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ABoF Friday News Round-Up!
It's been another busy week at ABoF HQ, as we've seen the press pouring in for our artists' almost faster than we can write about it! This week also marks the one year anniversary of us taking on our assistant Ed, and it's reminded us just how fast the time can fly when your busy and having fun!
The Birthday Suit kicked off the week with news that a track off their album was due to be played on Amazing Radio's Audition show, but don't worry if you missed it - it will be repeated this Saturday between 4-7pm, so catch it on your DAB radio, or just listen to it on your computer. The band were also chosen as The 405's Band Of The Day, and Rod Jones also took the time to chat to AAA Music about his latest solo project - so not a bad week at all, despite the unfortunate postponement of their UK tour.
Their debut album, The Eleventh Hour, is due for release on 11th of November 2011 (that's 11.11.11!) via Sing It Alone Records, the band have made the album available to download from their official website today at a special early bird price (until the official album release) for fans - £5!
As well as picking up a fantastic review of their live show from Extreme Listening Mode, but perhaps the most exciting development for them this week was news that NME.com had featured their video for album track, "She's A Guillotine", on their site!
Download the free MP3 "Introducing Randy Newman", from Turn and Face Me, from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship
Their album Turn And Face Me is out now on Pau! / Snowhite and is available to buy via iTunes.
The Moth & The Mirror also had a busy week, with reviews for their debut album, Honestly, This World popping up in Stereoboard, while they also secured the much coveted Band Of The Day from The 405.
They also announced they were giving away a free track to all their fans, a remix of the single - "Germany (Headron Remix)". The track is available to download free via the ABoF SoundCloud page.
The Moth & The Mirror - Germany (Headron Remix) by abadgeoffriendship
Honestly, This World will be released on 7th November 2011 via Olive Grove Records as a download and limited edition CD.
Coming up...
ABoF will be gracing the pages of next week's issue of NME. Paul and Claire, amongst other independent folk working in music, were interviewed about A Badge of Friendship, what we do and how we started.
We'll also be dusting off our glad rags on Monday evening, and heading down to the Q Awards aftershow at the Cafe De Paris to bust out an ABoF flavoured DJ set. This is the second time we've DJ-ed the aftershow, last year we DJ-ed before Mark Ronson and the Chemical Brothers. It's one of our favourite events so we'll make sure we take some pictures and post them up next week!
The Moth & The Mirror featured on AAA Music!
More press for The Moth & The Mirror and their debut album, Honestly, This World, this morning. AAA Music have written an introductory piece about the Scottish super-group, givng a brief history of the band's origins, and sharing the Headron remix of the album track "Germany" with their readers. Be sure to check it out.
Honestly, This World will be released on November 7th via Olive Grove Records as a download and limited edition CD.
If you'd like more information about this, our PR services or anything else, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com
The Moth & The Mirror interviewed by The Courier
The Moth & The Mirror are busy gearing up for the release of their debut album, Honestly, This World.
The Courier managed to catch up with them to talk about their forthcoming release, the band's history, and their plans for the future. Be sure to check it out!
Listen to, and download, the Headron remix of the album track "Germany" over on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
The Moth & The Mirror - Germany (Headron Remix) by abadgeoffriendship
Honestly, This World will be released on November 7th via Olive Grove Records as a download and limited edition CD.
If you'd like more information about this, our PR services or anything else, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com
The BIrthday Suit’s debut album reviewed by Who’s Jack
The Birthday Suit's debut album,The Eleventh Hour, just keeps piling up great reviews.
The latest to pop through the ABoF electronic mailbox comes from Who's Jack, who've awarded the album an impressive 5 stars, hailing the record as "one of the best [they've] heard this year by far". Be sure to check out the full review.
Download the free MP3 "Do You Ever" from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
The Birthday Suit - Do You Ever? by abadgeoffriendship
Although The Eleventh Hour is due for release on 11th of November 2011 (that's 11.11.11) via Sing It Alone Records, the band have made the album available to download from their official website today at a special early bird price for fans - £5!
If you'd like more information about this, our PR services or anything else, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com
Extreme Listening Mode review The Blood Arm’s live show!
The Blood Arm have spent the last month touring the UK in support of their latest album, Turn And Face Me.
Last friday, they played an electrifying gig at The Captain's Rest in Glasgow, and Extreme Listening Mode were there, pens poised, to capture the show for posterity. Be sure to check out the full review.
Download the free MP3 "Introducing Randy Newman", from Turn and Face Me, from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship
Check out the video to album track, "She's A Guillotine", over on the band's YouTube page.
Their album Turn And Face Me is out now on Pau! / Snowhite and is available to buy via iTunes.
For more information about The Blood Arm or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.