Indie rock quintet, Mother Mother, from Vancouver, Canada, see the long awaited UK release of their second album ‘O My Heart’, which has gained international praise across the media. The album which will include their catchy single ‘Hay Loft’ is available to buy and download now.
Their new single ‘O My Heart’ is released on June 21st, and it set to cause a stir with beautiful vocals and dynamic instrumentation that can be heard consistently throughout the track. Check out the video below, and for an insight into the making of the video look here.
Goes Cube have spoken about their upcoming releases.
They recently stated that they had just finished recording a new EP, which will be released “this fall” and a new full length album has already been laid down, with plans to release it either late this year or early 2011. The band are taking a short break due to family events but expect to tour in the fullness of time.
Les Savy Fav are looking to release their next studio album in September.
Bass player Syd Butler spoke to the NME, saying the new album would be heavier than their last album, 2007’s Let’s Stay Friends. He went on to say:
“We’re not buying atmospheric gizmos to fill out space on the songs…They’re all three-and-a-half minutes long, they’re more compact and concise. This record feels a lot more ’90s – closer to our roots.”
The Thermals have announced their new album’s details.
The band will be joined again by Death Cab’s Chris Walla on production duties and the album will be called Personal Life. The record was recorded onto tape and will be mastered from tape to vinyl, meaning the vinyl version will have no digital mastering. Look out for the first song I Don’t Believe You in August.
Our favourite origami feline has dropped a track from his upcoming album.
Paper Tiger will be releasing his debut solo album Made Like Us on July 27th via Doomtree Records and to give you a taster of what’s to come, he’s put the track Palace, featuring crew mate Dessa on vocals, on Soundcloud.
Little bit of trivia on this one, the track is named after the football team he supports, one of the Crossfire family has definitely been at work recruiting people to his cause.
Following the critical acclaim of album ‘Wrecking Ball’, Dead Confederate release another single ‘Start Me Laughing’ from their debut full-length. The song immediately pulls you into the gloomy state of this almost haunting, melodic music with the fast paced guitar riffs of lead guitarist Walker Howle and Jason Scarboro’s strong drum beats.
‘Start me Laughing’ gives you an inside look into the inner workings of the band and what makes their music so good. The use of John Watkins’ keyboard stylings and Brantley Senn’s heavy bass riffs adds depth and complexion to this intricate, musical masterpiece. In comparison to the rest of their music, this appears to be one of the bands heavier songs, with lead singer, Hardy Morris’ emotional shouts and bursts portraying what their music is all about. It is easy to see why they have been compared to bands like Nirvana and My Morning Jacket, when you hear their raucous, yet inspiring solos that leave you wanting to hear more. Live this band are absolutely stunning as their recenty Barfly headline slot proved so look out for new album plans too as the new record is finished and almost ready for your ears.
From its beginnings as a clubnight in Leeds, Slam Dunk as a brand has come quite some way. Always championing the latest pop-punk bands, and pulling in some big names from that world to boot, the festival has been attracting fans of the genre from all over the country for a good few years now. 2010 is the first year to see a southern version of the festival in Hertfordshire, at a university venue fairly similar to the venue that’s been its home for several years in Leeds. Whenever you try new things, there are bound to be some teething problems and this was certainly the case for Slam Dunk South but I shan’t dwell on the negatives as I’m sure the organizers will be plotting to totally overcome these next year.
First on our must-see list were Moneen, who are a sorely under-rated band but actually managed to pull a very respectable crowd of discerning music lovers despite being on so early and playing one of the outdoor stages whilst it was raining. As always, the band give it everything they’ve got and make their way through a number of brilliant tunes from their arsenal of material including the truly excellent ‘Are We Really Happy…’ After this we seek refuge from the rain in the biggest of the rooms at the festival (the Glamour Kills stage) to see some of Every Avenue’s set. Reeling off their own brand of perfectly polished pop-rock, the band have the quite sizeable crowd amassed to see them wrapped around their little fingers and everyone present is thoroughly enjoying what they’re hearing.
The Wonder Years’ set in a rather smaller room next door is almost impossible to experience properly due to the overflowing crowd that’s crammed into the space. There are quite a few people huddling round the entrance to the room who’re unable to really get close but stand and listen nonetheless. The band make the most of the situation with a frenetic and emphatic set that packs plenty of punches when it comes to melody. These guys are ones to watch this year, having just signed to Hopeless Records.
Set Your Goals keep the enthusiastic momentum going with an effervescent performance on the GK stage whilst Crime In Stereo suffer from a slightly smaller crowd on the Relentless stage but actually manage to deliver one of the most stunning sets of the day despite this. Four Year Strong’s turn on the main stage is triumphant, and quite rightly so as everyone seems to be hailing them the ‘saviours of pop-punk’ right now. They’re certainly throwing themselves into the idea of potentially filling that role. However, New Found Glory are the main event and really the kings of early 21st century pop-punk who are not yet ready to be de-throned! There’s no disputing their ability to captivate a crowd with the most perfectly chosen setlist which is always filled with sure-fire hits. There is not one lull as the band barrel through oldies such as ‘Hit or Miss’ alongside stellar new material like ‘Not Without A Fight’ and the hits do not let up all the way through to the ultimate set-closer ‘My Friends Over You’. You can’t really fault them. The only thing is they almost have TOO many good songs these days.
Despite its troubles, Slam Dunk South will undoubtedly be seen as a success by the many attendees who managed to get around the organizational difficulties. Here’s hoping they can make it even better next year!
Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez Lopez and ex Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist John Frusciante have released a free album in order to raise money for the Keep Music in Schools charity.
The album ‘Sepulcros De Miel’, which means ‘Graves of Honey’, will be available to download on the artist’s website. It also features Mars Volta members Juan Alderete and Marcel Lopez. The album follows the increasingly popular ‘pay what you feel’ theme with a suggested donation that will go to the charity.
Click here to listen or download the album, which will also be available on vinyl later this year.
On July 10th Irish all Ireland wrestling champ and skater Al Collins will be hitting the tarmac on his deck to skate from Ireland’s most southerly tip, Mizen Head, to Ireland’s most northerly tip, Malin Head, all hopefully within the tight time-frame of 10 days!
This may sound like hell to some but Al is doing this for a very worthy cause- much like Pritchard, Leo and Dykie on the Elodie run, Al will be skating through the pain barrier for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
Visit the Blog set up to cover the journey and we will bring you news as it comes in. Please dig deep to raise money for this worthy cause and enjoy this clip that should explain it all.
Following the critical acclaim of album ‘Wrecking Ball’, Dead Confederate release another single ‘Start Me Laughing’ from their debut full-length. The song immediately pulls you into the gloomy state of this almost haunting, melodic music with the fast paced guitar riffs of lead guitarist Walker Howle and Jason Scarboro’s strong drum beats.
From its beginnings as a clubnight in Leeds, Slam Dunk as a brand has come quite some way. Always championing the latest pop-punk bands, and pulling in some big names from that world to boot, the festival has been attracting fans of the genre from all over the country for a good few years now. 2010 is the first year to see a southern version of the festival in Hertfordshire, at a university venue fairly similar to the venue that’s been its home for several years in Leeds. Whenever you try new things, there are bound to be some teething problems and this was certainly the case for Slam Dunk South but I shan’t dwell on the negatives as I’m sure the organizers will be plotting to totally overcome these next year.