Cocabelle
Location: Liverpool, UK
Genre: Singer songwriter / acoustic / pop
Meet the stylish, quirky Liverpool lass whose brand new single ‘Never Wana See You Smile’ is a well written track that allows the listener to have an emotional connection from start to finish with lump-in-the-throat-like lyrics over sweeping gothic strings and tolling piano chords it’s no wonder she already has the support from BBC radio and having James Sutton (Emmerdale/Hollyoaks), Darren Jeffries and Matt Littler (Hollyoaks) as fans, it seems that she is on the right path to become something big in 2012.
Cocabelle – Never Wanna See You Smile
In 2010 Cocabelle took her flamboyant style, big hair and even bigger personality to the stage of Glastonbury playing all three days to hundreds of people, and being featured on TV.
If you’re looking for some emotionally delivered lyrics with a great acoustic sound then look no further than Cocabelle. Her song ‘Never wanna see you smile’ is tipped by some to help her get critical acclaim in 2012.
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Scar The Crow
Location: Staffordshire, Midlands, UK
Genre: Metal / Rock
Scar the Crow are a three piece from the Midlands. Although a small unit, they produce a big sound, offering a grungy vibe with filthy guitars, yet melodic in approach. On first impression, you can see a range of musical tastes and influences, with punchy riff-raffing, bluesy vocals and jazz style drums. Scar the Crow have the energy and enthusiasm of the youth, yet invoke feelings of nostalgia going back to the 90′s music scene, sounding bands like Kerbdog and Alice in Chains, whilst not forgetting where they belong today.
Scar The Crow – Determined
Their song ‘Determined’ is just that – determined to prove a point and get some attention. It features some melodic metal sounds, reminiscent of their influences Alice in Chains.
The band line up is Matt (vocals/bass), Tom (guitar/backing screaming), Jack (drums), all in their mid 20s.
Upcoming gigs include:
February 12th – The Flapper and Firkin, Birmingham, Surface Unsigned Festival Round One
February 26th – The Grapes, Stafford, “An Audience with Scar the Crow” all day event, with Three Piece Lawsuit, The 13 Club, One Thousand Suns, DOG, False Pretence, Twinkle and The Sluts, BlunderBuster, Spirytus and Dogstate
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Canvas Wall
Location: London, UK
Genre: Rock
Canvas Wall is a force, not just any other band! Take a listen to their single ‘Close to the Edge’ and you’ll understand what we mean. With musical influences a plenty, the end result isn’t easily pigeon-holed into any one genre and that’s a good thing. The mash-up of genres come and gone works well and sounds fresh!
Canvas Wall – Close to the Edge
Canvas Wall was formed by Simon (vocals) and Craig (drummer) who swapped the sunny island of Malta for London and its thriving music scene. Although formed some four years ago, Nathan (bass) and Alvin (guitar) completed the line up after joining in 2010.
While working on their first album with producer Dann Pursey, the band’s debut single ‘Sooner or Later’ was released in July of 2011. ‘Close to the Edge’ followed in November with Canvas Wall’s first music video; a collaboration involving the creative likes of Carmel Said, David Petch and The Mill’s team. Online songs and videos paint a great picture for those who haven’t been to a Canvas Wall gig, but these guys are as much at home on stage as they are in the studio – A definite recommend!
2012 will see Canvas Wall release their first album amidst a year of gigs across the UK. Whichever platform tickles your fancy head to Canvas Wall’s website to follow these guys and keep tuned in for new shows, videos and more great music!
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The Hudares
Location: Sheffield, Midlands, UK
Genre: Indie
Keeping the flag flying for real rock ‘n’ roll is not easy in Sheffield. The city has been a world leader in pioneering dance and experimental sounds for over 30 years and so old time guitars, bass and drums tend to get unfairly shunted to the margins. Even its indie superstars Pulp and Arctic Monkeys had a uniquely Sheffield stamp branded across the music they took to the world.
The Hudares – Last Time Again
One band resolutely not interested in anything synth but still managing to turn heads is the Hudares. This 4-piece, going properly for 18 months, eschews drum machines and pretend NHS specs and instead rightly concentrate their energies on creating catchy riffs and ear-worm melodies. Their powerful but subtle approach – a refreshing change from the turgid style-over-substance fashion bands dominating the musical landscape in the City of Steel – sets them apart from the herd. Combining the raw, visceral power of bands like Led Zeppelin and Oasis with an ear for a tune straight from the McCartney school, this band is an overdue reminder of what used to make rock ‘n’ roll so exciting.
Are you feeling down? Do not despair, simply Listen to ‘Last Time Again’ – guarenteed to turn any frown upside down.
The Hudares are definite floor fillers for any indie night or trendy disco venue. Their music would fit in nicely between Oasis, The Streets, The Kinks and Perhaps a bit of Zeppelin. Fronted by Dave Howard and his slightly northern twang, the band displays all attributed needed to be big… book them now before they cost a fortune.
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Into The Fire
Location: Midlands, UK
Genre: Rock / Pop
A 5 piece ‘rock’ outfit that have developed their own sound which steers away from the norm. Bringing keyboard laden riffs, larger than life grooves and catchy guitar and vocal hooks you won’t forget these songs easily! With a bag load of tunes and with more on the way expect them in your town soon!
Into The Fire – Attack Attack
Into The Fire showcase their talents through a pure rock/pop sound which will appeal to a massive audience: the vocals are clean, the guitars crunchy and drumming top-notch – they definitely have potential in a main stream market.
Into The Fire don’t just sing a song, they live it.
Listen to Attack Attack above and if you’re interested in booking them contact us with an enquiry.
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Red House Glory
Red House Glory are a rock band with indie and blues influences based in London.
They’re gigging at various establishments at the moment. I was lucky enough to see them at Nambucca in Holloway and they’re playing proud in Camden on Feb 16th, be sure to check them out if you’re free.
One of the best things about them is that I can barely compare them to any other band. The unique vocals make for a fresh sound whilst still fitting in with current popular bands.
Check out their song Painkiller here:
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Ambershift Release Debut Album & Single
Ambershift have released their debut album and single – available digitally at www.itunes.com/ambershift.
AMBERSHIFT are also giving away a free album track at their website www.ambershift.net
The Durham four piece recorded the album in Newcastle at Base HQ Studios with engineer Rich McCool, they then got Chris Sheldon ( Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro Therapy, Feeder,) to mix it all and are now releasing it on their own label ELVET BRIDGE RECORDINGS which Durham people will know about!
The band have built up a big following across the North East through constantly gigging please check the web for up and coming gig info.
Dave Lord formed AMBERSHIFT in Jan 2007 as a new year’s resolution to get his act together. The name came from drinking sessions on the streets of Newcastle and the banks of the Tyne… The original line up was Dave Lord on lead vocals and bass, Phil Hodgson on Drums with Andy Wright and Paul Moutter on guitars. This line up recorded a demo album which was sold at gigs in the winter of 2007 but was never released anywhere else. One track though, ‘Another Trigger’ featured on a north east Compilation CD called ‘Planet Durham’. This was released in 2008 on the Dot.45 label and seemed to get us noticed down South, particularity by record plugger Dylan White. He called us up as he was coming to Newcastle to do a music seminar so we met him on the way for a chat about the music biz in a Durham service station and he became our manager…
Gigs came and went including supporting the likes of The Futureheads, Electric Six, Nine Black Alps, The Black Velvets, Soho Dolls and The Sea. The line up though changed with Andy and Paul leaving to be replaced by Andy Green on Keyboards and Ben Clement on Guitar. With this new line up the band went into Base HQ studios in Newcastle and recorded this album.
More info at www.ambershift.net and www.myspace.com/ambershiftk
Twinkle & The Sluts
Twinkle and The Sluts have the potential to be big.
A female fronted rock band from the Midlands, with strong influences from punk and grunge. Their sound is reminiscent of The Distillers – only with a bit more bite.
Powerful riffs with sexy vocals
Their EP Sluttier than thou is a 4 track album featuring the songs coffin nail, shut your dirty mouth, built to last, and narcissism.
The EP itself has a mixture of unlimited possibility and not-yet-reached potential. Their sound is definitely towards the grungy female fronted niche and once they’ve got their name out there they could be very successful.
It’s quite evident with their sound the chorus’ will be key to their success. Generally consisting of power chorded catchy riffs with well thought out lyrics, they work well. After listening to the songs a few times I already have them stuck in my head, which can only be a good thing.
Give this band a little longer to find themselves and I believe they will have a very bright future.
Love and Zombies – No Way Out Review
No Way Out is the new single by love and Zombies due for release on January 24th: their first new release for over a year, but boy has it been worth the wait.
Fast, punchy & non-pretentious
The verse is catchy, without sounding poppy, and builds up fantastically to the chorus. The breakdown in the middle of the song had us nodding our heads in agreement before rocking out again to the ever present power of heavy guitar riffs and light speed drumming.
Love and Zombies nifty slogan ‘kill the hipsters’ sums up what this band is all about in three words. We love finding new music without pretentiousness, and that is exactly what you get with Love and Zombies.
Their artwork is also top notch
Their new single No Way Out is due for release on January 24th but you can play it here for free. If you like it make sure to support them and buy it on release.
Links: Love and Zombies Website
My Luminaries ‘Order From The Chaos’ Out Soon
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winners My Luminaries release their debut album ‘Order From The Chaos’ on Monday 7th June, through their DIY label Cottage Industries.
The journey that has led East London alt-rock band My Luminaries to this release is one more complex than most. It’s been a journey of false starts, of adventure and misadventure and one that has delivered a humble but explosive band that are determined to be heard.
Reading born songwriter James Ewers met Manchester bred drummer Sam Stopford at Kingston University in 2004. Together with twins Saul and Dylan Perryman they formed their band. Ill-fated management and record deals followed, with the band tied to a development deal with V2 records that proved fruitless for label and band. The label wanted copycat indie hits and the band wanted to write a timeless album they could be truly proud of.
Surviving largely unscathed with the music they loved intact, and having gained priceless experience, a self released live album and two singles were quick to follow; Jumping the Great White and The Outsider Steps Inside on Grönland Records. The band spent 2008 writing what could very well have been their second or third album, along with new addition Simon Jones. In January 2009 the band went into Eastcote Studios to self-produce and record their debut long player. Bloody minded and heads ringing with tunes, nothing seemed too ambitious. String quartets were recorded. Horn sections were drafted in. The battleground was set.
The album was mixed by the revered and renowned Paul Stacey, who shared the band’s ethos that the record should be made for the record’s sake, and not for the sake of the radio or iPod. The result is Order From The Chaos. It would only be right that it should be mastered in New York by the legendary Greg Calbi (Springsteen, Dylan etc). New champions of the band were soon drawn by the scent of something special. Radio 1’s Edith Bowman voted for the band to play at T in the Park Festival in Scotland.
My Luminaries – Parasol:
Shortly after this, the reality of the five-year slog took its toll on the band and in the weeks that followed, the twins and Simon were replaced by London based lifelong musicians Mark Ferguson, Mike Murray and Leila MacFie. The restored and revived line up began writing and recording immediately. And as if this new sense of optimism and focus could be sensed elsewhere, Order From The Chaos soon spread across the Internet the world over, hailed in countless online blogs and proclaimed by many to be “the first great album of the decade”. Meanwhile the band were chosen from over 1600 entrants as the overall winners of the Q Magazine Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, winning at least one slot at this year’s festival. Judges included Emily Eavis, BBC’s Huw Stevens and Q Editor Paul Rees.
The first single taken from the album was the fan-favorite Parasol, released on the band’s own DIY label Cottage Industries on March 22nd 2010. At time of press the single had featured on both Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 music and Eddy Temple Morris’ XFM shows, with many more expected.
With a UK tour leading to the band’s performance at Glastonbury and a new EP release planned for the autumn, My Luminaries are ready for a truly great year.
Order From The Chaos is available on CD and download from all good record stores on Monday 7th June 2010. My Luminaries play the Queens Head Stage at Glastonbury Festival on 24th June 2010.
You can see more of My Luminaries here: www.myspace.com/myluminaries
