonies than ever before…be part of something Bad…
Save BBC Radio 6 Petition
BBC radio 6 is a damn fine station and it’s looking very likely that Mark Thompson (head of BBC) is closing it down.
Fellow music lovers, please take a moment out of your day and sign the petition. 100,000 signatures are desired with around 45,000 being collected so far.
Click the magic link below to sign it and spread the word.
http://www.petition.fm/petitions/6musicasiannet/1000
Robbie White – Hoobastank – The Reason Cover
Robbie White Ballad & Laughing fit version of Hoobastank’s ‘the reason’.
He can play piano and sing as well as do the whole dancing thing!
Music Mag on Myspace
Yeah yeah yeah i know it’s a bit late…
But feel free to follow us on myspace. we’re cool. Promise.
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Interview with Claire Boswell
Claire Boswell is a singer songwriter from Worcester, England. Here’s a taster of her with the toe-tapping ‘Under The Bridge’:
So Claire, could you introduce yourself and your music to our readers?
I’m a singer, songwriter, guitarist from Worcester. I play a mixture of folk rock, country, jazz and blues. I don’t like to pigeon hole myself as I like a lot of different styles of music and a lot of different factors influence what I play and write, but musically it’s somewhere along the lines of Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt.
Are you gigging at the moment?
Yes, all the dates are listed and regularly updated on my myspace page at www.myspace.com/claireboswell
How did it feel to get in to the top 10 unsigned tunes of 2009 with your single Under The Bridge?
Obviously I’m pleased. It feels good to be getting more recognition as a song writer as well as a singer and performer. More people are being turned on to my music now through gigs, the internet like myspace and youtube and various radio performances that I’ve done. It’s coming on in leaps and bounds, but it’s all good!
Your music is very emotional. How do you go about writing it?
It mostly comes through personal experiences. I’ll be playing around with some chords, usually in some weird tuning. I love that because it gives more harmonic resonance on an acoustic which helps create the mood. Sometimes I’ll wake up at 3 or 4am itching, not literally. I’ll pick up my guitar and write three songs straight off. On the other hand I’ll have some lyrics stuck in my head for weeks and I can’t find the right chords, then it hits me. It’s very serendipitous.
What’s your dream gig?
I think it would have to be the Grand Old Opry. I’ve been fascinated by it since I was a nipper. Either there or somewhere like the Royal Albert Hall.
What’s your favourite song that you’ve written?
I don’t really have one. They all mark certain times in my life, some good, some bad. I like the tuning in Melt Away and the chord changes, Reason To Believe is a bit more jazzy, while Under The Bridge has that Americana vibe going. Shadow’s delicate but it’s a lot deeper than my other songs and the meaning is less obvious.
Could you tell us something your fans may not know about you?
I have a two year old Yorkshire Terrier called Dhara.
What lays ahead in the future for Claire Boswell?
Well, I’m currently recording my first record, the EP should be out soon and I’m really looking forward to that. I’ve been playing live for over four years now and people always ask if I have any records. I did a demo when I was 16 but the simple reason I haven’t recorded an album yet is because I wanted to build up more of a fan base, gain more experience as a performer and enjoy the rest of my teenage years. A lot of young kids starting out can get so caught up with the pressures of the whole ‘industry machine’ before they really understand it. It’s a big commitment if you’re serious about making a living doing it and it’s too much responsibility for say a 16 year old. I didn’t want that. I’m 21 now, and I feel ready for whatever life throws at me.
Anything else that you’d like to add?
I have live videos of the songs I mentioned on my Youtube channel, so please look me up, have a listen and subscribe if you like what you hear!
SPEED ROUND!
a/ favourite song
Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomhair by Clannad
b/ favourite film
I like old ones, don’t have a favourite though
c/ favourite food
Anything Indian
d/ favourite colour
Green
e/ cats or dogs
both
f/ north or south?
North
g/ girls or boys
Girls
h/ hot or cold
Cold
j/ chinese or Italian
Italian
k/ guitar or bass
Bass
l/ sweet or savoury
Savoury
m/ facebook or myspace
Real life as much as possible
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Thank you to Claire Boswell for taking the time out to have an interview with us at The Music Mag. More Band Interviews
Belief – Gavin DeGraw w/ Robbie White Dancing
Robbie White is an inspirational dancer on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance UK.
This is a performance of his to a fantastic song, check it out:
The Best Wrestling Theme Music Ever
Welcome to the top 30 wrestling themes of the past 30 years!
30/ Chris Benoit (WWF)
29/ Road Dogg/New Age Outlaws (WWF)
28/ Sting (WCW)
Unfolds
Contact:
Unfolds Myspace
Email – unfolds@hotmail.co.uk
Unfolds – At the end of the day
UNFOLDS are a four piece rock band from the Brighton area who started playing together about a year ago and have recorded a four track EP (to be released) and have also been featured on Independent radio stations (radiobasingstoke, saintfm, summit radio and worldfm to name but a few) and have been gigging in the Brighton area since November 2009.
Unfolds love all kinds of music but are especially influenced by Nirvana, The Police, Foo Fighters (etc). We love playing together and sharing our music with the world. They would like to thank everyone for the amazing feedback we have been receiving.
Unfolds are available for gigs in the Brighton area and London
UNFOLDS are:
Nico Vidot (Vox, Writing, Guitar)
Bradley Hunting (Bass)
James Mullan (Lead Guitar)
Barney Paine (Drums)
Wickerman Festival Music Competition
The Wickerman Festival are launching an incredible competition for an unsigned act who will not only get to open the main stage but also create the soundtrack for a TV advert.
The Solway Coast’s family-friendly music weekend has been headlined by KT Tunstall, Gary Numan, The Zutons and The Human League.
It is most famous for it’s stunning climax every year when organisers burn a Wicker Man. The festival name was inspired by the 1973 Scottish horror film The Wicker Man, which starred Edward Woodward and was filmed in Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland.
Now someone who has been to the festival as a music fan in previous years could, in 2010, be playing at it.
Festival Director Sid Ambrose said “Dreams are not impossible. This is a brilliant chance for any unsigned act that can create an original piece of music.
“Not only will they get to hear their soundtrack on TV but they’ll also win the chance to support some big name acts.”
The Razz has always been a massive supporter of new Scottish talent. Each week two unsigned acts are featured on our Soundcheck spot at the bottom of this page.
We have given literally hundreds of young Scots acts their first national press and in some cases, such as Glasvegas, Frightened Rabbit and Unicorn Kid, their very first reviews.
The Wickerman competition will give unsigned acts an ever better leg up – a chance to play at a major Scottish festival on the main stage and get their music heard on the television.
The competition has been inspired by the success of previously unknown performers such as Les Rythmes Digitales who found fame through the Citroen C4 dancing robot advert.
Sid said: “We are looking for a piece of original music that sums up the atmosphere of the festival. Maybe one of the band has been to the Wickerman and knows about how quirky and family friendly it is.
“Or acts could look at our website and get a feel for the festival and compose music about what the festival is all about.”
Wickerman has a reputation for giving many of Scotland’s future stars the experience of playing alongside famous faces and iconic names.
Last year up-and-coming bands like Mr Kil, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Pearl and the Puppets and Punch and the Apostles all played.
Bands hoping to record the music for the TV advert and play on the main stage should be from Scotland or the north of England. As for the music, Sid reckons anything goes.
He said: “The festival caters for a very wide range of music, from rock and ska to country western, and world music to dance.
“The competition is open to any unsigned act doing any kind of music as long as they can create a tune that for us sums up what the Wickerman is all about.”
The closing date for the competition is March 15.
This year’s festival takes place near Kirkcudbright on July 23 and 24.
For details on how to enter the competition log on to www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
Flight of the Conchords – Jenny
Flight of the Conchords performing ‘jenny’. Amazing stuff!
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the music mag.
If you want your album reviewed, your band added to our unsigned section, or a review featured then please contact us.
And make sure to have a fantastic Christmas.
P.S. Congratulations to Rage Against The Machine for trumping Xfactor to number one! There is a free UK gig coming soon as a thank you. Here’s Slade to welcome in the day!
Cover: Box Car Racer – There Is
As you know at the music mag we aim to dig up great, undiscovered music and share it with the world! After all, what is life without sharing?
Today features quite a quaint version of a track by Box Car Racer called ‘there is’. It’s not the best technically sung song ever recorded, but its damn cool and we like it!
