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The Moth & The Mirror “Best Album of 2011” on Tidal Wave of Indifference



Although it was only released a few months ago, The Moth & The Mirror's debut album, Honestly, This World has received praise far and wide.

The Tidal Wave of Indifference has included the album in their Best Albums of 2011 list. They say: "...this was one record we were definitely happy to see emerge with its propulsive percussion and big guitar sounds." A triumph for their label Olive Grove Records.

You can listen to "Fire", a track taken from the album, over on the ABoF SoundCloud page.

The Moth & The Mirror - Fire by abadgeoffriendship

Honestly, This World is out now on Olive Grove Records and available to buy on the band's Bandcamp page or alternatively you can get it on Amazon or iTunes.

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Posted Tue, 13 Dec 2011 in The Moth & The Mirror

The Moth & The Mirror reviewed by Bowlegs.



"[Honestly, This World] showcases the band’s ability to switch things at will, something that makes the album worth multiple listens." - Bowlegs

Another great review for The Moth & The Mirror's debut album, Honestly, This World, as the folks at Bowlegs got their hands on a copy of the album and awarded it an impressive 7/10. Be sure to check out the full review.

You can listen to "Fire", a track taken from the album, over on the ABoF SoundCloud page.

The Moth & The Mirror - Fire by abadgeoffriendship

Honestly, This World is out now on Olive Grove Records and available to buy on the band's Bandcamp page or alternatively you can get it on Amazon or iTunes.

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Posted Fri, 09 Dec 2011 in The Moth & The Mirror

Turnpike Glow Interviewed by Panic Dots!



We've got a double header of news for Turnpike Glow this friday!

Panic Dots managed to catch up with them before their show at The Wheelbarrow in Camden last thursday, to chat about the important things - like the inspiration they draw from the one, and only, Dr Tobias Fünke, London's world famous cheap rent, and why they decided to take the plunge and leave Italy behind them. Be sure to check out the full interview.

"The stage may have been small, but [Turnpike Glow] more than filled it with their raucous presence." - Panic Dots

Panic Dots were also on hand to review Geek Out at The Wheelbarrow, where Turnpike Glow played live alongside The Unkindness Of Ravens for a night of fantastic music. Be sure to check out the full review.

Watch out for an official single, which will be released in early 2012, along with the band's debut EP. Keep checking the A Badge of Friendship website for details.

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Posted Fri, 09 Dec 2011 in Turnpike Glow, The Unkindness of Ravens

Secret Rivals video featured on NME.com!



Some great news this morning for Oxford based indie pop outfit, Secret Rivals, as the video for the first track off their upcoming single, Once More With Heart, has been featured on NME.com! It's friday, so you've no excuse - head over there now and check it out.

The four piece outfit are due to release Once More With Heart / I Know Something early next year, but in the meantime you can download the Alphabet Backwards Remix of Once More With Heart from the ABoF SoundCloud page.


Secret Rivals - Once More With Heart (Alphabet Backward Remix) by abadgeoffriendship

Secret Rivals will be releasing Once More With Heart / I Know Something via It’s All Happening! on 16th January 2012.

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Posted Fri, 09 Dec 2011 in Secret Rivals

The Birthday Suit featured on Clean Slate Music’s “Albums Of 2011”!



We're rapidly approaching the end of the year, which means only one thing: everybody who's anybody is putting together an "Albums Of 2011" article. Well, we're very pleased to announce that The Birthday Suit have made the grade, with their debut album, The Eleventh Hour, being featured on Clean Slate Music, picking up the number 10 spot! Head over there to check out the full list, and listen to the album track "Hope Me Home".

If you'd like another little taster from the album, you can download the track "Do You Ever?" from the ABoF Soundcloud page.

The Birthday Suit - Do You Ever? by abadgeoffriendship

The Eleventh Hour is available to buy now for £7.99 via The Birthday Suit's official website.

The Birthday Suit are currently rescheduling their recently postponed UK tour. Keep checking Rod's Facebook and Twitter page for official updates.

We can, however, announce that he'll be playing the following date before the end of the year. Check out the details below:

  • 9th Dec - Greenside Hotel - Glenrothes

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    Posted Thu, 08 Dec 2011 in The Birthday Suit